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World Helicopter Carrying Pilgrims Crashes in India; Rescue Operations Underway A helicopter carrying five pilgrims and a pilot has crashed in India's northern state of Uttarakhand, prompting immediate rescue operations. BBC News World Evacuations Begin from Russian-Occupied Oleshky, Hundreds Choose to Stay An evacuation of the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky has begun following a ceasefire brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump, though hundreds of residents have decided to remain in the town BBC News World Russia's Independent Newspaper Novaya Gazeta Announces Closure Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia's leading independent newspapers, has announced its closure due to increasing state pressure. DW World Spain Train Crash: Two Trains Collide After Computer Failure, Many Fatalities Reported A train crash south of Madrid, Spain, involving two trains after a computer failure, has resulted in at least 68 deaths. BBC News World North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles Amid Heightened Regional Tensions North Korea fired approximately ten short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast, escalating tensions with South Korea and raising questions about future nuclear talks. DW World Defeated Brazilian Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Flees to US, Declares Himself Leader Flavio Bolsonaro, the defeated presidential candidate in Brazil, has fled to the United States and declared himself the country's rightful leader, alleging electoral fraud. Euronews World Russia's Alleged Sabotage Campaign in Europe Raises Escalation Fears European officials claim Russia is escalating a 'shadow war' in Europe with drone incursions and alleged assassination attempts. Al Jazeera World Netanyahu Bloc Leads in Israeli Elections, But No Clear Majority Achieved With nearly 90% of votes counted in Israel's general election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is ahead, but neither group is expected to secure a majority to form a government. DW World Information Warfare: The Middle East's New Post-Conflict Front Line In the post-war Middle East, the battle for truth and perception is as crucial as military engagements, shaping future security and stability. Politico Europe World Neymar Receives Two-Match Ban for Covering Mouth During On-Field Argument Brazilian footballer Neymar has been suspended for two matches by the STJD for covering his mouth during an argument, violating the 'Vinicius Junior rule'. Al Jazeera World Hello Kitty Maker Sanrio Ends Partnership with Japanese Spy Drama After China Backlash Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, has apologized and terminated its merchandise collaboration with the Japanese TV series Vivant following widespread criticism from China. BBC News World Bayern Munich Coach Vincent Kompany Hospitalized Due to Health Scare Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was hospitalized with a meningitis-like condition, highlighting the intense pressures faced by coaches in elite football. DW World Putin Calls Elon Musk a 'Genius' as Russia Develops Starlink Rival Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a 'genius' for deploying thousands of satellites and announced Russia's efforts to build its own satellite internet network. Euronews World Inter Miami Settles for Late Draw Against Cincinnati Lionel Messi's Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Cincinnati in an MLS match, dropping them to third place in the Eastern Conference. Al Jazeera World High-Speed Train Crash in Spain: Signal Failure and Control Centre Order Blamed At least 68 people died in a high-speed train crash in central Spain on Wednesday, with officials blaming a control centre order following a critical train signalling system failure. Al Jazeera World Audio Reveals Control Center and Drivers' Exchanges Before Deadly Spanish Train Collision Newly released audio recordings show communications between a control center and train operators prior to a fatal train collision in Spain that claimed at least 69 lives. BBC News World Mahmoud Khalil Attributes US Political Shifts to Palestinian Campus Activism Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, returning to Columbia University, asserts that campus advocacy has reshaped public perception and influenced a new generation of leaders. Al Jazeera World Arsenal Knocked Out of League Cup by Fourth-Tier Fleetwood Town in Major Upset Premier League champions Arsenal suffered a stunning 5-3 penalty shootout defeat to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in the League Cup last 16, marking a significant upset. Al Jazeera World Egyptian President Sisi's Decision to Step Down May Signal Continuation of Military Rule President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's unexpected announcement to leave office in 2030 suggests a strategic move to secure the military's enduring influence in Egyptian politics. Al Jazeera World Portland Trail Blazers Defeat Lakers in Early Season Showdown The Portland Trail Blazers secured a **136-129** victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, maintaining their undefeated start to the NBA season. Al Jazeera World Israel Elections End in Deadlock, Nordic Leaders Hold Rare Putin Call Israel's recent elections resulted in a deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot securing a majority, while leaders from Finland and Norway held rare calls with Russian President Vl Euronews World Tennis Legend Stan Wawrinka Ends Career with Home Match Defeat in Basel Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka concluded his 24-year professional tennis career with a match at the Basel Open. Al Jazeera World EU Prosecutors Still Have Questions for Von der Leyen Over Pfizer Vaccine Deal The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has reportedly made little progress in its investigation into European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's negotiations with Pfizer CEO Albert Bo Politico Europe World Russia Aims for a 'Historic Return' to Africa Following Ukraine War Russia has declared its intention to make a 'historic return' to the African continent following its invasion of Ukraine and the resulting rift with the West, intensifying its diplomatic, economic, an DW