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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨🇧🇩 BIG BREAKING NEWS: Bangladesh Air Force Chinese built FT-7BGI fighter jet crashes near Milestone College&#39;s Uttara campus, Dhaka. Pilot Killed.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/planecrash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#planecrash</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Uttaracampus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Uttaracampus</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bangladesh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bangladesh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dhaka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dhaka</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BangladeshAirForce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BangladeshAirForce</a> <a href="https://t.co/83s6yt25VI">pic.twitter.com/83s6yt25VI</a>&mdash; TIger NS (@TIgerNS3) <a href="https://twitter.com/TIgerNS3/status/1947245175807639616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into Dhaka school, killing at least 1 VC: Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BangladeshAirForce?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BangladeshAirForce</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/planecrash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#planecrash</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dhaka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dhaka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dead?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#dead</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/northeastlive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#northeastlive</a> <a href="https://t.co/OYXXsPK01H">pic.twitter.com/OYXXsPK01H</a>&mdash; Northeast Live (@NELiveTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/NELiveTV/status/1947219704646717470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What happened?&nbsp;The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force. &nbsp;&nbsp;The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on.&nbsp; The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”&nbsp;One-day state mourning was also declared after the crash on Monday. During the mourning period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions, as well as educational establishments across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. He belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. 

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. At least 19 people have been reported dead, and at least 13 were hospitalised. Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. Towkir belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash. He was being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), The Daily Star quoted Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, the special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as saying. The pilot has reportedly died.

Flight Lieutenant Towkir Islam Sagar was reportedly flying the aircraft before it crashed into the building. He belonged to the 35th squadron, 76 BAFA course, and was reportedly injured in the crash.&nbsp;

Bangladesh jet crash: Who was Towkir Islam Sagar, pilot died after Air Force F-7 aircraft crashed onto school?

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's army has targeted multiple people during the distribution of humanitarian aid. On Sunday (July 20), at least 73 people were killed, of whom 51 were waiting for humanitarian aid. Not only that, but more than 60 people were injured when the Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in the Al-Sudaniya area in Gaza City. Moreover, multiple incidents unfolded where people died due to malnutrition and hunger in Gaza, including children.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said on Sunday that the organisation is receiving multiple messages seeking help and food daily. The organisation took to the social media platform X and posted one of the messages by a Gazan seeking food for his children.&nbsp;"I’ve been searching for something to feed my children, but there is nothing," the message read. &nbsp;UNRWA Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, said, "Daily SOS messages are coming in from our starving UNRWA colleagues, every day. How can one respond to such messages of despair? Shames me &amp; doubles the sense of helplessness." "All man-made, in total impunity," he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are receiving desperate messages of starvation from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gaza?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gaza</a>, including from our colleagues. Food prices have increased 40 fold. Meanwhile, just outside Gaza, stockpiled in warehouses UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months. The suffering in Gaza… <a href="https://t.co/UyUttdUHSI">pic.twitter.com/UyUttdUHSI</a>&mdash; UNRWA (@UNRWA) <a href="https://twitter.com/UNRWA/status/1947174858514722975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Food is available only a few kilometres away. UNRWA alone has enough stock available outside of Gaza for the entire population for the next 3 months. We have not been allowed to bring any aid in since 2 March. Political will is needed. Inaction is complicity and makes us lose our humanity," Lazzarini added.&nbsp;Ridiculously expensive ration&nbsp;The organisation also revealed that the food prices have increased 40-fold in Gaza. Meanwhile, just outside Gaza, stockpiled in warehouses, UNRWA has enough food for the entire population for over three months. It also shared a bill of ration with the current prices.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">“ &#39;I’ve been searching for something to feed my children but there is nothing.&#39; Daily 🆘 messages are coming in from our starving UNRWA colleagues, every day. How can one respond to such messages of despair? Shames me &amp; doubles the sense of helplessness. All man made, in… <a href="https://t.co/eEnDLMAkSU">pic.twitter.com/eEnDLMAkSU</a>&mdash; UNRWA (@UNRWA) <a href="https://twitter.com/UNRWA/status/1946976285571366918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The bill was dated July 21, 2025 and mentioned the price of 1 Kilogram of lentils at $23, 1 Kilogram of flour at $30, 1 Kilogram of rice at $30, and 1 Kilogram of sugar at $100. As per a UN report last week, at least 875 people were confirmed killed while trying to source food.&nbsp;

The bill was dated July 21, 2025 and mentioned the price of 1 Kilogram of lentils at $23, 1 Kilogram of flour at $30, 1 Kilogram of rice at $30, and 1 Kilogram of sugar at $100. As per a UN report last week, at least 875 people were confirmed killed while trying to source food.

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's army has targeted multiple people during the distribution of humanitarian aid. On Sunday (July 20), at least 73 people were killed, of whom 51 were waiting for humanitarian aid. Not only that, but more than 60 people were injured when the Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in the Al-Sudaniya area in Gaza City. Moreover, multiple incidents unfolded where people died due to malnutrition and hunger in Gaza, including children. Meanwhile, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said on Sunday that the organisation is receiving multiple messages seeking help and food daily. The organisation took to the social media platform X and posted one of the messages by a Gazan seeking food for his children. "I’ve been searching for something to feed my children, but there is nothing," the message read. UNRWA Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, said, "Daily SOS messages are coming in from our starving UNRWA colleagues, every day. How can one respond to such messages of despair? Shames me & doubles the sense of helplessness." "All man-made, in total impunity," he added.

The bill was dated July 21, 2025 and mentioned the price of 1 Kilogram of lentils at $23, 1 Kilogram of flour at $30, 1 Kilogram of rice at $30, and 1 Kilogram of sugar at $100. As per a UN report last week, at least 875 people were confirmed killed while trying to source food.

'I’ve been searching for something to feed my children but...': Gaza is starving while food prices go up 40X. See this bill

The F-35B British fighter jet stranded at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in India’s southern state of Kerala for more than five weeks is finally all set to fly out to the UK on Tuesday. The state-of-the-art fighter jet is due to be “pulled back from the hangar today and the departure is scheduled for Tuesday”, said airport officials as per reports. The fighter jet was on a routine sortie over the Indian Ocean when it came across bad weather roughly 100 nautical miles off the coast of India, forcing it to abandon plans to return to its aircraft carrier, the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales. The pilot requested emergency landing clearance at Thiruvananthapuram airport after a technical glitch.&nbsp;The incident raised questions on how a modern aircraft could remain stranded in a foreign country for so long.After the plane was unable to fly, engineers from the Royal Navy’s flagship carrier arrived to fix it but were unable to do so.&nbsp;The UK Ministry of Defence then said that it has deployed a team of 14 engineers to assess and repair the F-35B aircraft. The team came with specialist equipment necessary for the movement and repair, a statement said.&nbsp;&nbsp;There were speculations that if the technicians failed to repair the jet, it would have to be dismantled and moved back to UK in a bigger cargo plane like C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.&nbsp;Airport officials revealed on Monday that “the aircraft is confirmed to be airworthy” and is scheduled to be pulled out of the hangar, but the exact time of its departure is “yet to be communicated”.&nbsp;F-35B is a highly advanced stealth jet built by Lockheed Martin and is known for its short take-off and vertical landing capability.&nbsp;Images of the F-35B parked on the tarmac inspired several memes, with many suggesting that it did not want to leave the scenic state of Kerala, described as “God's own country”.

There were speculations that if the technicians failed to repair the jet, it would have to be dismantled and moved back to the UK in a bigger cargo plane like the C-17 Globemaster aircraft, but airport officials revealed on Monday that “the aircraft is confirmed to be airworthy”. 

The F-35B British fighter jet stranded at the Thiruvananthapuram airport in India’s southern state of Kerala for more than five weeks is finally all set to fly out to the UK on Tuesday. The state-of-the-art fighter jet is due to be “pulled back from the hangar today and the departure is scheduled for Tuesday”, said airport officials as per reports. The fighter jet was on a routine sortie over the Indian Ocean when it came across bad weather roughly 100 nautical miles off the coast of India, forcing it to abandon plans to return to its aircraft carrier, the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales. The pilot requested emergency landing clearance at Thiruvananthapuram airport after a technical glitch. The incident raised questions on how a modern aircraft could remain stranded in a foreign country for so long. After the plane was unable to fly, engineers from the Royal Navy’s flagship carrier arrived to fix it but were unable to do so. The UK Ministry of Defence then said that it has deployed a team of 14 engineers to assess and repair the F-35B aircraft. The team came with specialist equipment necessary for the movement and repair, a statement said. There were speculations that if the technicians failed to repair the jet, it would have to be dismantled and moved back to UK in a bigger cargo plane like C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft. Airport officials revealed on Monday that “the aircraft is confirmed to be airworthy” and is scheduled to be pulled out of the hangar, but the exact time of its departure is “yet to be communicated”. F-35B is a highly advanced stealth jet built by Lockheed Martin and is known for its short take-off and vertical landing capability. Images of the F-35B parked on the tarmac inspired several memes, with many suggesting that it did not want to leave the scenic state of Kerala, described as “God's own country”.

There were speculations that if the technicians failed to repair the jet, it would have to be dismantled and moved back to the UK in a bigger cargo plane like the C-17 Globemaster aircraft, but airport officials revealed on Monday that “the aircraft is confirmed to be airworthy”.&nbsp;

UK’s F-35B fighter jet stuck in India for weeks ‘airworthy’ finally, to fly back Tuesday

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. 19 people have been reported dead, and at least 13 were hospitalised in the crash, Dhaka Tribune reported. &nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A Bangladesh Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashes onto a school campus in Dhaka’s northern Uttara area, killing at least 1 person and injuring others, according to the military and a fire official. The aircraft crashed on a campus of the Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s… <a href="https://t.co/SWwCpxcW4Y">pic.twitter.com/SWwCpxcW4Y</a>&mdash; Breaking Aviation News &amp; Videos (@aviationbrk) <a href="https://twitter.com/aviationbrk/status/1947219267075571725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Air Force Chengdu F-7 BGI crashed onto the campus of the school when the children were present there. Television footage showed fire and smoke billowing from the site of the crash. The Bangladesh Army’s public relations office confirmed in a brief statement that the downed F-7 BGI aircraft belonged to the Air Force. &nbsp;&nbsp;The injured were taken to the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. The initial report, as per the Bangladeshi newspaper Daily Sun, said that most of the injured were students of the educational institute. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The rescue operation is still on.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, posted on the social media platform X, saying, “I express my profound grief and sorrow over the tragic incident of casualties due to the crash of a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft at the Milestone School and College campus in the capital’s Diabari area today.”&nbsp;One-day state mourning was also declared after the crash on Monday. During the mourning period, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions, as well as educational establishments across the country.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠানে বিমান বিধ্বস্তের ঘটনায় প্রধান উপদেষ্টার শোক বার্তা রাজধানীর দিয়াবাড়ি এলাকায় মাইলস্টোন স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজ ক‍্যাম্পাসে আজ বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনীর এফ-৭ বিজেআই প্রশিক্ষণ বিমান বিধ্বস্তের মর্মান্তিক দুর্ঘটনায় হতাহতের ঘটনায় আমি গভীর শোক ও দুঃখ প্রকাশ করছি। এই…&mdash; Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh (@ChiefAdviserGoB) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefAdviserGoB/status/1947225783409517038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"The loss suffered by the Air Force, students, parents, teachers, and staff of Milestone School and College, as well as others, in this accident is irreparable. This is a moment of deep sorrow for the nation. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and direct all relevant authorities, including hospitals, to address the situation with utmost priority," the statement added.&nbsp;"The government will take necessary measures to investigate the cause of the accident and ensure all forms of assistance," the post ended.&nbsp;

A Chinese training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) in the Milestone College area. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon.

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) at the Milestone School and College campus. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon. 19 people have been reported dead, and at least 13 were hospitalised in the crash, Dhaka Tribune reported.

A Made-in-China training aircraft crashed in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday (July 21) in the Milestone College area. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara around 1 in the afternoon.

WATCH | Air Force jet crashes in Bangladesh onto school campus, 19 dead, one-day state mourning declared

As former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot found themselves in the middle of a controversy after their video at a Coldplay concert went viral, rumours began circulating about the two, with one suggesting that Byron might pursue legal action against the band Coldplay. A US-based media outlet reached out to two legal experts to discuss whether the former Astronomer CEO can take legal action against Coldplay.&nbsp;The Mirror US consulted the barristers, Ron Zambrano of West Coast Employment Lawyers in Los Angeles, who argued that Byron's case would be "dead on arrival".&nbsp;The lawyer added that the CEO "has no grounds to sue them".&nbsp;While speaking to the outlet, he explained two points, saying, "First, it would immediately be struck down as a restriction on creative speech and Coldplay's ability to be artistic during their performances."&nbsp;Second, he said that Byron and Cabot waived their right to privacy when they decided to attend a public event, adding that their "public display of affection is on them, not on Coldplay. They just got caught."&nbsp;The other legal expert, Tea Lovell of the Lovell Firm, argued that Byron has no legal recourse against Coldplay for putting him on the big screen.&nbsp;"When you are out in public, you have no right to privacy for your actions. People are free to photograph you and video you," Lovell said.&nbsp;However, she continued to explain, saying that people cannot use the video or photographs to violate their right to publicity in terms of using their image for "commercial purposes or defame you and depict you in a manner that is false or untruthful".&nbsp;Putting the whole blame on the CEO and the HR head, Lovell said that the fact that the big screen caught them doing something "embarrassing" in public is on him.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/-turned-their-lives-upside-down-woman-who-shot-astronomer-ceo-andy-byron-and-hr-viral-kiss-cam-clip-now-feels-bad-here-s-what-she-said-1752848993716">Also read: ‘Turned their lives upside down...’: Woman who shot Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot viral ‘kiss cam’ clip now feels bad - Here’s what she said</a><h2>The ColdplayGate explained</h2>Last week, an amazing Coldplay night turned into something unimaginable for Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. Chris Martin, the frontman of Coldplay, was at the centre stage when the kiss cam game was played on the Gillette Stadium.&nbsp;In seconds, the camera tilted and was right on Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. The two are married, but not to each other, which created further chaos and controversy at midnight.&nbsp;As he realised, Byron immediately dipped from the spot, following which, Cabot also left the frame as they panicked. Martin got the hint and said, “Oh, look at these two. Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy!."&nbsp;Following this, the internet was flooded with memes on the ColdplayGate. Moreover, Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, dropped the surname from her Facebook amid the ongoing controversy.

After former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot's 'kiss cam' video went viral during Coldplay concert, lawyers stressed that the two cannot sue Coldplay over their viral video as they have no grounds to sue them.

As former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot found themselves in the middle of a controversy after their video at a Coldplay concert went viral, rumours began circulating about the two, with one suggesting that Byron might pursue legal action against the band Coldplay. A US-based media outlet reached out to two legal experts to discuss whether the former Astronomer CEO can take legal action against Coldplay. The Mirror US consulted the barristers, Ron Zambrano of West Coast Employment Lawyers in Los Angeles, who argued that Byron's case would be "dead on arrival". The lawyer added that the CEO "has no grounds to sue them". While speaking to the outlet, he explained two points, saying, "First, it would immediately be struck down as a restriction on creative speech and Coldplay's ability to be artistic during their performances." Second, he said that Byron and Cabot waived their right to privacy when they decided to attend a public event, adding that their "public display of affection is on them, not on Coldplay. They just got caught." The other legal expert, Tea Lovell of the Lovell Firm, argued that Byron has no legal recourse against Coldplay for putting him on the big screen. "When you are out in public, you have no right to privacy for your actions. People are free to photograph you and video you," Lovell said. However, she continued to explain, saying that people cannot use the video or photographs to violate their right to publicity in terms of using their image for "commercial purposes or defame you and depict you in a manner that is false or untruthful". Putting the whole blame on the CEO and the HR head, Lovell said that the fact that the big screen caught them doing something "embarrassing" in public is on him. Also read: ‘Turned their lives upside down...’: Woman who shot Andy Byron-Kristin Cabot viral ‘kiss cam’ clip now feels bad - Here’s what she said The ColdplayGate explained Last week, an amazing Coldplay night turned into something unimaginable for Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the company’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot. Chris Martin, the frontman of Coldplay, was at the centre stage when the kiss cam game was played on the Gillette Stadium. In seconds, the camera tilted and was right on Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. The two are married, but not to each other, which created further chaos and controversy at midnight. As he realised, Byron immediately dipped from the spot, following which, Cabot also left the frame as they panicked. Martin got the hint and said, “Oh, look at these two. Either they’re having an affair or they’re very shy!." Following this, the internet was flooded with memes on the ColdplayGate. Moreover, Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, dropped the surname from her Facebook amid the ongoing controversy.

