World News LIVE Updates: London Southend Airport crash, Israeli Forces Kill 24 Palestinians Near Aid Site, Ex Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad Hospitalised
Israeli Forces Kill 24 Palestinians Near Aid Site, Say Gaza Health Officials
A hospital in the south of Gaza has stated that 24 Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli forces near a humanitarian aid distribution site.
The aid seekers say that the forces started to fire indiscriminately on the people who had queued up for food.
In response, the Israeli defense rejected the accusations and said it had no information about any “injured individuals” from its firing.
In a separate development, former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 100, was admitted to the hospital for fatigue after attending a birthday picnic. Despite cycling and driving himself, he left early feeling tired.
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- 08:01 (IST) 14 Jul 2025
London Plane Crashes Shortly After Takeoff at London Southend Airport
Authorities have confirmed that the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. Flights at the airport were promptly grounded to allow emergency crews to begin extinguishing the flames as quickly as possible.
A large police cordon has been established to ensure the safety of emergency responders while they carry out their work.
- 23:10 (IST) 13 Jul 2025
What happened at London Southend Airport today?
In what is termed “serious incident” by police, a plane crashed soon after taking off at Southend Airport.
Police in Essex and East of England Ambulance Service said it received reports that a 12-metre plan collided moments before 4pm on Sunday.
Images on social media displayed that the crash site was full of smoke and fire.
- 22:00 (IST) 13 Jul 2025
Texas Flood Search Efforts Halted Amid Fresh Rain and Flash Flood Warnings
Emergency crews in central Texas suspended their search for flood victims as more rain threatened to raise river levels, AP reports. The July 4 floods devastated Kerr County, washing away homes, cabins, and summer camps. Search operations may resume Monday depending on river flow and weather conditions.
- 20:46 (IST) 13 Jul 2025
Gaza Death Toll From Israel-Hamas War Tops 58,000
At least 30 people were reported killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, including six children at a water point, The Associated Press reports. The total death toll from the conflict has now exceeded 58,000. In the West Bank, a Palestinian-American was killed, reportedly by Israeli settlers, escalating tensions further.
- 20:43 (IST) 13 Jul 2025
EU Puts US Tariff Countermeasures on Hold Until August
EU President Ursula von der Leyen has said the bloc will extend its suspension of countermeasures to US tariffs until early August, aiming to reach a trade deal, Reuters reports. The move comes after Trump threatened new 30% tariffs on EU imports, raising pressure in already tense negotiations.
