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UAE expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Aramco helicopter crash kills 14

UAE expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Aramco helicopter crash kills 14

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed condolences to victims' families after a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 passengers on board

Asia
Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh 'this year' despite death sentence

Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh 'this year' despite death sentence

Exiled ex-PM Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh this year, dismissing her death sentence as politically motivated in an NDTV interview.

Europe
France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave, health agency says

France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave, health agency says

French health officials say around 1,000 more people died than expected since June 24, with 85% of heatwave deaths among those aged 65 and over

Middle East
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura, investigation under way

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura, investigation under way

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, killing all 14 Saudi nationals on board. An investigation is under way into the cause.

North America
Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks

Trump warned Iran would "no longer exist" if the U.S. resumes war, as fresh strikes and Strait of Hormuz tensions strain a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire