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Two helicopters collided midair on Sunday near Hammonton Municipal Airport in the U.S. state of New Jersey, leaving one pilot dead and another critically injured, authorities have confirmed. According to Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel, emergency crews responded to reports of an aviation accident at about 11:25 a.m. Video footage from the scene showed one helicopter spinning rapidly before crashing to the ground, followed shortly by the second aircraft. Firefighters extinguished flames that broke out after impact. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified the aircraft as an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and an Enstrom 280C helicopter. Only the pilots were on…

China’s military on Monday announced the launch of extensive joint military drills involving air, naval and rocket forces around Taiwan, describing the exercises as a “stern warning” to separatist movements and what it called “external interference” in the Taiwan issue. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said the drills, code-named “Justice Mission 2025,” are being conducted in the Taiwan Strait and in waters to the north, south-west, south-east and east of the self-governing island. The exercises include sea-air combat readiness patrols, simulated blockades of key ports, joint operations to seize comprehensive battlefield superiority, and long-range deterrence operations beyond the island chain.…

Somaliland is increasingly drawing international attention as regional and global powers assess its strategic value along the Red Sea corridor, a zone critical to global trade, energy routes, and security dynamics. The self-declared republic, which has maintained relative stability for more than three decades, occupies a geopolitically significant position at the mouth of the Red Sea near the Gulf of Aden. Analysts note that its coastline, coupled with reported oil and gas prospects, places Somaliland at the center of growing regional interest. Recent diplomatic engagements suggest that Somaliland has used these strategic advantages to deepen ties with key regional and…

Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, has issued an urgent public call encouraging Jewish communities in the United Kingdom, France, Australia and Canada to consider making aliyah — immigration to Israel — citing growing security concerns and rising antisemitism in parts of the diaspora. Speaking from Jerusalem, Sa’ar described Israel as the safest long-term environment for Jews worldwide, emphasizing the state’s responsibility as both a national homeland and a refuge amid increasing hostility toward Jewish communities abroad. The call follows a series of recent antisemitic incidents across Western countries, including attacks on synagogues, Jewish schools, and community centers, as well as…

A new survey by Amineva Global has revealed deep public anxiety over the safety of food sold to consumers, with a majority of respondents expressing serious concerns about hygiene, handling, and contamination across the food supply chain. The survey, which gathered responses from 80 consumers across different age groups, found that 58.75 percent of respondents consider the food they consume to be very unsafe, while only 2.5 percent believe it is very safe. The findings point to widespread mistrust in both commercially prepared and street-vended food. The study examined food purchasing habits, confidence in food safety, perceived health risks, and…

What was billed as a marquee Christmas Day NFL showdown has lost much of its luster as the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys meet Thursday night with both teams already eliminated from playoff contention and key stars sidelined. The matchup was initially expected to feature a high-profile quarterback duel between rookie Jayden Daniels and veteran Dak Prescott, renewing the long-standing NFC East rivalry under the holiday spotlight shared by the NFL and streaming partner Netflix. Instead, Daniels has been shut down for the season after multiple injuries limited him to just seven appearances, leaving him to watch from the sideline…

The United States Justice Department has announced it will need additional time to release all records related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after officials said more than one million potentially relevant documents were newly uncovered, missing a congressionally mandated deadline set for last Friday. In a statement issued on Christmas Eve, the department said federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the FBI identified the documents during an ongoing review, calling the discovery significant given earlier assurances that a comprehensive assessment of Epstein-related materials had already been completed. The delay has intensified political pressure in Washington. A bipartisan group…

Finland’s population reached 5,656,394 at the end of November 2025, according to preliminary figures released by Statistics Finland, reflecting an increase of 20,423 people since the start of the year. Official data show that the entire population growth was driven by net migration, as the country continued to record more deaths than births during the period under review. Between January and November, 46,856 people immigrated to Finland, while 14,057 emigrated, resulting in a net migration gain of 32,799. By contrast, natural population change remained negative, with 42,247 births recorded against 53,831 deaths, leaving a birth deficit of 11,584. Migration trends…

Recent remarks by U.S. conservative commentator Candace Owens alleging that Jewish people controlled the Atlantic slave trade have drawn sharp criticism from historians and civil rights advocates, who describe the claims as historically false and rooted in long-standing antisemitic conspiracy theories. Scholars across ideological and religious lines say the Atlantic slave trade was a vast, state-driven enterprise dominated by European imperial powers, particularly Portugal, Spain, Britain, France and the Netherlands. The system relied on government-chartered companies, colonial administrations, insurers and plantation economies, structures from which Jewish communities were largely excluded during the 15th to 18th centuries. Historians note that Jews…

Bourbon maker Jim Beam has announced it will suspend whiskey production at its Clermont, Kentucky distillery for at least one year beginning in 2026, citing shifting market conditions, trade pressures linked to U.S. tariffs, and a slowdown in global demand for American spirits. The company said the temporary pause will allow time to invest in upgrades and improvements at the Clermont facility. While distillation will stop, bottling operations, warehousing, and the James B. Beam Distilling Co. visitor center and restaurant will remain open. Jim Beam’s larger distillery in Boston, Kentucky, will continue operating without interruption. “We are always assessing production…