A helicopter crash-landed on the roof of a building in New York City on Monday afternoon, killing the pilot.
The staff in the 54-storey skyscraper were moved to safety, after the incident sparked a rooftop fire.
Officials identified the pilot as Tim McCormack, and confirmed he was the only person aboard the twin-engine Agusta A109E helicopter.
The exact cause of the accident is not yet known but New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said it "could have been a much worse incident".
Trump criticises Israel strike as US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear
President Donald Trump criticised an Israeli strike on Lebanon that could complicate attempts to finalise a framework deal between the United States and Iran on Sunday on ending their war, but said an agreement was nonetheless close.
Israel says military attacks Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs
Israel said its military attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday after the group fired into Israeli territory.
Protesters set Tesla ablaze, smash UN office's windows in anti-G7 march in Geneva
Geneva police on Sunday fired teargas at protesters who set fire to a Tesla vehicle and smashed windows at a United Nations agency as they vented their anger at a Group of Seven summit about to take place across the border in France.
Swiss voters reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash
Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million as voters prioritised economic stability and ties with the European Union over worries immigration was stretching public services and pushing up rents.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine hit oil facility, chemical plant in Russia
Ukraine hit an oil facility overnight in Russia's Yaroslavl region, and the Azot chemical plant in the Tula region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X on Sunday.
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, took to social media on Sunday to commend the UAE leaders for handling the regional crisis with "wisdom and steadfastness", as "we approach the signing of the long-awaited agreement between Washington and Tehran".
Three UAE humanitarian aid convoys carrying 544 tonnes of food parcels and shelter assistance have entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
Dubai Health has announced that the ‘My Blood, for My Country’ campaign has attracted 43,263 blood donors in 2026, with 39.5 per cent donating for the first time.
