A Sudanese army plane crashed on Tuesday in a residential area near the Wadi Seidna military airport in northern Omdurman killing more than 20 people, including military personnel and civilians, military and medical sources said on Wednesday.
The military sources said that the plane crash was most likely due to technical reasons.
Among those killed was Major General Bahr Ahmed, a senior commander in Khartoum who previously served as the commander of the army across the entire capital.
The Sudanese army had said on Tuesday in a statement several military personnel and civilians were killed in the incident, but did not provide further details.
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A French court has found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of misappropriating EU funds, potentially barring her from the 2027 presidential race. Le Pen, head of the National Rally, faces a five-year ban from public office, which could significantly impact French politics.
Myanmar declared seven days of national mourning after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing over 1,700 deaths, 3,400 injuries, and leaving more than 300 missing. Flags will be flown at half-staff during the mourning period.
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Elon Musk handed out million-dollar checks to voters in Wisconsin to support a conservative candidate in a high-stakes state Supreme Court election. This move, echoing his 2024 tactics, aims to influence the court's stance on key issues like abortion and labor rights.
A French court has found far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of misappropriating EU funds, potentially barring her from the 2027 presidential race. Le Pen, head of the National Rally, faces a five-year ban from public office, which could significantly impact French politics.
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