Pakistan school roof collapse kills at least 35

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The collapse occurred in Peshawar, where authorities said a school roof gave way on Thursday. Reports from major outlets placed the death toll between 28 and 35, with more than 50 people injured; the Associated Press reported at least 35 deaths. Pakistan’s prime minister urged rescuers to accelerate the search and response efforts. The incident is the deadliest among the major breaking stories identified in current international coverage, though the casualty figures may change as emergency operations continue.

Sources: Associated Press, CNN, NPR, The New York Times