Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport, Killing Five
An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon after landing from Puerto Rico, killing five people and injuring several others. The Boeing 767-300 overran the runway, struck vehicles and caught fire, sending thick black smoke into the sky, the Federal Aviation Administration and airport officials said. At least five others were seriously injured.
On Monday the National Transportation Safety Board said both flight recorders had been recovered and were being sent to Washington, where investigators will use them to confirm data such as the aircraft's speed on landing. The inquiry is continuing.
UK Accuses Settlers of Ethnic Cleansing and Imposes West Bank Sanctions
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has accused Israeli "settler terrorists" of carrying out "ethnic cleansing" in the West Bank and said the Israeli government was turning a "blind eye" to violence against Palestinians. In the strongest condemnation yet from London, he announced sweeping sanctions including an import ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements.
Israel responded by closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem and calling the move a "big mistake". The United Kingdom was joined by 11 European nations and Canada in announcing trade sanctions on settlement goods, while Palestinians strongly backed the ban.
Saudi Arabia Vows Response After Houthi Attacks on Cities and Oil Facilities
Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond after Iran-backed Houthi forces attacked Saudi cities and energy facilities, injuring 73 people and igniting fires at oil sites, Saudi authorities said. The strikes followed weeks of escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen that have shattered a four-year truce.
The latest escalation has driven oil prices near $100 a barrel and raised fears that Riyadh and the Houthis could be dragged back into full-blown war.
Russia and North Korea Open First Road Bridge
Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, a one-kilometre span over the Tumen River linking Khasan in Russia's far east with Tumangang in North Korea. The crossing opened on Monday.
The project marks another step in the rapidly deepening ties between the two countries since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a relationship that has seen North Korea supply ammunition and troops to Moscow in return for economic and military assistance.
Hurricane Lowell Skirts Western Hawaii and Cuts Power
Hurricane Lowell skirted western Hawaii late on Monday night, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and punishing waves but remaining just offshore. The Category 3 storm left tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power and triggered hurricane warnings for western islands, the National Hurricane Center said.
Authorities had already declared a state of emergency as the third tropical system in just over three weeks approached the state, warning of possible flooding and mudslides.
Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs as Trump Threatens Bombardier
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars worth of American imports took effect at midnight on Tuesday, with new levies of up to 50 percent, escalating a trade dispute with the United States. The measures came after President Donald Trump announced 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods.
Trump separately threatened to block Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier from selling jets in the United States unless it moves manufacturing to America, reviving a January warning that he could decertify Bombardier aircraft.
Patrick Clancy Threatens Legal Action Against Conspiracy Theorists
Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, has threatened legal action against conspiracy theorists who accuse him of involvement in the deaths of the couple's children. His lawyer said he would seek help from authorities to counter "relentless" harassment and claims that he killed the children and framed Ms. Clancy. The statement followed a Massachusetts judge's declaration of a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial.
King Charles Confirms Harry and Meghan Are Non-Working Royals
King Charles III has formally confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan remain non‑working members of the royal family after their return to the United Kingdom from the United States. A letter sent on the king’s behalf to government departments and the military clarified that the couple have no official duties.
A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they were "surprised" and given little notice of the letter, leaving insufficient time to clarify their position; palace sources denied that they were not told in advance.
Australia to Let Social Media Users Opt Out of Algorithms
The Australian government has announced it will require social media platforms to notify new and existing users and offer them a choice over their default feed, allowing them to opt out of algorithm-driven recommendations. The communications minister said technology companies had been "running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians" for too long.
Argentina to File Criminal Case Against Oil Company in Falklands
Argentina's government says it will file criminal charges against Israeli energy company Navitas Petroleum and its executives for operating in the Falkland Islands. The move follows President Javier Milei's recent remarks stepping up Argentina's sovereignty claims over the British overseas territory.