After former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot's 'kiss cam' video went viral during Coldplay concert, lawyers stressed that the two cannot sue Coldplay over their viral video as they have no grounds to sue them.

Can Coldplay be sued? Know whether former Astronomer CEO Byron can take legal action against the band over 'kiss cam' scandal

An Australian teenager was admitted to hospital with a spear lodged in her skull after a shocking attack in a remote Northern Territory town, multiple media outlets reported on Monday (July 21). She was allegedly speared in the head during a suspected domestic violence incident. Here is what we know:<h2>Domestic violence horror in Groote Eylandt community</h2>The incident occurred in Angurugu, &nbsp;a remote town on the western coast of Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria. After the horrifying act of violence, &nbsp;the 18-year-old from Angurugu was airlifted to a hospital. &nbsp;Emergency services were contacted at 12.05 PM local time on Sunday to report that the young woman had been ‘stabbed in the head with a spear’ by a man known to her.“Police and local clinic staff attended and located the victim conscious, with the spear still embedded," Northern Territory Police said.The young woman was barely conscious and distressed, officers said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-women-fall-prey-to-sexual-abuse-in-corporate-sector-8863401/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-women-fall-prey-to-sexual-abuse-in-corporate-sector-8863401/embed</a><h2>Woman with spear in skull was rushed to Darwin to save her life</h2>Medical staff stabilised the victim and airlifted her through a CareFlight chopper to Royal Darwin Hospital."The victim has since been conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital via CareFlight in a serious but stable condition," a police spokesperson said.&nbsp;Her condition was described as ‘serious but stable.’<h2>Domestic violence being probed</h2>Police are treating the incident as a ‘domestic violence-related attack’ by a man known to the victim. The suspect has not been located. Detectives are now actively pursuing leads. Police were looking for the alleged offender, and investigations are continuing.<h2>Spearing incident: Manhunt underway for suspect, police appeal for help</h2>With the attacker still to be found, Northern Territory Police have sought help from the community for information on the domestic violence incident. They urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or dial 131 444.The incident has left the close-knit Groote Eylandt community reeling. &nbsp;The brutal act of violence in the secluded community in the Gulf of Carpentaria has sparked widespread concern across the Northern Territory.

“Police and local clinic staff attended and located the victim conscious, with the spear still embedded," Northern Territory Police said.



An Australian teenager was admitted to hospital with a spear lodged in her skull after a shocking attack in a remote Northern Territory town, multiple media outlets reported on Monday (July 21). She was allegedly speared in the head during a suspected domestic violence incident. Here is what we know: Domestic violence horror in Groote Eylandt community The incident occurred in Angurugu, a remote town on the western coast of Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria. After the horrifying act of violence, the 18-year-old from Angurugu was airlifted to a hospital. Emergency services were contacted at 12.05 PM local time on Sunday to report that the young woman had been ‘stabbed in the head with a spear’ by a man known to her. “Police and local clinic staff attended and located the victim conscious, with the spear still embedded," Northern Territory Police said. The young woman was barely conscious and distressed, officers said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/japan-women-fall-prey-to-sexual-abuse-in-corporate-sector-8863401/embed Woman with spear in skull was rushed to Darwin to save her life Medical staff stabilised the victim and airlifted her through a CareFlight chopper to Royal Darwin Hospital."The victim has since been conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital via CareFlight in a serious but stable condition," a police spokesperson said. Her condition was described as ‘serious but stable.’ Domestic violence being probed Police are treating the incident as a ‘domestic violence-related attack’ by a man known to the victim. The suspect has not been located. Detectives are now actively pursuing leads. Police were looking for the alleged offender, and investigations are continuing. Spearing incident: Manhunt underway for suspect, police appeal for help With the attacker still to be found, Northern Territory Police have sought help from the community for information on the domestic violence incident. They urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or dial 131 444. The incident has left the close-knit Groote Eylandt community reeling. The brutal act of violence in the secluded community in the Gulf of Carpentaria has sparked widespread concern across the Northern Territory.

“Police and local clinic staff attended and located the victim conscious, with the spear still embedded," Northern Territory Police said.&nbsp;

Spear lodged in head, teen girl fights for life after domestic violence incident

Migrants in detention centres run by ICE in Florida were allegedly shackled with their hands tied behind their backs and made to kneel to eat food from styrofoam plates 'like dogs'," a new report has claimed on Monday (July 21). The report by Human Rights Watch, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and Sanctuary of the South is based on interviews of people detained in the dreaded jails operated by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.<h2>A pattern of abuse in overcrowded immigrant jails run by ICE</h2>The interviews mainly cited detainees in three migrant jails in south Florida, which they described as ‘overcrowded.’Dozens of men were packed into a holding cell for hours at the Miami downtown federal detention centre and were denied lunch until about 7 pm, one detainee said. “We had to eat like animals,” the report quoted the detainee Pedro as saying.<h2>ICE detention centre horror: ‘Women made to use toilets in full view of men’</h2>The report claimed that female detainees at the Krome North service processing centre were forced to "use toilets in full view of men".&nbsp; The women were denied gender-appropriate care, showers, or adequate food, with some held for more than 24 hours on a parked bus.&nbsp; "The bus became disgusting... others defecated in the toilet... the whole bus smelled strongly of faeces,” the report quoted a detainee as saying.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/florida-builds-alligator-alcatraz-plans-to-operationalise-5000-beds-detention-1750920760726/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/florida-builds-alligator-alcatraz-plans-to-operationalise-5000-beds-detention-1750920760726/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>The ice box: Chilly ‘intake room’ of ICE migrant processing centre</h2>Many of the detainees were made to spend up to 12 days in an icy intake room, dubbed ‘la hielera’ or ‘ice box’, with no bedding or warm clothing. Due to overcrowding, the detention centre's visitation rooms were also turned into holding areas for detainees.“By the time I left, almost all the visitation rooms were full. A few were so full men couldn’t even sit, all had to stand,” Andrea, a female detainee. was quoted as saying in a report by The Guardian.<h2>At Florida migrant centre where woman died in April, lack of medical care reported</h2>At Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach, a woman named Marie Ange Blaise from Haiti died in April. Detainees from that centre said the place lacked proper medical and psychological care, with delays and dismissive or hostile responses from staff to requests.<h2>Man coughing blood was not cared for at US migrant jail</h2>At the Miami facility, a "disturbance control team" reportedly beat detainees protesting the lack of care for a man coughing up blood, the report claimed, adding that a CCTV was switched off, and one detainee suffered a broken finger.<h2>ICE facilities are overcrowded with migrants</h2>The report claimed that all three Florida facilities are severely overcrowded.&nbsp; The allegations in the report came amid Florida government's push to build a jail for migrants in the Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz”, which may hold up to 5,000 undocumented migrants.<h2>ICE jail detentions are up since Donald Trump took over as US president</h2>There was an average of 56,400 detainees per day in the US nationally by mid-June, as against the 37,500 daily average for the whole of 2024. Some 72 per cent of the detainees had no criminal history.&nbsp;“The anti-immigrant escalation and enforcement tactics under the Trump administration are terrorising communities and ripping families apart, which is especially cruel in the state of Florida, which thrives because of its immigrant communities,” The Guardian quoted Katie Blankenship, co-founder of Sanctuary of the South as saying.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The report by Human Rights Watch, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and Sanctuary of the South is based on detainee interviews.

Migrants in detention centres run by ICE in Florida were allegedly shackled with their hands tied behind their backs and made to kneel to eat food from styrofoam plates 'like dogs'," a new report has claimed on Monday (July 21). The report by Human Rights Watch, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and Sanctuary of the South is based on interviews of people detained in the dreaded jails operated by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. A pattern of abuse in overcrowded immigrant jails run by ICE The interviews mainly cited detainees in three migrant jails in south Florida, which they described as ‘overcrowded.’ Dozens of men were packed into a holding cell for hours at the Miami downtown federal detention centre and were denied lunch until about 7 pm, one detainee said. “We had to eat like animals,” the report quoted the detainee Pedro as saying. ICE detention centre horror: ‘Women made to use toilets in full view of men’ The report claimed that female detainees at the Krome North service processing centre were forced to "use toilets in full view of men". The women were denied gender-appropriate care, showers, or adequate food, with some held for more than 24 hours on a parked bus. "The bus became disgusting... others defecated in the toilet... the whole bus smelled strongly of faeces,” the report quoted a detainee as saying. https://www.wionews.com/videos/florida-builds-alligator-alcatraz-plans-to-operationalise-5000-beds-detention-1750920760726/embed The ice box: Chilly ‘intake room’ of ICE migrant processing centre Many of the detainees were made to spend up to 12 days in an icy intake room, dubbed ‘la hielera’ or ‘ice box’, with no bedding or warm clothing. Due to overcrowding, the detention centre's visitation rooms were also turned into holding areas for detainees. “By the time I left, almost all the visitation rooms were full. A few were so full men couldn’t even sit, all had to stand,” Andrea, a female detainee. was quoted as saying in a report by The Guardian. At Florida migrant centre where woman died in April, lack of medical care reported At Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach, a woman named Marie Ange Blaise from Haiti died in April. Detainees from that centre said the place lacked proper medical and psychological care, with delays and dismissive or hostile responses from staff to requests. Man coughing blood was not cared for at US migrant jail At the Miami facility, a "disturbance control team" reportedly beat detainees protesting the lack of care for a man coughing up blood, the report claimed, adding that a CCTV was switched off, and one detainee suffered a broken finger. ICE facilities are overcrowded with migrants The report claimed that all three Florida facilities are severely overcrowded. The allegations in the report came amid Florida government's push to build a jail for migrants in the Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz”, which may hold up to 5,000 undocumented migrants. ICE jail detentions are up since Donald Trump took over as US president There was an average of 56,400 detainees per day in the US nationally by mid-June, as against the 37,500 daily average for the whole of 2024. Some 72 per cent of the detainees had no criminal history. “The anti-immigrant escalation and enforcement tactics under the Trump administration are terrorising communities and ripping families apart, which is especially cruel in the state of Florida, which thrives because of its immigrant communities,” The Guardian quoted Katie Blankenship, co-founder of Sanctuary of the South as saying.

The report by Human Rights Watch, Americans for Immigrant Justice, and Sanctuary of the South is based on detainee interviews.

'Made to eat food like dogs, women made to use toilets in full view of men': Shocking claims on US detention centres run by ICE

A fresh conflict has captured the already war-torn Syria after a Druze merchant was abducted on July 13. The war conflict between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin fighters in southern Syria’s Suwayda province has escalated into a war now. And amid this, Israel has decided to intervene and support a specific side, the Druze. By July 15, Benjamin Netanyahu-led Israel launched multiple airstrikes in Syria, claiming to protect the Druze and eliminate pro-government forces accused of attacking them. So far, at least 350 people have died, as per the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). The Druze community was long known for its resilience in Syria’s post-war turmoil. But what has grabbed attention is Israel's sudden intervention in the conflict. Netanyahu's army has struck the Syrian military targets in Suwayda and even Damascus. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the attacks were meant to protect the Druze. This raises speculations about Israel's motive behind the intervention.&nbsp;Who Are the Druze?&nbsp;The Druze is a small but tightly-knit ethno-religious community that originated in Egypt. The religion followed by them was initially Ismaili Islam, but it later evolved into a distinct religion that blends elements of monotheism, mysticism, and philosophy. The faith does not allow conversions either from or to the religion. Intermarriage is also prohibited in the religion.&nbsp;Globally, around 1.5 million Druze are there. They are significantly present in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. There are 700,000 Druze only in Syria - which is around 3-4 per cent of the total population.&nbsp;Why the protest?&nbsp;It all started in August 2023. The Druze communities began protesting economic hardship and political repression in Syria. When Bashar al-Assad was ousted in 2024, things even got worse for this community. The new round of this conflict started on July 13 after a Druze merchant was kidnapped by local Bedouin tribes. &nbsp; Why is Israel interested?&nbsp;Israel has around 150,000 people of the Druze population. Most of them live in the Golan Heights and northern Israel, and they serve in the Israeli military. Hence, their voices are difficult to ignore for Netanyahu. Since Assad’s fall in late 2024, Israel has ramped up airstrikes on Syrian military positions, particularly those close to the Golan Heights. The Israeli PM has defended these strikes as efforts to protect the Druze. But there is more to know. Netanyahu is reportedly considering the creation of a “buffer zone" in southern Syria - which is a Deruze-controlled area, and keep Syrian troops and Islamist forces away from the border. Reportedly, Israel aims to prevent the rise of any strong, Islamist-aligned regime near its territory.&nbsp;“As far as the Netanyahu government sees it, a divided, weak and failed state of Syria is a better option (for Israel) than a united Syria," Alon Pinkas, former Israeli diplomat, told the news agency Al Jazeera.&nbsp;

Israel has around 150,000 people of the Druze population. Most of them live in the Golan Heights and northern Israel, and they serve in the Israeli military. Hence, their voices are difficult to ignore for Netanyahu. 

A fresh conflict has captured the already war-torn Syria after a Druze merchant was abducted on July 13. The war conflict between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin fighters in southern Syria’s Suwayda province has escalated into a war now. And amid this, Israel has decided to intervene and support a specific side, the Druze. By July 15, Benjamin Netanyahu-led Israel launched multiple airstrikes in Syria, claiming to protect the Druze and eliminate pro-government forces accused of attacking them. So far, at least 350 people have died, as per the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). The Druze community was long known for its resilience in Syria’s post-war turmoil. But what has grabbed attention is Israel's sudden intervention in the conflict. Netanyahu's army has struck the Syrian military targets in Suwayda and even Damascus. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the attacks were meant to protect the Druze. This raises speculations about Israel's motive behind the intervention. Who Are the Druze? The Druze is a small but tightly-knit ethno-religious community that originated in Egypt. The religion followed by them was initially Ismaili Islam, but it later evolved into a distinct religion that blends elements of monotheism, mysticism, and philosophy. The faith does not allow conversions either from or to the religion. Intermarriage is also prohibited in the religion. Globally, around 1.5 million Druze are there. They are significantly present in Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan. There are 700,000 Druze only in Syria - which is around 3-4 per cent of the total population. Why the protest? It all started in August 2023. The Druze communities began protesting economic hardship and political repression in Syria. When Bashar al-Assad was ousted in 2024, things even got worse for this community. The new round of this conflict started on July 13 after a Druze merchant was kidnapped by local Bedouin tribes. Why is Israel interested? Israel has around 150,000 people of the Druze population. Most of them live in the Golan Heights and northern Israel, and they serve in the Israeli military. Hence, their voices are difficult to ignore for Netanyahu. Since Assad’s fall in late 2024, Israel has ramped up airstrikes on Syrian military positions, particularly those close to the Golan Heights. The Israeli PM has defended these strikes as efforts to protect the Druze. But there is more to know. Netanyahu is reportedly considering the creation of a “buffer zone" in southern Syria - which is a Deruze-controlled area, and keep Syrian troops and Islamist forces away from the border. Reportedly, Israel aims to prevent the rise of any strong, Islamist-aligned regime near its territory. “As far as the Netanyahu government sees it, a divided, weak and failed state of Syria is a better option (for Israel) than a united Syria," Alon Pinkas, former Israeli diplomat, told the news agency Al Jazeera.

