One person was killed, and five others were injured when a helium gas cylinder, used to fill balloons, exploded in Karnataka’s Mysuru on Thursday, said officials.

Passengers escaped a bus fire near Hiriyur after a collision, facing a long, cold wait for medical aid. Despite quick firefighter response, ambulances were delayed by heavy traffic, leaving injured survivors to rely on locals for initial help and transport to hospitals.

The United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region.