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Interior Minister Lee Sang-min told a briefing at midday local time that about 90 per cent of the victims had been identified and authorities were still working on identifying the remaining 10 per cent. He noted that it takes more time for foreign nationals or teens who have yet to be registered with the government, in which cases they have to check with the families directly. One father came to collect his 20-something daughter’s body at a funeral home linked to a hospital in Seoul, having received a call at 1am from authorities who identified her. “This news came like…

Hannah Pick-Goslar, a Holocaust survivor and one of Anne Frank’s best friends, died at 93-years-old.Pick-Goslar died just two weeks before turning 94. She is survived by her three children, 11 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.The Anne Frank Foundation paid tribute to Pick-Goslar for helping to keep Frank’s memory alive by telling stories about their youth. Pick-Goslar is mentioned in Frank’s famous diary about her experience hiding from the Netherlands’ Nazi occupiers.”Hannah Pick-Goslar meant a lot to the Anne Frank House, and we could always call on her,” the foundation said in a statement.ZILLI SCHMIDT, AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU SURVIVOR, PASSES AWAY AT 98 The…

A republic consultation tour is expected to begin next year, which will officially ask people’s thoughts on whether Australia should cut ties with the British monarchy.If a referendum follows, a majority of people in at least four of the six states will need to vote yes.Experts say it will be 2024 or 2026 before any substantial decisions are made.The last referendum regarding Australia’s separation from the monarchy was unsuccessful in 1999. Source: Sky News

Ukrainian boxer Vasiliy Lomachenko won Saturday night via unanimous decision in a contest over the previously unbeaten Jamaine Ortiz.Lomachenko (17-2), a three-time lightweight champion, hopes the victory will push him closer to another shot at the title.”You know what motivated me?” Lomachenko said. “Four belts!” With a swollen eye and a smile, he added: “Look, I’m ready. I’m ready for any option.”JAKE PAUL DEFEATS UFC LEGEND ANDERSON SILVA BY UNANIMOUS DECISIONFor the fight, Lomachenko wore trunks that had military camouflage with Ukraine’s blue-and-yellow flag along the belt. After a slow start, the two-time Olympic gold medalist slowly overcame Ortiz’s 3…

The man accused of killing a South Carolina deputy earlier this year died days after he was transferred from the hospital to jail. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office announced Saturday that 63-year-old Duane Heard died at 6:11 a.m. on Friday at a hospice house in Rock Hill. Heard was facing multiple charges, including capital murder, in the June 21 shooting death of Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Deputy Austin Aldridge. The coroner said Heard was shot two times that day and had been hospitalized since he was taken into custody. He was transferred to the York County Detention Center on Oct. 20 after he was…

Social advocates have welcomed the Victorian Liberals’ policy to provide free lunch to millions of government school children across the state.Labor Premier Daniel Andrews says the Opposition can’t be trusted to deliver on the $300 million plan, claiming they’ve previously cut food programs. Source: Sky News

Sporting to make move for RonaldoThe Mirror reports that Sporting Lisbon are keen on signing Cristiano Ronaldo this January as Erik ten Hag refuses to bow to his poor off-pitch behaviour. The 37-year-old striker has wanted to leave for some time and if his former club make an offer this January then United will consider offering him a pay-off for some of his £500,000-a-week wages left on his contract.TransfersManchester United linked with swap deal for Osimhen and Ronaldo – Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 21:30Paper Round’s view: Ten Hag’s approach has been the right one given the players who will be there…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan State players roughed up Michigan defensive back Ja’Den McBurrows in the Michigan Stadium tunnel following their game Saturday night. After the fourth-ranked Wolverines beat the Spartans 29-7, social media posts showed at least three Michigan State players pushing, punching and kicking McBurrows in and near a hallway that does not lead to either locker room. Police have launched an investigation into an ugly postgame fight, according to the Detroit News. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said a second player, who he did not identify, was also attacked and one was injured and might have a broken…

CNN  —  At least 100 people were killed after two car bombs exploded near Somalia’s education ministry in the capital Mogadishu on Saturday. More than 300 others were wounded in the attack, said Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a video statement posted on his official Twitter account. Mohamud claimed the al-Shabaab terror group in Somalia was responsible. “Today’s cruel and cowardly terrorist attack on innocent people by the morally bankrupt and criminal al-Shabaab group cannot discourage us but will further strengthen our resolve to defeat them once and for all,” Mohamud wrote on Twitter. There was no immediate claim…

You are what you eat. Melissa Suriano of Mesick, Michigan, seemed to take the phrase to a whole new level after she surprised her son recently with a dinner that was pretty personal.Suriano presented her 17-year-old son, Collin, with a large meatloaf that resembled his face.NEW JERSEY GRANDMOTHER GOES VIRAL FOR RANKING HER 10 GRANDKIDS: ‘JUST BE CAREFUL!’The mom included shredded cheese for the hair, green olives for the eyes, red peppers for the eyebrows and white onions for the teeth. Melissa Suriano told Kennedy News and Media that the personalized dinner was a thank-you to her son for the way…