A plane carrying eleven skydivers and a pilot crashed shortly after takeoff in Butler, Missouri. All twelve people on board died in the accident. A witness described the crash as unsurvivable.
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The crash happened in Butler, Missouri.
The plane had eleven skydivers and one pilot on board.
The plane crashed just after taking off.
Everyone on the plane died in the crash.
A witness saw the crash and said no one could have survived.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
The incident was reported by CBS News.
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The UK government announced a ban on social media use for children under 16 on platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. The ban does not include messaging apps WhatsApp or Signal.
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The social media ban targets children under the age of 16 in the UK.
Platforms affected include Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
WhatsApp and Signal are excluded from the ban.
The government consulted parents, and nine out of ten supported the ban.
The announcement was made by the UK Prime Minister.
The move aims to protect young people from potential harm on social media.
The ban is part of broader discussions on online safety for children.
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Experts say the chance of someone bringing Ebola to the 2026 World Cup in the US is very low, but hospitals are ready to respond if it happens. Since a 2014 Ebola case in the US, the country has improved its preparedness with special centers and trained staff to handle such outbreaks.
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The 2026 World Cup takes place in the US, Mexico, and Canada, with 6.5 million fans expected.
The risk of Ebola at the event is very low because Ebola does not spread through casual contact but requires direct contact with body fluids.
The US has 13 specialized Ebola treatment centers and has trained thousands of healthcare workers since 2015.
Past Ebola outbreaks, like the 2014 case in Dallas, led to increased US funding ($260 million) for preparedness.
The US, Mexico, and Canada have airport screenings and travel bans for travelers from countries with Ebola outbreaks.
The World Cup host cities have prepared for various diseases including Ebola, COVID-19, measles, and mosquito-borne illnesses like malaria.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak still exists, but the risk to World Cup visitors is very low.
The DRC national football team trained in Belgium before traveling to the US to comply with travel restrictions.
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Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison for two counts of rape and multiple other crimes. He was found guilty after a trial involving the sexual assault of four women between 2018 and 2024, and he can appeal the sentence.
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Marius Borg Hoiby was convicted of two rapes and acquitted of two others.
He faced a total of 40 criminal charges, including assault, drug-related offenses, and breaking a restraining order.
The assaults happened while the victims were asleep or unable to resist.
Prosecutors wanted a sentence of over seven years; his defense asked for acquittal on rape charges.
Hoiby is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit but has no royal title or public role.
He was not in court due to health reasons and watched the verdict via video from prison.
The case received wide international attention because of Hoiby’s connection to the royal family.
The trial took place during renewed attention on the royal family after the princess’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein.
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A car drove through a fence and crashed into a playground at a nursery in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. A two-year-old boy was seriously injured and taken to the hospital, while two other children were hurt but less seriously. A 63-year-old woman was arrested for causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
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The crash happened just before 9:55 AM on Vale Road in Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
A car broke through a fence and hit a nursery playground.
A two-year-old boy was seriously hurt and is receiving hospital treatment.
Two other children had minor injuries.
Police and ambulance services attended the scene quickly.
A 63-year-old woman was arrested because she is suspected of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
The police are investigating to understand exactly what happened.
The incident is considered isolated, meaning it is not part of a wider problem.
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The United States and Iran have agreed on a framework peace deal to end their 15-week conflict, with the deal expected to be signed soon. Iran announced a permanent stop to military actions, including in Lebanon, and both sides will begin talks on difficult issues like Iran’s nuclear program and possible lifting of sanctions.
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The US and Iran plan to sign a peace deal this week to end a 15-week conflict.
Iran says all war and military operations will stop permanently from Monday night.
The US will open the Strait of Hormuz and remove its naval blockade as part of the deal.
A 60-day period of detailed talks will follow to discuss Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions.
Some Iranian hardliners are unhappy because the deal does not guarantee sanctions relief or control of the strait.
Israel remains concerned and says it will keep its forces in security zones near Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.
Israel was not included in the talks, even though it joined the US in actions against Iran.
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Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison by an Oslo court for two rape convictions and 32 other crimes, including violence, threats, and drug offenses. The court rejected some charges but found him guilty of serious offenses occurring between 2018 and 2024, involving victims who were unable to consent.
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Marius Borg Høiby is 29 years old and the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship.
He was convicted of two counts of rape and 32 other crimes such as domestic abuse, threats, drug offenses, and traffic violations.
One rape occurred at the official residence of the Crown Prince couple in 2018.
Hoiby was in custody since February and denied the most serious rape allegations.
The prosecution asked for a sentence of over seven years, but the court sentenced him to four years in prison.
