A dramatic military aviation incident unfolded in the West Bank after an Israeli Air Force Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a complex recovery operation. According to official military statements, the helicopter had earlier made an emergency landing due to severe weather conditions. While being airlifted during a recovery mission, the damaged aircraft reportedly became detached mid-operation and fell to the ground.

Typhoon Halong has slammed into western Alaska, bringing record storm surges that devastated coastal villages. Hundreds of residents were airlifted in one of the largest evacuations in Alaska’s history as homes were swept away and communities flooded.