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Malaysia helicopter crash kills 10 navy crew members in Lumut collision

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a naval parade on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew members aboard, the navy said in a statement. The incident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9:32 a.m. local time, the navy said. “All victims were confirmed dead at the […]

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Highest-level rainstorm warning issued in south China’s Guangdong | Floods News

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The Chinese government has issued its highest-level rainstorm warning and evacuated more than 100,000 people as rain continues to lash the south of the country. Beijing raised the alert on Tuesday as ongoing storms threatened to worsen already massive flooding in Guangdong province. Four people were reported killed over the weekend, while 10 others are

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What could be the consequences if Israel invades Rafah? | TV Shows

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Several of Israel’s allies say they are opposed to Israeli forces launching an assault on the southern Gaza city. More than one million Palestinians have sought shelter in Rafah in southern Gaza, but there are growing fears that Israeli forces could launch an offensive on the city. Israel’s US and European allies say they are

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Top of Kharkiv’s giant TV tower crashes to ground after Russian missile strike

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Sofiia Gatilova/Reuters People walk next to a part of a television tower partially destroyed by a Russian missile strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, April 22, 2024. Kyiv CNN — The top section of a giant television tower in Kharkiv has crashed to the ground after the structure was hit by a Russian missile, a Ukrainian official

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Photos: Columbia University moves classes online after Gaza protests | Israel War on Gaza News

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Columbia University officials have ordered classes to be held virtually as they seek to de-escalate tensions on the New York City campus during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. “To deescalate the rancor and give us all a chance to consider next steps, I am announcing that all classes will be held virtually on Monday,” Columbia President Nemat “Minouche”

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Sri Lanka: Seven killed as motorsports race car hits crowd

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By Frances Mao and Hafsa Khalil BBC News 21 April 2024 Updated 12 minutes ago To play this content, please enable JavaScript, or try a different browser Video caption, Watch: Scene at race car track after Sri Lanka crash Seven people have been killed and 21 injured after a race car ploughed into spectators at

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TikTok says bill to force its sale would ‘trample’ free speech

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Bill targeting Chinese-owned app goes to the US Senate after passing the House in bipartisan vote. TikTok has slammed a bill that would ban the video-sharing app in the United States if it does not divest from its Chinese owner, accusing lawmakers of trampling on citizens’ right to free speech. “It is unfortunate that the

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7 dead, 20 injured after race car in Sri Lanka veers off track

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka on Sunday and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 others, officials said. Thousands of spectators looked on as the mishap took place during a race in the town

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What will the US aid package to Kyiv mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine? | Russia-Ukraine war

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Kyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war. The United States House of Representatives has agreed on a $60bn aid package to Ukraine after months of political wrangling. More than one-third will go on weapons to battle Russian forces. Will this help end the war? Or

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Dystopia of Seoul | Climate Crisis

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Vivaldi’s, Four Seasons, re-composed by AI using 2050 climate data to create a disturbing musical performance in Seoul. Antonio Vivaldi published, The Four Seasons, in 1723, celebrating the natural world and the four distinct seasons. But what would this music sound like today in our age of climate crisis? The “Uncertain Four Seasons” global project

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