Israel has around 150,000 people of the Druze population. Most of them live in the Golan Heights and northern Israel, and they serve in the Israeli military. Hence, their voices are difficult to ignore for Netanyahu.&nbsp;

Druze vs Bedouin: Why is Israel protecting Druze in Syria? Is it Netanyahu’s secret war? WION Explains

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his poll numbers within the Republican Party have skyrocketed “significantly” despite ongoing backlash amid what he’s dubbed the “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.” Trump added that his recent polls show his approval rating hitting as high as 95 per cent. However, he did not clearly mention the polls.&nbsp;Trump said on Sunday in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, "My Poll Numbers within the Republican Party, and MAGA, have gone up, significantly, since the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax was exposed by the Radical Left Democrats and, just plain 'troublemakers." They have hit 90%, 92%, 93%, and 95%, in various polls, and are all Republican Party records. The General Election numbers are my highest, EVER! People like Strong Borders, and all of the many other things I have done. GOD BLESS AMERICA. MAGA!"&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Donald Trump's recent remark about his rising polls came after controversy surrounding the handling of Epstein’s files and the investigation into Epstein’s sex crimes and his death in a jail cell in 2019.<h3>Justice Department and the FBI's memo</h3>The Justice Department and the FBI issued a two-page memo earlier this month claiming no evidence of Epstein's murder or that he possessed a “client list” of powerful individuals he could potentially blackmail. The DOJ’s memo release directly contradicted earlier claims, often circulated by right-wing conspiracy theorists and even echoed by some within the agencies themselves.&nbsp;The decision attracted criticism from the supporters of Trump and several media personalities. Several also demanded that the administration release more information on the deceased. Meanwhile, Trump has continuously denied having any relationship with Epstein.&nbsp;While Donald Trump claimed strong poll performance on Sunday, a recent CNN poll showed otherwise, with only 41 per cent expressing support and with 57 per cent of respondents disapproving of him. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The recent remark of Donald Trump over his rise in poll numbers came following his controversy surrounding the handling of Epstein’s files and the investigation into Epstein’s sex crimes and his death in a jail cell in 2019.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his poll numbers within the Republican Party have skyrocketed “significantly” despite ongoing backlash amid what he’s dubbed the “Jeffrey Epstein Hoax.” Trump added that his recent polls show his approval rating hitting as high as 95 per cent. However, he did not clearly mention the polls. Trump said on Sunday in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, "My Poll Numbers within the Republican Party, and MAGA, have gone up, significantly, since the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax was exposed by the Radical Left Democrats and, just plain 'troublemakers." They have hit 90%, 92%, 93%, and 95%, in various polls, and are all Republican Party records. The General Election numbers are my highest, EVER! People like Strong Borders, and all of the many other things I have done. GOD BLESS AMERICA. MAGA!"

The recent remark of Donald Trump over his rise in poll numbers came following his controversy surrounding the handling of Epstein’s files and the investigation into Epstein’s sex crimes and his death in a jail cell in 2019.

Donald Trump claims poll numbers have gone up since 'Jeffrey Epstein' probe, approval hits 95 per cent

Ellen DeGeneres made her first public appearance since relocating to the UK earlier this year. The TV show host and comedian appeared on a chat show on Sunday and admitted that her move to the UK was due to US President Donald Trump. DeGeneres appeared on Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on Sunday, where broadcaster Richard Bacon asked her if her decision to leave the US was due to Trump’s re-election, to which the comedian promptly answered, “Yes”.<h2>Ellen DeGeneres confirms she has moved to the UK</h2>Back in 2024, after The Ellen DeGeneres show got cancelled, she went on her ‘final stand-up’ tour in the US. The comedian bought a property in the Cotswolds, spanning across parts of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.On Sunday, she told Bacon that the initial plan was to spend three to four months in the UK along with her wife, Portia DeRossi, at their “part-time house.” However, plans changed overnight.&nbsp; &nbsp;The 67-year-old said, "We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, ‘He got in’. And we're like, 'We're staying here'." &nbsp;DeGeneres also shared that she and her wife have considered renewing their vows or getting married again in England. The idea, she explained, stems from growing concerns over recent efforts in the US to roll back LGBTQ+ rights, adding America can still be “scary for people to be who they are.”<h2>A peek into Ellen DeGeneres’ life in UK</h2>The chat show host keeps sharing glimpses of her new rural life in the UK on social media. She also shared videos of her farm animals, which she has now sold as they kept escaping. &nbsp;Describing her new home as ‘beautiful’, DeGeneres said, “We're just not used to seeing this kind of beauty. The villages and the towns and the architecture - everything you see is charming, and it's just a simpler way of life.” She continued, “It's clean. Everything here is just better - the way animals are treated,and &nbsp;people are polite. I just love it here.” &nbsp;"We moved here in November, which was not the ideal time, but I saw snow for the first time in my life. We love it here. Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens, and we had sheep for about two weeks. &nbsp;The chat show host was accused by a former employee of creating a toxic environment on the sets of her show. While DeGeneres admitted that she could be ‘very blunt’, she dismissed the rumours as ‘clickbait’. &nbsp;

Ellen DeGeneres has revealed that she and her wife, Portia DeRossi, moved to the UK a day after Trump was re-elected as the US President. DeGeneres said they were even considering renewing their vows in England again. 

Ellen DeGeneres made her first public appearance since relocating to the UK earlier this year. The TV show host and comedian appeared on a chat show on Sunday and admitted that her move to the UK was due to US President Donald Trump. DeGeneres appeared on Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on Sunday, where broadcaster Richard Bacon asked her if her decision to leave the US was due to Trump’s re-election, to which the comedian promptly answered, “Yes”. Ellen DeGeneres confirms she has moved to the UK Back in 2024, after The Ellen DeGeneres show got cancelled, she went on her ‘final stand-up’ tour in the US. The comedian bought a property in the Cotswolds, spanning across parts of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. On Sunday, she told Bacon that the initial plan was to spend three to four months in the UK along with her wife, Portia DeRossi, at their “part-time house.” However, plans changed overnight. The 67-year-old said, "We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, ‘He got in’. And we're like, 'We're staying here'." DeGeneres also shared that she and her wife have considered renewing their vows or getting married again in England. The idea, she explained, stems from growing concerns over recent efforts in the US to roll back LGBTQ+ rights, adding America can still be “scary for people to be who they are.” A peek into Ellen DeGeneres’ life in UK The chat show host keeps sharing glimpses of her new rural life in the UK on social media. She also shared videos of her farm animals, which she has now sold as they kept escaping. Describing her new home as ‘beautiful’, DeGeneres said, “We're just not used to seeing this kind of beauty. The villages and the towns and the architecture - everything you see is charming, and it's just a simpler way of life.” She continued, “It's clean. Everything here is just better - the way animals are treated,and people are polite. I just love it here.” "We moved here in November, which was not the ideal time, but I saw snow for the first time in my life. We love it here. Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens, and we had sheep for about two weeks. The chat show host was accused by a former employee of creating a toxic environment on the sets of her show. While DeGeneres admitted that she could be ‘very blunt’, she dismissed the rumours as ‘clickbait’.

Ellen DeGeneres has revealed that she and her wife Portia DeRossi, moved to the UK a day after Trump was re-elected as the US President. DeGeneres said they were even considering renewing their vows in England again.&nbsp;

Ellen DeGeneres confirms she relocated to the UK after Donald Trump got re-elected

Modern fighter jets are built for supersonic speed, extreme manoeuvres and combat far from home. Yet sometimes, despite all the engineering and training, they end up landing in places no one planned for, highways, frozen lakes, golf courses and fields. Each case is documented in military archives and aviation journals. They reveal pilots making split-second choices to save lives and aircraft, often turning unlikely stretches of ground into runways. &nbsp;

The Desert Highway Hornet — Iraq, 2003

<h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>The Desert Highway Hornet — Iraq, 2003</h2>&nbsp;During Operation Iraqi Freedom, a US Marine Corps F/A‑18 Hornet ran out of fuel after aerial refuelling failed. With no nearby runway, the pilot landed on an empty stretch of Iraqi highway. According to the US Naval Institute, ground crews later trucked in fuel and spare parts, repairing the jet on the roadside before it took off again.&nbsp;

Frozen Lake Rescue — F‑15, Alaska, 1998

<h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Frozen Lake Rescue — F‑15, Alaska, 1998</h2>&nbsp;In 1998, an F‑15 from Elmendorf AFB lost engine power over Alaska. The pilot brought it down safely on a frozen lake. Fishermen on snowmobiles reached the jet first, sharing hot coffee while rescue teams arrived. The aircraft was later recovered mostly intact. The incident is documented in Air Force Magazine.&nbsp;

Highway Take‑Off — Swedish Viggen, 1981

<h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Highway Take‑Off — Swedish Viggen, 1981</h2>&nbsp;During a Cold War exercise, a Swedish Air Force Saab Viggen performed an emergency landing on a rural highway, part of Sweden’s Bas 60 dispersal system. After refuelling from a truck, it took off from the same road minutes later. Sweden built parts of its road network specifically for fighter operations, making this rare but planned.&nbsp;

Into the Cornfield — RAF Hunter, 1963

<h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Into the Cornfield — RAF Hunter, 1963</h2>&nbsp;Returning from an exercise, an RAF Hawker Hunter flamed out over Cambridgeshire in 1963. The pilot glided into a cornfield, skidding to a halt among crops. According to the RAF Museum, he climbed out unharmed and calmly apologised to the farmer. The aircraft was later repaired and returned to service.&nbsp;

Unexpected Runways: Fact, Not Fiction

&nbsp;These verified incidents, each recorded in military archives and aviation journals, show that even advanced fighter jets sometimes land far from intended runways. Highways, frozen lakes, golf courses and fields became emergency landing strips thanks to quick decisions and training.

These incidents reveal pilots making split-second choices to save lives and aircraft, often turning unlikely stretches of ground into runways.

Modern fighter jets are built for supersonic speed, extreme manoeuvres and combat far from home. Yet sometimes, despite all the engineering and training, they end up landing in places no one planned for, highways, frozen lakes, golf courses and fields. Each case is documented in military archives and aviation journals. They reveal pilots making split-second choices to save lives and aircraft, often turning unlikely stretches of ground into runways.

These incidents reveal pilots making split-second choices to save lives and aircraft, often turning unlikely stretches of ground into runways.

4 most bizarre fighter jet emergency landings ever

The sectarian clashes this month in Syria's restive Suwayda region (also mentioned as Sweida) reopened festering rivalries that erupted in the power vacuum created by the end of Bashar al-Assad regime. The Druze, a unique community, are fighting the Bedouins, the nomadic and semi-nomadic Arab tribes who are mostly Sunni Muslims. To understand the clashes, it's important to learn about the Bedouins and their relations with the Druze. Here is what you should know.<h2>Who are the Bedouins fighting the Druze in Syria? Are they a single tribe?</h2>Bedouins fighting in Syria are not a singular entity, but multiple Arab tribes from the war-torn country's desert regions, particularly the Badiya. Prominent among these Bedouin tribes are Baggara, al-Anezi, al-Mahamids, al-Qateifan, al-Saud, and al-Wahban. Once nomadic pastoralists, they are now living mostly semi-sedentary lives, but operate under kin-based tribal systems led by a ‘Shaykh.’&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/syria-druze-fighter-among-several-killed-in-fresh-sectarian-clashes-near-damascus-9019561/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/syria-druze-fighter-among-several-killed-in-fresh-sectarian-clashes-near-damascus-9019561/embed</a><h2>How many Bedouins were fighting in Suwayda?</h2>Bedouins fighting in Suwayda are estimated to be around 10,000, with more fighters having joined from other areas like Deir Ezzour, Homs, Aleppo, and Raqqa. Overall, some 50,000 Bedouin fighters have been mobilised.&nbsp; Their engagement in the conflict is driven by sectarian tensions, tribal loyalty, and retaliation for perceived provocations, especially following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.<h2>Tribal and religious identity of Bedouins</h2>Though belonging to different tribes, the Bedouins have shared Interests. They unite during conflict under shared cultural and religious identities, with their coordination in full display to support Suwayda-based tribes this month.Sunni Islam is a common denominator for the Bedouins, aligning with Syria’s majority sect. The Druze, on the other hand, follow a secretive offshoot of Ismaili Shia Islam and do not identify as Muslim. These religious differences amplify sectarian mistrust.<h2>Historical Bedouin–Druze relations: From co-existence to rivalry</h2>The Bedouins are thought to have existed long before the Druze in southern Syria. Both communities coexisted through trade and shared livestock partnerships over the years, and even have some common musical and dance traditions.<h2>Druze- Bedouin clashes before 2025</h2>Tensions arose in the 19th century, when rulers of the Egyptian and Ottoman empires exploited the divisions. Bedouins were sometimes encouraged to plunder Druze communities, while the Druze resisted conscription and persecution, deepening mutual distrust, according to historians.The rivalries escalated in the mid-20th century when, under Adib Shishakli (1949–1954), the Druze faced repression and military attacks, with Bedouins plundering Druze villages. The two sects engaged in sporadic clashes over the years, including a Druze farmer’s killing in 2000 that resulted in violence.During the Syrian civil war of 2011–2024, some Bedouin tribes supported Assad, while the Druze maintained local militias for self-defence.<h2>Why did the Druze and Bedouins clash in 2025 in Suwayda?</h2>The trigger was the attack of a Druze vendor by Dedouin tribesmen on July 13. Abductions and reprisals followed, with both sides accusing each other of violence.Druze militias captured Bedouins, who answered a call for reinforcements with thousands moving towards Suwayda.&nbsp;The two sides fought pitched gun battles, exchanged mortar fire, and kidnapped community members.<h2>Syria and Israel enter Druze-Bedouin clashes</h2>What was essentially a sectarian clash assumed an international dimension with the Syrian and Israeli governments' interventions. Forces of Syria's new president Ahmed al-Sharaa were accused of siding with Bedouins and committing extrajudicial killings.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered airstrikes in order to protect Druze communities.<h2>The human cost of Bedouin-Druze clashes: Executions, displacement</h2>Both sides have been accused of atrocities, including the execution of civilians and the desecration of religious symbols.More than 1,000 deaths were reported, including 427 Druze fighters, 298 Druze civilians, out of which 194 were allegedly executed by Syrian government forces.According to reports, many of which are unconfirmed, 354 government personnel and&nbsp;21 Bedouins were killed, while at least 128,000 people were displaced from the Suwayda area.<h2>Uneasy calm after Bedouin-Druze clashes</h2>Two ceasefire attempts were made on July 16 and 19. Though the truce is in place and Bedouin forces withdrew from Suwayda city under military pressure, tensions remained high.&nbsp;<h2>Bedouin - Druze conflict is a result of the reignited sectarian divide</h2>Religious differences between Bedouins, who are Sunni Muslims, &nbsp;and the Druze who consider themselves non-Muslims, have been at the core of their mistrust, along with a history of animosity.Bedouins are decentralised and follow a tribal leadership, while the Druze have unified leadership, particularly under Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri.Various state governments historically used one group against the other. &nbsp;And the post-Assad regime's perceived favouritism toward Bedouins escalated tensions.Israel's support for Druze communities, which is a minority group in the Jewish nation, inflamed perceptions of betrayal and foreign collusion.

To understand the clashes, it is important to learn about the Bedouins and their relations with the Druze. Here is what you should know.

