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30.01.2025 โ€” Black Hawk's Dance with Airliner Above Potomac

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30.01.2025 โ‡ข Black Hawk's Dance with Airliner Above Potomac
โŒจAn American Airlines passenger jet carrying 64 people, including figure skating athletes, collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over Washington DC's Potomac River in early morning hours. Initial reports of 18 casualties grew to 30 by mid-day, with officials confirming no survivors by early afternoon.

Trump's response shifted the narrative from rescue operations to political discourse. After declaring "an hour of anguish," he attempted to link the crash to diversity hiring policies and Obama-era safety standards, generating significant media attention.

By evening, investigations revealed the air traffic control tower was understaffed during the incident, with one controller handling multiple responsibilities. The black boxes remained unrecovered as dangerous conditions forced divers to pause operations. The identification of victims began, including figure skating pairs and flight crew members.

The crash occurred amid ongoing tensions over Trump's immigration policies, including his Guantanamo Bay announcement from the previous day.
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American Airlines flight collides with helicopter in Washington DC

Takeoffs and landings are halted at Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport as emergency services respond.
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BBC

Passenger jet collides with helicopter and crashes into Washington DC river

Takeoffs and landings are halted at Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport as emergency services respond.
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03:29โ‡ขPotomac Collision Claims Passenger Jet

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on a mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter over Washington DC's Potomac River (BBC, Daily Mail, Sky News, Times). Trump's announcement to repurpose Guantanamo Bay for migrant detention receives coverage (Guardian, Metro). The Mirror highlights Rachel Reeves's infrastructure projects, while a Church of England scandal emerges with sexual harassment allegations against the Bishop of Liverpool (Channel 4).
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The Guardian

Plane crashes near Washington DC after mid-air collision with military helicopter

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BBC

Jet carrying 60 passengers collides with helicopter and crashes into Washington DC river

Takeoffs and landings are halted at Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport as emergency services respond.
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The Guardian

Plane carrying about 60 passengers crashes near Washington DC after collision with military helicopter

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Jet with 60 passengers collides with US Army helicopter, crashes into Washington DC river

Takeoffs and landings are halted at Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport as emergency services respond.
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BBC

Jet with 60 passengers collides with US Army helicopter, crashing into Washington DC river

A number of bodies are reported to have been recovered, but there is no official update on the number of people who have died.
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BBC

American Airlines flight carrying dozens crashes into Washington DC river

A number of bodies are reported to have been recovered, but there is no official update on the number of people who have died.
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05:46โ‡ขPotomac's Mid-Air Catastrophe

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on a major aviation disaster near Washington DC, where an American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people collided mid-air with a Black Hawk military helicopter over the Potomac River (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian, Independent, Mirror, Sky News, Sun, Times). New details emerge of at least 18 bodies recovered so far, with search operations ongoing. The earlier coverage of Labour's Heathrow expansion plans and Church abuse allegations remains in background discussion.
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American Airlines flight carrying dozens crashes into Washington DC river after colliding with helicopter

A number of bodies are reported to have been recovered, but there is no official update on the number of people who have died.
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Rescuers search river for survivors after passenger jet and helicopter collide in Washington DC

A number of bodies are reported to have been recovered, but there is no official update on the number of people who have died.
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The Guardian

Rescuers search Potomac river after plane collides with military helicopter near Washington DC

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07:21โ‡ขPotomac's Death Toll Rises

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report new details emerging from the Potomac River aviation disaster, where an American Airlines passenger jet carrying 64 people collided with a Black Hawk helicopter (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian, Independent, Metro, Mirror, Sky News, Sun, Times). Latest reports indicate at least 18 fatalities (Daily Mail), with rescue operations continuing in freezing waters. The total number of casualties remains unconfirmed across sources.
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The Guardian

Washington DC plane crash: rescuers search Potomac river for survivors after plane collides with military helicopter

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BBC

Nineteen bodies recovered after passenger jet collides with helicopter over Washington DC river

