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20:30 · 24 Oct 2026
Jordan church attack kills seven during funeral
Photo — Pavel Danilyuk / Pexels
The attack occurred Friday at a church in southern Jordan, where three gunmen reportedly fired on mourners. Reports put the number of wounded at between 28 and 40, and the incident has triggered heightened security and national mourning. It is the clearest immediate mass-casualty international breaking story among the latest reports, although details about the attackers, their motives and any claimed responsibility remain under investigation.
Sources: Associated Press, Anadolu Agency, NPR
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