Florida father charged with murder after 5-year-old found in 'pool of blood'; 2nd child fighting for life

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A father in Florida is being charged with murder after deputies found his 5-year-old daughter in a "pool of blood" in their townhome and his 8-year-old is "fighting for his life."

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said the incident happened at Armature Gate Townhome in Tampa, Florida on Monday night shortly after the children's mother returned home from dinner, according to FOX 13. After the mother tucked her children to sleep, she heard gunshots, the sheriff said. "While she goes to the bathroom, she heard several gunshots," Chronister said during a press conference. "She initially thought it happened right outside the residence." FLORIDA DEPUTIES FIND BODY IN POND NEXT TO HOOTERS RESTAURANT

A father in Florida is being charged with murder after deputies found his 5-year-old daughter in a "pool of blood" in their townhome and his 8-year-old is "fighting for his life." (FOX 13)

The sheriff said that the mother then realized that the gunshots came from inside the residence and went outside, where she saw a neighbor on the phone with 911. "She takes over the phone call and starts talking to her 911 dispatcher," Chronister said. Jermaine Lavanda Bass, who was identified as the husband, then came outside while carrying the couple's 8-year-old son, who officials say he was "cradling"  when law enforcement arrived. GEORGIA WOMAN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED WHILE TAKING A SHOWER AT LA FITNESS

Jermaine Lavanda Bass (FOX 13)

Bass, according to Chronister, told deputies that "It was an accident. I don't know how the gun went off. I accidentally shot my son." After deputies asked Bass if anyone else was in the home, the husband said that their 5-year-old daughter was in her room. The daughter was found in a "pool of blood" by officials after entering her bedroom, Chronister said, adding that the children had 3-4 gunshots to their heads. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "Our 5-year-old victim has been pronounced deceased. Our 8-year-old is fighting for his life," Chronister said. "The 8-year-old went into surgery." Bass faces charges of premeditated murder, aggravated child abuse, and premeditated attempted murder.

The mother is speaking with detectives and providing them with details, Chronister said.

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Erdogan stresses Ukraine diplomacy, warns against nuclear plant fighting

After a meeting with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and UN Secretary-General Guterres, Turkish President Erdogan speaks on the Türkiye-brokered grain deal, stressing that it has benefitted the whole world.

Erdogan has met his Ukrainian counterpart and the UN chief in Ukraine's Lviv for a trilateral summit where they discussed diplomatic solutions to the Ukraine conflict. (AFP)

Türkiye supports Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, stressing that his country is working to find diplomatic solutions to the deadly conflict between Kiev and Moscow.

Erdogan, who held a trilateral summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UN chief Antonio Guterres in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Thursday, also expressed concerns over fighting near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

Kiev and Moscow have traded accusations over a series of strikes this month on or near Europe's largest nuclear power plant that is currently under Russian control.

"We do not want to experience a new Chernobyl," Erdogan told the press after the summit.

Erdogan called on the international community to take more responsibility in finding political solution to the fighting in Ukraine.

"While continuing our efforts to find a solution, we remain on the side of our Ukraine friends," Erdogan said.

He also said the exchange of prisoners too was discussed at the Lviv talks. "Türkiye attaches great importance to this issue," he added.

READ MORE: Erdogan, Zelenskyy, Guterres hold trilateral summit in Ukraine

Türkiye's President Erdogan:

- War will eventually end at negotiating table
- Türkiye temporarily hosting nearly 325,000 Ukrainians
- Exchange of prisoners of war discussed pic.twitter.com/VV8AQDOqkZ

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Landmark grain deal

Erdogan also spoke on the resumption of Ukrainian grain export under a Türkiye-brokered deal.

"Not only Ukraine, but the whole world has begun feeling positive effects of historic Istanbul deal to resume Ukrainian grain exports," he said.

Since August 1 — when the first grain ship left Ukraine — some 625,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain have been delivered to world markets through 25 ships, Erdogan added.

Ankara has coordinated with Moscow and Kiev to open a sea corridor from Ukraine for the grain exports, drawing international praise for its mediator role in a breakthrough that is expected to ease global food shortages.

Türkiye, the United Nations, Russia and Ukraine signed the landmark agreement on July 22 to resume the exports from three Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea.

