Ukraine's air force reported losing contact with a US-made F-16 fighter jet during a manoeuvre to repel a Russian attack, with the pilot ejecting safely after reportedly destroying three air targets. This marks the second confirmed loss of an F-16 for Ukraine, a significant blow as these jets play a crucial role in intercepting missiles and engaging Russian aircraft.
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French cryptocurrency boss Pierre Noizat on Friday praised his "heroic" son-in-law and a neighbour wielding a fire extinguisher for preventing the kidnap attempt of his pregnant daughter and young grandson. Noizat praised his "heroic" son-in-law as well as the man who used a red fire extinguisher against the attackers, saying he was "exemplary."
Arab leaders convened in Baghdad to discuss a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. They pledged support for Gaza's reconstruction. Egypt and Qatar, with US coordination, are working towards a ceasefire. Egypt plans an international conference for Gaza's rebuilding. The summit occurred amidst regional tensions, including US President Donald Trump's visit and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa's rise.
Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, detained in Turkey for allegedly "insulting" President Erdogan, has been released and is returning to Sweden, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Medin was arrested upon arrival in Istanbul while covering protests sparked by the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and faced additional charges of belonging to a terror organization, which he denied.
Women and girls in war-ravaged Sudan face gang rapes, sexual slavery and killings, particularly at the hands of the paramilitary forces, UN experts warned Wednesday. Amid the carnage, women and girls are particularly vulnerable and face escalating risks of gang rape, sexual slavery, trafficking and forced marriage, warned a group of nine independent United Nations experts.
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