1.All 48 Killed in Russian Plane Crash in Remote Far East
In a heartbreaking tragedy, a Russian Antonov An‑24 passenger plane crashed in the Amur region of Russia’s Far East, killing all 48 people on board. The aircraft, which was on a routine flight, went down in a remote and forested area shortly after takeoff.
Rescue teams rushed to the site, but the crash occurred in a difficult-to-reach location, delaying immediate response. Sadly, there were no survivors.
Images and videos from the scene have been shared widely online, showing the wreckage scattered across the forest floor. Families of the passengers are devastated, and grief is pouring in from across the country.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but experts suspect a possible mechanical failure or poor weather may have played a role. The Antonov An-24 is an older Soviet-era aircraft, still used on regional routes in Russia — often in areas where newer planes are not available.
The incident has sparked a wider debate about aviation safety in remote parts of the country, where emergency response is slower and aircraft are sometimes outdated.
For now, the nation mourns the loss of 48 lives — parents, children, pilots, and crew — who boarded that plane expecting a normal flight and never made it home.
2.Thai Fighter Jet Strike Reported in Cambodia
A dangerous escalation unfolded along the Thailand–Cambodia border this week, as reports surfaced that a Thai F‑16 fighter jet was used to strike Cambodian positions. The alleged airstrike comes amid rising tensions in the long-disputed border area — and has sparked global concern.
The clash reportedly began near the heavily contested Preah Vihear temple region, an area both countries have claimed for decades. But what started as small-scale gunfire and troop movements quickly spiraled into something more serious.
According to local reports, Thai military forces launched the airstrike after what they described as "provocations" from the Cambodian side. Cambodia, however, called the strike a blatant act of aggression — and said it endangered civilians in nearby villages.
Residents near the border described hearing explosions and fleeing their homes in fear. One local farmer said, "We heard a loud roar, and the ground shook. We didn't know if we were being bombed." Several families have reportedly taken shelter in nearby schools and monasteries.
Regional leaders are now urging both countries to step back from the brink. ASEAN officials and UN observers have called for restraint and a return to dialogue.
For many living near the border, however, the fear is already real — and growing.
3.YouTube Says Goodbye to Its ‘Trending’ Page — And a Whole Era of the Internet
It’s official: YouTube has shut down its “Trending” and “Trending Now” pages as of July 2025.
If you ever clicked that little flame icon to see what the world was watching — a breaking news moment, a viral dance, a new diss track, or a jaw-dropping stunt — it’s now part of digital history.
YouTube says it’s making the shift because people today discover videos differently. Rather than browsing a shared list of popular clips, users mostly scroll through their personalized home feeds, Shorts, or watch suggestions based on their own habits. So the platform is doubling down on AI-driven recommendations, aiming to give every viewer a more tailored experience.
But the change is bittersweet for many.
For smaller creators, the Trending tab was once a rare spotlight — a chance to go viral and be seen by millions overnight. For viewers, it was a way to feel connected to what everyone else was watching — a shared internet moment.
Now, discovery is more private, more algorithmic — and for some, less communal.
Some creators have raised concerns about transparency, saying that without a public “what’s trending” list, it's harder to understand what’s rising or why. Others worry this move gives YouTube even more control over what people see.
Still, the shift reflects a broader change across the internet: personalization is king. Everyone’s feed is now unique — and maybe a little more lonely.
