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School Shooting: 14-Year-Old Student Kills Grandparents, 6 at Nonthaburi School

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August 7, 2026

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School Shooting: 14-Year-Old Student Kills Grandparents, 6 at Nonthaburi School

A 14-year-old student carried out a deadly shooting at a school on the outskirts of Bangkok on Friday, killing his grandparents at home before opening fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province and later taking his own life . The attack, which police described as Thailand’s deadliest mass killing since 2022, left at least eight people dead and 15 others wounded . The suspected shooter, a Grade 9 (Mathayom 3) student at the school, first shot both his grandparents at their home in Bang Bua Thong district before arriving at the school premises, and the 9mm handgun used in the attack was legally registered to his grandfather, a former teacher . Police said the teenager fired at least 26 rounds during the rampage and was found with 34 additional ammunition rounds on his person .

The shooting began around 10 a.m. local time when the student, wearing a purple tracksuit, opened fire inside the school’s main building, and he reportedly barricaded himself on the third floor and was eventually found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot to the right side of the head . Police spokesperson Trairong Phophan confirmed the suspected shooter was among those killed at the school . Fatalities at the school included five teachers and school staff — three teachers and two other staff members — along with at least one student, according to police, and reports indicate six people died at the school in addition to the gunman . The injured included 15 people, some with gunshot wounds to the back, chest, and arms, with several reported in critical condition .

Emergency worker Kiatikhun Verapongpradith, 47, described arriving at the scene as the shooting was still ongoing, and his team treated students with injuries to their backs, chests, and arms . On an upper floor, they found a male teacher lying dead, and in a separate room, a female teacher with wounds to her chest and arm . After hearing a final gunshot, responders rushed upstairs and found the suspect had shot himself, and Kiatikhun said, “We rushed up and found that the perpetrator had shot himself in the right side of the head and collapsed. When we got up there, we checked his pulse, he still had one, so we started CPR” . The suspect was transported to the hospital, where he later died .

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Witnesses described scenes of chaos and panic as students fled from classrooms, and an 18-year-old student told Reuters he initially mistook the gunshots for firecrackers or someone banging an object, saying, “I didn’t think it was a gun at first. There were many shots: bang bang bang. Then it went quiet. Then it started again” . Emergency workers evacuated students and teachers as police secured the area . Police earlier warned people to stay away from the area and urged those trapped inside the school to hide and wait for rescue teams, and at one point, police warned on social media that the shooter was in the school’s computer room .

The school, a local branch of the renowned Debsirin School founded in Bangkok in 1885 by King Chulalongkorn, is widely associated with educational prestige and has produced many prominent Thai figures, including diplomats, athletes, and several former prime ministers . The Nonthaburi branch had an enrollment of approximately 3,100 students and 147 teachers during the 2025 academic year, and all classes have been suspended following the attack .

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who visited the scene, expressed deep condolences to the victims’ families and said, “This is terrible for something like this to happen. I’m sad for those who died and sad for something like this to happen in our country” . He noted that the boy had shown signs of academic stress and that his grandparents were reportedly very strict about his studies . Police investigating the suspect’s computer reportedly found that he had searched for and studied an American school shooting case prior to the attack, and a friend of the gunman confirmed he was under great pressure recently and had made thorough preparations .

The attack is the second school shooting in Thailand this year, following a February incident in the south of the country that left a teacher dead and a student injured . Thailand has one of the highest rates of civilian gun ownership in Southeast Asia, and according to a 2017 estimate by the Small Arms Survey, the country has approximately 10.3 million firearms in civilian hands — about 15 guns per 100 residents . Of these, a little more than 6 million are registered, while about 4 million are unregistered, and illegal possession of firearms carries up to 10 years in prison, but enforcement has been a persistent challenge .

Within hours of the shooting, Prime Minister Anutin vowed to introduce a new firearms control law to restrict the carrying of firearms by the public, telling reporters, “The new law will only allow government officials on duty to carry guns” . Thailand currently has separate licenses for owning and carrying firearms, and its licensing regime lacks mental health screening for applicants, allows people as young as 20 to hold weapons, and does not require periodic reassessments for licence holders . Piyaporn Tunneekul, an associate professor at Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, said, “We only look at things like: Do you have money? Do you have a necessary reason to protect your property? Do you want it for self-defence? But in other countries, authorities say those are not good reasons. We need intervention, a process like other countries have. There are red-flag laws abroad. So these events repeat, but the state does nothing” . Mass shootings have regularly occurred in Thailand, including a 2022 attack in the northeast that killed 36 people, among them 22 children at a daycare centre .

School Shooting: 14-Year-Old Student Kills Grandparents, 6 at Nonthaburi School

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NiMet Predicts Thunderstorms, Rain Across Nigeria Till Wednesday

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September 21, 2026

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NiMet Predicts Thunderstorms, Rain Across Nigeria Till Wednesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday.

The agency, in its weather outlook released on Sunday, also warned that strong winds could occur ahead of thunderstorms in some areas.