The sectarian clashes this month in Syria's restive Suwayda region (also mentioned as Sweida) reopened festering rivalries that erupted in the power vacuum created by the end of Bashar al-Assad regime. The Druze, a unique community, are fighting the Bedouins, the nomadic and semi-nomadic Arab tribes who are mostly Sunni Muslims. To understand the clashes, it's important to learn about the Bedouins and their relations with the Druze. Here is what you should know. Who are the Bedouins fighting the Druze in Syria? Are they a single tribe? Bedouins fighting in Syria are not a singular entity, but multiple Arab tribes from the war-torn country's desert regions, particularly the Badiya. Prominent among these Bedouin tribes are Baggara, al-Anezi, al-Mahamids, al-Qateifan, al-Saud, and al-Wahban. Once nomadic pastoralists, they are now living mostly semi-sedentary lives, but operate under kin-based tribal systems led by a ‘Shaykh.’ https://www.wionews.com/videos/syria-druze-fighter-among-several-killed-in-fresh-sectarian-clashes-near-damascus-9019561/embed How many Bedouins were fighting in Suwayda? Bedouins fighting in Suwayda are estimated to be around 10,000, with more fighters having joined from other areas like Deir Ezzour, Homs, Aleppo, and Raqqa. Overall, some 50,000 Bedouin fighters have been mobilised. Their engagement in the conflict is driven by sectarian tensions, tribal loyalty, and retaliation for perceived provocations, especially following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Tribal and religious identity of Bedouins Though belonging to different tribes, the Bedouins have shared Interests. They unite during conflict under shared cultural and religious identities, with their coordination in full display to support Suwayda-based tribes this month. Sunni Islam is a common denominator for the Bedouins, aligning with Syria’s majority sect. The Druze, on the other hand, follow a secretive offshoot of Ismaili Shia Islam and do not identify as Muslim. These religious differences amplify sectarian mistrust. Historical Bedouin–Druze relations: From co-existence to rivalry The Bedouins are thought to have existed long before the Druze in southern Syria. Both communities coexisted through trade and shared livestock partnerships over the years, and even have some common musical and dance traditions. Druze- Bedouin clashes before 2025 Tensions arose in the 19th century, when rulers of the Egyptian and Ottoman empires exploited the divisions. Bedouins were sometimes encouraged to plunder Druze communities, while the Druze resisted conscription and persecution, deepening mutual distrust, according to historians. The rivalries escalated in the mid-20th century when, under Adib Shishakli (1949–1954), the Druze faced repression and military attacks, with Bedouins plundering Druze villages. The two sects engaged in sporadic clashes over the years, including a Druze farmer’s killing in 2000 that resulted in violence. During the Syrian civil war of 2011–2024, some Bedouin tribes supported Assad, while the Druze maintained local militias for self-defence. Why did the Druze and Bedouins clash in 2025 in Suwayda? The trigger was the attack of a Druze vendor by Dedouin tribesmen on July 13. Abductions and reprisals followed, with both sides accusing each other of violence. Druze militias captured Bedouins, who answered a call for reinforcements with thousands moving towards Suwayda. The two sides fought pitched gun battles, exchanged mortar fire, and kidnapped community members. Syria and Israel enter Druze-Bedouin clashes What was essentially a sectarian clash assumed an international dimension with the Syrian and Israeli governments' interventions. Forces of Syria's new president Ahmed al-Sharaa were accused of siding with Bedouins and committing extrajudicial killings. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered airstrikes in order to protect Druze communities. The human cost of Bedouin-Druze clashes: Executions, displacement Both sides have been accused of atrocities, including the execution of civilians and the desecration of religious symbols. More than 1,000 deaths were reported, including 427 Druze fighters, 298 Druze civilians, out of which 194 were allegedly executed by Syrian government forces. According to reports, many of which are unconfirmed, 354 government personnel and 21 Bedouins were killed, while at least 128,000 people were displaced from the Suwayda area. Uneasy calm after Bedouin-Druze clashes Two ceasefire attempts were made on July 16 and 19. Though the truce is in place and Bedouin forces withdrew from Suwayda city under military pressure, tensions remained high. Bedouin - Druze conflict is a result of the reignited sectarian divide Religious differences between Bedouins, who are Sunni Muslims, and the Druze who consider themselves non-Muslims, have been at the core of their mistrust, along with a history of animosity. Bedouins are decentralised and follow a tribal leadership, while the Druze have unified leadership, particularly under Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri. Various state governments historically used one group against the other. And the post-Assad regime's perceived favouritism toward Bedouins escalated tensions. Israel's support for Druze communities, which is a minority group in the Jewish nation, inflamed perceptions of betrayal and foreign collusion.

To understand the clashes, it's important to learn about the Bedouins and their relations with the Druze. Here is what you should know.

Who are the Bedouins fighting the Druze in Syria's Suwayda region? What you should know about the Arab nomadic tribes

Stepping up his attack on Barack Obama, US President Donald Trump on Monday posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social that shows the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arresting the former President in the White House. The social media post comes after the Trump administration accused Obama of election fraud in 2016.&nbsp;The video of Obama being arrested has gone viral inviting criticism from various corners. Critics have termed the move as a bid to distract attention from the Epstein files that feature Trump's name.&nbsp;The viral clip begins with Obama saying, "especially the President is above the law". Then after a while, former US president Joe Biden appears in the AI generated video saying “no one is above the law”. In the next clip Obama can be seen being handcuffed by two FBI agents in the Oval office which once he occupied. And while Obama is being 'arrested', Trump can be seen sitting and smiling in the AI video. In the last shot, Obama is inside a prison wearing an orange costume.

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No disclaimer was issued by Trump for the video being fictional for which he was slammed by critics, who called him "deeply irresponsible."&nbsp;Gabbard threatens Obama&nbsp;Trump posted the video after US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Friday (July 18) accused former President Barack Obama’s administration of election fraud in 2016, and threatened action against them.&nbsp;The statement by Gabbard was welcomed by Trump who said, “Congratulations to Tulsi Gabbard. Keep it coming!!!”&nbsp;Gabbard claims that Obama and several of his top officials orchestrated a “treasonous conspiracy” to undermine Trump’s victory in the 2016 election.&nbsp;In her statement Gabbard said that the national security officials under Obama “manufactured” and politicised intelligence assessments about Russian interference.&nbsp;She demanded an investigation of the case and said, “No matter how powerful, every person involved in this conspiracy must be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."&nbsp;

The AI generated video comes after the Trump administration accused Obama and his officials of election fraud in 2016.

Stepping up his attack on Barack Obama, US President Donald Trump on Monday posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social that shows the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arresting the former President in the White House. The social media post comes after the Trump administration accused Obama of election fraud in 2016. The video of Obama being arrested has gone viral inviting criticism from various corners. Critics have termed the move as a bid to distract attention from the Epstein files that feature Trump's name. The viral clip begins with Obama saying, "especially the President is above the law". Then after a while, former US president Joe Biden appears in the AI generated video saying “no one is above the law”. In the next clip Obama can be seen being handcuffed by two FBI agents in the Oval office which once he occupied. And while Obama is being 'arrested', Trump can be seen sitting and smiling in the AI video. In the last shot, Obama is inside a prison wearing an orange costume.

The AI generated video comes after the Trump administration accused Obama and his officials of election fraud in 2016.

Obama 'arrested' by FBI, put in jail: Trump shares AI video amid election fraud charges

Andy Byron, who was caught cheating with his company's HR at a Coldplay concert, has stepped down from his post. After the entire drama unfolded on the internet, his wife - Megan Kerrigan - dropped his last name from her social media accounts. Since then, there are speculations that the wife might head for a divorce, and hence, one question is circulating in everyone's mind - how much money can Byron's wife get in a divorce settlement? If Kerrigan decides to divorce her husband after the cheating scandal, she might end up with a pool of money, as the New York Times reported, citing sources.&nbsp;Mad money&nbsp;The state of Massachusetts has a 50/50 marital law. This means that Kerrigan could take home half of her husband's wealth - estimated at around $20 million to $70 million, matrimony and family lawyer Nancy Chemtob, a partner at Chemtob Moss Forman &amp; Beyda, told the US newspaper. The state mandates that couples who have been married for over seven years must split any assets they may have built together.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-denies-report-on-powell-bessent-1753078478760/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-denies-report-on-powell-bessent-1753078478760/embed</a>&nbsp;'There's going to be a lot of expenses...'&nbsp;"It's obviously a long-term relationship," Chemtob said, since the couple shares two children together. "I think the worst thing in this case is the embarrassment factor for the kids," she added.&nbsp;"The problem here is that now, the kids are embarrassed, the families are embarrassed, and there's going to be a lot of expenses with regard to therapy for the children, getting separate homes, things like that," Chemtob further asserted.&nbsp;How the drama unfolded?&nbsp;Andy Byron, now the former Astronomer Chief Executive Officer (CEO), was caught having an extramarital affair with his company's HR during a Coldplay concert in Boston. Byron and Cabot were caught on the kiss cam sharing an intimate moment. The video set the internet on fire, and everyone has been talking about the incident. The video showed the duo enjoying the concert in an intimate pose when the camera zoomed in on them, and they panicked and hid. That's when everyone came to know that both of them were having an extramarital affair. An X user revealed online that Megan dropped her husband's last name from her Facebook profile as netizens came to her support.&nbsp;“Andy Byron‘s wife has now dropped her married name on Facebook and left comments open on her Facebook! What a class act! Go Megan. Get that divorce lawyer and get the money," wrote the user called Mrs SpaceX.Kerrigan deleted her Facebook page on Thursday, but screenshots show she removed her married name, Byron, from it earlier in the day. She also deleted her Instagram account.&nbsp;Who is Megan Kerrigan?&nbsp;Megan is an educator from Massachusetts and currently serves as Associate Director of the Lower School and Admissions for the Hope Graham Program at the Bancroft School in Worcester, BBN Times reported. The 50-year-old always kept a low profile but is known for her work in inclusive education.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

If Kerrigan decides to divorce her husband after the cheating scandal, she might end up with a pool of money. The state of Massachusetts has a 50/50 marital law. This means that Kerrigan could take home half of her husband wealth - estimated at around $20 million to $70 million. 

Andy Byron, who was caught cheating with his company's HR at a Coldplay concert, has stepped down from his post. After the entire drama unfolded on the internet, his wife - Megan Kerrigan - dropped his last name from her social media accounts. Since then, there are speculations that the wife might head for a divorce, and hence, one question is circulating in everyone's mind - how much money can Byron's wife get in a divorce settlement? If Kerrigan decides to divorce her husband after the cheating scandal, she might end up with a pool of money, as the New York Times reported, citing sources. Mad money The state of Massachusetts has a 50/50 marital law. This means that Kerrigan could take home half of her husband's wealth - estimated at around $20 million to $70 million, matrimony and family lawyer Nancy Chemtob, a partner at Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda, told the US newspaper. The state mandates that couples who have been married for over seven years must split any assets they may have built together. https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-denies-report-on-powell-bessent-1753078478760/embed 'There's going to be a lot of expenses...' "It's obviously a long-term relationship," Chemtob said, since the couple shares two children together. "I think the worst thing in this case is the embarrassment factor for the kids," she added. "The problem here is that now, the kids are embarrassed, the families are embarrassed, and there's going to be a lot of expenses with regard to therapy for the children, getting separate homes, things like that," Chemtob further asserted. How the drama unfolded? Andy Byron, now the former Astronomer Chief Executive Officer (CEO), was caught having an extramarital affair with his company's HR during a Coldplay concert in Boston. Byron and Cabot were caught on the kiss cam sharing an intimate moment. The video set the internet on fire, and everyone has been talking about the incident. The video showed the duo enjoying the concert in an intimate pose when the camera zoomed in on them, and they panicked and hid. That's when everyone came to know that both of them were having an extramarital affair. An X user revealed online that Megan dropped her husband's last name from her Facebook profile as netizens came to her support. “Andy Byron‘s wife has now dropped her married name on Facebook and left comments open on her Facebook! What a class act! Go Megan. Get that divorce lawyer and get the money," wrote the user called Mrs SpaceX. Kerrigan deleted her Facebook page on Thursday, but screenshots show she removed her married name, Byron, from it earlier in the day. She also deleted her Instagram account. Who is Megan Kerrigan? Megan is an educator from Massachusetts and currently serves as Associate Director of the Lower School and Admissions for the Hope Graham Program at the Bancroft School in Worcester, BBN Times reported. The 50-year-old always kept a low profile but is known for her work in inclusive education.

If Kerrigan decides to divorce her husband after the cheating scandal, she might end up with a pool of money. The state of Massachusetts has a 50/50 marital law. This means that Kerrigan could take home half of her husband's wealth - estimated at around $20 million to $70 million.&nbsp;

How much could Andy Byron's wife get in divorce settlement after Coldplay concert drama?

A Delta regional jet was forced to make an "aggressive maneuver" on July 18 while approaching Minot, North Dakota, to avoid a possible mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber, according to the pilot. The Delta Airlines flight DL3788 was travelling between Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) and Minot International Airport (MOT) when the incident took place. Meanwhile, Minot also has an Air Force base that operates B-52 bombers.<h3>What is a ‘go-around maneuver’?</h3>A go-around maneuver is a process in which a pilot decides to abort the landing of an aircraft before touchdown and instead takes the aircraft back into the air to attempt a different approach or divert to an alternative airport.&nbsp;The pilot may initiate this process during an unstable approach, like the wrong speed, altitude, or alignment. It is also used while other aircraft or vehicles are on the runway or during bad weather.<h3>How did the Delta flight pilot avoid a mid-air collision?</h3>According to A2Z Aviation, the pilot stated that air traffic controllers instructed the flight to alter its course due to insufficient separation from another aircraft ahead on the same path. When the crew followed the instructed course change, they discovered a military aircraft on a converging path.&nbsp;Later, the pilot explained during a public gathering that turning behind the bomber was the safest choice, as there was no prior warning about military traffic.&nbsp;The pilot emphasised that such incidents are highly unusual, especially given that Minot Air Force Base is equipped with radar, yet no warning was issued about the presence of the bomber in the airspace, reports A2Z Aviation. It remains uncertain how near the two aircraft came to one another or whether any cockpit alarm was triggered, warning the pilots about an upcoming collision.&nbsp;“SkyWest flight 3788, operating as Delta Connection from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Minot, North Dakota, landed safely in Minot after being cleared for approach by the tower but performed a go-around when another aircraft became visible in their flight path. We are investigating the incident," stated a SkyWest spokesperson.

A pilot may initiate a 'go-around maneuver’ process during an unstable approach, like the wrong speed, altitude, or alignment. It is also used while other aircraft or vehicles are on the runway or during bad weather.

A Delta regional jet was forced to make an "aggressive maneuver" on July 18 while approaching Minot, North Dakota, to avoid a possible mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber, according to the pilot. The Delta Airlines flight DL3788 was travelling between Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) and Minot International Airport (MOT) when the incident took place. Meanwhile, Minot also has an Air Force base that operates B-52 bombers. What is a ‘go-around maneuver’? A go-around maneuver is a process in which a pilot decides to abort the landing of an aircraft before touchdown and instead takes the aircraft back into the air to attempt a different approach or divert to an alternative airport. The pilot may initiate this process during an unstable approach, like the wrong speed, altitude, or alignment. It is also used while other aircraft or vehicles are on the runway or during bad weather. How did the Delta flight pilot avoid a mid-air collision? According to A2Z Aviation, the pilot stated that air traffic controllers instructed the flight to alter its course due to insufficient separation from another aircraft ahead on the same path. When the crew followed the instructed course change, they discovered a military aircraft on a converging path. Later, the pilot explained during a public gathering that turning behind the bomber was the safest choice, as there was no prior warning about military traffic. The pilot emphasised that such incidents are highly unusual, especially given that Minot Air Force Base is equipped with radar, yet no warning was issued about the presence of the bomber in the airspace, reports A2Z Aviation. It remains uncertain how near the two aircraft came to one another or whether any cockpit alarm was triggered, warning the pilots about an upcoming collision. “SkyWest flight 3788, operating as Delta Connection from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Minot, North Dakota, landed safely in Minot after being cleared for approach by the tower but performed a go-around when another aircraft became visible in their flight path. We are investigating the incident," stated a SkyWest spokesperson.

A pilot may initiate a 'go-around maneuver’ process during an unstable approach, like the wrong speed, altitude, or alignment. It is also used while other aircraft or vehicles are on the runway or during bad weather.

