Tom Gerbier, a French pilot for Air France, was found dead after falling 1,000 feet off a cliff at California's Sequoia National Park. Gerbier had been reported missing after failing to appear at work to pilot a commercial flight. The National Park Service, Inyo County Sheriff’s Office, Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, Inyo Search and Rescue Team, and the climbing community all collaborated to find Gerbier. The National Park Service expressed their condolences to Gerbier's family and friends and urged hikers to be aware of the risks associated with hiking in the area.
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A man of Chechen origin, under surveillance by the French security services, stabbed a teacher to death and critically wounded two other people at a high school in Arras, France. Videos posted on social media showed people attempting to stop the attacker. The French Interior Minister declared the attack an act of "Islamist terrorism" and the government has declared a national day of mourning and increased security measures at schools.
The U.S. women's gymnastics team won their seventh consecutive world championship title on Wednesday night in Antwerp, Belgium, led by four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles. Despite an injury to Joscelyn Roberson in warmups, the team was able to put up a dominant performance and won by a margin of 2.199 points. This marks the 26th world medal for Biles, who is the most decorated American gymnast in history, and is sure to inspire future generations of gymnasts.
France has announced its withdrawal of troops from Niger in response to a coup, a move that signals a shift in the country's policy in the region. This comes as President Emmanuel Macron is undertaking a review of the French diplomatic corps in order to modernize the country's diplomatic approach.
Pope Francis has called on European leaders to open their ports to people fleeing hardship and poverty, and to respond with charity, rather than fear, to the migration crisis. During his two-day trip to France, he is expected to meet with migrants and refugees and visit a center for unaccompanied minors, emphasizing his message of compassion and understanding for those seeking a better life. His comments come as Europe is facing a surge in migration, with more than 100,000 people crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe this year alone.
An expedition to uncover the secrets of the great white shark is underway, led by researchers from Russia and France. The mission was almost cut short when the inflatable catamaran they were travelling in was attacked by sharks in the Coral Sea, but the sailors were rescued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The mission will continue, and the researchers are determined to unlock the mystery of the great white shark.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have announced their divorce after four years of marriage, with Jonas filing for divorce in Miami-Dade County, Florida and citing the marriage as "irretrievably broken". The couple had agreed to a prenuptial agreement and have two daughters, and Jonas is asking the court to uphold the agreement and ensure shared parental responsibility.