The US Figure Skating association confirms "several members of the skating community" were on board the flight, which was arriving from Kansas.
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The Guardian

Washington DC: 19 bodies reportedly recovered after plane and military helicopter crash; US Figure Skating says athletes were on flight

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09:05โ‡ขSkaters Among Potomac's Dead

โŒจThe newspapers report updated figures from the Washington DC aviation disaster, with 19 bodies now recovered (BBC, Guardian, Independent). New details emerge that US figure skaters were among the passengers on the American Airlines flight from Kansas (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian, Mirror). The number of people feared dead varies between sources, from 64 to 67 (Independent, Times). In background coverage, Trump's influence in Florida receives analysis (New Statesman).
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HuffPost UK

LEFT WITH REGRET?

Just 3 In 10 Brits Still Support Brexit In Record Low
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The Guardian

Washington DC plane crash: 19 bodies reportedly recovered after passenger plane collides with military helicopter over Potomac River

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Huge river search continues as 19 bodies found after plane and helicopter crash in Washington DC

The American Airlines flight was carrying 64 people when it collided with a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport.
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The Guardian

Washington DC: At least 30 bodies recovered from Potomac River, local media reports, after passenger jet collides with military helicopter

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11:45โ‡ขThirty Bodies Surface in Potomac

โŒจThe newspapers report updated figures from the Washington DC aviation disaster, with at least 30 bodies now recovered from the Potomac River (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Metro). The American Airlines flight carried 64 passengers, including figure skaters, when it collided with a Black Hawk helicopter (Mirror, Daily Mail). Trump claims the accident "should have been prevented" (Sun). In Sweden, Islam critic Salwan Momika was shot dead before his court appearance (Breitbart). Brexit support hits record low with only 30% approval (HuffPost).
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BBC

Seven more hostages handed to the Red Cross in Gaza, says Israeli military

In total, three Israeli and five Thai nationals were set to be freed today, with more than 100 Palestinian prisoners expected to be released later.
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BBC

Thirty bodies found after plane and helicopter crash into Washington DC river

A massive search continues in the Potomac River, where emergency services say conditions are โ€œextremely roughโ€ in the freezing water.
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The Guardian

Washington DC officials to hold briefing as dozens feared dead after passenger jet collides with military helicopter

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The Guardian

Washington DC officials hold briefing as dozens feared dead after passenger jet collides with military helicopter

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No survivors expected after plane and helicopter crash over Washington DC river, officials say

A massive recovery operation continues in the Potomac River, where emergency workers say the conditions are "extremely rough".
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The Guardian

Washington DC officials say no survivors in jet collision with military helicopter

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13:05โ‡ขPotomac Claims All Souls

โŒจThe newspapers update the Washington DC aviation disaster, now confirming no survivors expected among the 64 passengers and crew (BBC, Guardian, Metro, Mirror, Sky News, Times). The American Airlines flight, carrying figure skaters including Spencer Lane, collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River in "extremely rough" conditions (BBC, Daily Mail). Recovery operations continue with over 30 bodies retrieved (Mirror, Independent).
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The Guardian

Washington DC officials believe there are no survivors after jet carrying 64 people collided with military helicopter

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No survivors after plane carrying 64 and helicopter crash over Washington DC river

The American Airlines flight collided with a Black Hawk helicopter, with three people on board, near Reagan National Airport.
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15:22โ‡ขBlack Hawk and Airliner's Fatal Dance

โŒจThe newspapers update the Washington DC aviation disaster, now confirming all 67 passengers perished in the collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Mirror, Sky, Times). The flight carried figure skaters including Spencer Lane and his Russian mentors (Daily Mail, Mirror). The Black Hawk crew was on a training mission when the collision occurred (Independent, Sun).
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Trump to speak as officials confirm no survivors in Washington DC plane and helicopter crash

