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World News Live Updates: Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, dramatic videos show debris falling
- A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, the CITIC Tower, on Friday evening, triggering a major emergency response in the Chinese capital. Videos circulating on social media showed debris falling from the skyscraper as police, firefighters and ambulances rushed to the scene.
World News Live Updates: ‘Intentions are not enough…’: UN nuclear chief says Iran nuclear pledge needs ‘very strong verification’
- The UN nuclear chief emphasised the need for strong verification of Iran’s non-nuclear weapon pledge amidst ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
World News Live Updates: Earthquake today: Magnitude 6.4 quake strikes Philippines’ Mindanao
- A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Mindanao, Philippines, at a depth of 29 km. The event was reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences. Updates will follow.
World News Live Updates: Over 2 million people evacuated, 200 flights cancelled: How Japan is bracing for Typhoon Mekkhala
- Japan has evacuated over 2 million people amid Typhoon Mekkhala’s approach, issuing flood and landslide warnings. Torrential rains have affected parts of Taiwan, shutting down workplaces and schools, with significant rainfall recorded in southern regions.
World News Live Updates: Europe batters most severe heatwave: Mercury spike overtakes seasonal averages by 12°C in France, Germany, Italy, Spain
- European countries are struggling with record heatwave as temperatures rose 5°C to 12°C above seasonal averages. Authorities have enacted emergency measures to protect citizens from heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke.
World News Live Updates: King Charles becomes first British monarch to disclose tax bill in modern era, paid $17 million in 2024-2025
- As scrutiny over royal finances increases, King Charles and Prince William have disclosed their personal tax obligations, in an attempt to increase the transparency.
World News Live Updates: Venezuela earthquake: Rescuers look for survivors as death toll rises to 188, US authorises transactions | Top updates
- Rescuers raced to find survivors after twin powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring over 1,500. Several countries, including the US and India, offered aid as authorities launched relief efforts
World News Live Updates: Cargo ship struck by unknown projectile near Strait of Hormuz, UK Maritime Agency reports
- In an advisory issued to the shipping industry, the UKMTO said the incident occurred approximately 7.5 nautical miles southeast of Dahit, Oman. The projectile reportedly hit the vessel on its starboard side, causing damage to the ship’s bridge.
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