World News: Mass shooting in Sweden kills 10 people

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In central Sweden a mass shooting at an adult education center has reportedly left 10 people dead, including the suspected gunman.

The shooting occurred around 12:30 P.M. Tuesday local time at Campus Risbergska on the outskirts of Orebro city, 200 kilometers west of Stockholm.

The suspected shooter is a 35-year-old male, not previously known to police, and the motive behind the crime remains unclear as of now.

At least five other people have been injured and police have warned that the number of casualties may rise.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson addressed the nation, calling it the worst mass shooting in Swedish history and expressing deep sorrow for the victims and their families.

In the Middle East, a shooting at an Israeli checkpoint in the northern West Bank, killed 2 Israeli soldiers and left 8 wounded. The gunman was killed on site.

The incident took place at around 6 A.M. Tuesday local time, when a suspected Palestinian militant armed with an M-16 automatic rifle charged an Israeli guard post.

No further details on the gunman's identity have been released, but reports indicate he approached the checkpoint on foot overnight without being detected, delaying the soldiers' immediate response.

The attack follows Israeli military operations in the West Bank, two days after Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza.

In Ukraine, a Russian missile strike in the city center of Izium, northeastern Kharkiv region, on Tuesday killed five civilians and injured at least 55 people.

The attack also destroyed a part of the city council building, which had been recently renovated.

Among the dead was a pregnant teenager, while three children were injured in the attack.

Ukrainian officials condemned the attack, labeling it a deliberate assault on civilian areas.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it is "impossible to reconcile with this cruelty" and called on allies to pressure Russia to end the invasion that began nearly three years ago.

Finally in Japan, the country's northern island of Hokkaido saw record-breaking snowfall on Tuesday.

The city of Obihiro recorded some 120 centimeters of snow within a 12-hour period, setting a new national record for the most snowfall in that time.

The Japan Meteorological Agency attributed the extreme weather to two powerful low-pressure systems channeling cold air into the region.

Numerous flights have been canceled, while roads, train services, and 370 schools have been closed as a result.

Residents and visitors have been advised to practice caution and carry shovels and warm clothing in their vehicles.

Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.