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20 Turkish Soldiers Killed in Georgia Military Plane Crash

Members of emergency services work at the site of the Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crash near the Azerbaijani border, in Sighnaghi municipality, Georgia. Turkey’s Ministry of Defense announced that 20 soldiers were killed when a military transport plane crashed in Georgia . The aircraft, a C-130 cargo plane, had departed from Azerbaijan and was en route to Turkey when communication was lost shortly after takeoff. Georgian emergency teams reported that 18 bodies were recovered at the crash site , with search operations continuing to locate the remaining victims. Witnesses shared footage showing the plane breaking apart mid-air before spiraling down into farmland near the Azerbaijani border. This tragedy is Turkey’s deadliest military aviation accident in recent years . Both Turkish and Georgian authorities have launched investigations, and officials confirmed that the aircraft’s black box has been recovered . President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed condolences to the families...

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A Historic Prayer: King Charles and Pope Leo Unite in Faith After 500 Years

Britain's King Charles speaks with Pope Leo XIV in the courtyard of San Damaso, as Queen Camilla stands next to them, following an ecumenical prayer in the Sistine Chapelle led by the Pope and Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, at the Vatican.

In a moment steeped in symbolism and history, King Charles and Pope Leo came together in joint prayer — the first such occasion in half a millennium. The gathering, held within the hallowed walls of a centuries-old cathedral, marked a powerful gesture of reconciliation and unity between the British monarchy and the papacy.

Observers described the atmosphere as reverent and deeply moving, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of dialogue, humility, and shared values in a world often divided by conflict. The prayer was not only a spiritual act but also a reminder of the enduring ties between faith and leadership, bridging traditions that have long stood apart.

Historians note that such a meeting would have been unthinkable in previous centuries, when political and religious rifts defined relations between the crown and the Vatican. Today, however, the joint prayer stands as a testament to the possibility of healing and cooperation across divides.

As the echoes of their words filled the cathedral, many saw the moment as a beacon of hope — a reminder that even after 500 years, bridges can be rebuilt.


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