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Apr 11, 2025 - World

This blog is now closed, you can read the latest in our Ukraine coverage hereUkrainian defence minister Rustem Umerov has offered an update on talks and commitments made in Brussels, as he posted about Germany’s declaration it would offer €11bn in further military help to Ukraine up to 2029.He said:The deliveries from in 2025 will help us defend our skies (IRIS-T systems with missiles, PATRIOT missiles) and strengthen our positions on the battlefield (Marders, Leopards, artillery systems). Thank you, Germany, for standing by our side. Together, we will ensure a just and lasting peace in Europe. Continue reading...

Apr 11, 2025 - World

New York State lawmakers are slamming Mayor Eric Adams and those who continue support helicopter tourism, in the wake of a tragic crash that killed a family of five plus the pilot.Harrowing video showed the helicopter falling out of the sky and smashing into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. The victims were later identified as a family from Spain who were taking the ride to celebrate a family member's birthday.Authorities said Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, 49, his wife Merce Comprubi Montal, and their three young children, ages 4, 5 and 11 were killed. The name of the pilot has not yet been released.The tragedy revived the debate over the safety of helicopter tourism over such a dense city, which Adams continues to support.In an interview on FOX5 on Friday morning, "Adams said he did not support banning such helicopter travel," according to Gothamist.ALSO READ: The new guy in charge of USAID doesn't believe in foreign aid“We must make sure it’s safe, it’s done correctly and all proper maintenance is in place,” Adams said. “We should let the investigation go its course.”But some New York state lawmakers are denouncing Adams' position.In a statement, state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal called the crash “a foreseeable tragedy” and “grim reminder of our worst fears about the dangers of tourist helicopter flights."He added, “Helicopters should be reserved for emergency response, essential news coverage and public safety operations — not sightseeing or luxury travel," and said he would continue to push for a ban on helicopter tourism over Manhattan.Gothamist also quoted City Councilmember Chris Marte, who repeated a call for federal regulation. “While now is a moment for grief, it is also a moment for serious reflection and urgent policy change,” Marte said.The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.On CNN Friday morning, former NTSB Managing Director Peter Goelz described the crash as "clearly a catastrophic failure and very unusual."Read the Gothamist article here.

Apr 11, 2025 - World

Col Susannah Meyers removed amid reports she distanced base from Vance’s criticism of Denmark’s oversight of territory• Europe live – latest updatesThe head of the US military base in Greenland has been fired for criticising Washington’s agenda for the Arctic island after JD Vance visited two weeks ago.Col Susannah Meyers, who had served as commander of the Pituffik space base since July, was removed amid reports she had distanced herself and the base from the US vice-president’s criticism of Denmark and its oversight of the territory. Continue reading...

Apr 11, 2025 - World

California music festival to see record highs and headlining sets from Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Green DayStars such as Lady Gaga, Charli xcx, Ed Sheeran and Missy Elliott will face blazing temperatures this weekend at an unusually hot Coachella festival.The California-based festival will soar to potentially record-breaking highs of 103F (over 39C) in its first of two consecutive weekends, around 10-20 degrees higher than what’s typically expected at this time of year. Continue reading...

Apr 11, 2025 - World

Exclusive: Lawsuit says ‘unconstitutional’ order violates right to share information with court’s chief prosecutorDonald Trump’s executive order imposing sanctions on the international criminal court (ICC) is facing a legal challenge from two US human rights advocates who argue it is “unconstitutional and unlawful”.In a lawsuit filed in federal court on Friday, the advocates said the order had forced them to stop assisting and engaging with the ICC out of fear the US government would punish them with criminal prosecution and civil fines. Continue reading...