The trial revealed Hoiby’s struggles with alcohol, drugs, and a need for attention due to his royal connection.
The legal debate focused on whether victims were conscious and could consent during the sexual acts.
This case is seen as significant for showing that royal connections do not exempt someone from the law.
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Two men were found guilty of planning arson attacks on a car and properties linked to Keir Starmer. They were tried at the Old Bailey court, while a third man was cleared of the charges.
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Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, were found guilty of arson conspiracy.
The trial took place at the Old Bailey in London.
A third man, Petro Pochynok, 35, was found not guilty.
Lavrynovych was also convicted of damaging two properties by fire in May last year.
The attacks targeted property and a car linked to Keir Starmer.
The men were allegedly hired by a Russian-speaking person called El Money or “Hroshi” in Ukrainian.
The judge remanded the men in custody to be sentenced on Friday.
The trial lasted several months and involved testimony about payment offers.
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The article says that failing to stop global warming is harming future generations. It criticizes those who profit from fossil fuels while risking the planet’s health for children to come.
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Global warming has not been controlled over many years.
This failure affects future generations negatively.
The article blames wealthy oil industry leaders for gaining money at others’ expense.
Fossil fuel pollution is the main cause of global warming.
The situation is described as a betrayal of children’s futures.
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Two men have been found guilty of planning and carrying out arson attacks on a car and homes linked to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The attacks happened in London in May 2025, and the men were recruited online for payment.
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Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, were convicted of conspiring to commit arson.
The attacks targeted a car and homes connected to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
The car that was set on fire had once been owned by Sir Keir Starmer.
One of the homes set on fire was rented by Sir Keir’s sister-in-law, who was inside at the time.
The men were recruited online by a Russian-speaking Telegram user called "El Money."
A third man, Petro Pochynok, 35, was found not guilty of conspiracy.
All three men live in London and had denied the charges.
The attacks took place between April and May 2025.
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Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is facing legal challenges as his wife and former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero have been summoned to court over suspected corruption and influence peddling. These investigations are part of broader scandals involving Sánchez’s family and political party, including allegations related to misuse of public funds and political interference.
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, is charged with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings, and misusing funds.
Gómez is accused of using her position as the prime minister’s spouse to get a job at Madrid’s Complutense University and benefit her private interests.
Her personal assistant and a businessman are also charged, and all deny wrongdoing.
Sánchez’s brother, David, faces trial for alleged influence peddling involving a job in Badajoz; he denies the charges.
Two former aides to Sánchez are accused of taking kickbacks on public contracts.
Judge investigates whether Sánchez’s party, PSOE, tried to interfere with judicial investigations.
Former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation related to a €53 million state bailout of airline Plus Ultra during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authorities are checking if Plus Ultra misused the bailout funds or laundered money through multiple countries.
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A woman from Buffalo, New York, shared a video of her grandmother’s 1955 wedding that the family found after many years. Her 91-year-old grandmother watched the footage for the first time and shared memories of the day, making it a special moment for the family.
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The wedding video is from 1955 and shows the grandmother Shirley and her late husband Alfred.
Shirley was 20 and Alfred was 25 when they got married.
The family thought many old videos were lost after moving houses several times.
The video was found on an old laptop in the basement by the woman’s sister and brother-in-law.
Shirley had never seen the wedding video before.
The video shows the wedding day, guests, the house, and gift-opening moments.
Shirley still had some of the gifts seen in the video at her home.
The video was shared on Instagram and received over 228,000 views and almost 12,000 likes.
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Crimea is facing fuel shortages and supply problems due to attacks by Ukrainian drones on transport routes linked to Russia. These attacks have damaged key roads and bridges, making it difficult for people and goods to move in and out of the region.
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Residents of Crimea are experiencing long waits and high prices for fuel.
Ukrainian drones have attacked trucks carrying fuel, ammunition, and supplies to Crimea.
Roads and the Crimean Bridge, a key connection to mainland Russia, have been damaged by drone strikes.
The Chongar bridge, a major entry point to Crimea, is partly damaged and limits heavy vehicle traffic.
Cargo ships carrying fuel, food, steel, and grain have also been targeted.
Ukrainian forces are regularly striking military and infrastructure sites in Crimea.
Tourism in Crimea is declining as visitors leave due to security concerns.
The area is described as “an island surrounded by war” because of ongoing drone attacks and damaged supply lines.
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Ukraine is now an important part of Europe’s security and future. The article argues that Europe should speed up Ukraine’s membership process in the European Union to show strong support.
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Ukraine used to be seen mainly as a buffer zone or aid recipient.
