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A plane carrying 12 people crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing everyone on board. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, and emergency teams are investigating the scene.
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The plane was a skydiving aircraft with 12 people on board.
The crash occurred near Butler Memorial Airport, about 65 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri.
The crash site was described as "brutal" by a Missouri Highway Patrol sergeant.
The plane landed in a field next to the airport and caught fire.
First responders put out the fire at the crash site.
Local police, highway patrol, and sheriff's office are working on the investigation.
The names of the people who died and the cause of the crash are not yet known.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been contacted for further information.
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British forces boarded and detained an oil tanker called Smyrtos in the English Channel. The tanker is suspected of being part of a secret Russian fleet involved in shipping oil illegally, breaking sanctions related to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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The operation was led by the UK and involved Royal Marine commandos who arrived by helicopter.
The tanker Smyrtos was sailing under a Cameroon flag and left the Russian port of Ust-Luga on June 5.
Smyrtos is suspected of being part of Russia’s "shadow fleet," which tries to avoid international sanctions.
The tanker is now being held and monitored off the south coast of England for investigation.
The UK worked closely with French authorities, who have also intercepted ships linked to Russia’s shadow fleet.
UK officials say this operation aims to cut resources that support Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked the UK and called for more actions to stop and confiscate illegally shipped oil.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said this is the first UK-led operation of this kind and a message to those supporting Russia’s war.
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Leaders from seven major economies will meet in France for the annual G7 summit amid tensions caused by the war in Iran. The meeting will focus on topics like the Iran conflict, disruptions to global supply chains, the Russia-Ukraine war, and economic relations with China.
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The G7 summit is an annual meeting of leaders from seven large economies.
This is the first G7 meeting since the start of the Iran war.
Members have criticized the United States for a lack of coordination before its attacks in Iran.
The war has caused problems like the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global trade routes.
Other important topics include the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Economic ties and challenges related to China will also be discussed.
The summit will address whether the G7 can work together amid these global challenges.
Experts from various institutions will provide analysis during the meeting.
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A plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing all 12 people on board, including the pilot. The plane was carrying skydivers and went down in a field close to the airport, and authorities are investigating the crash.
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Twelve people died in the crash, including the pilot.
The crash happened near Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri.
The plane was carrying skydivers.
Emergency crews arrived after receiving a report of a plane on fire around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.
The aircraft landed in a field next to the airport.
Authorities closed nearby roads as a safety precaution.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the accident.
Missouri State Highway Patrol, Butler Police, and Bates County Sheriff responded to the scene.
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A small plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people on board. The plane was carrying passengers who were planning to go skydiving. Emergency responders put out the fire, and the crash is being investigated.
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The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri.
All 12 people on the plane died in the accident.
The plane was a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, a single-engine turboprop commonly used for skydiving.
Emergency crews quickly extinguished the fire after the crash.
The plane landed in a field next to the airport, and nearby roads were closed as a precaution.
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause of the crash.
The local airport serves about 30 private aircraft, including those used for skydiving and crop dusting.
Skydiving season in the region runs roughly from late March or April through October or November.
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Dan Jarvis is the new UK defence secretary, and he plans to review a military spending plan that delayed after John Healey resigned. Healey quit because he was unhappy with the government’s offer to fund major defence projects and said it did not give enough money to the armed forces.
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Dan Jarvis replaces John Healey as UK defence secretary.
Healey resigned over a defence funding plan that he felt was underfunded.
The defence investment plan (Dip) was delayed until July after Healey’s resignation.
Healey said the government offered £13.5 billion against an £18 billion funding gap.
The government aims for defence spending to reach 3% of GDP by 2030, but Healey wanted a faster increase.
The UK government is negotiating how to balance defence spending with other department budgets.
The Prime Minister and other leaders are meeting at the G7 summit amid concerns about defence funding and global threats.
The Royal Marines recently seized a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Channel, a planned operation amid rising security issues.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky each spoke separately by phone with US President Donald Trump on Trump's 80th birthday. The leaders discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and prospects for peace ahead of the G7 summit.
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Putin and Trump talked for nearly an hour about ending the war in Ukraine and improving US-Russia relations.
Trump expressed willingness to influence European allies and Ukraine toward peace and mentioned complications from recent attacks on Russian civilians.
Putin said attacks on Russian infrastructure would not change Ukraine’s position and invited Zelensky to meet him in Moscow.
Zelensky thanked Trump for supporting Ukraine and said they discussed ways to bring peace closer.
Trump planned to attend the G7 summit in France, where Ukraine would be a major topic, and Zelensky was expected to join.
Ukraine continued drone attacks on Russian regions, killing some civilians and damaging fuel storage facilities.
Trump also discussed a near agreement with Iran during the call.
On the day of the calls, Trump held a UFC fight event on the White House lawn before flying to the G7 summit.
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U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid ongoing fighting in Ukraine. Trump emphasized the need to end the war and plans to discuss the conflict further at the upcoming G7 summit in France.
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Trump held almost hour-long calls with both Putin and Zelenskyy on Sunday, his 80th birthday.