What is 'go-around' in aviation? Here's how Delta flight pilot dodged mid-air collision with B-52 bomber

Alaska Airlines was forced to ground all its mainline aircraft on Sunday (Jul 20) after a major IT outage disrupted its operations nationwide, as per an advisory notice issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The airline has confirmed it had requested a temporary system-wide ground stop for both Alaska and Horizon Air flights while technicians worked to resolve the issue. In a statement to AFP, the airlines said it "experienced an IT outage that's impacting our operations" and that out of caution, it has "requested a temporary, system-wide ground stop for Alaska and Horizon Air flights until the issue is resolved."<h2>Which destinations would be affected?</h2>The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an advisory acknowledging the airline's request, with its flight status page showing that all destinations served by Alaska's mainline fleet were impacted. However, the FAA has yet to issue a public statement on the matter.<h2>Alaska Airlines' string of bad luck</h2>As per AFP, this disruption adds to a challenging period for Alaska Airlines. Just over a year ago, the airline faced a terrifying incident when a door plug on a newly delivered Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft blew out mid-flight, leading to a sudden cabin decompression. The January 2024 flight from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, had 177 people onboard. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but the event prompted the FAA to ground dozens of 737 Max 9 planes and launch a wider safety review of Boeing's manufacturing practices.In June 2025, US investigators concluded that Boeing's failure to adequately train staff on proper installation procedures was responsible for the near-fatal incident directly — a finding that has put fresh scrutiny on the aircraft manufacturer and its supply chain. Boeing has recently also come under fire for the fatal Air India AI-171 flight crash in India's Ahemdabad. The plane crash claimed 260 lives. An investigation into the Air India plane crash is being jointly carried out by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and NTSB.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The airlines said it "experienced an IT outage that's impacting our operations" and that out of caution, it has "requested a temporary, system-wide ground stop for Alaska and Horizon Air flights until the issue is resolved."

Alaska Airlines was forced to ground all its mainline aircraft on Sunday (Jul 20) after a major IT outage disrupted its operations nationwide, as per an advisory notice issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The airline has confirmed it had requested a temporary system-wide ground stop for both Alaska and Horizon Air flights while technicians worked to resolve the issue. In a statement to AFP, the airlines said it "experienced an IT outage that's impacting our operations" and that out of caution, it has "requested a temporary, system-wide ground stop for Alaska and Horizon Air flights until the issue is resolved." Which destinations would be affected? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an advisory acknowledging the airline's request, with its flight status page showing that all destinations served by Alaska's mainline fleet were impacted. However, the FAA has yet to issue a public statement on the matter. Alaska Airlines' string of bad luck As per AFP, this disruption adds to a challenging period for Alaska Airlines. Just over a year ago, the airline faced a terrifying incident when a door plug on a newly delivered Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft blew out mid-flight, leading to a sudden cabin decompression. The January 2024 flight from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, had 177 people onboard. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but the event prompted the FAA to ground dozens of 737 Max 9 planes and launch a wider safety review of Boeing's manufacturing practices. In June 2025, US investigators concluded that Boeing's failure to adequately train staff on proper installation procedures was responsible for the near-fatal incident directly — a finding that has put fresh scrutiny on the aircraft manufacturer and its supply chain. Boeing has recently also come under fire for the fatal Air India AI-171 flight crash in India's Ahemdabad. The plane crash claimed 260 lives. An investigation into the Air India plane crash is being jointly carried out by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and NTSB.

The airlines said it "experienced an IT outage that's impacting our operations" and that out of caution, it has "requested a temporary, system-wide ground stop for Alaska and Horizon Air flights until the issue is resolved."

Alaska Airlines grounds all mainline flights after major 'IT outage'

Jose Adolfo Macias, alias “Fito”, was extradited on Sunday (Jul 20) to the US to face charges including drug trafficking and violent crimes. The leader of the Los Choneros gang was arrested on June 25, six months after he escaped from the Guayaquil prison in Ecuador, where he was serving 34 years for homicide and drug trafficking. Here is what you should know about Fito, the man who went from taxi driver to gang lord.<h2>Fito's arrest from a bunker in Ecuador</h2>In June this year, Fito was taken into custody from an underground bunker, after a 10-hour police-army operation, with no shots fired.The bunker in a Manta house was accessed via a sliding trapdoor in the stone floor. Fito's hideout had air conditioning, bed, fan, fridge, gym and games room.He did not resist arrest and was flown to Guayaquil, where he was transferred to La Roca maximum-security prison before Sunday's extradition.&nbsp;Fito was seen in shorts, a blue T-shirt, and flip flops, escorted by armed officers.<h2>What will Fito face in US after extradition?</h2>Fito, who faces a seven-count US indictment for cocaine distribution, conspiracy and weapons smuggling, agreed to extradition on July 11. In February 2024, the US treasury department sanctioned Los Choneros and Fito for drug trafficking and violent crimes.&nbsp; On Sunday, he became the first Ecuadorian extradited to the US.He landed in New York to face trial in Brooklyn’s federal court.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ecuador-violence-series-of-raids-inside-el-salvadors-prison-679191/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ecuador-violence-series-of-raids-inside-el-salvadors-prison-679191/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Fito even appeared in a music video in prison, from where he operated his gang</h2>Fito’s influence extended inside the prison, where he was given mobile phones, internet, and even lavish parties.&nbsp; He continued to run Los Choneros from jail and is suspected of ordering the murder of politician Fernando Villavicencio before the 2023 election.Before his escape from prison, Fito appeared in a narcocorrido (traditional Mexican music) video filmed partially inside the jail, with his daughter glorifying his crimes.&nbsp;<h2>Noboa had made it a personal mission to control Fito</h2>Fito's escape from jail in January came just months after Daniel Noboa's election as president in 2023. After Fito's jailbreak, Ecuador witnessed widespread violence.President Noboa declared an internal armed conflict and designated Fito's Los Choneros as well as &nbsp;21 other gangs as terrorist organisations.<h2>Fito's life from petty robbery to organised crime</h2>Fito's full name is José Adolfo Macías Villamar. Born on 30 September 1979 in Manta, Fito was raised in the coastal city of Manabí, a hub for drug operations. He once worked as a taxi driver and mechanic. In 2000, he entered the world of crime, when he was arrested for robbery. By 2011, he faced charges for drug trafficking and organised crime and was lodged in La Roca Prison, serving part of a 34-year sentence for murder and drug-related offences.&nbsp; Despite imprisonment, he assumed leadership of Los Choneros in 2020 after the assassination of Jorge Luis Zambrano.<h2>A drug empire in Latin America</h2>Under Fito, his gang allied with Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel and Colombia’s Gulf Clan, making Ecuador a major cocaine transit hub. More than 70 per cent of global cocaine traffic passed through Ecuador ports.&nbsp; The gang's brutal tactics included decapitations and mutilations of rivals in Ecuador.&nbsp; His January 2024 prison escape had triggered nationwide violence, including riots and a TV station takeover.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The leader of the Los Choneros gang was arrested on June 25, six months after he escaped from the Guayaquil prison in Ecuador, where he was serving 34 years for homicide and drug trafficking. Here is what you should know about Fito, the man who went from taxi driver to gang lord

Jose Adolfo Macias, alias “Fito”, was extradited on Sunday (Jul 20) to the US to face charges including drug trafficking and violent crimes. The leader of the Los Choneros gang was arrested on June 25, six months after he escaped from the Guayaquil prison in Ecuador, where he was serving 34 years for homicide and drug trafficking. Here is what you should know about Fito, the man who went from taxi driver to gang lord. Fito's arrest from a bunker in Ecuador In June this year, Fito was taken into custody from an underground bunker, after a 10-hour police-army operation, with no shots fired. The bunker in a Manta house was accessed via a sliding trapdoor in the stone floor. Fito's hideout had air conditioning, bed, fan, fridge, gym and games room. He did not resist arrest and was flown to Guayaquil, where he was transferred to La Roca maximum-security prison before Sunday's extradition. Fito was seen in shorts, a blue T-shirt, and flip flops, escorted by armed officers. What will Fito face in US after extradition? Fito, who faces a seven-count US indictment for cocaine distribution, conspiracy and weapons smuggling, agreed to extradition on July 11. In February 2024, the US treasury department sanctioned Los Choneros and Fito for drug trafficking and violent crimes. On Sunday, he became the first Ecuadorian extradited to the US. He landed in New York to face trial in Brooklyn’s federal court. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ecuador-violence-series-of-raids-inside-el-salvadors-prison-679191/embed Fito even appeared in a music video in prison, from where he operated his gang Fito’s influence extended inside the prison, where he was given mobile phones, internet, and even lavish parties. He continued to run Los Choneros from jail and is suspected of ordering the murder of politician Fernando Villavicencio before the 2023 election. Before his escape from prison, Fito appeared in a narcocorrido (traditional Mexican music) video filmed partially inside the jail, with his daughter glorifying his crimes. Noboa had made it a personal mission to control Fito Fito's escape from jail in January came just months after Daniel Noboa's election as president in 2023. After Fito's jailbreak, Ecuador witnessed widespread violence. President Noboa declared an internal armed conflict and designated Fito's Los Choneros as well as 21 other gangs as terrorist organisations. Fito's life from petty robbery to organised crime Fito's full name is José Adolfo Macías Villamar. Born on 30 September 1979 in Manta, Fito was raised in the coastal city of Manabí, a hub for drug operations. He once worked as a taxi driver and mechanic. In 2000, he entered the world of crime, when he was arrested for robbery. By 2011, he faced charges for drug trafficking and organised crime and was lodged in La Roca Prison, serving part of a 34-year sentence for murder and drug-related offences. Despite imprisonment, he assumed leadership of Los Choneros in 2020 after the assassination of Jorge Luis Zambrano. A drug empire in Latin America Under Fito, his gang allied with Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel and Colombia’s Gulf Clan, making Ecuador a major cocaine transit hub. More than 70 per cent of global cocaine traffic passed through Ecuador ports. The gang's brutal tactics included decapitations and mutilations of rivals in Ecuador. His January 2024 prison escape had triggered nationwide violence, including riots and a TV station takeover.

The leader of the Los Choneros gang was arrested on June 25, six months after he escaped from the Guayaquil prison in Ecuador, where he was serving 34 years for homicide and drug trafficking. Here is what you should know about Fito

From taxi driver to gang lord: Who is Fito, Ecuador's most wanted man extradited to US to face justice?

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was clinging on Monday even after his coalition disastrously lost its upper house majority, as painful new US tariffs loom.The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has governed almost continuously since 1955, and its partner Komeito had to win 50 seats in Sunday's election but they fell three short, national broadcaster NHK reported.Voters angry at inflation turned to other parties, notably the "Japanese first" Sanseito, which made strong gains with its "anti-globalist" drive echoing the agenda of populist parties elsewhere."I even think (the LDP) should have lost more," 25-year-old Kazuyo Nanasawa, who voted for a small ultra-conservative party, told AFP, adding that Ishiba should quit.The debacle comes only months after Ishiba's coalition was forced into a minority government in the more powerful lower house, in the LDP's worst result in 15 years.But asked late Sunday if he intended to remain in office, Ishiba told local media: "That's right.""The deadline of (US) tariffs is coming on August 1. Until then we have to do our best with our body and soul," he said.If Ishiba does go, it was unclear who might step up to replace him now that the government needs opposition support in both chambers to pass legislation.LDP supporter Takeshi Nemoto, 80, told AFP that a new leadership contest "would be a losing battle" for the party, further complicating tariff talks with US President Donald Trump's administration."Diplomacy is under pressure at the moment," agreed Shuhei Aono, 67. "Who is going to take care of it? I think (Ishiba) cannot easily withdraw."<h2>‘Japanese first’</h2>The election saw 125 seats in the 248-seat upper house contested.The coalition needed 50 of those but local media reported they only won 47, with the LDP winning 39 and Komeito eight, giving them 122 deputies.Second-placed was the Constitutional Democratic Party of&nbsp;Japan (CDP), which won 22 contested seats, followed by the Democratic Party For the People (DPP) with 17.The right-wing Sanseito party won 14 seats.Sanseito wants "stricter rules and limits" on immigration, opposes "radical" gender policies, and wants a rethink on decarbonisation and vaccines.It was forced last week to deny any links to Moscow -- which has backed populist parties elsewhere -- after a candidate was interviewed by Russian state media.The opposition is fragmented, and chances are slim that the parties can form an alternative government, Hidehiro Yamamoto, politics and sociology professor at the University of Tsukuba, told AFP.Expanding the coalition would be difficult, with the DPP the most likely partner "on the condition that (the government) delivers some of the positive fiscal measures, such as tax cuts," he said.More likely is that Ishiba will continue needing opposition support on a case-by-case basis to pass legislation.In return the opposition could press for consumption tax to be cut or abolished, something which Ishiba has opposed in view of Japan's colossal national debts of over 200 percent of gross domestic product.<h2>Trump tariffs</h2>After years of stagnant or falling prices, consumers in the world's fourth-largest economy have been squeezed by inflation since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.In particular, the price of rice has doubled, squeezing many household budgets despite government handouts.Not helping is lingering resentment about an LDP funding scandal, and US tariffs of 25 percent due to bite from August 1 if there is no trade deal with the United States.Japanese imports are already subject to a 10 percent tariff, while the auto industry, which accounts for eight percent of jobs, is reeling from a 25 percent levy.Despite Ishiba securing an early meeting with Trump in February, there has been no trade accord. On Monday tariffs envoy Ryosei Akazawa left on his eighth visit to Washington."There's no impact from the election result (on the negotiations)," Akazawa told reporters at Tokyo's Haneda airport, saying that Japan's national interest remained the "top priority."Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Voters angry at inflation turned to other parties, notably the "Japanese first" Sanseito, which made strong gains with its "anti-globalist" drive echoing the agenda of populist parties elsewhere.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was clinging on Monday even after his coalition disastrously lost its upper house majority, as painful new US tariffs loom. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has governed almost continuously since 1955, and its partner Komeito had to win 50 seats in Sunday's election but they fell three short, national broadcaster NHK reported. Voters angry at inflation turned to other parties, notably the "Japanese first" Sanseito, which made strong gains with its "anti-globalist" drive echoing the agenda of populist parties elsewhere. "I even think (the LDP) should have lost more," 25-year-old Kazuyo Nanasawa, who voted for a small ultra-conservative party, told AFP, adding that Ishiba should quit. The debacle comes only months after Ishiba's coalition was forced into a minority government in the more powerful lower house, in the LDP's worst result in 15 years. But asked late Sunday if he intended to remain in office, Ishiba told local media: "That's right." "The deadline of (US) tariffs is coming on August 1. Until then we have to do our best with our body and soul," he said. If Ishiba does go, it was unclear who might step up to replace him now that the government needs opposition support in both chambers to pass legislation. LDP supporter Takeshi Nemoto, 80, told AFP that a new leadership contest "would be a losing battle" for the party, further complicating tariff talks with US President Donald Trump's administration. "Diplomacy is under pressure at the moment," agreed Shuhei Aono, 67. "Who is going to take care of it? I think (Ishiba) cannot easily withdraw." ‘Japanese first’ The election saw 125 seats in the 248-seat upper house contested. The coalition needed 50 of those but local media reported they only won 47, with the LDP winning 39 and Komeito eight, giving them 122 deputies. Second-placed was the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP), which won 22 contested seats, followed by the Democratic Party For the People (DPP) with 17. The right-wing Sanseito party won 14 seats. Sanseito wants "stricter rules and limits" on immigration, opposes "radical" gender policies, and wants a rethink on decarbonisation and vaccines. It was forced last week to deny any links to Moscow -- which has backed populist parties elsewhere -- after a candidate was interviewed by Russian state media. The opposition is fragmented, and chances are slim that the parties can form an alternative government, Hidehiro Yamamoto, politics and sociology professor at the University of Tsukuba, told AFP. Expanding the coalition would be difficult, with the DPP the most likely partner "on the condition that (the government) delivers some of the positive fiscal measures, such as tax cuts," he said. More likely is that Ishiba will continue needing opposition support on a case-by-case basis to pass legislation. In return the opposition could press for consumption tax to be cut or abolished, something which Ishiba has opposed in view of Japan's colossal national debts of over 200 percent of gross domestic product. Trump tariffs After years of stagnant or falling prices, consumers in the world's fourth-largest economy have been squeezed by inflation since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. In particular, the price of rice has doubled, squeezing many household budgets despite government handouts. Not helping is lingering resentment about an LDP funding scandal, and US tariffs of 25 percent due to bite from August 1 if there is no trade deal with the United States. Japanese imports are already subject to a 10 percent tariff, while the auto industry, which accounts for eight percent of jobs, is reeling from a 25 percent levy. Despite Ishiba securing an early meeting with Trump in February, there has been no trade accord. On Monday tariffs envoy Ryosei Akazawa left on his eighth visit to Washington. "There's no impact from the election result (on the negotiations)," Akazawa told reporters at Tokyo's Haneda airport, saying that Japan's national interest remained the "top priority." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Voters angry at inflation turned to other parties, notably the "Japanese first" Sanseito, which made strong gains with its "anti-globalist" drive echoing the agenda of populist parties elsewhere.

