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- Brazil accuses 16 individuals over fatal Voepass plane crash in 2024
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- Trump signs executive orders on birthright citizenship following court ruling
- Family of British charity worker found dead in suitcase in Greece pays tribute
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- Jason Arday resigns from Cambridge amid ongoing plagiarism investigation
- Poll reveals increasing strain on US adults from extreme heat
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Brazil’s federal police have formally charged 16 individuals linked to Voepass airline regarding the 2024 plane crash near Sao Paulo that claimed 62 lives. Accusations include negligence and safety breaches, with additional allegations of failing to record technical issues. Prosecutors will decide on potential charges later.
British charity worker Elizabeth-Jane Ross, 38, was found dead in a suitcase in Athens on July 18, with Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, as the prime suspect in her murder.
A recent AP-NORC poll indicates that 66 per cent of US adults believe climate change is occurring, down from 73 per cent in 2025. However, more respondents report a personal impact from extreme heat on daily activities, with 30 per cent noting a “major impact” on outdoor pursuits, a rise from 21 per cent last year.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a parliamentary confidence vote, paving the way for early elections on February 23. The move follows the collapse of his three-party coalition in November, leaving Scholz leading a minority government reliant on opposition support.
Israeli air and ground strikes killed more than 50 people in Gaza on Sunday, including children and a journalist, according to medics. The attacks hit multiple locations, including a UN-run school sheltering displaced families in Khan Younis, where graphic scenes of casualties were reported.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. The quake, recorded at 12:47 PM local time (01:47 GMT) at a depth of 57.1km, initially triggered a tsunami alert, which has since been lifted.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago as the app faces a looming ban unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells it by January 19.
The Ministry of Culture today signed the expropriation decree of Villa Verdi and its appurtenances,…
A 15-year-old student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin, killing a teacher and a teenager, and injuring six others. The shooter, identified as Natalie Rupnow (also known as Samantha), was a student at the school and reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Two of the injured remain in critical condition.
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