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Madagascar Hit by Cyclone; Shooting Shocks Community

At least nine people were killed and 25 wounded in a shooting at a secondary school and home in the small Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge, while a powerful cyclone in Madagascar claimed the lives of at least 20 people, according to reports. The news comes as a landmark trial began in California examining the mental health effects of social media, and a senior Co-op staff complained of a "toxic culture" at the top of the company. A serial rail fare evader was also fined over £3,600 for 112 unpaid tickets.

The shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a remote community 415 miles northeast of Vancouver, sent shock waves through the town. Residents described the community as close-knit, with one resident stating, "I will know every victim. I've been here 19 years, and..." The incident occurred at a local secondary school and a home, causing fear and uncertainty during the school lockdown.

In Madagascar, Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday, hitting the island's main port, Toamasina. The disaster management office reported "total chaos," with houses collapsing and neighborhoods plunged into darkness due to snapped power lines. Drone footage showed the extensive damage, including overturned trucks.

Meanwhile, in California, a trial began examining the mental health effects of Instagram and YouTube. Lawyers for the plaintiffs accused the social media companies of creating "addiction machines" designed to addict children. The plaintiff, identified as "K.G.M.," is alleged to have suffered mental health issues as a result of social media addiction. Lawyers for Meta and YouTube argued that K.G.M.'s addiction stemmed from other issues.

At the Co-op, senior managers complained of a "toxic culture" at the executive level. A letter to Co-op board members, seen by the BBC, complained of "fear and alienation" among staff who felt scared to raise concerns. Several sources said a culture that discourages challenge has led to poor decisions, sinking morale, and a drop in profits.

In London, Charles Brohiri, 29, was fined more than £3,600 for failing to pay for tickets on 112 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) journeys over nearly two years. He was also handed a three-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months. Brohiri had been banned from entering Thameslink stations as part of his bail conditions.

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