Japan PM Ishiba loses upper house majority ahead of August 1 Trump tariff deadline

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by spoiled food, his office announced on Sunday.&nbsp;He was examined overnight by Prof Alon Hershko of Jerusalem's Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical and is receiving treatment with intravenous fluids for dehydration. His condition is described as good. Following doctors' orders, Netanyahu will rest at home for the next three days while continuing to conduct state affairs.&nbsp;The incident up follows a series of health issues for Netanyahu, 75, including a routine colonoscopy in May and prostate surgery in December. Both times, Justice Minister Yariv Levin served as acting Prime Minister while Netanyahu was sedated.&nbsp;In March, Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery under full anesthesia and later missed work due to the flu. In 2023, he had a pacemaker implanted after doctors diagnosed a long-standing heart conduction problem. That surgery came days after he was hospitalised for dehydration, though doctors later linked the incident to an undiagnosed heart issue.&nbsp;Netanyahu's most recent public medical report, issued in January 2023, described him as in a "completely normal state of health," with no signs of arrhythmia and the pacemaker functioning properly. The document, however, was not an official government health report but rather a summary compiled by his personal medical team.&nbsp;Despite government protocols urging prime ministers to release annual health summaries, Netanyahu issued no such report between 2016 and 2023, and none has been released this year. Those protocols are not legally binding, and he cannot be compelled to disclose his medical history.&nbsp;Following the prostate surgery, Netanyahu made headlines when he left the Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center over the objections of his doctors to personally cast his vote over the "Trapped Profits Law." It passed by a vote of 59-58. Netanyahu was accompanied by his physician, Dr. Zvi Berkowitz in the Knesset plenum.&nbsp;

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by spoiled food, his office announced on Sunday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by spoiled food, his office announced on Sunday. He was examined overnight by Prof Alon Hershko of Jerusalem's Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical and is receiving treatment with intravenous fluids for dehydration. His condition is described as good. Following doctors' orders, Netanyahu will rest at home for the next three days while continuing to conduct state affairs. The incident up follows a series of health issues for Netanyahu, 75, including a routine colonoscopy in May and prostate surgery in December. Both times, Justice Minister Yariv Levin served as acting Prime Minister while Netanyahu was sedated. In March, Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery under full anesthesia and later missed work due to the flu. In 2023, he had a pacemaker implanted after doctors diagnosed a long-standing heart conduction problem. That surgery came days after he was hospitalised for dehydration, though doctors later linked the incident to an undiagnosed heart issue. Netanyahu's most recent public medical report, issued in January 2023, described him as in a "completely normal state of health," with no signs of arrhythmia and the pacemaker functioning properly. The document, however, was not an official government health report but rather a summary compiled by his personal medical team. Despite government protocols urging prime ministers to release annual health summaries, Netanyahu issued no such report between 2016 and 2023, and none has been released this year. Those protocols are not legally binding, and he cannot be compelled to disclose his medical history. Following the prostate surgery, Netanyahu made headlines when he left the Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center over the objections of his doctors to personally cast his vote over the "Trapped Profits Law." It passed by a vote of 59-58. Netanyahu was accompanied by his physician, Dr. Zvi Berkowitz in the Knesset plenum.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by spoiled food, his office announced on Sunday.

Netanyahu diagnosed with intestinal inflammation, now recuperating at home

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday (Jul 20) slammed the "barbarity" of the Gaza war, urging for a peaceful resolution. His statement comes days after the Israeli military carried out a deadly strike on the only Catholic Church in the Gaza Strip. Speaking at the end of the Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence near Rome, the Pope urged against the "indiscriminate use of force" and said,“I once again ask for an immediate end to the barbarity of the war and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict”. His statement comes as reports suggest that the Donald Trump administration and the White House were growing more alarmed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's increasing aggression in Gaza. The leader of the war-torn nation was acting "like a madman", bombing "everything all the time", White House officials told Axios, referring to the recent Israeli attack on the Syrian presidential palace. The unnamed US official, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname, said, "Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time." They added that the Israeli PM's actions “could undermine what Trump is trying to do.”<h2>“Something new every day”</h2>As Israel conducted airstrikes in Damascus, hitting government offices and the compound of the only Catholic Church in the Gaza Strip – the Holy Family Catholic Church – another senior official said, "The feeling is that every day there is something new. What the f***?". Following the attack on the church, Trump, as per reports, had even called up Bibi demanding an explanation.Netanyahu's trigger finger was too itchy, said a third US official, while noting that "Netanyahu is sometimes like a child who just won't behave." In total, six senior US officials revealed that despite the recent US-brokered ceasefire between Syria and Israel, the White House has become significantly more alarmed at Netanyahu's antics. However, despite that, Trump has yet to voice public criticism of Netanyahu.&nbsp;<h2>US-brokered truce</h2>On Saturday (Jul 19), amid an eruption of violence between Druze and Bedouin communities in the southern province of Sweida, the US announced that it had brokered a truce in Syria. US special envoy Tom Barrack, currently serving as ambassador to Turkey, said early Saturday that both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa "have agreed to a ceasefire" negotiated by the United States following days of behind-the-scenes diplomacy.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-brokers-syria-israel-ceasefire-as-druze-bedouin-clashes-spiral-death-toll-crosses-600-1752886811132">US brokers Syria-Israel ceasefire as Druze-Bedouin clashes spiral</a>The deal, Barrack said, was jointly backed by Turkey and Jordan. "We call upon Druze, Bedouins and Sunnis to put down their weapons and together with other minorities build a new and united Syrian identity in peace and prosperity with its neighbours," Barrack said in a statement on X. Previously, on Wednesday (Jul 9) the US, as per AFP, had announced an earlier deal in which the Sharaa government pulled out forces from Sweida.

The unnamed US official, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname, said, "Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time." They added that the Israeli PM's actions "could undermine what Trump is trying to do.".

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday (Jul 20) slammed the "barbarity" of the Gaza war, urging for a peaceful resolution. His statement comes days after the Israeli military carried out a deadly strike on the only Catholic Church in the Gaza Strip. Speaking at the end of the Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence near Rome, the Pope urged against the "indiscriminate use of force" and said, “I once again ask for an immediate end to the barbarity of the war and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict”. His statement comes as reports suggest that the Donald Trump administration and the White House were growing more alarmed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's increasing aggression in Gaza. The leader of the war-torn nation was acting "like a madman", bombing "everything all the time", White House officials told Axios, referring to the recent Israeli attack on the Syrian presidential palace. The unnamed US official, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname, said, "Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time." They added that the Israeli PM's actions “could undermine what Trump is trying to do.” “Something new every day” As Israel conducted airstrikes in Damascus, hitting government offices and the compound of the only Catholic Church in the Gaza Strip – the Holy Family Catholic Church – another senior official said, "The feeling is that every day there is something new. What the f***?". Following the attack on the church, Trump, as per reports, had even called up Bibi demanding an explanation. Netanyahu's trigger finger was too itchy, said a third US official, while noting that "Netanyahu is sometimes like a child who just won't behave." In total, six senior US officials revealed that despite the recent US-brokered ceasefire between Syria and Israel, the White House has become significantly more alarmed at Netanyahu's antics. However, despite that, Trump has yet to voice public criticism of Netanyahu. US-brokered truce On Saturday (Jul 19), amid an eruption of violence between Druze and Bedouin communities in the southern province of Sweida, the US announced that it had brokered a truce in Syria. US special envoy Tom Barrack, currently serving as ambassador to Turkey, said early Saturday that both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa "have agreed to a ceasefire" negotiated by the United States following days of behind-the-scenes diplomacy. Also read | US brokers Syria-Israel ceasefire as Druze-Bedouin clashes spiral The deal, Barrack said, was jointly backed by Turkey and Jordan. "We call upon Druze, Bedouins and Sunnis to put down their weapons and together with other minorities build a new and united Syrian identity in peace and prosperity with its neighbours," Barrack said in a statement on X. Previously, on Wednesday (Jul 9) the US, as per AFP, had announced an earlier deal in which the Sharaa government pulled out forces from Sweida.

The unnamed US official, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname, said, "Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time." They added that the Israeli PM's actions "could undermine what Trump is trying to do.".

Pope urges immediate end to 'barbarity' of Gaza war as Trump aides slam Netanyahu, call him 'a child who just won't behave'

Scottie Scheffler romped to a magnificent four-shot victory to seal his first British Open title at Royal Portrush on Sunday, notching his fourth major success.&nbsp;The world number one eased to a three-under par final round of 68, finishing on 17-under for the tournament after shooting in the 60s on all four days.&nbsp;"It's a pretty special feeling. It was a tough week," said Scheffler, after becoming the first player in over 100 years to win his first four major titles by three strokes or more.&nbsp;"I battled hard all weekend. It was a battle, but I played some really good golf and I'm fortunate to be standing here holding the trophy."&nbsp;It was the 10th successive time Scheffler has converted a 54-hole lead into a win. His dominance over the past two years has been such that once he birdied the first hole, it seemed as though the chasing pack had already lost any belief of challenging.&nbsp;Scheffler, who took a lead he would never relinquish with a seven-under 64 on Friday, extended his run of successive top-10 finishes to 11 events.&nbsp;That streak now features four wins, including the PGA Championship and British Open titles.&nbsp;The American, who led by four shots overnight, became only the second world number one to lift the Claret Jug after Tiger Woods, completing the third leg of a possible career Grand Slam.&nbsp;Harris English finished in a distant second place, ending the tournament on 13-under courtesy of a closing round of 66.&nbsp;Chris Gotterup completed a dream fortnight after last weekend's Scottish Open triumph, carding a 67 to end a shot further behind in third.&nbsp;Home favourite Rory McIlroy could not launch a serious charge, with his challenge finally snuffed out by a double-bogey on the 10th hole.&nbsp;He had to settle for a tie for seventh place on 10-under and a standing ovation from his thousands of fans surrounding the 18th green.&nbsp;"None of us could live with what he (Scheffler) had this week, but for me to be in front of everyone here at home and to get that reception up the last, absolutely incredible," said Masters champion McIlroy.<h2>Scheffler's slip-up</h2>Scheffler made three birdies in his first five holes to serenely reach 17-under for the tournament, opening up an eight-shot chasm.&nbsp;Gotterup climbed into second on minus 11, with a group of four players, including McIlroy, one shot further back.&nbsp;Scheffler holed long par putts on the sixth and seventh holes to stay in total control, but slipped up with a double-bogey on the eighth after it took him four shots to reach the green.&nbsp;It was the first time he had dropped shots since the 11th hole of his second round on Friday.&nbsp;But he showed why he rarely lets 54-hole leads slip on the ninth, with a trademark precise iron shot setting up another birdie.&nbsp;From then on, it was a procession for the 29-year-old as he parred every hole on the back nine except for a routine birdie on the par-five 12th.&nbsp;Scheffler had raised eyebrows before the tournament when he suggested his pursuit of dominance on the course was an "unfulfilling life" that only provides fleeting moments of satisfaction.&nbsp;He tapped in on the 18th green to tick off another achievement on his seemingly unstoppable path to golfing greatness, raising his arms in celebration before embracing his wife and young son.&nbsp;"I don't think we thought the golfing world would see someone as dominant as Tiger come through so soon, and here's Scottie sort of taking that throne of dominance," said Xander Schauffele, whose title defence ended in a tie for seventh.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-india-might-play-jasprit-bumrah-in-4th-test-manchester-after-two-pacers-ruled-out-with-injuries-1753015605627">IND vs ENG 2025: India might play Bumrah in Manchester after two fast bowlers ruled out with injuries</a><h2>McIlroy comes undone</h2>McIlroy hung on the fringes of contention with three birdies on the front nine, against a lone bogey on the par-four fourth.&nbsp;But he fired his approach shot from the rough on 10 through the back of the green and eventually made a six which effectively ended any hopes of lifting a second British Open title this weekend.&nbsp;English and Gotterup, playing together in the third-last group, battled it out for second place over the closing holes.&nbsp;English, who also came second to Scheffler at this year's PGA Championship, grabbed the runner-up honours again thanks to birdies on the 16th and 17th holes.&nbsp;Matthew Fitzpatrick finished tied-fourth as England's wait for a first British Open winner since Nick Faldo in 1992 went on, alongside Wyndham Clark and Li Haotong of China.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Scottie Scheffler eased to a three-under par final round of 68, finishing on 17-under for the tournament after shooting in the 60s on all four days. It was the 10th successive time Scheffler has converted a 54-hole lead into a win.

Scottie Scheffler romped to a magnificent four-shot victory to seal his first British Open title at Royal Portrush on Sunday, notching his fourth major success. The world number one eased to a three-under par final round of 68, finishing on 17-under for the tournament after shooting in the 60s on all four days. "It's a pretty special feeling. It was a tough week," said Scheffler, after becoming the first player in over 100 years to win his first four major titles by three strokes or more. "I battled hard all weekend. It was a battle, but I played some really good golf and I'm fortunate to be standing here holding the trophy." It was the 10th successive time Scheffler has converted a 54-hole lead into a win. His dominance over the past two years has been such that once he birdied the first hole, it seemed as though the chasing pack had already lost any belief of challenging. Scheffler, who took a lead he would never relinquish with a seven-under 64 on Friday, extended his run of successive top-10 finishes to 11 events. That streak now features four wins, including the PGA Championship and British Open titles. The American, who led by four shots overnight, became only the second world number one to lift the Claret Jug after Tiger Woods, completing the third leg of a possible career Grand Slam. Harris English finished in a distant second place, ending the tournament on 13-under courtesy of a closing round of 66. Chris Gotterup completed a dream fortnight after last weekend's Scottish Open triumph, carding a 67 to end a shot further behind in third. Home favourite Rory McIlroy could not launch a serious charge, with his challenge finally snuffed out by a double-bogey on the 10th hole. He had to settle for a tie for seventh place on 10-under and a standing ovation from his thousands of fans surrounding the 18th green. "None of us could live with what he (Scheffler) had this week, but for me to be in front of everyone here at home and to get that reception up the last, absolutely incredible," said Masters champion McIlroy. Scheffler's slip-up Scheffler made three birdies in his first five holes to serenely reach 17-under for the tournament, opening up an eight-shot chasm. Gotterup climbed into second on minus 11, with a group of four players, including McIlroy, one shot further back. Scheffler holed long par putts on the sixth and seventh holes to stay in total control, but slipped up with a double-bogey on the eighth after it took him four shots to reach the green. It was the first time he had dropped shots since the 11th hole of his second round on Friday. But he showed why he rarely lets 54-hole leads slip on the ninth, with a trademark precise iron shot setting up another birdie. From then on, it was a procession for the 29-year-old as he parred every hole on the back nine except for a routine birdie on the par-five 12th. Scheffler had raised eyebrows before the tournament when he suggested his pursuit of dominance on the course was an "unfulfilling life" that only provides fleeting moments of satisfaction. He tapped in on the 18th green to tick off another achievement on his seemingly unstoppable path to golfing greatness, raising his arms in celebration before embracing his wife and young son. "I don't think we thought the golfing world would see someone as dominant as Tiger come through so soon, and here's Scottie sort of taking that throne of dominance," said Xander Schauffele, whose title defence ended in a tie for seventh. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG 2025: India might play Bumrah in Manchester after two fast bowlers ruled out with injuries McIlroy comes undone McIlroy hung on the fringes of contention with three birdies on the front nine, against a lone bogey on the par-four fourth. But he fired his approach shot from the rough on 10 through the back of the green and eventually made a six which effectively ended any hopes of lifting a second British Open title this weekend. English and Gotterup, playing together in the third-last group, battled it out for second place over the closing holes. English, who also came second to Scheffler at this year's PGA Championship, grabbed the runner-up honours again thanks to birdies on the 16th and 17th holes. Matthew Fitzpatrick finished tied-fourth as England's wait for a first British Open winner since Nick Faldo in 1992 went on, alongside Wyndham Clark and Li Haotong of China. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Scottie Scheffler eased to a three-under par final round of 68, finishing on 17-under for the tournament after shooting in the 60s on all four days. It was the 10th successive time Scheffler has converted a 54-hole lead into a win.

