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Sudan Accuses UAE of Mercenary Support in Civil WarSudan has accused the UAE of sending mercenaries to support the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in its civil war, claiming to have "conclusive evidence" of Emirati funding for mercenaries from Colombia and neighboring African nations. The UAE has categorically denied these allegations, rejecting any involvement in the conflict. Want More Context? 🔎

A Beechcraft King Air 300 medical transport plane crashed and caught fire on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, killing four people, including two pilots and two healthcare providers. The crew was en route to pick up a patient from a local hospital when the crash occurred near Chinle airport; the cause is under investigation by the NTSB and FAA. Want More Context? 🔎

For Saul Maldonado and his son Nicholas, transforming their Los Angeles school playground from asphalt to a green space is a way to foster community and encourage outdoor play, which is hindered by a lack of safe environments. Partnering with the Trust for Public Land, the new playground not only cools temperatures significantly but also supports children's health and emotional development by providing necessary greenery. Want More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump declared Russia an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to national security, signing an executive order that imposes a 50% tariff on oil imports from India for purchasing Russian oil. The order also directs the administration to identify other countries importing Russian oil for potential tariffs, coinciding with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to escalate the war on Gaza, aiming for full occupation despite significant international and military opposition, driven by both political strategy and the ongoing crisis of Israeli captives. This controversial move faces military feasibility challenges and growing dissent among Israeli security officials, who argue that Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat. Want More Context? 🔎

Trump administration officials are scheduled to meet to discuss the release of transcripts from the Justice Department's two-day meetings with Ghislaine Maxwell regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. CBS News reporters Katrina Kaufman and Aaron Navarro provide the latest updates on this significant development. Want More Context? 🔎