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An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, resulting in all but one death, marking the first crash of this aircraft model and one of the deadliest in years. Investigators will analyze flight data, maintenance records, and other factors to determine the cause, with Boeing's future impacted depending on the investigation's findings. More Context

Five people have died and two are missing in San Antonio, Texas, after heavy rains caused significant flooding. The San Antonio Fire Department conducted over 70 water rescues, confirming that some victims were swept from their cars, with ongoing searches for the missing individuals. More Context

On Thursday, the English River First Nation in northern Saskatchewan reported that a ground-penetrating radar search at the former Beauval Indian Residential School site, initiated in 2021, has uncovered dozens more anomalies, indicating unmarked graves. Katrina Maurice, a community member, designed white grave markers to honor the victims identified at this site. More Context

The Israeli air force launched extensive airstrikes on Iran early Friday, targeting multiple sites linked to its nuclear program, including the Natanz enrichment facility. In response, Israel declared a state of emergency, closed its airspace, and warned of potential Iranian retaliation, while U.S. officials confirmed no involvement in the strikes, emphasizing Israel's right to self-defense. More Context

Japanese stocks fell sharply, with the Nikkei 225 dropping 1.25%, following news of Israel's military strike on Iran, while South Korea's Kospi index also declined over 1%. The yen weakened against the US dollar, and US equity index futures decreased as US Treasury yields fell, highlighting market volatility amid rising oil price concerns affecting certain sectors. More Context

Donald Trump activated California's National Guard to address protests against federal immigration sweeps in Los Angeles, overriding Governor Gavin Newsom's authority, which has drawn criticism from military leaders as politically motivated. The intervention raises concerns about politicizing the military, echoing Trump's past calls for a militarized response to civil unrest, reminiscent of actions taken during the Civil Rights era. More Context