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Putin apologises to Azerbaijan's Aliyev over 'tragic incident' with plane in Russian airspace

In a recent development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev following a "tragic incident" involving an Azerbaijani passenger plane. While Putin noted that Russian air defense systems were actively targeting Ukrainian drones, he did not explicitly confirm that Russian forces were responsible for hitting the plane, leading to the tragic loss of 38 lives. The incident raises critical questions about airspace safety amid ongoing regional tensions.

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Fight breaks out on ferry from Crete to Athens

A fight broke out on a Greek passenger ferry traveling from Crete to Athens on Monday, as reported by state-run broadcaster ERT. The incident, which occurred during the eight-hour journey from Hania to Piraeus port, involved three passengers and a crew member.