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Two Idaho Firefighters Shot Dead: What Happened, Who Is Suspect Wess Roley?

US authorities have lifted a shelter order after a team of officers found the body of the suspected shooter. Two firefighters were killed by gunfire, and one was wounded, while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene, a lakeside town in the northwestern US state of Idaho. The local sheriff’s office reported that a shelter-in-place order was lifted on Sunday night after a tactical team found the body of a man with a firearm nearby. The dead man is believed to be the suspect. According to a law enforcement official who spoke to the Associated Press on Monday, the suspect was identified as Wess Roley. It also emerged that Roley shot firefighters battling a blaze after they asked him to move his vehicle, according to a sheriff. Officials said crews responded to a fire at Canfield Mountain in the United States city at about 1:22pm (19:22 GMT), and gunshots were reported about a half hour later at 2pm (21:00 GMT). Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris said the shooter used high-powered sporting rifles to open rapid fire on first responders. Two firefighters were killed and, according to authorities, a third one came out of surgery and is in a stable condition but “fighting for his life”. Norris told reporters on Sunday that authorities believe the suspect intentionally started the fire as “an ambush”. “We do believe he started it, and it was totally intentional what he did,” the sheriff added. However, officials have not spelled out any possible motives for why the suspect might have wanted to ambush the firefighters. According to reports, more than 300 law enforcement officers and FBI agents responded to the emergency, while police snipers searched the area from helicopters. Video footage from the area showed smoke rising from forested hillsides, with multiple ambulances and emergency vehicles seen arriving at a local hospital. Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho. This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more. Teresa and I are heartbroken. As this… — Brad Little (@GovernorLittle) June 29, 2025 The Canfield Mountain area is on the eastern outskirts of Coeur d’Alene. It is a popular 10-hectare (24‑acre) natural space featuring hiking and mountain‑biking trails. Coeur d’Alene, a city of about 55,000 people, is located roughly 420km (260 miles) east of Seattle. The mountain is densely covered with trees and thick brush, and its network of trails extends into a national forest. Officials said the suspect, later identified as Wess Roley, 20, was found dead at the scene. Based on preliminary evidence, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office believed he was the only one involved in the attack. Initially, authorities had suspected there might be as many as four people involved. Authorities located Roley after they detected mobile phone activity in the area and traced the signal. According to a report by CNN, Roley came from a family of arborists and was training to be a fireman. “He was doing tree work and he wanted to be a fireman in the forest,” Dale Roley, his grandfather, told CNN. “As far as I know, he was actually pursuing it,” he added. Roley moved to Idaho last year and was living independently while working for a tree company, his grandfather told local reporters. Update: pic.twitter.com/S60CnpFsyX — Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins) June 30, 2025 Kootenai County officials said they would not release the names of the two firefighters who died. “Their families will need support,” Sheriff Norris said. “This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters,” Idaho Governor Brad Little wrote on Facebook. Officials said the bodies would be transported in a procession to nearby Spokane, Washington, accompanied by a convoy of official vehicles. One of the firefighters was working with the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department; the other served with Kootenai County Fire and Rescue. The shelter-in-place notice was lifted at 03:50 GMT on Monday. The wildfire on Canfield Mountain scorched approximately 81 hectares (20 acres), Norris said on Sunday. But no structures were lost in the fire, authorities confirmed. At 03:00  GMT, authorities confirmed that the fire was still burning. Follow Al Jazeera English:...

