An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers crashed near Ahmedabad airport shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025, with reports indicating no survivors and over 100 fatalities, including many medical students nearby. Investigations are ongoing into the cause of the crash, while world leaders, including King Charles and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, express their condolences to the victims’ families.
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How a teenager tried shooting the Queen during her birthday parade
In June 1981, during the Trooping the Colour parade, 17-year-old Marcus Sarjeant fired six blank shots at Queen Elizabeth II, who was unaware of a prior threat due to a delayed letter. Sarjeant, motivated by a desire for fame and inspired by high-profile assassinations, was arrested and later sentenced to five years in prison; he changed his name after his release and attempted to apologize to the Queen. More Context
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