"During our trilateral meeting, we also evaluated the possibilities of transforming the positive atmosphere created by the Istanbul agreement into permanent peace," Erdogan said in Lviv.

UN chief Guterres urged Russia and Ukraine to show a "spirit of compromise" and ensure the continued success of the grain deal.

"From day one, the parties have worked professionally and in good faith to keep the food flowing. I appeal for this to continue and for them to overcome all obstacles in a spirit of compromise and permanently settle all difficulties," he said.

Guterres sought the demilitarisation of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, asking Russia to withdraw military equipment and personnel from the plant while calling for efforts to ensure it did not become the target of military operations.

Earlier in the day, Zelenskyy sought urgent action to ensure the security of the sensitive area in a separate meeting with Guterres.

And later, the Ukrainian president reiterated that Russia must immediately withdraw its troops from Zaporizhzhia nuclear and end what he described as "provocations".

READ MORE: Why is Erdogan’s visit to Ukraine so significant?

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Zelenskyy defends fighting with all eyes on Zaporizhzhia plant

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Ukraine military reports attempts by Russia to advance on several towns in Donetsk as the conflict enters 173rd day.

A view shows the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict outside the Russian-controlled city of Enerhodar in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine August 4, 2022. (Reuters)

Monday, August 15, 2022

Zelenskyy defends fighting as all eyes are on Zaporizhzhia plant

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has defended fighting against Russian and Moscow-backed forces, including those positioned at Europe’s largest nuclear power station in Zaporizhzhia.

As Ukrainian forces reported heavy Russian shelling and attempts to advance on several towns in the eastern region of Donetsk, they said many of the attacks were repelled. The General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces also reported Russian shelling of more than a dozen towns on the southern front – particularly in Kherson, mainly controlled by Russian forces.

Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine had many times proposed different formats to the Russian leadership for peace talks, without progress.

“So we have to defend ourselves, we have to answer every form of terror, every instance of shelling — the fierce shelling which does not let up for a single day,” he said in video remarks.

For live updates from Sunday (August 14), click here

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Zelenskyy defends fighting with all eyes on Zaporizhzhia plant

Fast News

Ukraine military reports attempts by Russia to advance on several towns in Donetsk as the conflict enters 173rd day.

A view shows the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict outside the Russian-controlled city of Enerhodar in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine August 4, 2022. (Reuters)

Monday, August 15, 2022

Zelenskyy defends fighting as all eyes are on Zaporizhzhia plant

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has defended fighting against Russian and Moscow-backed forces, including those positioned at Europe’s largest nuclear power station in Zaporizhzhia.

As Ukrainian forces reported heavy Russian shelling and attempts to advance on several towns in the eastern region of Donetsk, they said many of the attacks were repelled. The General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces also reported Russian shelling of more than a dozen towns on the southern front – particularly in Kherson, mainly controlled by Russian forces.

Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine had many times proposed different formats to the Russian leadership for peace talks, without progress.

“So we have to defend ourselves, we have to answer every form of terror, every instance of shelling — the fierce shelling which does not let up for a single day,” he said in video remarks.

For live updates from Sunday (August 14), click here

Source: TRTWorld and agencies

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Ukraine says 'brutal fighting' under way in eastern Donbass

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Kyiv and Moscow accuses each other of striking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine, which has been shelled repeatedly in the past week, as fighting rolls into its 172nd day.

Ukrainian soldiers ride an armoured personnel carrier in Donetsk region as fighting rages in eastern Ukraine. (AFP)

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Zelenskyy says 'brutal fighting is continuing in Donbass'

Russia has deployed a colossal amount of its military resources in eastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, adding, "brutal fighting is continuing in Donbass."

"The hottest points of the front in this direction remain unchanged: Avdiivka, Marinka, Pisky, Bakhmut and the corresponding direction," he said, adding, "All our male and female defenders there are simply heroes."

In Kharkiv region, he claimed the Ukrainian defence is strong "and the attempts of the occupiers to attack are constantly failing." 

Zelenskyy claimed fighting in the south of the country is causing destruction of Russian army forces and their means. "No day is wasted, we are reducing the occupiers' potential."

For live updates from Saturday (August 13), click here

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