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Gone Too Soon: Stars Pay Tribute To The Premature Demise Of Shefali Jariwala

The dazzling realm of show business tends to conceal the tenuous nature of existence and this week, the trade was left stunned into silence by the devastating report of Shefali Jariwala’s untimely death at 42. Most fondly remembered as the dynamite “Kaanta Laga” girl, Shefali was not so much a face on camera… she was a dynamic presence, a rebellious spirit, and a word that equaled strength and rebirth. Her unexpected passing on the night of June 27, 2025, has left her fans, friends, and colleagues grappling with disbelief. A beloved performer, a warm-hearted friend, and a true entertainer… Shefali’s absence is being felt deeply, and the outpouring of love across social media is proof of just how many lives she touched. A Wave of Shock and Sorrow When the news broke, tributes started pouring in from all corners of the industry. Her co-stars, friends, and other Bigg Boss contestants expressed their sorrow with the same raw disbelief that fans were experiencing. “I’m immensely shocked, saddened, and with a heavy heart… My beautiful star and closest friend Shefali Jariwala is no more. Still can’t believe it. You will always be remembered for your grace, smile, and spirit. Om Shanti.” Rashami Desai, who shared space with Shefali in Bigg Boss 13, was left speechless initially. Later, she wrote: “I’m still in shock at the news. You were such an amazing person… You’ll be terribly missed, too soon gone.” “Shocked and saddened… Life is so unpredictable. Rest in peace, Shefali.” “It’s unbelievable. We are shocked and sad for the family.” The emotions ranged from shock to helplessness, grief to prayer. And in between the lines of every message was a shared realization — that life is fleeting, and goodbyes often come unannounced. Bigg Boss Family Feels the Void Shefali’s time in the Bigg Boss house had made her part of an unlikely yet enduring family. Former housemates found themselves struggling to comprehend the news. “Kiski zindagi kitni likhi hai koi nahi janta. Om Shanti.” “Bigg Boss — that place is cursed, I think.” Her words, albeit unfiltered, expressed the sorrow of losing yet another friend from that common chapter. Tehseen Poonawalla, another contestant, posted a recollection from a recent meeting: “Shocked to hear that my friend Shefali Jariwala is no longer with us. I met her for the last time at a party. Life is so short… Sending love and healing to her family!” “Heavy heart. This is unthinkable. Gone too soon.” Fans Mourn the Icon Her supporters… those who looped “Kaanta Laga” on repeat, those who’d watched her rise to fame through reality TV shows, those who’d looked up to her courage… turned out in hordes. Her final Instagram post became a tribute wall. Comments such as “This cannot be real,” “You shone just yesterday,” and “Life is so unpredictable,” inundated her comment box. To most, it was not only a celebrity that they were losing… it was part of their memory lane, now darkened. More Than a Music Video Girl Shefali was beyond the girl in the silver blouse with the charged demeanor. She was one who constantly re-invented herself — from music videos to reality television, from glamour to grace. Her path was one of self-belief, strength, and quiet resilience. Her life is a reminder of how things on screen actually have stories we do not see — about courage, adversity, comebacks, and dreams. A Void That Won’t Be Filled While the industry, her loved ones, and her multitude of fans wait for an explanation of the reason for her premature death, there is one thing that is perfectly clear: Shefali Jariwala is no longer with us, but the fire she lit will never be extinguished. Rest in power, Shefali. Thank you for the joy, the dance, the poise — and the indelible mark. You may have departed the stage too soon, but the symphony of your legacy will continue to play.

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What Are Serbias Protesters Demanding, And Whats Next?

