BANGKOK -- At least five people were killed and some 24 others injured as a concrete beam of an under-construction expressway bridge collapsed in Bangkok, local authorities said Saturday.

The incident occurred near Rama II Road at around 1:48 a.m. local time, when workers were pouring cement on the beam. (Thailand-Beam Collapse-Death)

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NEW DELHI -- A grenade attack on a Hindu temple in the northern Indian state of Punjab has damaged its walls and shattered window panes, police said Saturday.

However, no loss of life or injuries have been reported in the attack. (India-Punjab-Attack)

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NEW DELHI -- Three people were killed and 13 others rescued on Saturday after a boat capsized in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police said.

Following the accident, rescuers and police teams rushed to the spot to carry out search and rescue operations. (India-Boat Accident)

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SYDNEY -- An American influencer has apologized after facing backlash for picking up a baby wombat and carrying it away from its mother in Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on Saturday.

Sam Jones, who also goes by Samantha Strable, posted an Instagram video this week showing herself grabbing the joey from a roadside while its mother chased after her. The joey was visibly distressed, squirming and screeching before Jones eventually placed it back on the ground, allowing it to return to the bush. (Australia-Wombat) Enditem

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