World latest updates: 4 killed in helicopter crash in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Emergency personnel work near the site where, according to fire department officials, a helicopter crashed killing the pilot and three tourists, in the Tijuca National Park, in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo: AP)
From a fatal helicopter crash in Brazil to Iran’s hardening stance on the Strait of Hormuz, here’s a look at major stories developing right now.
What happened in Rio de Janeiro?
At least four people have died after a helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro, according to the Colombian consul in Brazil. Saturday’s crash killed the pilot and three Colombian women from the same family, who were reportedly on a sightseeing flight over Tijuca National Park.
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- Suggesting flights could be suspended for a week or two while safety measures are reviewed
- Confirming City Hall has contacted Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC)
- Requesting ANAC intensify oversight of the growing number of helicopter flights in the city
- Offering full City Hall support for any new safety measures ANAC decides to implement.
What are Iran’s new conditions for the US?
Even as the Oman talks move forward, Iran’s security chief has set out a separate, tougher list of demands aimed squarely at Washington. According to reports, these include:
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have made clear these terms stand apart from the Oman negotiations, saying the strait’s reopening depends solely on Washington meeting Iran’s conditions.
Diplomacy hasn’t stopped the violence. The UAE said an Iranian missile struck another tanker in the strait, while a separate vessel caught fire after being hit, according to UK maritime monitors. The continued attacks underline how fragile the situation remains even as negotiators inch toward a deal
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