At least 30 people have been confirmed dead following a mid-air collision between a passenger plane and a US Army helicopter near Washington DC, according to CBS News. The collision caused the plane, carrying 64 passengers and crew, to crash into the Potomac River. Among those on board were figure skaters from the US, and … Read more
Listen to article A devastating midair collision between an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport has left more than 60 people feared dead, with no survivors expected. Authorities have confirmed the recovery of 28 bodies so far, including 27 from the plane and one from the … Read more
Listen to article A Missouri woman who participated in the January 6 Capitol riot and was later pardoned by former President Donald Trump has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for causing a deadly drunk driving crash while driving on the wrong side of the highway. Emily Hernandez, 25, who made headlines for stealing a fragment of … Read more
Listen to article Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named as the country’s president for the “transitional period,” according to state media reports. The announcement follows his role in leading the offensive that overthrew President Bashar al-Assad seven weeks ago. Military commander Hassan Abdul Ghani also declared the cancellation of Syria’s 2012 constitution and the dissolution of Assad’s … Read more
Listen to article Millions of devout Hindus thronged the northern Indian city of Prayagraj on Thursday for the Maha Kumbh festival, a day after dozens died in a stampede on the most auspicious day of the six-week event. But some devotees remained nervous after the fatal crush. Krishna Soni, a student from the western state of Rajasthan’s … Read more
Listen to article A storm system moving through the Dallas-Fort Worth area is expected to bring heavy rain, scattered showers, and thunderstorms, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for parts of North Texas, including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, and Tarrant counties. The flood watch began at 6 pm Wednesday and is set to expire … Read more
Listen to article Global arabica coffee prices surged unprecedentedly on Wednesday, reaching record highs above $3.60 per pound. This spike is being driven by a combination of dwindling supplies from Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, and ongoing concerns about the upcoming harvest. According to dealers, approximately 70%-80% of Brazil’s current arabica harvest has already been sold, … Read more
Listen to article A woman in Fort Belvoir area of Fairfax County, Virginia, United States has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the brutal assault of her 10-year-old son, who only managed to escape by climbing out of a window and jumping from the roof. China Ashley Charles, 38, entered her plea on Tuesday, facing charges of … Read more
A passenger aircraft carrying 64 people collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington DC, while the plane was approaching the runway, according to officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The flight, which had departed from Wichita, Kansas, was struck by the helicopter, causing a fiery explosion that was … Read more
Listen to article KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities on Wednesday said humanitarian aid should not be politicised, saying around 30 non-governmental groups had suspended activities in the country since the United States froze virtually all foreign assistance. The United States is the largest aid donor in dollar terms globally and in Afghanistan, one of the poorest countries, which … Read more