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June 14 2000 UTC Brief
In Washington
Sen. Mark Warner said Jay Clayton has the right temperament to serve as director of national intelligence, while concerns continue around Bill Pulte’s temporary appointment. In the same city, the White House South Lawn is being readied for UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, with about 5,000 people expected. The capital keeps finding new ways to host government and spectacle in the same zip code.
In the Middle East
Trump said Israeli strikes on Beirut were unjustified and said they threatened the Iran deal he says is close to being signed. In a separate development, Israel hosted Somaliland’s president in Jerusalem after recognizing Somaliland as an independent state, a move that signals another step in Israel’s regional diplomacy.
In Missouri
A plane carrying skydivers crashed shortly after takeoff after failing to gain altitude, killing 12 people, according to authorities. Local responders said some of the passengers were skydiving.
In Brazil
Two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing six people, including two pilots and four passengers. Reports also said California-born singer and producer Oliver Tree Nickell died in the crash.
In California
Joseph Ashley Garcia was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2022 killing of his father in Lompoc. Prosecutors said he poured tiki torch oil on the elder Garcia and set him on fire while he was holding his dog.
In sports
Lewis Hamilton’s win in Barcelona offered a needed lift after a rough first season at Ferrari, one that had left him and others openly questioning where things were headed. Germany also opened its World Cup campaign with a 7-1 win over debutant Curaçao, while Livano Comenencia scored Curaçao’s first ever World Cup goal in the loss.
In Palestine
Palestinian football remains in limbo as the suspended national league drags on, leaving a generation of players with no clear timetable for a return. Years of development have already been lost, and the uncertainty is doing the rest.
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