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Researchers from the Archaeological Legacy Institute and Purdue University are searching Nikumaroro Island for potential wreckage of Amelia Earhart’s plane, following satellite imagery findings.

ROLLERCOASTER TRAGEDY
One person has died and several others were injured in a rollercoaster incident at Six Flags overnight.
Ride closures are in effect across multiple states following the accident.

Air France will comply with new Israeli regulations barring crew from 31 Muslim-majority nations, including Algeria and Iran, from flying to Israel. The directive could expose the airline to discrimination lawsuits under French law, raising concerns about its implications for employment practices.

Brooke George, a British TikTok star, faces challenging conditions in a Dubai detention centre while awaiting trial for the alleged murder of her partner, William Treeby.

US President Donald Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to cease attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s report of multiple Russian strikes on energy facilities. Zelenskyy expressed concerns over Russia’s compliance and stated that 33 individuals were injured in the latest attacks.

Oleksandra Matviichuk calls for urgent action following allegations that Russian medics are torturing Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war, as outlined in a damning report.

What’s going on?
Saudi Arabia’s airport was closed due to deadly Houthi attacks, prompting military actions. The Saudi Arabian government confirmed multiple strikes in response to these assaults, intensifying regional tensions.
In contrasting coverage, CBS News states, “Iran War Updates: Deadly Houthi attacks keep Saudi airport closed as Trump considers U.S. strikes in Yemen,” highlighting potential international implications. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports, “Iran-Backed Militants Are Tightening the Screws on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince,” focusing on the pressures faced by Saudi leadership amidst these escalations.
Coverage analysed: CBS News | Wall Street Journal

NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, stated the alliance would respond decisively to any attack, emphasising a commitment to protect member states. Concerns over potential Russian aggression have heightened, with recent accusations of increased sabotage and cyberattacks from Moscow.

Nato’s top commander, General Alexus Grynkewich, asserts readiness to respond decisively to any Russian aggression against alliance territory during a security conference in Warsaw.

Protests in New Delhi escalated as opposition leader Rahul Gandhi led demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Joining him were student groups seeking to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, as security forces intensified crackdowns amid rising tensions over electoral integrity.