The American Airlines flight carrying 64 people collided with a Black Hawk helicopter, with three people on board, near Reagan National Airport.
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The Guardian

Washington DC plane crash: Trump to speak after officials say no survivors expected to be found

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Trump says US is 'in mourning' after no survivors from Washington DC plane and helicopter crash

The American Airlines flight carrying 64 people collided with a Black Hawk helicopter, with three people on board, near Reagan National Airport.
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The Guardian

Washington DC plane crash: Trump holds briefing after officials say no survivors expected to be found

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16:42โ‡ขNo Survivors in Black Hawk's Dance with Airliner

โŒจThe newspapers update the Washington DC aviation disaster, with Trump confirming no survivors among the 67 victims (BBC, Guardian, Mirror, Sky, Times). Trump attempts to politicize the crash by blaming Obama-era safety standards (Times), while media explores possible causes (Sun, Metro). A figure skater narrowly avoided the flight due to pet restrictions (Daily Mail). The recovery operation has retrieved 28 bodies (Mirror).
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Trump says US 'in mourning' after no survivors from Washington DC plane and helicopter crash

The American Airlines flight carrying 64 people collided with a Black Hawk helicopter, with three people on board, near Reagan National Airport.
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The Guardian

Washington DC plane crash: Trump says US in mourning after no survivors from collision

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The Guardian

Donald Trump speaks of US โ€˜hour of anguishโ€™ after no survivors in Washington DC plane crash

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HuffPost UK

CROSSINGS CRACKDOWN

Labour Accused Of 'Criminalising' Refugees Over Small Boats Bill
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BBC

Trump says cause of Washington DC air crash that left 67 dead is unknown

The president also speculates the collision could be blamed on diversity policies in air traffic control hiring.
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The Guardian

Washington DC plane crash: Trump says US mourns after scores killed but politicises collision

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17:53โ‡ขTrump Blames Diversity for DC Crash

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's response to the Washington DC air crash, where he attempts to blame diversity hiring policies in aviation (BBC, Daily Mail, Guardian, Mirror, Sky News, Times). In parallel, migration policy discussions surface with Labour's small boats bill (HuffPost) and Merkel's criticism of German border control measures (Breitbart). The Sun reports on Putin issuing an arrest warrant for one of its journalists covering Ukraine.
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The Guardian

Washington DC plane crash: Trump blames diversity policies and โ€˜confluence of bad decisionsโ€™ as officials say no survivors

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The Guardian

Trump blames diversity policies and โ€˜confluence of bad decisionsโ€™ as officials say no survivors in Washington plane crash

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HuffPost UK

TORIES AT WAR

Badenoch Slaps Down Patel For Defending Tory Immigration Record
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Bishop of Liverpool quits amid assault allegations

Hours after John Perumbalath announced his retirement as Bishop of Liverpool we show a written account which highlights safeguarding issues during his appointment, and the alleged role played by the current leader of the Church, Stephen Cottrell.
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No black boxes yet recovered in deadly Washington DC plane crash - officials

Investigators said a preliminary report would be released in 30 days, and that they need time to "verify" information.
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Staffing at Reagan airport air traffic control reportedly โ€˜not normalโ€™ at time of fatal collision

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21:45โ‡ขUnderstaffed Tower Failed Flight 67

โŒจThe newspapers report new details about the Washington DC air crash, with multiple sources indicating the air traffic control tower was understaffed during the incident (Times, Guardian, Sky News, Daily Mail). Only one controller was handling multiple responsibilities. The black boxes remain unrecovered (BBC), while Trump's response linking the crash to diversity policies generates coverage (Independent, Mirror). Separately, the Bishop of Liverpool resigned amid assault allegations (Channel 4).
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The Guardian

Questions arise over understaffing at control tower as officials say no survivors

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Divers pause operations due to dangerous conditions in deadly Washington DC plane crash

Recovery operations will be suspended overnight until parts of the fuselage are removed and it is again deemed safe.
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