The Open: Scottie Scheffler continues hot streak, cruises to fourth major title

The leaders of Brazil and Canada have set examples on how standing up to US President Donald Trump can boost their popularity. Leaders around the world might do well to follow events in South America’s biggest country and America’s neighbour and biggest trading partner.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the US follows the schedule it has set for its global trade war, imports from Canada will carry a tariff of 35 per cent beginning on August 1. For Brazil, the rate will be a staggering 50 per cent. Unlike for the rest of the world, the reason for Brazil’s stiff rate is entirely political.&nbsp;&nbsp;On April 2, a date Trump called Liberation Day, Trump signed an executive order on a package of import duties designed to end America’s persistent trade deficits, which he termed a national emergency. The US buys more goods from most countries than it sells to them.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are exceptions. Brazil has a trade surplus with the United States, and Trump laid out his rationale for the 50 per cent levy in a letter to Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, popularly known as Lula. Posted on Trump’s social media site, Truth Social, the letter is an extraordinary example of the unique way the US President conducts foreign policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here is the first paragraph of the letter. It is so far from mainstream diplomacy that many readers, including Lula, first thought it was an Internet fake.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Dear Mr. President: &nbsp;I knew and dealt with former President Jair Bolsonarao, and respected him greatly, as did many other Leaders of Countries. The way that Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro, a Highly Respected Leader throughout the World during his term, including by the United States, is an international disgrace. The Trial should not be taking place. It is a Witch Hunt that should end immediately.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The second paragraph complained about Brazilian rules regulating content on US social media platforms and added: “Starting on August 1, 2025, we will charge Brazil a tariff of 50% on any and all Brazilian products sent into the United States.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Bolsonaro, who has called himself “the tropical Trump” is facing trial on charges of leading an attempted coup to overturn the results of the 2020 elections and prevent Lula from taking office.&nbsp; The case is handled by Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes who has been the focus of an intense lobbying campaign in Washington by Bolsonaro’s son Eduardo, who has been demanding financial sanctions against the judge. The campaign had partial success.&nbsp;&nbsp;On July 18, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Moraes had his US visa revoked. The decision was announced a few hours after the judge ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and banned him from contact with foreign governments.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;US administration’s interference in Brazilian domestic affairs and a pending trial are almost certain to boost the popularity of Lula, whose approval ratings already ticked up after a reference to Trump as a would-be world president at the end of a two-day meeting in Rio de Janeiro of the BRICS countries. The term BRICS was coined in 2001 by a Goldman Sachs economist and stood for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It gradually expanded and now embraces ten countries with a combined population of 3.75 billion, almost half the population of the globe.&nbsp;&nbsp;The American political analyst Ian Bremmer, head of the Eurasia Group, a political risk research firm, described the US campaign in favour of Bolsonaro as “a flag-wrapped gift” for Lula. Escalating the clash allows him to cast himself as the defender of Brazilian sovereignty.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lula clearly intends to ratchet up the row. On July 17, in an interview with Christiane Amanpour of CNN, he said he had been surprised not only by the US tariff announcement but also by the way it was delivered, on a social media site. He said his government had suggested negotiations in a formal letter.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’ve been saying publicly that we will use all the words that exist in the dictionary in trying to negotiate. That’s how the trade world works. What we cannot have is President Trump forgetting that he was elected to govern the US He was not elected to be the emperor of the world.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The spat between Lula and Trump brings to mind a long Trump campaign to make Canada the 51st state. The US leader was in the habit of calling then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “governor”. Trudeau resigned in January, and his Liberal Party lagged in the polls and looked set for defeat in elections on April 28.&nbsp;&nbsp;But then Trump turned the contest on its head with oft-repeated suggestions that Canada should be the 51st US state, in effect a threat of annexation. Within weeks, the Conservative Party’s 25-point lead had evaporated and was overtaken by the Liberals, who waged an anti-Trump campaign. Liberal leader Mark Carney won. His first foreign visit, a week after his electoral victory, was to Washington.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Oval Office meeting between Trump and Carney was congenial, and the discussion, inevitably, came to the 51st state idea.&nbsp; Solemnly, Carney said: “Canada is not for sale. As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale. We are sitting in one now. Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the (election) campaign, last several months, it’s not for sale. Won’t be for sale, ever.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite the congenial atmosphere of the encounter, there was no change in the US assessment of tariffs. But there was a change in the approval rating of Carney. Polls showed a marked increase.&nbsp;

If the US follows the schedule it has set for its global trade war, imports from Canada will carry a tariff of 35 per cent beginning on August 1. For Brazil, the rate will be a staggering 50 per cent. Unlike for the rest of the world, the reason for Brazil’s stiff rate is entirely political. 

The leaders of Brazil and Canada have set examples on how standing up to US President Donald Trump can boost their popularity. Leaders around the world might do well to follow events in South America’s biggest country and America’s neighbour and biggest trading partner. If the US follows the schedule it has set for its global trade war, imports from Canada will carry a tariff of 35 per cent beginning on August 1. For Brazil, the rate will be a staggering 50 per cent. Unlike for the rest of the world, the reason for Brazil’s stiff rate is entirely political. On April 2, a date Trump called Liberation Day, Trump signed an executive order on a package of import duties designed to end America’s persistent trade deficits, which he termed a national emergency. The US buys more goods from most countries than it sells to them. There are exceptions. Brazil has a trade surplus with the United States, and Trump laid out his rationale for the 50 per cent levy in a letter to Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, popularly known as Lula. Posted on Trump’s social media site, Truth Social, the letter is an extraordinary example of the unique way the US President conducts foreign policy. Here is the first paragraph of the letter. It is so far from mainstream diplomacy that many readers, including Lula, first thought it was an Internet fake. “Dear Mr. President: I knew and dealt with former President Jair Bolsonarao, and respected him greatly, as did many other Leaders of Countries. The way that Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro, a Highly Respected Leader throughout the World during his term, including by the United States, is an international disgrace. The Trial should not be taking place. It is a Witch Hunt that should end immediately.” The second paragraph complained about Brazilian rules regulating content on US social media platforms and added: “Starting on August 1, 2025, we will charge Brazil a tariff of 50% on any and all Brazilian products sent into the United States.” Bolsonaro, who has called himself “the tropical Trump” is facing trial on charges of leading an attempted coup to overturn the results of the 2020 elections and prevent Lula from taking office. The case is handled by Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes who has been the focus of an intense lobbying campaign in Washington by Bolsonaro’s son Eduardo, who has been demanding financial sanctions against the judge. The campaign had partial success. On July 18, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Moraes had his US visa revoked. The decision was announced a few hours after the judge ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and banned him from contact with foreign governments. The US administration’s interference in Brazilian domestic affairs and a pending trial are almost certain to boost the popularity of Lula, whose approval ratings already ticked up after a reference to Trump as a would-be world president at the end of a two-day meeting in Rio de Janeiro of the BRICS countries. The term BRICS was coined in 2001 by a Goldman Sachs economist and stood for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It gradually expanded and now embraces ten countries with a combined population of 3.75 billion, almost half the population of the globe. The American political analyst Ian Bremmer, head of the Eurasia Group, a political risk research firm, described the US campaign in favour of Bolsonaro as “a flag-wrapped gift” for Lula. Escalating the clash allows him to cast himself as the defender of Brazilian sovereignty. Lula clearly intends to ratchet up the row. On July 17, in an interview with Christiane Amanpour of CNN, he said he had been surprised not only by the US tariff announcement but also by the way it was delivered, on a social media site. He said his government had suggested negotiations in a formal letter. “I’ve been saying publicly that we will use all the words that exist in the dictionary in trying to negotiate. That’s how the trade world works. What we cannot have is President Trump forgetting that he was elected to govern the US He was not elected to be the emperor of the world.” The spat between Lula and Trump brings to mind a long Trump campaign to make Canada the 51st state. The US leader was in the habit of calling then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “governor”. Trudeau resigned in January, and his Liberal Party lagged in the polls and looked set for defeat in elections on April 28. But then Trump turned the contest on its head with oft-repeated suggestions that Canada should be the 51st US state, in effect a threat of annexation. Within weeks, the Conservative Party’s 25-point lead had evaporated and was overtaken by the Liberals, who waged an anti-Trump campaign. Liberal leader Mark Carney won. His first foreign visit, a week after his electoral victory, was to Washington. The Oval Office meeting between Trump and Carney was congenial, and the discussion, inevitably, came to the 51st state idea. Solemnly, Carney said: “Canada is not for sale. As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for sale. We are sitting in one now. Having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the (election) campaign, last several months, it’s not for sale. Won’t be for sale, ever.” Despite the congenial atmosphere of the encounter, there was no change in the US assessment of tariffs. But there was a change in the approval rating of Carney. Polls showed a marked increase.

If the US follows the schedule it has set for its global trade war, imports from Canada will carry a tariff of 35 per cent beginning on August 1. For Brazil, the rate will be a staggering 50 per cent.&nbsp;

Brazil and Canada push back on US interference in their domestic affairs

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces opened fire on crowds of Palestinians trying to collect humanitarian aid in the war-torn Palestinian territory on Sunday, killing 73 people and wounding dozens more. At least 67 were killed as truckloads of aid arrived in the north, while six others were reported shot near an aid point close to Rafah in the south, where dozens of people lost their lives just 24 hours earlier.&nbsp;The UN World Food Programme said its 25-truck convoy carrying food aid "encountered massive crowds of hungry civilians which came under gunfire" near Gaza City, soon after it crossed from Israel and cleared checkpoints.&nbsp;Israel's military disputed the death toll and said soldiers had fired warning shots "to remove an immediate threat posed to them" as thousands gathered near Gaza City.&nbsp;Deaths of civilians seeking aid have become a regular occurrence in Gaza, with the authorities blaming Israeli fire as crowds facing chronic shortages of food and other essentials flock in huge numbers to aid centres.&nbsp;The UN said earlier this month that nearly 800 aid-seekers had been killed since late May, including on the routes of aid convoys.&nbsp;<h2>'Sniper' fire &nbsp;</h2>In Gaza City, Qasem Abu Khater, 36, told AFP he had rushed to try to get a bag of flour but instead found a desperate crowd of thousands and "deadly overcrowding and pushing".&nbsp;"The tanks were firing shells randomly at us and Israeli sniper soldiers were shooting as if they were hunting animals in a forest," he added.&nbsp;"Dozens of people were martyred right before my eyes and no one could save anyone."Civil defence agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP the death toll was 67 and expected to rise while the WFP condemned violence against civilians seeking aid as "completely unacceptable".&nbsp;"Israeli forces' gunfire" was responsible for the deaths in the south, he added.&nbsp;Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties accessing many areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify tolls and details provided by the agency and other parties.&nbsp;The army has maintained that it works to avoid harm to civilians, saying this month that it issued new instructions to its troops on the ground "following lessons learned" from a spate of similar incidents.&nbsp;<h2>Papal call</h2> The war was sparked by Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, leading to the deaths of 1,219 people, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.&nbsp;Israel's retaliatory campaign has killed 58,895 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza.&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday expressed his regret to Pope Leo XIV after what he described as a "stray" munition killed three people sheltering at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City.&nbsp;At the end of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, the pope slammed the "barbarity" of the Gaza war and called for peace, days after the Israeli strike on the territory's only Catholic church.&nbsp;The strike was part of the "ongoing military attacks against the civilian population and places of worship in Gaza", he added.&nbsp;"I appeal to the international community to observe humanitarian law and respect the obligation to protect civilians, as well as the prohibition of collective punishment, the indiscriminate use of force, and the forced displacement of populations."&nbsp;The Catholic Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, held mass at the Gaza church on Sunday after travelling to the devastated territory in a rare visit on Friday.&nbsp;<h2>'Expanding' operations</h2> Most of Gaza's population of more than two million people have been displaced at least once during the war and there have been repeated evacuation calls across large parts of the coastal enclave.&nbsp;On Sunday morning, the Israeli military told residents and displaced Palestinians sheltering in the Deir el-Balah area to move south immediately.&nbsp;Israel was "expanding its activities" against Hamas around Deir el-Balah, "where it has not operated before", the military's Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee said on X.&nbsp;The announcement prompted concern from families of hostages held since October 7, 2023 that the Israeli offensive could harm their loved ones.&nbsp;Delegations from Israel and militant group Hamas have spent the last two weeks in indirect talks on a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and the release of 10 living hostages.&nbsp;Of the 251 hostages taken during Hamas's 2023 attack, 49 are still being held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Deaths of civilians seeking aid have become a regular occurrence in Gaza, with the authorities blaming Israeli fire as crowds facing chronic shortages of food and other essentials flock in huge numbers to aid centres.

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces opened fire on crowds of Palestinians trying to collect humanitarian aid in the war-torn Palestinian territory on Sunday, killing 73 people and wounding dozens more. At least 67 were killed as truckloads of aid arrived in the north, while six others were reported shot near an aid point close to Rafah in the south, where dozens of people lost their lives just 24 hours earlier. The UN World Food Programme said its 25-truck convoy carrying food aid "encountered massive crowds of hungry civilians which came under gunfire" near Gaza City, soon after it crossed from Israel and cleared checkpoints. Israel's military disputed the death toll and said soldiers had fired warning shots "to remove an immediate threat posed to them" as thousands gathered near Gaza City. Deaths of civilians seeking aid have become a regular occurrence in Gaza, with the authorities blaming Israeli fire as crowds facing chronic shortages of food and other essentials flock in huge numbers to aid centres. The UN said earlier this month that nearly 800 aid-seekers had been killed since late May, including on the routes of aid convoys. 'Sniper' fire In Gaza City, Qasem Abu Khater, 36, told AFP he had rushed to try to get a bag of flour but instead found a desperate crowd of thousands and "deadly overcrowding and pushing". "The tanks were firing shells randomly at us and Israeli sniper soldiers were shooting as if they were hunting animals in a forest," he added. "Dozens of people were martyred right before my eyes and no one could save anyone." Civil defence agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP the death toll was 67 and expected to rise while the WFP condemned violence against civilians seeking aid as "completely unacceptable". "Israeli forces' gunfire" was responsible for the deaths in the south, he added. Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties accessing many areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify tolls and details provided by the agency and other parties. The army has maintained that it works to avoid harm to civilians, saying this month that it issued new instructions to its troops on the ground "following lessons learned" from a spate of similar incidents. Papal call The war was sparked by Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, leading to the deaths of 1,219 people, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures. Israel's retaliatory campaign has killed 58,895 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday expressed his regret to Pope Leo XIV after what he described as a "stray" munition killed three people sheltering at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City. At the end of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, the pope slammed the "barbarity" of the Gaza war and called for peace, days after the Israeli strike on the territory's only Catholic church. The strike was part of the "ongoing military attacks against the civilian population and places of worship in Gaza", he added. "I appeal to the international community to observe humanitarian law and respect the obligation to protect civilians, as well as the prohibition of collective punishment, the indiscriminate use of force, and the forced displacement of populations." The Catholic Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, held mass at the Gaza church on Sunday after travelling to the devastated territory in a rare visit on Friday. 'Expanding' operations Most of Gaza's population of more than two million people have been displaced at least once during the war and there have been repeated evacuation calls across large parts of the coastal enclave. On Sunday morning, the Israeli military told residents and displaced Palestinians sheltering in the Deir el-Balah area to move south immediately. Israel was "expanding its activities" against Hamas around Deir el-Balah, "where it has not operated before", the military's Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee said on X. The announcement prompted concern from families of hostages held since October 7, 2023 that the Israeli offensive could harm their loved ones. Delegations from Israel and militant group Hamas have spent the last two weeks in indirect talks on a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and the release of 10 living hostages. Of the 251 hostages taken during Hamas's 2023 attack, 49 are still being held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Deaths of civilians seeking aid have become a regular occurrence in Gaza, with the authorities blaming Israeli fire as crowds facing chronic shortages of food and other essentials flock in huge numbers to aid centres.