For Monday, NiMet expects thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Taraba and Kebbi during the morning. Later in the day, moderate rainfall is expected across several areas in the North-East, Kaduna, Taraba and Kebbi.

In the North-Central region, parts of Niger State could experience thunderstorms and light rain in the morning, while most parts of the region may record thunderstorms with moderate rainfall by afternoon or evening.

The southern states are also expected to experience wet conditions. NiMet forecasts cloudy skies in the morning, with isolated thunderstorms and light rain over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River. More thunderstorms and light rain are expected later in the day.

Tuesday and Wednesday Forecast

On Tuesday, the northern region is expected to have patches of cloud in the morning, with thunderstorms and light rain possible in parts of Taraba.

By afternoon or evening, most parts of the region could experience thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain.

In the North-Central, parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa and Plateau states are expected to receive thunderstorms and moderate rainfall later in the day.

Southern areas, including parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia and the South-South, may also experience thunderstorms and light rain.

NiMet expects more widespread rainfall on Wednesday, particularly across northern and North-Central states. Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba are among the areas listed for morning thunderstorms and moderate rain.

The agency also forecasts thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across much of the South later on Wednesday.

NiMet advised residents to secure loose objects and take precautions against strong winds. Motorists were urged to avoid driving during heavy rainfall, while residents were advised to disconnect electrical appliances during thunderstorms and stay away from tall trees.

Airline operators were also advised to obtain airport-specific weather information when planning flights.

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Working People United Celebrates Oluremi Tinubu at 66, Commends Her Humanitarian Efforts

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September 21, 2026

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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu

Working People United Celebrates Oluremi Tinubu at 66, Commends Her Humanitarian Efforts

Civic organisation Working People United has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday, praising her contributions to humanitarian services, education, healthcare and the empowerment of vulnerable Nigerians.

Oluremi Tinubu celebrates her 66th birthday on Monday, September 21, 2026, with messages of goodwill coming from individuals and organisations across the country.

In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday, National Coordinator-General of Working People United, Prince Williams Akporeha, described the First Lady’s years of public service as an important part of her contribution to Nigerian society.

Akporeha said the organisation recognised Oluremi Tinubu’s continued involvement in programmes designed to improve the welfare of children, women, young people and underserved communities.

He particularly highlighted her advocacy and interventions in education, healthcare access, youth development and economic empowerment, saying such initiatives were directed at addressing challenges faced by ordinary Nigerians.

According to the group, the First Lady’s humanitarian activities have focused on providing practical support to communities and creating opportunities for people who might otherwise have limited access to social and economic resources.

Working People United also commended Oluremi Tinubu’s interest in family welfare and children’s development, describing those areas as important to the long-term development of the country.

The organisation said efforts to strengthen access to basic education and healthcare, particularly at the grassroots, remained critical to improving the quality of life of Nigerians.

It also praised initiatives aimed at providing young people with skills and economic opportunities, noting that youth empowerment could help reduce vulnerability and expand participation in the economy.

Akporeha urged the First Lady to sustain her advocacy for vulnerable Nigerians as she begins another year of her life.

Working People United Celebrates Oluremi Tinubu at 66, Commends Her Humanitarian Efforts

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18 Suspects Transferred to US Over 2021 Killing of Haitian President Moïse

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September 21, 2026

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18 Suspects Transferred to US Over 2021 Killing of Haitian President Moïse

Eighteen suspects accused of involvement in the 2021 assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moise have been transferred from Haiti to the United States to face trial.

US officials said the suspects were transported to Florida on Sunday, as American authorities continue their prosecution of people allegedly connected to the plot.

Federal prosecutor Jason Reding Quinones said the suspects were flown from Haiti on a military aircraft to face proceedings in the Southern District of Florida.

He said US authorities had so far indicted 30 people in connection with the assassination and warned that the prosecutions were not over.

Among those transferred was Joseph Felix Badio, a former anti-corruption official with Haiti’s Ministry of Justice who has been identified as a major suspect in the investigation.

Haitian government and police sources said the other suspects included Colombian nationals who were allegedly part of the group involved in the operation.

Colombian Nationals Among Suspects

Colombia’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that 17 of its citizens had been transferred from Haiti to the United States.

The ministry said the Colombian government was monitoring the development but had not participated in the decision or process that led to the transfer.

Moise was killed at his private residence in Port-au-Prince on July 7, 2021. Investigators said a group of about 20 Colombian military-trained mercenaries had been hired in connection with the operation.

The president’s security detail came under scrutiny after failing to prevent the attack.

In May, four men were convicted in a Miami federal court over charges connected to the plot, including conspiracy to kill or kidnap Moise and providing material support for the operation. They could face life imprisonment.

US prosecutors said the men were linked to CTU Security, a Florida-based private security company, and had allegedly been attracted by the prospect of lucrative contracts after Moise was removed from power.

The assassination plunged Haiti further into political and security turmoil. The country has since struggled with gang violence and remains without a president, while preparations continue for elections scheduled for December, subject to security conditions.