Trump spoke about ending the war in Ukraine and influencing European allies and Kyiv toward peace.
Putin said attacks by Ukraine on Russian civilian targets would not change the battlefield situation.
Zelenskyy thanked Trump for U.S. support and said Ukraine's position has strengthened on the eastern front.
Trump and Putin also discussed a possible U.S.-Iran agreement close to completion.
Drone attacks by Ukraine on Russian regions recently caused casualties and targeted fuel storage facilities.
Trump plans to attend the G7 summit in France, where Ukraine will be a major topic, and Zelenskyy will join.
British officials are investigating a Russian tanker suspected of avoiding sanctions related to the war.
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About 1,000 people protested both supporting and opposing a property event about Israel held at a synagogue in northwest London. Police arrested 14 people during the protests, which involved concerns about land disputed between Israel and Palestinians.
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The event was an invite-only show promoting the sale of property in Israel, held at Edgware United synagogue.
Opponents said the event promoted property in land illegally occupied by Israel and was part of efforts to displace Palestinians; organisers denied this.
Police tried to keep the two protest groups apart to prevent violence and arrested 14 people for offences including violent disorder and racially or religiously aggravated crimes.
The area around the synagogue is mainly Jewish, and some Jewish groups said pro-Palestinian protests there felt like harassment.
Pro-Palestinian groups said their protests aimed to highlight alleged Israeli human rights abuses.
The police worked with community security to manage the event and protests carefully, considering fears within the Jewish community.
Amnesty International and about 100 UK lawmakers asked for the event to be cancelled, citing UK government guidance and international law.
Some accused politicians of making the situation worse by making one-sided comments without acknowledging all facts.
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British police stopped far-right activist Tommy Robinson at Heathrow Airport after he returned from a trip to Russia. They seized his phones under counter-terrorism laws to examine possible threats linked to his activities and connections during the trip.
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Tommy Robinson’s real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
He was stopped by police on June 13 after flying into London from Russia via Turkey.
Police used the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 to seize his communication devices.
Robinson met Elon Musk’s father during his trip to Moscow.
Russia is viewed by the UK and other Western countries as a hostile state with concerns about future attacks.
While in Russia, Robinson’s social media accounts called for protests after a knife attack in Belfast.
The seized phones will be examined for potential links to hostile activity on behalf of a foreign state.
Robinson is known as a prominent far-right figure in Britain and led large rallies in London last year and earlier this year.
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President Donald Trump urged all sides to avoid more attacks after Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut, which could complicate efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war. The strikes killed three people and injured 16, while Iran threatened a military response as negotiators push for a ceasefire deal.
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Israel launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, killing three and wounding 16.
Iran threatened military retaliation after the strikes.
President Trump called for no further attacks, saying a peace deal is close and important.
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah firing projectiles into Israel.
Hezbollah had fired missiles into Israel after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran earlier in the conflict.
Negotiators from Pakistan and Qatar are working to finalize a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned the U.S. to keep its commitments in the peace talks.
The possible deal aims to stop the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, important for world oil markets.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that recent attacks between Hezbollah and Israel will not affect the planned peace deal between the United States and Iran. The electronic signing for the agreement is scheduled soon, and Hegseth confirmed the process remains on track.
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Hezbollah and Israel have exchanged strikes recently.
These attacks do not delay the U.S.-Iran peace deal signing.
The peace agreement will be signed electronically.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided this update.
The deal is expected to happen soon, with only logistics to finalize.
The statement was made on the Sunday before the signing.
The U.S. remains committed to moving forward despite regional tensions.
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Swiss police used tear gas against protesters in Geneva who were demonstrating against the upcoming G7 summit in France. Some protesters targeted United Nations buildings and caused property damage, while most of the march remained peaceful.
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Up to 7,000 people attended the protest in Geneva against the G7 summit.
Some protesters threw stones and flares at a UN telecommunication building.
Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters near UN sites.
Windows of a bank were broken and a Tesla vehicle was set on fire.
Police confiscated knives and pyrotechnic devices during the protest.
The G7 summit will be held from June 15–17 in Evian-les-Bains, France, with leaders from major countries and the EU attending.
The summit will focus on issues like wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and a possible peace deal with Iran involving President Trump.
Businesses in Geneva prepared by boarding up windows, and hundreds of riot police were deployed to manage the protests.
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Swiss voters rejected a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million by 2050. The proposal, led by the Swiss People’s Party, would have imposed strict limits on immigration and ended Switzerland’s free movement agreement with the European Union if the population grew too large.
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About 55% of Swiss voters opposed the population cap proposal, while 45% supported it.
The current population of Switzerland is 9.1 million.
If passed, the population would have been capped at 10 million by 2050, with strict rules on family reunification, residency permits, and asylum.
Exceeding the population limit would have forced Switzerland to leave its free movement agreement with the EU, ending access to the EU single market.
The Swiss People’s Party, which proposed the measure, is known for its anti-immigrant stance and holds the most seats in parliament.
Switzerland’s population grew by 23% since 2002, faster than nearby EU countries.
