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+ Follow World in your BriefMilitary plane crash in Democratic Republic of Congo kills over a dozen, officials say
A Congolese army plane crashed into a residential area, killing at least 13 people, including senior military officers; some outlets reported higher tolls of 14 or 17.
UK ticket holder wins £111m EuroMillions jackpot
A single UK ticket-holder has won a £111 million EuroMillions jackpot, according to National Lottery operator Allwyn, marking the third UK win of the jackpot this year.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readTwo men arrested in New York City after emerging from sewer manholes
Kevin Rodriguez and Samuel Reveron were arrested in New York City after being seen climbing out of manholes; police reportedly suspect they were searching sewers for valuables, including gold, washed into storm drains.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readPope Leo XIV comments on press access amid Trump media ban dispute
Asked by a reporter about the ongoing White House media ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, Pope Leo XIV said journalists covering him are welcome and that media coverage is important.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readNoah Woods died after leaving playground through gap in fence, inquest told
An inquest heard that a child named Noah Woods died after leaving a play area through a gap in a fence, according to reports from multiple outlets.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readDelegates walk out as Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly
Dozens of delegates left the UN General Assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address on Thursday, while other delegates remained and applauded in support.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readChinese state media clash with reporters and Secret Service during Xi visit to White House
A physical altercation broke out between Chinese state media crews and US journalists and Secret Service personnel during a visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House, according to multiple outlets.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readNetanyahu gives combative UN speech, criticizing Mamdani and protesters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a heated speech at the UN General Assembly, criticizing Mamdani, pro-Palestinian protesters, and UN delegates, while protests occurred outside.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readChina to send two pandas to Zoo Atlanta after Trump-Xi meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a visit with President Trump that China will send two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, part of a decades-old Chinese diplomatic practice involving the animals.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readZelensky says Trump approved Ukraine producing Patriot missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said President Donald Trump made a 'final decision' allowing Ukraine to license and produce Patriot missiles domestically.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readXi Jinping ends US visit with Trump-led tour of National Archives
Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded his visit to Washington with President Donald Trump by touring the National Archives, home to the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution, with Xi saying he expects to meet Trump again soon.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readPittsburgh doctor stabbed to death in home invasion, wife wounded
A doctor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center was stabbed to death while sleeping in his home on Thursday, according to multiple outlets; his wife was also stabbed and wounded.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readBritish climber dies after fall on Spain's Torrecerredo mountain
A 28-year-old British mountaineer died after falling during a descent from Torrecerredo mountain in Spain, according to multiple outlets.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readBangkok declares flood disaster after days of heavy rain
Authorities in Bangkok, Thailand declared a flood disaster across the city on Saturday after nearly two days of heavy rain submerged roads, filled canals and forced evacuations.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readTrump rejects Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal, report says
Trump reportedly turned down a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Iran and is expected to resume bombing after the midterm elections, according to multiple reports.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readSusan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder detained at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York
Actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York on Thursday during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he prepared to address the United Nations General Assembly.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readInvestigation continues into deaths of two Ole Miss students found near kratom
Two students at the University of Mississippi were found dead near packaged kratom, and authorities have since seized kratom from a nearby vape shop and made arrests as toxicology results are awaited.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readUS military reportedly prepares groundwork for possible action around Cuba
An internal Army message reviewed by CBS News indicates the U.S. military is preparing for possible action related to Cuba, with some units potentially needed within 90-120 days.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readTrump and Xi conclude three-day Washington summit with few concrete agreements
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a three-day state visit in Washington that outlets across the spectrum described as heavy on ceremony but light on substantive breakthroughs on trade, Taiwan or other disputes.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readIran offers seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says Trump rejects it
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran presented the United States with a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting between the two countries, with multiple outlets reporting President Trump rejected the offer.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readPope Leo XIV makes first papal visit to France in 18 years
Pope Leo XIV arrived in France for the first official papal visit to the country in nearly 18 years, drawing large crowds in Paris and leading prayers at Notre Dame Cathedral.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readPope Leo XIV warns AI could create a 'paradise of machines' during France visit
Pope Leo XIV, arriving in Paris to begin a four-day trip to France, warned that artificial intelligence risks becoming an 'instrument of domination' and could undermine humanity.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readWisconsin fraternity leaders arrested after pledges found injured in hazing incident
Police in Wisconsin arrested two leaders of an unrecognized fraternity at the University of Wisconsin-Madison after finding roughly 30 partially clothed young men, mostly pledges, in a hot basement covered in food and other liquids.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readTrump told Xi that Chinese support for Iran was 'totally unacceptable,' US envoy says
US Ambassador to China David Perdue said President Trump raised China's assistance to Iran with President Xi Jinping during a phone call, calling it unacceptable, and that Xi offered assurances in response.
The Lumen desk · 1 min readPolice say Tasia Fortune's hanging was staged after she was killed elsewhere
Jackson, Mississippi, authorities say Tasia Fortune was likely killed in another location before her body was found hanging from a tree at an abandoned home in August, with a detective telling a court the hanging appeared 'staged.'
The Lumen desk · 1 min readExplosion near Athens Acropolis collapses building, several people missing
A powerful explosion destroyed a building in Athens' tourist district of Plaka near the Acropolis, injuring several people, with reports of missing tourists and at least one death.
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