US President Joe Biden addressed the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, caused by a cargo ship crash, stating that it was not intentional. He pledged federal intervention for the bridge’s reconstruction and expressed his intention for Congress to cover the costs. Biden emphasized swift action, instructing his team to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge promptly. The search for the six missing individuals continues following the tragic incident on the Patapsco River.
Countries in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group have committed over €21 billion in new military aid, British Defense Secretary John Healey announced after a meeting in Brussels co-chaired by Germany and the UK. The UK pledged a record £4.5 billion for 2024, including drones and anti-tank mines. Germany pledged €11 billion through 2029, with plans to deliver air defense systems, tanks, and ammunition. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov thanked allies and stressed the importance of continued support against Russia’s increasing drone attacks.
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