The Swiss government and business groups opposed the proposal, warning it would harm the economy and relations with the EU.
Swiss voters worried the proposal could reduce access to needed foreign workers, affect healthcare, and hurt Switzerland’s international standing.
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Thousands of people protested in Geneva before the G7 summit in France, where President Donald Trump and other leaders are meeting. The protesters oppose the G7’s policies on war, climate, and inequality, and police have prepared extensively for security during the event.
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The protest was organized by the “No-G7” coalition, made up of over 60 groups including environmentalists, feminists, and Palestinian rights advocates.
Demonstrators fear that the policies of President Trump and other G7 leaders contribute to global conflict and environmental harm.
The G7 summit is held for three days in Evian-les-Bains, France, starting Monday.
Swiss and French police deployed thousands of officers and blocked roads to ensure security at the summit.
Many businesses in Geneva boarded up their shops due to concerns about possible unrest or damage.
The G7 group includes the US, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK, currently representing about 40% of global GDP but only about 10% of the world’s population.
The BRICS countries (including India, Russia, and China) have expanded from five to eleven members, showing changing global power.
Around 20 protesters were arrested in Geneva before the main rally, and a flotilla of boats on Lake Geneva displayed anti-G7 and pro-Palestinian messages.
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Thousands of people protested in Geneva against the G7 summit happening nearby in France, where leaders including President Donald Trump will meet. The protest included clashes with police, property damage, and calls against the G7's policies on issues like the environment and international conflicts.
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About 7,000 people marched in Geneva to protest the G7 summit.
Protesters included environmentalists, feminists, anti-imperialism activists, media defenders, and supporters of Palestinian rights.
Some protesters clashed with police by throwing objects; police responded with tear gas.
A car was set on fire and a bank’s windows were smashed during the protest.
Police and firefighters cordoned off the area to handle the unrest.
French and Swiss authorities deployed thousands of police officers to secure the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
Security measures included blocking roads, severely restricting border crossings, and increased border controls.
The G7 leaders will discuss topics such as the Middle East, Ukraine, and global economic issues.
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In Geneva, clashes broke out between police and youth protesters ahead of the G7 summit in nearby France. The protest included about 20,000 people and led to property damage and police using tear gas and water cannons.
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Riot police used tear gas and water cannons against youths throwing stones in Geneva.
The protest had around 20,000 people, including 600 militants known as "Black Bloc."
Some protesters caused damage by setting a car on fire and breaking bank windows.
Most marchers supported causes like women's rights, environmental issues, and Palestinian solidarity.
Protesters carried signs criticizing President Donald Trump and other global issues.
Authorities set up security measures including roadblocks and limited border crossings around Geneva and the French summit site.
Businesses in Geneva boarded up windows to protect against possible unrest.
The G7 summit includes leaders from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States, discussing topics like wars and economic inequality.
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Al Jazeera's reporter Heidi Pett is on site at a residential building in southern Beirut that was hit by an Israeli attack. Israel says the building was used by Hezbollah as a command center. The strike happened just hours before President Donald Trump announced that a US-Iran deal was expected to be signed.
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An Israeli attack targeted a residential building in southern Beirut.
Israel claims the building was a Hezbollah command center.
Al Jazeera reporter Heidi Pett is reporting directly from the attack site.
The strike occurred a few hours before a US-Iran deal was expected to be signed.
President Donald Trump mentioned the US-Iran deal timing in relation to the attack.
Hezbollah is a political and militant group based in Lebanon.
Southern Beirut is an area where Hezbollah is known to have a presence.
The US-Iran deal refers to negotiations or agreements on nuclear or diplomatic issues.
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A group of moderate earthquakes occurred in the southern Philippines shortly after a major magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the region. These new quakes caused additional concern for damage and safety in an area already impacted by the large tremor and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Several earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.6 and 5.2 happened near Mindanao Island over a weekend.
The large earthquake on June 8 had a magnitude of 7.8, killed at least 37 people, and displaced about 20,000 residents.
This big earthquake caused tsunami warnings, collapsed buildings, and lifted coastal land by up to 65 feet, revealing coral reefs and seagrass.
The region lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a zone known for frequent earthquakes due to tectonic plate movements.
The main June 8 quake was caused by the subduction (one tectonic plate sliding under another) along the Cotabato Trench.
Aftershocks like these can continue for days or weeks and may still cause damage.
Officials advise people to avoid damaged buildings and watch for warnings, especially in coastal and landslide-prone areas.
Earthquakes are common in this region because of the complex meeting of the Philippine Sea Plate and Eurasian Plate.
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An Israeli affairs analyst named Dan Perry says the United States might act like Israel is not attacking Hezbollah to help finalize a deal with Iran. He discusses how the US, Israel, and Iran could respond as they work toward an agreement.
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Dan Perry is an expert on Israeli matters.
He suggests the US might overlook or downplay Israeli attacks on Hezbollah.
Hezbollah is a group based in Lebanon.
The US is working on a possible agreement with Iran.
Israel and Iran are key players in the situation.
The analyst talks about potential reactions from the US, Israel, and Iran as the deal progresses.
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