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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent. (Kyodo)

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

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US: 800 National Guard Deployed in Washington D.C. Amid Low Crime Rates

President Trump declared a “crime emergency” despite D.C.’s 30-year low crime rate, seized control of its police for 30 days, and deployed 800 National Guard troops to patrol key areas like Union Station, the National Mall, and nightlife districts.

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

Soldiers with disabilities participate in the National War Heroes' Day celebrations in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

People look at names on a memorial wall during the National War Heroes' Day in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

People look at names on a memorial wall during the National War Heroes' Day in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

Soldiers with disabilities participate in the National War Heroes' Day celebrations in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

A soldier stands in silent tribute in front of the War Heroes Monument in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

People look at names on a memorial wall during the National War Heroes' Day in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

Soldiers participate in the National War Heroes' Day celebrations in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform at the National War Heroes' Day celebrations in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

People look at names on a memorial wall during the National War Heroes' Day in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

National War Heroes' Day - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform at the National War Heroes' Day celebrations in Kotte, Sri Lanka, May 19, 2025. Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes' Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country's 30-year conflict in 2009. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vancouver Car Crash Aftermath - Canada

Vancouver Car Crash Aftermath - Canada

People look at the site of the street festival in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 29, 2025. The suspect in Saturday night's deadly attack at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival has been charged with murder, police said Sunday. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. Interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai said the driver does have a significant history of interactions with police and health-care professionals related to mental health. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vancouver Car Crash Aftermath - Canada

Vancouver Car Crash Aftermath - Canada

Flowers are seen near the site of the festival attack in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 29, 2025. The suspect in Saturday night's deadly attack at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival has been charged with murder, police said Sunday. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. Interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai said the driver does have a significant history of interactions with police and health-care professionals related to mental health. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vancouver Car Crash Aftermath - Canada

Vancouver Car Crash Aftermath - Canada

City staff members work at the site of the street festival in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 29, 2025. The suspect in Saturday night's deadly attack at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival has been charged with murder, police said Sunday. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. Interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai said the driver does have a significant history of interactions with police and health-care professionals related to mental health. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vancouver Car Crash Aftermath - Canada

Vancouver Car Crash Aftermath - Canada

Flowers are seen near the site of the festival attack in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 29, 2025. The suspect in Saturday night's deadly attack at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival has been charged with murder, police said Sunday. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. Interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai said the driver does have a significant history of interactions with police and health-care professionals related to mental health. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vancouver Car Crash Aftermath - Canada

Vancouver Car Crash Aftermath - Canada

A woman lights a candle near the site of the festival attack in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 29, 2025. The suspect in Saturday night's deadly attack at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival has been charged with murder, police said Sunday. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. Interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai said the driver does have a significant history of interactions with police and health-care professionals related to mental health. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vancouver Car Crash Aftermath - Canada

Vancouver Car Crash Aftermath - Canada

City staff members work at the site of the street festival in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, April 29, 2025. The suspect in Saturday night's deadly attack at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival has been charged with murder, police said Sunday. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder. Interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai said the driver does have a significant history of interactions with police and health-care professionals related to mental health. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Police officers working on 41st and Fraser in Vancouver on April 28, 2025, two days after a car drove into a crowd during the Lapu Lapu Festival. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

People are paying their respects around the flower memorial where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Police officer working on 41st and Fraser in Vancouver on April 28, 2025, two days after a car drove into a crowd during the Lapu Lapu Festival. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

People are paying their respects around the flower memorial where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Police officers working on 41st and Fraser in Vancouver on April 28, 2025, two days after a car drove into a crowd during the Lapu Lapu Festival. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Police officers working on 41st and Fraser in Vancouver on April 28, 2025, two days after a car drove into a crowd during the Lapu Lapu Festival. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Police tape hangs across the street on 41st and Fraser in Vancouver on April 28, 2025, two days after a car drove into a crowd during the Lapu Lapu Festival. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Police officers working on 41st and Fraser in Vancouver on April 28, 2025, two days after a car drove into a crowd during the Lapu Lapu Festival. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

A Man pays respects around the flower memorial where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

A flip-flop is seen near the scene where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

A flower memorial is seen near the scene where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

People are paying their respects around the flower memorial where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

A flower memorial is seen near the scene where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

A flower memorial is seen near the scene where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Police officers working on 41st and Fraser in Vancouver on April 28, 2025, two days after a car drove into a crowd during the Lapu Lapu Festival. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

A flower memorial is seen near the scene where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Police officers working on 41st and Fraser in Vancouver on April 28, 2025, two days after a car drove into a crowd during the Lapu Lapu Festival. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

A flower memorial is seen near the scene where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

People are paying their respects around the flower memorial where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

A flower memorial is seen near the scene where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

Tragic Car Incident at Vancouver Filipino Festival Kills 11 - Canada

A flower memorial is seen near the scene where a car drove into a crowd of people during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. Police said a 30-year-old man drove his car into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, killing at least eleven people and injuring multiple others. Photo by Tomaz Jr/Pximages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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