Protests in Serbia intensify amid growing discontent over the governance of Aleksandar Vucic, in power for almost 12 years. Thousands of people took to the streets in Serbia over the weekend, marking the latest round of protests over widespread corruption and stifling democratic freedoms. After nearly eight months of persistent dissent against populist President Aleksandar Vucic, demonstrators declared the government “illegitimate” and clashed with riot police in the capital, Belgrade. Police said on Sunday that 48 officers were injured while 22 protesters sought medical help. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said out of 77 people detained, 38 remained in custody on Sunday, most of them facing criminal charges. Vucic accused the organisers of inciting violence and attacking police officers, calling them “terrorists” who “tried to bring down the state”. Critics accuse him of being increasingly authoritarian since coming to power, first as prime minister in 2014 and then as president since 2017. Serbians have a history of uprooting strongman leaders; they ousted Slobodan Milosevic 25 years ago after bloody protests. Antigovernment protests started in November, after a renovated rail station canopy in the northern city of Novi Sad collapsed, killing 16 people. Many in Serbia blamed the tragedy on corruption-fuelled negligence in state infrastructure projects. Following the disaster, Vucic and his Serbian Progressive Party stayed in power with a reshuffled administration. The student-led protests have since focused their demands on the need for snap elections instead of regular elections planned for 2027. In advance of Saturday’s protest, organisers had issued an “ultimatum” for Vucic to announce a new vote by 9pm (19:00 GMT) that day – a demand he rejected. Protesters are also stressing the need to ensure that elections are free and fair through several reforms, including a review of voter records, equal access to media for all participants in political life and measures to prevent vote-buying. Other requests also include reforming the education system, recognising student bodies – known as plenums – as legal entities, ensuring fair wages for all education sector workers, and respecting the autonomy of universities. While Serbia is formally seeking European Union entry and Vucic maintains a pro-European stance, critics have also denounced his government’s deepening ties with Russia and China. Saturday’s rally was one of the largest since the Novi Sad disaster. Authorities put the crowd size at 36,000, well below an independent estimate by the Archive of Public Gatherings, which suggested that about 140,000 people had gathered. Unlike previous demonstrations that passed peacefully, this time police and protesters engaged in violent clashes. Riot police used tear gas and batons as protesters hurled flares and bottles at rows of officers in Belgrade. Vucic has repeatedly alleged the protests are part of a foreign plot to destroy his government, without providing any evidence. He has not specified whom he was alluding to in referring to an external nation looking to destabilise Serbia. Vucic said there would be “no negotiations” with “terrorists”. “They consciously wanted to spur bloodshed. The time of accountability is coming,” he said. Engjellushe Morina, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), said the government had been conducting a “smear campaign” aimed at criminalising protesters. “The narrative by government-supported media is that they are ‘terrorists’ and have to be dealt with,” Morina told Al Jazeera. “It is unclear how far the government will be willing to go,” the analyst said, adding, the situation “is escalating and both government and protesters are determined not to back down this time”. Yes. They ousted Milosevic — who had led the country since 1989 — 25 years ago in what became known as the Bulldozer Revolution. A popular uprising began on September 24, 2000, following a presidential election that saw significant irregularities — but in which Milosevic claimed victory. The protests culminated on October 5 with a bulldozer charging into the building of the Radio Television of Serbia, considered the bastion of the government’s propaganda machine. Milosevic resigned two days later. In 2001, he was arrested on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and handed over, by the government in Belgrade, to an international tribunal in The Hague. His trial there began in 2002, but Milosevic’s deteriorating health slowed its progress. Milosevic was found dead in his cell in 2006 while the trial was still on. The October 2000 revolution is etched into the memory of the nation as it is once again roiled by protests. However, Morina, the ECFR fellow, said despite the government’s attempts to portray the protests as foreign-led, the student movement has less support from abroad than demonstrators had in 2000, while Vucic enjoys a stronger grip on the country’s security infrastructure than Milosevic did. Therefore, the ECFR analyst said protesters had little expectation of making gains in the short term. “They are very well aware this might have to go on for a long time,” she said. The student-led protest movement has pledged not to back down. “This is not a moment for withdrawal,” it said on Instagram. After Saturday’s rally, organisers played a statement to the crowd, calling for Serbians to “take freedom into your own hands”. “The authorities had all the mechanisms and all the time to meet the demands and prevent an escalation,” the statement said. On his part, Vucic said there would be more arrests. Later on Sunday, eight people were arrested on accusations including planning to block roads and attack state institutions. More arrests are likely to follow. “There will be many more arrested for attacking police … this is not the end,” the president said, adding that “identification of all individuals is under way”. According to Morina, arrests could force the movement to a temporary lull to regroup, but are unlikely to put out the nationwide protests. “They’re serious, I don’t think they will go away easily,” the analyst said, adding that she forecasts protesters will “eventually prevail”. “But at what cost, we don’t yet know,” she said. Follow Al Jazeera English:...