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A small business jet crash at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, resulted in five fatalities, including a 12-year-old boy. The HondaJet HA-420 was headed to Provo, Utah, when it aborted takeoff and collided with a vehicle. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
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Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali is regaining form after a suspension, aided by teammate Bruno Guimarães. Head coach Eddie Howe highlights their growing relationship as crucial for Tonali's reintegration ahead of a key match against Chelsea. Speculation about Tonali's return to AC Milan is dismissed by Howe.
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The Vatican's Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors released its first report, criticizing church leaders for inadequate responses to clerical sexual abuse. The report emphasizes the need for transparency, accountability, and better support for victims, while acknowledging ongoing challenges in safeguarding practices across various countries.
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Recent DNA analysis of victims from Pompeii's eruption in 79 AD has overturned long-held beliefs about their identities and relationships. The study, published in Current Biology, reveals that individuals previously thought to be a family were actually unrelated males, challenging traditional narratives about the victims of the disaster.
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Following a Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, violence erupted in Amsterdam, targeting Israeli fans. The clashes, described as antisemitic attacks, resulted in injuries and arrests, prompting Israel to send rescue planes for its citizens. Dutch authorities condemned the violence and increased security measures in the city.
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A Turkish national, arrested in Amsterdam, is suspected of supplying boats and engines to smugglers operating across the English Channel. This arrest is seen as a significant step in combating organized immigration crime, with UK authorities reporting a rise in deportations since Labour took office.
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Italian authorities have dismantled a large-scale forgery network producing fake artworks attributed to renowned artists like Banksy and Warhol. The operation led to the seizure of over 2,100 counterfeit pieces valued at approximately €200 million, with 38 individuals under investigation across Italy, Spain, France, and Belgium.
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Recent violence in Amsterdam linked to a soccer match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv has highlighted growing tensions in Europe over the Gaza conflict. Arrests have been made, and officials are condemning antisemitism amid rising public unrest and protests across the continent.
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Ofgem has approved the Eastern Green Link 1 project, a £2 billion subsea and underground cable connecting Scotland and England. This initiative aims to enhance energy security, reduce consumer bills, and support the UK's green energy targets by transporting wind-generated electricity.
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Germany's economic ministry has instructed Deutsche Energy Terminal to refuse Russian LNG deliveries, citing public interest and energy independence. This decision aligns with the EU's broader strategy to reduce reliance on Russian energy, especially as the bloc considers increasing imports of US LNG under President-elect Trump's administration.
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The European Commission has fined Meta €798 million for abusing its market dominance by linking Facebook Marketplace to its social network, creating unfair competition for rival classified ad services. Meta plans to appeal the decision, claiming it ignores market realities.
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Ireland's national football team achieved a crucial 1-0 victory against Finland, thanks to a late first-half header from 20-year-old striker Evan Ferguson. The win marks a step forward under head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, despite ongoing challenges in their competitive performance.
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Six suspects have been arrested following a break-in at the mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, where a case containing his only remaining tooth was vandalized. Authorities assure that the relic remains secure. The incident has raised concerns about the mausoleum's neglect by officials.