World News Today Live Updates: Helicopter crashes and kills at least 3 people in Los Angeles

At least three people were killed when a helicopter crashed near the scene of a bus crash in Los Angeles.

At least three were killed when a helicopter crashed near the scene of a bus crash in Los Angeles in the United States. Capt. Branden Silverman, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department, said, “We’re trying to determine how many patients were inside the helicopter.”

US House advances bill allowing 100% tariffs on India over Russian oil

The US House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would allow President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on India and other countries buying Russian oil and gas. The measure cleared a 214-211 procedural vote and is expected to face a final House vote on Wednesday. Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks opposed the measure, saying it would give Trump unchecked tariff powers without safeguards.

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US authorities foil alleged Russian plot to kill dissident in Washington

Five people were charged over an alleged network targeting Russian dissidents and Ukraine-supporting countries. US authorities said Tuesday they had foiled a plot to kill a prominent Russian dissident believed to be living in Washington. An indictment unsealed in Manhattan federal court charged five people believed to be living abroad.  The indictment said a Russian intelligence-linked network had, since at least 2024, paid or tried to pay people in the US and other countries to surveil and kill Russian dissidents. Authorities said three high-ranking Russian intelligence members were among those charged: former Russian intelligence colonel Yuri Khrameev, his son and Russian Federal Security Service officer Kirill Khrameev, and Cuban national Oemis Romagoza Durruthy, an influential member of the Cuban diaspora in Russia.

Key world developments: 

• US House votes 220-204 for third time to end Iran war and limit Trump’s military action. The war powers resolution would require congressional approval for continued military action.
• The US confirms for the first time it has deployed weapons in space, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink says. Meink said the US has fielded on-orbit space-control weapons to defend forces against hostile actions.
• South Korea seeks to postpone parliamentary briefing on the USD 350 billion US investment plan. The briefing was seen as a final step before Seoul and Washington finalise terms of the investment pledge under their trade deal.
• Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks threaten shipping, oil infrastructure. Houthi advances and an attack on Saudi Arabia’s biggest pipeline have raised concerns over oil exports and global prices.

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