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Helicopter Battling Utah Wildfire Crashes, Ignites Another Fire
There was no word on the conditions of the people aboard the helicopter as officials said they couldn't immediately reach the crash site.
Nepal University Cancels Tibet Event Citing Official Order, Government Denies
Nepal's government denied that it had ordered the change, though the country is acutely aware of how sensitive the issue of Tibet is to its giant northern neighbour China.
In A Boost To Trump, Todd Blanche Narrowly Confirmed As US Attorney General
Todd Blanche is the second confirmed attorney general since Donald Trump returned to the White House last year.
'Looking For You': Teen In Clown Costume Suspected Of Killing US Man At Home
The victim was identified as 78-year-old John Wesley Allen Sr., who was found on a roadway around 10 pm on Monday.
Europe Gets Its Starlink Rival, Expands IRIS Satellite Constellation
IRIS2, a response to Starlink and other satellite internet services, is being developed as a secure and reliable connectivity network for European governments, defence and security forces, and emergency services.
Indian-Origin Woman Accused Of "Visa Fraud" In Viral Post, US Official Responds
An account on X accused Sadhana Gollapudi, a resident of Houston in Texas, of being a "forever F1 student".
US Uses Pokemon, Naruto In Memes 'Without Consent', Gets A Warning From Japan
Japanese officials have reportedly raised the issue through diplomatic channels rather than making a legal finding.
Over 50 Decomposed Bodies Found At Chicago Funeral Home After Neighbours Notice "Stench"
The remains of 56 people were found at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple who previously operated a crematory that was similarly shut down because of mishandled remains.
New Video Shows Gunman Shooting Victims At US Restaurant
Ten people were shot - inside the restaurant, directly outside, on an adjacent busy road and at a car charging station in a Twin Falls visitors center lot.
Mysterious Orb Speeds Over Middle East In Newly Released UFO Video
The Pentagon has released a fresh batch of declassified UFO files, with never-before-seen footage, renderings, and documents chronicling the mysterious objects.
Indian Woman Sets World Record For Longest Hair, Has Never Cut It Since 2015.
Renu is a content creator and YouTuber who shares beauty tips with other women.
US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, 100% Tariff Threat Looms On India, China
The bill, named in honour of Republican senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, was approved by the US Senate by an 86-11 vote.
US Expects Deal Soon On Strait Of Hormuz As Iran-Oman Talks Continue
A US official on Friday reported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring oil exports that have been disrupted by the five-month-old US war with Iran.
"National Disgrace": Trump Slams Court Over Ballroom Construction Halt
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed with a lower court that such a massive White House overhaul required the explicit consent of Congress.
Trump Renews Effort To Fire US Fed Governor Lisa Cook Despite Court Ruling
Lisa Cook has been given 21 days from the date of the letter to respond to unproven allegations that she made false statements on mortgage applications -- charges that she has denied.
Apple Vs OpenAI: Battle Intensifies Over Secrete Device Project
In a new court document filed Monday, Apple described OpenAI's actions as "repeated instances of deliberate theft."
Turkey Says New Defence Pact Does Not Contradict NATO Commitments
Turkey said on Friday that its new defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia did not contradict its commitments to the NATO alliance.
US Court Bars Pentagon From Adding WuXi AppTec To China Military List
A US judge on Friday barred the Defense Department from including Chinese biotechnology company WuXi AppTec Co on a list of companies believed to support Beijing's military, saying the government lacked evidence to justify the decision.
In Tit-For-Tat Move, Spain Imposes Border Controls For Italy Over Ceuta
Spain will introduce temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass migrant rush into Ceuta, the interior ministry said on Friday.
