Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and 8 others died in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, Iranian officials confirmed on Monday after search teams located the wreckage.

Ebrahim Raisi news: Iran President Raisi dies in helicopter crash, Vice President takes over

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Iran's Prez Raisi killed in chopper crash - World leaders express condolences - Oil rises after Raisi's death - Key Russian oil plant hit in drone attack - China targets US defence imports - Comet fragment lights up Spain & Portugal skies

Key Russian oil plant hit in drone attack | World leaders express condolences

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshikedi in the capital Kinshasa, involving Congolese and foreign fighters. Watch in for more details!

DR Congo army thwarts coup attempt involving American citizens

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has won a vote of confidence in Parliament, his fourth within 18 months of taking office. In total, 158 lawmakers took part in the voting. Watch in for more details!

Nepal PM Prachanda wins vote of confidence for fourth time in Parliament

A wave of shock passed through Iran. The nation lost its President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Raisi was accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian. Now that the President passed away, Iran's first vice president will serve as interim Iranian President. Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's first vice president, is expected to become interim president.

Who is Mohammad Mokhber, the man set to become Iran's interim president?

At least 11 people have been killed and scores are reported injured after Russia rain strikes on Ukraine's second largest city of Kharkiv. Watch the video to know more.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kharkiv under attack, Ukraine accuses Russia of 'double tap' strikes

Multiple warnings have gone unheard in Taiwan as the island chose Lai Chingte as its next President. Beijing had said choosing the Democratic Progressive Party leader would mean choosing war, but it still failed to sway voters. Taiwan says China has to face the reality, but China remains stern in its stance as it continues to remind the World that reunification is inevitable.

Lai Ching-Te takes oath as new President of Taiwan, hails 'glorious era' for Island's democracy

Thousands of texans are sweltering in the heat.As more than half-million homes and businesses remain without power. This comes after widespread destruction by Thursday's storm brought houston to a standstill.

US: Thousands sweltering in heat without power in Texas

Extreme weather conditions are being witnessed across the world.While some parts are suffering from heat waves, others are hit by storms and flash floods.

Floods hit parts of China, Russia & Afghanistan

Reportedly, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister died in a helicopter crash. The helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain and icy weather. The news came after search teams located the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province.

Ebrahim Raisi news: Over 70 rescue teams were deployed in search operation of chopper crash

Rare video of the North China leopard reappearing in North China's Hebei province has been captured by infrared cameras. Watch in for more details!

Rare North China leopard spotted

In Australia , the owners of a former coal-fired power station are planning to transform it into the country's largest biomass generator using weeds. Watch in for more details!

Australia: Weed to fuel biomass generator

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