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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.
Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc on Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory, with wind speeds exceeding 225 km/h (140 mph), flattening settlements and leaving hundreds feared dead. Rescue teams, including reinforcements from France, are working tirelessly to locate survivors amid widespread destruction and severe shortages of food, water, and shelter.
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Bitcoin soared to an all-time high, briefly surpassing $106,000, fueled by optimism over Donald Trump’s pro-cryptocurrency stance ahead of his return to the White House. The cryptocurrency has gained more than 50% since Trump’s election victory on November 5.
Israel announced plans to shut its Dublin embassy, accusing Ireland’s government of “extreme anti-Israel policies.” Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticised Ireland for supporting South Africa’s legal action at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses Israel of “genocide.”
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Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a confidence vote in the German parliament on Monday that he…
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