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While rescuers spotted the wreckage of the helicopter that was carrying Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi and other officials Monday morning, officials quoted by state media have said that there was "no sign of life" at the crash site.

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has potentially pinpointed the location of a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi that went missing over a mountainous region in East Azerbaijan province, a report said.

A heartwarming video shared by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Instagram depicts Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, walking hand in hand with his three-year-old grandson. The touching moment in traditional attire has quickly gone viral, amassing over 3.2 million views in just 16 hours, resonating deeply with viewers worldwide.

Singapore faces a resurgence of COVID-19 with 25,900 cases by May 11, prompting strict measures like mask mandates and booster dose requirements. Concerns mount over variants like Omicron. Health Minister warns of a peak in 2-4 weeks. Hospitalizations rise, especially among the elderly and those with underlying conditions. Vaccine hesitancy persists despite government assurances.

Reader’s Digest, an iconic publication that has been a staple in households for generations, is bidding farewell to its UK operations after 86 years. Eva Mackevic, the magazine’s dedicated Editor-in-Chief with nearly 8 years of tenure, took to LinkedIn to announce the closure.

Israel on Friday defended its Gaza offensive at the International Court of Justice, responding to South Africa's request for judges to mandate a halt to operations in Rafah and a full withdrawal from Palestinian territory.

The French police fatally shot an armed suspect in the Normandy city of Rouen early Friday, who seemed to be intending to set fire to a synagogue, according to the Interior Ministry.

New York mourns the loss of teenager Harris Wolobah, who died after consuming a single tortilla chip in the viral 'One Chip Challenge'. An autopsy revealed a congenital heart defect exacerbated by the chip's extreme spiciness. Dr. Syed Haider warns of cardiac risks with spicy foods. The tragedy highlights the dangers of internet challenges.

The Free Democratic Party (FDP) of Germany finds itself embroiled in a major scandal following the leak of explicit and shocking videos involving Martin Neumaier, its candidate for the town of Aalen.

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was in a "very serious" but stable condition on Thursday, a hospital official said, after he was shot five times in an assassination attempt that has laid bare deep political divisions in the country.