At least 20 people died and one survived a plane crash in northern South Sudan, with the aircraft crashing 500 metres from the runway. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff amid a routine mission near the region’s oil fields. An investigation is underway, and initial reports suggest a possible mechanical failure.
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An Israeli airstrike hit a residential building in Beirut’s southern suburbs, killing at least three people and injuring seven. The strike targeted a Hezbollah member involved in planning attacks against Israel. Despite a ceasefire, tensions remain high with Israel continuing its strikes, and Hezbollah warning of potential retaliation if the Lebanese government fails to act.
Elon Musk demands the impeachment of U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer after the latter restricted his team's access to Treasury Department payment systems due to security concerns. This follows a legal challenge by Democratic attorneys general, who worried about Musk's access to sensitive information.
In Clatskanie, Oregon, a shooting incident on Saturday afternoon resulted in two deaths and three injuries. Among the deceased was the suspected shooter. One critically injured victim was airlifted to the hospital. Authorities confirmed no ongoing threat and stated all individuals involved knew each other. The Columbia county major crimes team and Oregon State Police are investigating the case.
In a span of 36 hours, at least five women became victims of honour killings across four districts in Sindh, Pakistan. Despite legislative efforts, these killings persist with close family members executing the violence in the name of protecting family honour.
Katrina Armstrong, an expert in medical decision-making, resigned as interim president of Columbia University to focus on her role at the medical center. Her resignation follows university policy changes requested by the Trump administration. Journalist Claire Shipman has been appointed as acting president.
A 16-year-old boy is on the run after allegedly shooting and killing his friend in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Eric Anthony Krassman Jr is accused of fatally shooting Darell Love, also 16, in the head. Krassman fled, leaving behind a semiautomatic handgun. Authorities have described him as armed and dangerous, urging public assistance in locating him.
Joe and Jill Biden are stepping up to support the Democratic Party amidst its leadership crisis, with offers to fundraise and campaign. However, their potential return has met scepticism within the party, still reeling from the 2024 election loss blamed on Joe Biden's indecisiveness and Kamala Harris's limited campaign opportunities.
The Taliban authorities that rule Afghanistan have imposed a severe interpretation of Islamic law on the population, heavily restricting all aspects of women's lives. The government claims it secures Afghan women's rights under Sharia law, but many of the edicts are not followed in the rest of the Islamic world and have been condemned by Muslim leaders.
Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett mocked Governor Greg Abbott's disability during a Human Rights Campaign event, calling him 'Governor Hot Wheels.' Abbott has been paraplegic since age 26. Republican Rep. Randy Weber proposed censuring Crockett for her comments, and criticism has grown, including from Turning Point CEO Charlie Kirk and activist Laura Loomer.