Israeli forces kills 73 aid seekers, says Gaza civil defence agency

Nepal's foreign ministry, under its women foreign minister, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba is marking one year, a year that saw new people-centric measures, diplomatic outreach to neighbouring India, and mega summits like Sagarmatha Sambaad etc. The Fourth Oli Cabinet took charge on 15th July, 2024, with new foreign minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba taking charge that month.<h2>India outreach</h2>Her diplomatic innings opened with a key visit to India in August 2024, where she engaged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. A significant outcome was India’s decision to import an additional 251 MW of electricity from Nepal, bringing the total to nearly 1,000 MW. This marked a milestone in energy cooperation, boosting Nepal’s economy through electricity exports. Discussions also touched on operationalising additional port facilities for Nepal, enhancing trade and transit, and progress on the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project. Indian, Nepali foreign ministers have later met in Muscat and Delhi.<h2>People-centric measures</h2>The Ministry has been tackling internal challenges by conducting organization and management changes to address understaffing &amp; expand consular services. New consulates in Dallas, San Francisco, and Dubai, alongside mobile services, improved access for the Nepali diaspora, particularly in the US and Middle East has been the ongoing focus."Nepalis abroad have complained that they lack prompt access to passports and consular services. For example, there are currently at least 70,000 Nepalis in California, USA, and over 100,000 in Texas. They have to go to New York or Washington, D.C., to get consular services, compounding their difficulties. To address these difficulties, consulates general have been established in Dallas, San Francisco and Dubai in the UAE, following an O&amp;M survey in the ministry," the Ministry statement read.<h2>Repatriations of Nepalis in distress</h2>People-centric measures include rescue &amp; repatriation efforts for the Nepali diaspora during the Bangladesh protests of last year, &amp; during the Iran-Israel conflict this year. Following the request to the Indian government, 11 of 16 Nepalis returned to Nepal with the help of the Indian Embassy in Iran. A rapid response team was formed in the Nepali Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the speedy rescue and repatriation of Nepalis in the impacted west asian countries.In the case of Bipin Joshi, who is believed to be in Hamas custody, taken after the Oct 2023 terror attack, the foreign minister has reached out to several of her counterparts. Dr Rana has urged the foreign ministers of Israel, Qatar, Egypt, and Iran to take initiatives for Joshi's freedom.<h2>Economic diplomacy</h2>Economic diplomacy gained momentum with the creation of an Economic Diplomacy Division, focusing on attracting foreign investment and promoting exports as Nepal prepares for its 2026 LDC graduation.<h2>Multilateralism</h2>The FM visited China along with PM Oli, and also represented her country at global forums like G77, the G20 summit, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, the third ACD Summit in Doha, the sixth BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, the Women Foreign Ministers' Conference in Canada, the 81st session of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, the 58th High-Level Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, and the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.Nepal has fielded candidacies for key positions in international bodies, especially for membership in the UN Human Rights Council (2027 to 2029), the Economic and Social Council (2029 to 2031) and as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (2037 to 2038), and has been reaching out to countries for support. Addressing the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Dr Rana called for support from UN Member states.<h2>Climate Change</h2>The first edition of Sagarmatha Sambaad in May this year focused on issues of regional and global importance related to climate change. The dialogue brought together experts, policymakers, and representatives from over 20 countries. The mega meet has been in planning for years, and was postponed in the past due to the COVID pandemic.

New consulates in Dallas, San Francisco, and Dubai, alongside mobile services, improved access for the Nepali diaspora, particularly in the US and Middle East has been the ongoing focus.

Nepal's foreign ministry, under its women foreign minister, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba is marking one year, a year that saw new people-centric measures, diplomatic outreach to neighbouring India, and mega summits like Sagarmatha Sambaad etc. The Fourth Oli Cabinet took charge on 15th July, 2024, with new foreign minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba taking charge that month. India outreach Her diplomatic innings opened with a key visit to India in August 2024, where she engaged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. A significant outcome was India’s decision to import an additional 251 MW of electricity from Nepal, bringing the total to nearly 1,000 MW. This marked a milestone in energy cooperation, boosting Nepal’s economy through electricity exports. Discussions also touched on operationalising additional port facilities for Nepal, enhancing trade and transit, and progress on the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project. Indian, Nepali foreign ministers have later met in Muscat and Delhi. People-centric measures The Ministry has been tackling internal challenges by conducting organization and management changes to address understaffing & expand consular services. New consulates in Dallas, San Francisco, and Dubai, alongside mobile services, improved access for the Nepali diaspora, particularly in the US and Middle East has been the ongoing focus. "Nepalis abroad have complained that they lack prompt access to passports and consular services. For example, there are currently at least 70,000 Nepalis in California, USA, and over 100,000 in Texas. They have to go to New York or Washington, D.C., to get consular services, compounding their difficulties. To address these difficulties, consulates general have been established in Dallas, San Francisco and Dubai in the UAE, following an O&M survey in the ministry," the Ministry statement read. Repatriations of Nepalis in distress People-centric measures include rescue & repatriation efforts for the Nepali diaspora during the Bangladesh protests of last year, & during the Iran-Israel conflict this year. Following the request to the Indian government, 11 of 16 Nepalis returned to Nepal with the help of the Indian Embassy in Iran. A rapid response team was formed in the Nepali Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the speedy rescue and repatriation of Nepalis in the impacted west asian countries. In the case of Bipin Joshi, who is believed to be in Hamas custody, taken after the Oct 2023 terror attack, the foreign minister has reached out to several of her counterparts. Dr Rana has urged the foreign ministers of Israel, Qatar, Egypt, and Iran to take initiatives for Joshi's freedom. Economic diplomacy Economic diplomacy gained momentum with the creation of an Economic Diplomacy Division, focusing on attracting foreign investment and promoting exports as Nepal prepares for its 2026 LDC graduation. Multilateralism The FM visited China along with PM Oli, and also represented her country at global forums like G77, the G20 summit, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, the third ACD Summit in Doha, the sixth BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, the Women Foreign Ministers' Conference in Canada, the 81st session of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, the 58th High-Level Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, and the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. Nepal has fielded candidacies for key positions in international bodies, especially for membership in the UN Human Rights Council (2027 to 2029), the Economic and Social Council (2029 to 2031) and as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (2037 to 2038), and has been reaching out to countries for support. Addressing the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Dr Rana called for support from UN Member states. Climate Change The first edition of Sagarmatha Sambaad in May this year focused on issues of regional and global importance related to climate change. The dialogue brought together experts, policymakers, and representatives from over 20 countries. The mega meet has been in planning for years, and was postponed in the past due to the COVID pandemic.

New consulates in Dallas, San Francisco, and Dubai, alongside mobile services, improved access for the Nepali diaspora, particularly in the US and the Middle East, have been the ongoing focus.

One year of Nepal FM Arzu: People centric measures, India outreach, multilateralism

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia over the weekend, forcing major airports in Moscow to shut down temporarily. Russia’s aviation authority confirmed that more than 140 flights were cancelled, and over 130 had to be redirected. The Russian defence ministry said that more than 230 drones had been intercepted since Saturday morning, including 27 over the capital. The Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, was also affected, with 45 drones downed, forcing Kaluga International Airport to close briefly.Russia’s Association of Tour Operators said airports in Moscow were closed ten times in 24 hours due to repeated Ukrainian drone strikes. By Sunday, airport operations had returned to normal.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-s-missile-wish-list-why-does-zelensky-want-us-tomahawk-missiles-what-can-kyiv-do-with-them-and-how-far-can-it-hit-1753021124559">Ukraine’s missile wish list: Why does Zelensky want US Tomahawk missiles? What can Kyiv do with them, and how far can it hit?</a><h2>Civilian deaths reported as Russia strikes Ukraine</h2>While Ukraine targeted Russian infrastructure with drones, Russia carried out air strikes across Ukraine, killing at least three people, regional officials said. Two people died in Donetsk, and a 78-year-old woman was killed in Sumy after residential buildings caught fire. Ukraine’s air force reported that it shot down 18 out of 57 Russian drones overnight. Another seven drones lost their radar signal after being jammed. Strikes were also reported in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia.<h2>Putin signals readiness for peace, but says goals come first</h2>In a televised interview, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin is still open to peace talks with Ukraine but insisted that Russia’s objectives must be met. “President Putin has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon as possible. This is a long process, it requires effort, and it is not easy,” Peskov said.<h2>Zelensky calls for direct talks with Putin</h2>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a new round of talks to restart negotiations that stalled last month. He again expressed willingness to meet Putin face-to-face, saying, “A meeting at the leadership level is needed to truly ensure peace.” Past efforts at peace negotiations have failed to reach a ceasefire but have resulted in prisoner exchanges.<h2>Trump backs Ukraine, warns Russia with tariffs</h2>Ukraine received support from US President Donald Trump, who announced that “top-of-the-line weapons” would be sent to Ukraine via NATO allies. He also warned Russia that it had 50 days to reach a deal or face severe tariffs. Speaking to the BBC, Trump said he was “disappointed” in Putin but “not done.” Responding to Trump, Peskov said on Sunday, “Everyone has grown accustomed to his rather harsh and straightforward rhetoric. At the same time, he reaffirms his intention to continue doing everything possible to facilitate a peaceful settlement.”

Russia’s Association of Tour Operators said airports in Moscow were closed ten times in 24 hours due to repeated Ukrainian drone strikes. By Sunday, airport operations had returned to normal.

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia over the weekend, forcing major airports in Moscow to shut down temporarily. Russia’s aviation authority confirmed that more than 140 flights were cancelled, and over 130 had to be redirected. The Russian defence ministry said that more than 230 drones had been intercepted since Saturday morning, including 27 over the capital. The Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, was also affected, with 45 drones downed, forcing Kaluga International Airport to close briefly. Russia’s Association of Tour Operators said airports in Moscow were closed ten times in 24 hours due to repeated Ukrainian drone strikes. By Sunday, airport operations had returned to normal. Also read: Ukraine’s missile wish list: Why does Zelensky want US Tomahawk missiles? What can Kyiv do with them, and how far can it hit? Civilian deaths reported as Russia strikes Ukraine While Ukraine targeted Russian infrastructure with drones, Russia carried out air strikes across Ukraine, killing at least three people, regional officials said. Two people died in Donetsk, and a 78-year-old woman was killed in Sumy after residential buildings caught fire. Ukraine’s air force reported that it shot down 18 out of 57 Russian drones overnight. Another seven drones lost their radar signal after being jammed. Strikes were also reported in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia. Putin signals readiness for peace, but says goals come first In a televised interview, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin is still open to peace talks with Ukraine but insisted that Russia’s objectives must be met. “President Putin has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon as possible. This is a long process, it requires effort, and it is not easy,” Peskov said. Zelensky calls for direct talks with Putin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a new round of talks to restart negotiations that stalled last month. He again expressed willingness to meet Putin face-to-face, saying, “A meeting at the leadership level is needed to truly ensure peace.” Past efforts at peace negotiations have failed to reach a ceasefire but have resulted in prisoner exchanges. Trump backs Ukraine, warns Russia with tariffs Ukraine received support from US President Donald Trump, who announced that “top-of-the-line weapons” would be sent to Ukraine via NATO allies. He also warned Russia that it had 50 days to reach a deal or face severe tariffs. Speaking to the BBC, Trump said he was “disappointed” in Putin but “not done.” Responding to Trump, Peskov said on Sunday, “Everyone has grown accustomed to his rather harsh and straightforward rhetoric. At the same time, he reaffirms his intention to continue doing everything possible to facilitate a peaceful settlement.”

Russia’s Association of Tour Operators said airports in Moscow were closed ten times in 24 hours due to repeated Ukrainian drone strikes. By Sunday, airport operations had returned to normal.

'140 flights cancelled, 130 redirected': Russian airports shut down 10 times in 24 hours amid record Ukraine drone strikes

A viral video showing a man eating chicken inside a vegetarian restaurant run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in London has sparked outrage on social media. In the clip, a man of African descent enters the pure vegetarian restaurant and asks the staff if meat is served there. When the staff deny, the man pulls out a box of KFC chicken and starts eating it inside the eatery. The incident, caught on video, has triggered anger from netizens.&nbsp;In the footage, the man can be seen asking the staff of Govinda’s restaurant, “Is this a vegan restaurant?” To which the staff standing behind the counter replies, “Yes.” He again asks, “So there’s no meat?” The woman behind the counter replies, “No meat, no onion, no garlic.”&nbsp;He then pulls out a KFC chicken bucket and starts eating it in front of them. When the staff tells him to go outside, he even offers the food to the staff and customers. A customer tells him, “You’re actually violating somebody’s religion, and this is not fair!”&nbsp;Indian rapper and singer Badshah took to X to slam the incident. He posted, “Even the chicken would be embarrassed. Dude wasn’t hungry for chicken, he was hungry for some chappal on that face.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Horrendous. 😳😡 This African-British youth entered into ISKCON’s Govinda restaurant - knowingly that it’s pure Veg restaurant - asked if there’s meat available, then pulled out his KFC box and not only ate chicken (chewed like a 🐷), but also offered others working/eating in… <a href="https://t.co/TtPJz9Jg7m">pic.twitter.com/TtPJz9Jg7m</a>&mdash; Tathvam-asi (@ssaratht) <a href="https://twitter.com/ssaratht/status/1946653603923677563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Social media expresses outrage</h2>&nbsp;The incident drew massive criticism on social media. “Horrendous,” a social media user wrote. “What should we call this? Racism or pure Hindu Hate?” Another person wrote, “This is absolutely not acceptable.”&nbsp;“Hope the complaint was filed in the local police station … Don’t know if he can be arrested for this or not, but this is pure hate towards Hindus and he is fully aware that Hindus won’t retaliate, so had the courage to do such a horrendous thing,” one person said.&nbsp;“He achieved nothing by harassing people! Zero achievement but created a nuisance in society,” another person wrote. A user said, “Filthy &amp; Sick mindset.”Another user said, “Shameful act, he intentionally ate Chicken to offend or trigger Vegans. He Got Lucky to get away without anyone slapping him.” One said, “This is harassment on purpose.”&nbsp;Founded in 1966 by AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, ISKCON is a global spiritual organisation which promotes Krishna consciousness and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and Vedic scriptures.&nbsp;

The incident drew massive criticism on social media. Indian rapper and singer Badshah also took to X to express outrage over the incident.

A viral video showing a man eating chicken inside a vegetarian restaurant run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in London has sparked outrage on social media. In the clip, a man of African descent enters the pure vegetarian restaurant and asks the staff if meat is served there. When the staff deny, the man pulls out a box of KFC chicken and starts eating it inside the eatery. The incident, caught on video, has triggered anger from netizens. In the footage, the man can be seen asking the staff of Govinda’s restaurant, “Is this a vegan restaurant?” To which the staff standing behind the counter replies, “Yes.” He again asks, “So there’s no meat?” The woman behind the counter replies, “No meat, no onion, no garlic.” He then pulls out a KFC chicken bucket and starts eating it in front of them. When the staff tells him to go outside, he even offers the food to the staff and customers. A customer tells him, “You’re actually violating somebody’s religion, and this is not fair!” Indian rapper and singer Badshah took to X to slam the incident. He posted, “Even the chicken would be embarrassed. Dude wasn’t hungry for chicken, he was hungry for some chappal on that face.”

The incident drew massive criticism on social media. Indian rapper and singer Badshah also took to X to express outrage over the incident.

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