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Moscow terror attack: Two days after, suspects apprehended, put on trial, plead guilty

Barely 48 hours after they attacked a concert hall in Moscow, four men accused if killing more than 130 people appeared before a Moscow court Sunday showing signs of severe beatings as they faced formal terrorism charges.
One appeared to be barely conscious during the hearing.
A court statement said two of the suspects accepted their guilt in the assault after being charged in the preliminary hearing, though the men’s condition raised questions about whether they were speaking freely.
There had been earlier conflicting reports in Russian media outlets that said three or all four men admitted culpability.
Moscow’s Basmanny District Court formally charged Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, 32; Saidakrami Rachabalizoda, 30; Shamsidin Fariduni, 25; and Mukhammadsobir Faizov, 19, with committing a group terrorist attack resulting in the death of others. The offense carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
The court ordered that the men, all of whom are citizens of Tajikistan, be held in pre-trial custody until May 22.
Russian media had reported that the men were tortured during interrogation by the security services, and Mirzoyev, Rachabalizoda and Fariduni showed signs of heavy bruising, including swollen faces,
Rachabalizoda also had a heavily bandaged ear. Russian media said Saturday that one of the suspects had his ear cut off during interrogation. The Associated Press couldn’t verify the report or the videos purporting to show this.
The fourth suspect, Faizov, was brought to court from a hospital in a wheelchair and sat with his eyes closed throughout the proceedings. He was attended by medics while in court, where he wore a hospital gown and trousers and was seen with multiple cuts.
Court officials said Mirzoyev and Rachabalizoda admitted guilt for the attack after being charged.
The hearing came as Russia observed a national day of mourning for the attack Friday on the suburban Crocus City Hall concert venue that killed at least 137 people.
The attack, which has been claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State group, is the deadliest on Russian soil in years.
Russian authorities arrested the four suspected attackers Saturday, with seven more people detained on suspicion of involvement in the attack, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address to the nation Saturday night. He claimed they were captured while fleeing to Ukraine, something that Kyiv firmly denied.
Events at cultural institutions were canceled Sunday, flags were lowered to half staff and television entertainment and advertising were suspended, according to state news agency RIA Novosti. A steady stream of people added to a makeshift memorial near the burned-out concert hall, creating a huge mound of flowers.
“People came to a concert, some people came to relax with their families, and any one of us could have been in that situation. And I want to express my condolences to all the families that were affected here and I want to pay tribute to these people,” Andrey Kondakov, one of the mourners who came to lay flowers at the memorial.
Putin has always said there was no pardon for terrorists. That government would send them to God who would decide whether to forgive them or not.
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Airline operators lambast Oshiomhole over ‘unruly’ airport incident, as Aviation minister orders investigation

Concerned citizens and organisations have continued to criticise former governor of Edo State, senator Adams Oshiomhole for disrupting operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport earlier this week when he arrived late for a flight and resorted to selfhelp against the rules of engagement.
The latest condemnation is from the umbrella association of indigenous carriers – Airlines Operators of Nigeria,which described the senator’s action as unruly and unacceptable.
The spokesperson of the Airlines Operators of Nigeria, Prof Obiora Okonkwo, on Friday night said rights of air passengers are expected to confirm to rules of regulatory authorities for the safety of lives, rather than the caprics of an individual, no matter how highly placed.
“AON has had enough frustration and distractions in trying to offer services to Nigerians. Meanwhile, the one that just happened with the high-profile Nigerian is another distraction to us. We have taken an interest in all of the press statements released by the distinguished senator, and AON also had a full briefing from Air Peace on this incident.
“As much as we understand and appreciate the fact that every passenger has a right, it is only limited to what is allowed by ICAO and the aviation industry. There is no amount of disappointment, if at all, from any airline that should lead you to self-help. What happened is a typical example of unruly behaviour. That is not acceptable, Air Peace is a respectable airline, they carry 40-50 per cent of all the domestic passengers, and they deserve respect.”
Meanwhile, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the matter and directed all aviation agencies to exercise restraint.
Keyamo appealed for calm and urged both sides to desist from further accusations and counter-accusations on the matter.
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67 year old grandfather ordained Catholic priest

Last week Saturday, June 7, 2025, inside the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, Michigan, something happened that stunned the world.
As the choir sang and the incense rose, Deacon Patrick Bruen walked toward the altar to be ordained a Catholic priest.
But just moments before that sacred rite…
He held his grandson in his arms.
Fifty-five priests surrounded him, watching in awe.
Not one of them had ever held their own child or grandchild.
Because Roman Catholic priests don’t marry.
But Patrick Bruen once did.
He was married to Georgiana, the love of his life, for 41 years.
Together, they raised 3 children.
Welcomed 15 grandchildren.
Laughed. Prayed. Worked. Wept. Grew old.
And then… Georgiana died in 2020.
In the quiet heartbreak of widowhood, Patrick heard God call again.
This time, to the altar of sacrifice, not the altar of matrimony.
And he said yes.
At 67 years old, Patrick entered seminary formation.
And on June 7, 2025, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron laid hands on him.
He became Father Pat Bruen, a priest of Jesus Christ, forever.
📿 First, he said “I do” to his wife.
Now, he says “This is My Body” at the altar.
Two vocations. One faithful heart.
💬 “We’re both trying to live according to God’s plan,” he said, standing beside a much younger man ordained that same day.
“Though our lives are different, the call is the same.”
Because vocation is not a moment. It’s a lifelong conversation with God.
🔥 To every man discerning the priesthood, young or old:
This story is for you.
If you’ve ever felt too late…
Too broken…
Too far gone…
You’re not.
The priesthood isn’t just for the young.
It’s for the willing.
For the faithful.
For those who still dare to ask:
👉🏽 “Lord, what are You asking of me now?”
And have the courage to answer.
Welcome, Father Pat.
You once held your grandson.
Now, you hold the Eucharist.
You remind us all
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Israel launches ‘Operation Rising Lion’ rains multiple strikes on Iran

Israeli authorities launched dozens of airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military targets, killing two Iranian top military generals.
Its military said a “pre-emptive, precise, combined offensive based on high-quality intelligence” had been launched – called Operation Rising Lion.
“Dozens of IAF je first stage that included strikes on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran,” said a statement.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attack was to “roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival” and would last for “as many days as it takes to remove the threat”.
Iranian state media reported the head of the country’s powerful Revolutionary Guard, Hossein Salami, had been killed.
Mehr News said nuclear scientist Fereydoun Abbasi was also dead, as was theoretical physicist Dr Mohammed Mehdi Tehranchi and Major General Gholam Ali Rashid.
Iran’s media reported explosions northeast of capital Tehran early on Friday, and said buildings belonging to the armed forces were hit in the Mahalati complex north of the city.
The country’s Supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned of “severe punishment” and claimed residential areas had been targeted.
“In the enemy’s attacks, a number of commanders and scientists were martyred. Their successors and colleagues will immediately continue their duties,” said a statement reported by the Tasnim news agency.
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