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A tragic accident occurred on Friday during an airshow off the coast of southeast France, when a small aerobatic plane crashed into the sea, resulting in the death of the pilot. The incident took place at Le Lavandou just before a scheduled demonstration by the French air force's elite acrobatic flying team.

Pakistan has reported its first cases of Mpox virus, previously known as monkeypox, in the northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, just days after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to rising cases of the disease in Africa.

Thailand has a new Prime Minister: Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a member of the nation’s most prominent political dynasty. At 37, she is the youngest person to hold the office and the third Shinawatra to become premier. Her ascension to power comes amidst a backdrop of family history marred by political turmoil, including military coups and prolonged power struggles.

Former President Donald Trump's plane was diverted to Billings on Friday due to a mechanical issue, according to CBS News. The plane was en route to Bozeman, Montana, for a scheduled rally, but technical problems forced an unscheduled landing at Billings-Logan International Airport.

The Netherlands is confronting an unusual challenge: a significant shortage of inmates leading to nearly empty prisons. This is in stark contrast to many countries struggling with overcrowded correctional facilities.

The streets of Khan Yunis were left desolate and eerily quiet on Friday as residents fled the area following a fresh Israeli military operation. The evacuation, prompted by Israeli orders, comes amid an ongoing conflict that has severely impacted the region over the past 10 months.