Ukraine’s role has changed to being central to Europe’s safety.
Ukraine is currently a candidate for EU membership.
The article suggests fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU membership process.
Faster membership would send a clear message of support from Europe to Ukraine.
The issue relates to Europe’s overall security and political future.
The EU membership process usually involves many steps and can take a long time.
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Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on several major cities in Ukraine, including Kyiv, killing at least 11 people and damaging important sites. One of the attacks caused a fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a historic and religious monastery important to Orthodox Christians. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged world leaders to increase pressure on Russia and support Ukraine’s air defenses.
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Russia fired 70 missiles and 611 drones at Ukrainian cities, mainly targeting Kyiv.
Ukrainian forces intercepted many attacks, shooting down 50 missiles and 582 drones.
At least 11 people were killed, and several others were injured in the attacks.
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in the 11th century, caught fire due to the strikes.
The Dormition Cathedral at the monastery was heavily damaged by the fire.
Russia denied targeting the monastery and claimed a U.S. missile caused the fire without providing proof.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called on G7 leaders to increase pressure on Russia and boost Ukraine’s air defense systems.
The attack was condemned internationally, with leaders calling it a serious cultural crime and a motivation to push for peace talks.
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Israeli journalist Gideon Levy says the new agreement between the United States and Iran is a setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu had strong goals against Iran and Lebanon, and this deal could harm his closeness with President Donald Trump.
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The US and Iran reached a new agreement recently.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes this agreement.
Journalist Gideon Levy calls the deal a personal defeat for Netanyahu.
Netanyahu’s plans regarding Iran and Lebanon face challenges because of the deal.
The deal might hurt Netanyahu’s relationship with President Donald Trump.
The news reflects ongoing tensions between Israel, Iran, and the US.
President Donald Trump is currently in office during this event.
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A film called "Sudan, Remember Us," made during Sudan’s 2019 uprising, highlights the long fight of Sudanese people for freedom. The film is now being shown in Paris as part of a discussion about the challenges of documenting protests and uprisings, especially amid Sudan’s ongoing civil war that began in 2023.
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Sudan has experienced decades of struggle for freedom.
A civil war started in Sudan in 2023, causing tens of thousands of deaths.
The film "Sudan, Remember Us" was made in 2019 during protests against dictatorship.
The film serves as a symbol of hope and resistance for many Sudanese people.
It is being presented in Paris during a masterclass about filming protests and uprisings.
Director Hind Meddeb emphasizes the importance and difficulty of capturing these events on film.
The film helps preserve the history and stories of Sudan’s fight for freedom.
The civil war and political unrest have had major impacts on civilians and the region.
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President Donald Trump announced a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran to end ongoing hostilities after more than 100 days of conflict. The deal includes an immediate stop to military actions and lifting of a naval blockade, with a formal signing scheduled in Switzerland and further negotiations planned over 60 days.
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President Trump announced a tentative deal to end the war with Iran.
The agreement calls for an immediate halt to all military operations, including in Lebanon.
The naval blockade against Iran will end immediately and completely.
A signing ceremony is planned to take place in Switzerland.
Iran and the U.S. will continue talks for a final deal over the next 60 days.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was involved in discussions, and President Trump said Netanyahu should be thankful for the deal.
There remain questions about whether Israel will fully follow the deal and what will happen with Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions.
The Strait of Hormuz will initially reopen for mine removal before general shipping resumes.
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South African police arrested a 28-year-old man for trying to smuggle 150 live venomous scorpions through Cape Town airport. The scorpions were hidden in his luggage and have been handed to a wildlife facility, while he faces legal charges.
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The man was caught at Cape Town airport after police received information about him.
He concealed 150 venomous scorpions between his clothes in his luggage.
The arrest was made under the Nature and Environmental Ordinance Act related to possession of wild animals.
The scorpions were wrapped individually in plastic and are now kept for safekeeping and value assessment.
Wildlife trafficking is a major problem in South Africa, which has many different animal species.
Criminal groups often traffic animals like rhinos, elephants, pangolins, reptiles, and other wildlife.
Earlier, six people were charged in South Africa for involvement in illegal rhino horn trading.
A scorpion incident previously occurred at Boston’s Logan Airport when a woman was stung.
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Two helicopters collided in the sky above Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of six people, including US singer and comedian Oliver Tree. The crash involved two pilots and four passengers.
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The accident happened over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Two helicopters collided in flight.
Six people died in the crash: two pilots and four passengers.
Among the victims was Oliver Tree, a US singer and comedian.
The incident took place on Sunday.
The cause of the collision has not been stated in the report.
Emergency response details were not provided in the article.
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