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The helicopter that collided with the plane in Washington was from the US army
The helicopter that collided this Wednesday with a plane in Washington was from the US army, as official sources confirmed to CNN.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that a regional plane crashed into the air with a helicopter as it approached Reagan National Airport (DCA) in the US capital.
“A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional plane crashed in the air with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter as it approached runway 33 of Washington’s Reagan National Airport around 21:00 local time (02:00 GMT on Thursday), local time. PSA operated American Airlines flight 5342. He left Wichita, Kansas,” FAA said in a message.
According to legislator Roger Marshall, senator of the state of Kansas, the plane had “about 60 passengers” on board.
The number of passengers and possible victims is still unknown.
The FAA also indicated that this information is preliminary and could change as the investigation progresses, in charge of the FAA and the National Transport Safety Board (NTSB).
The Washington DC Police Department is conducting a search and rescue operation on the Potomac River, where the plane is supposed to have crashed, after the plane crash.
For its part, the American Airlines airline said it has “knowledge” of reports that American Eagle flight 5342, operated by PSA, with service from Wichita, Kansas to DCA “was involved in an incident.”
All flights from Reagan National Airport (DCA) have been suspended this Wednesday due to a plane crash, according to the airport of the US capital.
“All takeoffs and landings at DCA have been suspended. Emergency personnel are responding to an air incident at the airfield. The terminal remains open,” he said in a message on the social network X DCA.
According to local media, firefighters and emergency medical services in Washington DC have said that a small plane crashed near the airport and landed on the Potomac River, where there is now a large search deployment.
The authorities have not yet given information about the accident, the ship or the possible deaths.
However, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran noted in a message from X that it was a “plane” and that it came from Kansas.
The White House indicated that US President Donald Trump has been informed of the plane crash recorded near Washington’s Ronald Reagan Airport and asked people not to hinder the ongoing emergency work.
International
Lula invites Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay to BRICS Summit in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has invited Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay to participate in the next BRICS summit, which will take place in Brazil this July.
“I am inviting all these countries here—Uruguay, Colombia, and Mexico—to take part in BRICS in Brazil. Even if they are not official members, it is important for them to participate because this is a time for global discussion,” Lula stated.
Strengthening Multilateralism and Free Trade
While attending the presidential handover ceremony in Uruguay, Lula emphasized the importance of including these countries in the conversation, given that BRICS represents nearly half of the world’s population and global GDP.
“It is crucial that at this BRICS summit, we truly strengthen two fundamental pillars: multilateralism and free trade. Without trade freedom, there is no multilateralism, and there is no democracy,” he declared.
Lula also proposed drafting a serious document to present at the summit in Rio de Janeiro in July, reaffirming the commitment to respecting multilateralism and promoting free trade.
International
Navy warship saves lithuanian adventurer caught in Pacific Storm
An Australian warship rescued a Lithuanian rower on Monday after he encountered a tropical cyclone while attempting to cross the Pacific Ocean from California.
Aurimas Mockus was brought aboard the Royal Australian Navy landing ship HMAS Choules, where he underwent a medical checkup, Vice Admiral Justin Jones said in a statement.
“Due to the highly unfavorable maritime conditions, Mr. Mockus’ vessel could not be recovered, except for two oars and some personal belongings,” stated the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), which coordinated the rescue.
Three Days Adrift in the Coral Sea
The 44-year-old adventurer spent three days adrift in the Coral Sea, approximately 740 kilometers (460 miles) east of Mackay, a coastal city in Queensland. He had rowed non-stop from San Diego in a closed vessel, aiming to reach Brisbane.
Mockus began his 12,000-kilometer (7,500-mile) journey in October and was only days away from Brisbane when he encountered the storm, which is expected to make landfall in Australia soon.
Brisbane is located 800 kilometers (500 miles) south of Mackay in a straight line.
Mockus activated an emergency beacon on Friday after rowing into stormy seas and 80 km/h (50 mph) winds generated by Tropical Cyclone Alfred, according to the rescue authority.
A rescue aircraft established radio contact with Mockus on Saturday, where he reported feeling “fatigued,” the authority said.
International
UK investigates TikTok over teen data use in content recommendations
The UK’s data protection office announced on Monday that it is investigating how TikTok uses teenagers’ personal information to generate content recommendations on the social media platform.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) expressed growing concerns about how social media platforms use data generated by children’s online activity to fuel their recommendation algorithms. This raises the potential risk of exposing young users to inappropriate or harmful content.
The regulator stated that it aims to assess the strength of TikTok’s safety procedures regarding the personal data of users aged 13 to 17.
“It’s about what they are collecting and how their systems work,” said Information Commissioner John Edwards. “I expect to find that there are many benign and positive uses of children’s data in their recommendation systems.”
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