A Mass Funeral Is Held for 22 Pakistani Soldiers Who Died in a Helicopter Crash in Kashmir

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MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Rescuers recovered the remains of all 22 soldiers aboard a military helicopter that crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir the previous day, officials said Thursday, confirming there were no survivors, as senior government and military officials attended a mass funeral for the victims. The helicopter crashed Wednesday in Muzaffarabad, the regional capital, apparently …

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Military Helicopter Crash in Pakistani Kashmir Killed 22, Security Sources Say

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MUZAFFARABAD, June 11 (Reuters) – At ⁠least ⁠22 personnel were ⁠killed in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash ​in Pakistani Kashmir, security sources said on Thursday, ‌as funeral processions were ‌held in the territory’s capital ⁠Muzaffarabad. Videos from ⁠the crash scene showed plumes of thick, black ​smoke rising from behind the buildings where the helicopter went down. …

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How FIFA World Cup rules on extra time and tiebreakers work for 2026

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The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup gets underway Thursday, but some of the tournament’s most memorable moments may come after the clock hits 90 minutes and extra time is added. Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a …

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Commission Appeal in COVID Vaccine Contract Case Should Be Dismissed, EU Court Adviser Says

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BRUSSELS, June 11 (Reuters) – An adviser to Europe’s ⁠top ⁠court on Thursday recommended ⁠it to dismiss an appeal lodged by the European ​Commission against a 2024 ruling forcing the disclosure of information on COVID-19 vaccine ‌contracts. “The General Court was correct ‌in holding that the transparency of the process of negotiating agreements ⁠for Covid-19 …

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China Joins Macron-Led Video Call in Rare Economic Talks Ahead of G7 Summit in France

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By Ethan Wang and Michel Rose BEIJING/PARIS, June 11 (Reuters) – Chinese ⁠Vice ⁠Premier Zhang Guoqing will attend ⁠a video conference hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on global ​economic imbalances on Thursday, days before G7 countries meet in France to discuss how to deal with waves ‌of low-priced Chinese exports entering ‌their markets. Macron, …

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Ousted Turkish Opposition Leader’s Team Resigns to Trigger Chairman Vote

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ANKARA, June 11 (Reuters) – The team of the ⁠ousted ⁠leader of Turkey’s main opposition, ⁠Ozgur Ozel, has resigned from the party’s assembly, his office ​said on Thursday, adding the move should legally trigger an extraordinary congress to re-elect a ‌chairman. A Turkish court last month annulled ‌the Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) 2023 congress that …

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Iran Seeks Funds as US Talks Edge to Interim Deal, Sources Say

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DUBAI, June 11 (Reuters) – Efforts to ⁠reach ⁠a preliminary deal ⁠between Iran and the U.S. have ​intensified, three Iranian sources and a European official ‌told Reuters on Thursday, ‌despite strikes launched by both sides, ⁠as ⁠they discuss a mechanism over releasing frozen Iranian funds. The ​sources said Iran and the United States were still …

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Sweden Drops Plan to Lower Age of Criminal Responsibility to 13 Years Old

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STOCKHOLM, June 11 (Reuters) – Sweden’s right ⁠of ⁠centre government will drop ⁠its controversial plan to cut the age ​of criminal responsibility to 13-years-old from the current 15-years-old, it ‌said on Thursday. Justice Minister ‌Gunnar Strommer said there was not enough support ⁠in parliament ⁠for the measure and that the government instead would ​introduce new …

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