Dozens of people gathered in front of the Lincoln statue in the capital, Washington, DC, protesting Israel’s attacks on Palestinian civilians. To draw attention to the brutality that Palestinians are exposed to, protesters laid under white sheets and held dolls, both of which were covered in red paint, representing blood. The crowd demanded a ceasefire and that the murder of children be stopped.
7,703 people, including 3,595 children, have died in Palestine so far.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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