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2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific Ocean; 1 dead, 7 missing
The cause of the crash was not immediately known, but the two helicopters might have collided with each other before crashing into the water, Kihara said
 "2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific Ocean; 1 dead, 7 missing")
US House votes for possible TikTok ban, but will the app go away soon
The bill's quick path through Congress is extraordinary because it targets one company and because Congress has taken a hands-off approach to tech regulation for decades
 "US House votes for possible TikTok ban, but will the app go away soon")
At least 20 dead after a ferry sinks in Central African Republic: Reports
One fisherman who involved in the rescue, Adrien Mossamo, said that at least 20 bodies were found while waiting for the military to arrive
 "At least 20 dead after a ferry sinks in Central African Republic: Reports")
Pak province issues flood alert, warns of heavy loss due to glacial melting
In the mountainous northwest province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which has been hit particularly hard by the deluges, authorities issued a flood alert because of melting of glaciers in several districts
 "Pak province issues flood alert, warns of heavy loss due to glacial melting")
Israeli airstrike in Rafah kills at least 9 Palestinians, including 6 kids
The war has sent regional tensions spiraling, leading to a dramatic eruption of violence between Israel and its archenemy Iran that threatened to escalate into a full-blown war
 "Israeli airstrike in Rafah kills at least 9 Palestinians, including 6 kids")
1,300 people from Myanmar flee into Thailand after clashes in border town
Fighters from the Karen ethnic minority last week captured the last of the Myanmar army's outposts in and around Myawaddy, which is connected to Thailand by two bridges across the Moei River
 "1,300 people from Myanmar flee into Thailand after clashes in border town")
Russia says 50 Ukrainian drones targeted at energy infrastructure shot down
In recent months, Russian refineries and oil terminals have become priority targets of Ukrainian drone attacks, part of stepped-up assaults on Russian territory
 "Russia says 50 Ukrainian drones targeted at energy infrastructure shot down")
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries: Police
The New York City Police Department said the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital
 "Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries: Police")
Panama Papers: Trial's public portion comes to an unexpectedly speedy end
The Mossack and Fonseca were acquitted on other charges in 2022
 "Panama Papers: Trial's public portion comes to an unexpectedly speedy end")
UN agency agreed to help distribute aid to Gaza via sea route, says US
Israel promised to open more border crossings into Gaza and increase the flow of aid after its drone strikes killed the seven aid workers, who were delivering food into the Palestinian territory
 "UN agency agreed to help distribute aid to Gaza via sea route, says US")
Sudan's war being fuelled by weapons from foreign supporters, says UN
The war has set the country back several decades and it will take more than a generation to rebuild Sudan to its pre-war state, Chambas said
 "Sudan's war being fuelled by weapons from foreign supporters, says UN")
Over 2,100 people evacuated as Indonesian volcano spews clouds of ash
An international airport in Manado city, less than 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the erupting Mount Ruang, is still temporarily closed as volcanic ash was spewed into the air
 "Over 2,100 people evacuated as Indonesian volcano spews clouds of ash")
Tested 'super-large' cruise missile warhead, anti-aircraft missile: N Korea
Photos released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency showed at least two missiles being fired off launcher trucks at a runway
 "Tested 'super-large' cruise missile warhead, anti-aircraft missile: N Korea")
US court rejects last-minute bid to halt Donald Trump's hush money trial
Justice Marsha Michael issued the ruling just minutes after a brief hearing
 "US court rejects last-minute bid to halt Donald Trump's hush money trial")
Baltimore bridge collapse: Crews to remove debris from ship's deck
The effort remains on track to open a temporary access channel that would allow most maritime traffic through the port to resume by the end of the month
 "Baltimore bridge collapse: Crews to remove debris from ship's deck")
Thai firm to pay $20 mn to settle with US over Iran sanctions violation
We will continue to deploy our sanctions authority to counter Iran with further actions in the days and weeks ahead, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said
 "Thai firm to pay $20 mn to settle with US over Iran sanctions violation")
G7 warns of new sanctions on Iran for drone attack, urges de-escalation
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who chaired the meeting of ministers of industrialised countries, said the agenda of the three-day meeting was changed on Friday
 "G7 warns of new sanctions on Iran for drone attack, urges de-escalation")
Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian bomber; Moscow says its plane crashed
The Russian defense ministry said the warplane crashed in a deserted area in Russia's southern region of Stavropol
Labourers, vendors in Mali struggle amid deadly heat wave in West Africa
On Thursday, temperatures in Bamako reached 44 degrees Celsius (111 Fahrenheit) and weather forecasts say it's not letting up anytime soon
 "Labourers, vendors in Mali struggle amid deadly heat wave in West Africa")
Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours
A total of 205 delegations will parade on more than 80 boats on the Seine. The ceremony will drift slowly from east to west, bridge to bridge, snaking six kilometers (3.7 miles) from Pont d'Austerlitz
 "Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours")
