Newshour School shooting in Austrian city of Graz
Jun 10, 2025
A tragic school shooting in Graz has left nine dead, revealing the community's grief and the need to address firearm regulations. Meanwhile, protests in Los Angeles highlight tensions surrounding immigration policies as Trump sends the Marines. The podcast also touches on the establishment of Marine Protected Areas in Zanzibar, showcasing a commitment to biodiversity and conservation. Other topics include Japan's rice crisis fueled by extreme weather and the nostalgic legacy of Sly Stone in the music industry.
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Deadliest School Shooting in Austria
- The 2025 Graz school shooting was Austria's deadliest school attack in decades, involving a former student.
- The attacker used multiple firearms and then killed himself, shattering a typically festive school atmosphere.
Strict Gun Laws Insufficient
- Austria has strict gun ownership laws requiring cards and psychological tests, but these did not prevent the shooting.
- The shooter purchased weapons days prior, indicating even strict controls failed in this case.
LA Protest Dynamics
- Afternoon confrontations in Los Angeles involved protests against immigration raids, escalating to police using tear gas and rubber bullets.
- Protesters often refused to disperse immediately, causing repeated police actions until unrest subsided by early morning.