The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan has issued a security alert warning American citizens to stay in their homes due to escalating violence in the country. The Sudanese military has agreed to guarantee evacuation requests made by the U.S., Britain, France and China, and is coordinating efforts to evacuate citizens and diplomats from Sudan on military aircraft. The Embassy has warned against all travel to Sudan and urged those in the country to remain in their homes and avoid large gatherings.
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Key takeaways: A Paris court acquitted French plane manufacturer Airbus and national carrier Air France of involuntary manslaughter in the 2009 crash of Air France…
Mary Quant, a legendary fashion designer who popularized the miniskirt and other iconic fashion trends of the 1960s, has died at the age of 93. She was credited with popularizing the miniskirt, hot pants, skinny-rib sweaters and waterproof mascara, and her influence on youth culture around the world was immense. Her impact on the fashion world has been compared to The Beatles' impact on pop music, and her legacy will be remembered for generations to come.
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has condemned China's recent military exercises around the island, warning that Beijing appears to be preparing for war. US and China have both sent warships to the region and the US has increased arms sales to Taiwan, while French President Emmanuel Macron has called for Europe to become a "third pole" independent of both Washington and Beijing. Wu expressed confidence in Taiwanese preparations, as the international community watches the situation closely.
On Sunday, an avalanche in the French Alps near Mont Blanc killed six people and injured one. Video footage shared by Reuters showed clouds of snow rolling down the mountainside. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin deployed emergency workers to the scene and one person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries. The local authorities of Haute-Savoie are investigating the cause of the avalanche.
At least four hikers have been killed and two more are missing after an avalanche swept through the French Alps near Mont Blanc on Sunday. Two helicopters were sent in to help in the search, and one person suffered slight injuries while eight others were unharmed. Rescue teams are continuing to search for the two missing hikers and the cause of the avalanche is still under investigation.
At least four people are believed to be trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed following an explosion in Marseille, France, early Sunday morning. Rescue efforts are being hindered by a fire deep within the rubble, and more than 100 firefighters and rescue workers are on the scene. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation and the French government has promised to provide all necessary resources to aid in the rescue efforts.
Russian prosecutors have requested a 25-year prison sentence for Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, in a case widely condemned by international human rights organizations. Kara-Murza has been a vocal opponent of President Vladimir Putin and has been arrested multiple times for his activism against the government. The sentencing request comes amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Chinese President Xi Jinping expressing willingness to speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.