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14 dead after Nepal plane crashes during takeoff At least 14 people were killed when a plane crashed during takeoff in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, officials reported. The Saurya Airlines flight, carrying 19 people, was headed to Pokhara, a popular tourist destination. Onboard were 17 technical staff and two crew members, all part of a test flight. Rescue operations are ongoing, with concerns that the death toll may rise. Videos posted online show the plane engulfed in fire and smoke. Emergency responders, including fire engines and ambulances, were quickly dispatched to the scene. Nepali police spokesperson Dan Bahadur Karki confirmed…

150,000 have fled Gaza’s Khan Younis since Monday, UN says Over 150,000 people have fled Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip since Monday, according to two UN agencies. This exodus follows a new Israeli military offensive targeting Hamas forces. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an evacuation order for parts of Khan Younis and reduced the al-Mawasi humanitarian zone, citing its use by Hamas for terrorist activities and rocket fire. UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, estimates that 150,000 people have fled since the evacuation order, with many seeking refuge in displacement camps or hospitals. “Over 80% of the…

Trash balloons land near S Korea president’s office North Korean balloons carrying rubbish have landed in South Korea’s presidential compound in Seoul, marking the first time balloons from Pyongyang have breached the no-fly zone around the South Korean leader’s office. A chemical, biological, and radiological warfare response team collected the balloons, which posed no contamination or safety risk. The South Korean military refrained from shooting down the balloons to prevent spreading their contents. The balloons also landed in other parts of Seoul, prompting officials to advise residents to avoid contact and report sightings to the nearest military unit or police…

US Secret Service boss resigns over Trump shooting failures US Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle has resigned following security failures during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In her resignation letter, Cheatle accepted full responsibility for the lapse in security. The resignation came after a contentious congressional hearing, where Cheatle faced bipartisan calls to step down and refused to answer questions about the incident at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Biden announced plans to appoint a new director soon. In the interim, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas appointed Ronald Rowe, a 24-year Secret Service veteran and current…

Russian arrested over alleged plot to ‘destabilise’ Paris Olympics A Russian man has been arrested in France on suspicion of plotting acts of “destabilisation” during the upcoming Paris Olympics. Prosecutors disclosed that the 40-year-old man was apprehended on Sunday, suspected of passing intelligence to a foreign power to incite hostilities in France. The plot is not believed to involve a terror attack. The arrest comes just days before the Olympic opening ceremony on Friday. Authorities searched the man’s Paris apartment at the interior ministry’s request. Sources told Le Parisien that evidence suggested he was preparing “pro-Russian operations” to destabilise France…

Macron says he won’t name government until after Olympics French President Emmanuel Macron announced he won’t appoint a new government until after the Paris Olympics, which conclude on August 11. This decision follows the New Popular Front (NFP), a left-wing coalition, nominating Lucie Castets, an economist and civil servant, for prime minister. Macron believes an immediate appointment would “create disorder.” The move has sparked criticism from left-wing politicians, accusing Macron of disregarding the recent legislative election results. Macron accepted Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s resignation after their centrist party’s heavy losses but asked him and his ministers to serve as a…

London weather warms up as skies clear – but how long will it last? | UK News After yesterday’s grey skies, London is clearing up to give way to sunshine and warmer temperatures today. Though parts of the capital could see the odd rain shower throughout the day, most will bask in the sun. London will see a high of 26°C and a high UV index – so make sure to wear some sun cream before heading out into the glorious weather. Other areas in the UK will see similar temperatures, though a bit cooler. Brighton will see a high…

Texas beachgoers terrorized after 4 people bitten by shark Multiple people were injured in a shark attack while on a beach in Texas on the Fourth of July, authorities confirmed. Nature Center on South Padre Island, Texas The South Padre Island Police Department and the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area confirmed to Fox News Digital that four people were injured during the encounter with the ocean predator on South Padre Island in the state’s southern coast. Police said that the attacks happened at approximately 11 a.m. local time along Beach Access 14, near Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill. First…

Prince George birthday picture a new monochrome portrait symbolizes a significant change in his royal life, according to a prominent body language expert, who also notes his evident affection for his mother, Kate. The Prince and Princess of Wales have unveiled a stylish black-and-white photograph of their eldest son, Prince George, which the expert says reflects a major shift in his royal status. Taken by his mother Kate at Windsor earlier this month, the photo was released to celebrate George’s 11th birthday. This image stands out from previous endearing snapshots of the Wales children. Dressed smartly in a sophisticated suit…

Athletes will be sleeping on ‘anti-sex beds’ at the Paris 2024 Olympics… but do they work? (Photo: TikTok/Instagram) Team GB legend Tom Daley is among the Olympians to have gone viral after testing out the ‘anti-sex beds’ in the Olympic Village ahead of the Paris 2024 Games. This summer’s Olympics officially get underway on Friday night in the ‘city of love’ but organisers have once again attempted to stop athletes from engaging in any randy activities. As was the case in Tokyo three years ago, competitors will be sleeping on ‘anti-sex beds’ made of cardboard which in theory can only…