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At least 19 people were killed after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school and college campus in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday, authorities said. Over 50 others, including children, were hospitalized with burn injuries, according to Reuters.

The F-7 BGI aircraft, which took off at 1:06 p.m. local time, went down at Milestone School and College, sparking a large fire and damaging part of the building. Videos showed thick smoke billowing from the crash site as firefighters battled the blaze.

Bangladesh's Interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus expressed deep sorrow and pledged a thorough investigation and full support for victims and their families. He called the loss “irreparable”, Reuters reported.

At least 18 people have died and nine are missing after heavy rains swept across central and southern South Korea, officials said. The downpours, which began on July 16, triggered landslides, flash floods, and widespread damage, according to Al Jazeera.

Sancheong County was among the worst-hit areas, with 10 fatalities and four people still unaccounted for. Nearly 14,200 residents were forced to evacuate, while authorities reported extensive damage to homes and public infrastructure.

The military has deployed troops to aid recovery efforts, as rain alerts were lifted and heat wave warnings issued in parts of the south, Al Jazeera reported.

EU diplomats are preparing for a possible no-deal outcome as trade talks with the US stall ahead of an August 1 deadline set by President Donald Trump.

Despite ongoing negotiations, little progress has been made, with the US pushing for broad tariffs over 10 percent on most EU goods, excluding limited sectors like aviation, medical equipment, and select medicines, according to Firstpost.

Trump has already imposed heavy duties on cars, metals, and copper, and is threatening further tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. The EU says current measures affect €380bn in exports and is seeking broader exemptions, while weighing potential retaliation.

A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday afternoon, killing one person and injuring 13 others.

The F-7 BGI aircraft, purchased from China in 2022, went down around 1:06 PM local time, according to fire official Lima Khanam. Students were present on the premises at the time, contributing to the number of casualties, Firstpost reported.

Emergency responders from the military and fire department quickly reached the scene. Footage circulating online showed thick smoke and flames rising from the crash site. Authorities have not yet released further details about the victim.