Almost 20,000 asylum seekers in 6 months proves a crucial point

Naseeruddin, who went missing in 1997 while fleeing gunfire in Kohistan, Pakistan, was discovered perfectly mummified in a melting glacier 28 years later. His family and a rival family formed a temporary truce to hold his burial, allowing his son to finally return to their hometown with his father's remains, highlighting the enduring impact of longstanding feuds. Want More Context? 🔎

A helicopter crashed onto a barge on the Mississippi River near Alton, Missouri, at approximately 11:05 AM on Thursday, killing both occupants. The aircraft struck power lines before landing on the barge, which did not leak following the incident, while eyewitness videos captured explosions and thick smoke rising from the scene. Want More Context? 🔎

A Cessna Citation XLS air ambulance crashed into a house in Utawala, Kenya, shortly after taking off from Wilson Airport, killing six people, including four on board and two inside the home. Witnesses reported a loud noise and fireball, while rescuers worked through the wreckage amid concerns about the cause of this tragic incident. Want More Context? 🔎

Rushanara Ali, the homelessness minister, faces backlash for raising the rent on her Bow property by £700 after ending tenants' leases, which has been labeled hypocritical given her advocacy against rental exploitation. Critics argue her actions contradict the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Bill, prompting calls for her resignation and questioning the appropriateness of MPs as landlords in their constituencies. Want More Context? 🔎

Donald Trump is organizing a trilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine, but expert Evie Aspinall warns that the dynamics favor Putin, who is militarily strong and seeking to portray himself as reasonable. For Zelensky, the summit poses greater risks as any potential progress may come at the expense of Ukraine's terms. Want More Context? 🔎

At least 12 people have died from methanol poisoning after consuming counterfeit alcohol sold at the Kazachiy market in Sochi, Russia. Among the victims are a couple, Maxim and Darya Smetanin, who suffered severe health issues after drinking the toxic substance, prompting police to detain two suspects involved in its distribution and issue warnings against consuming unknown alcohol products. Want More Context? 🔎