Two British skiers were among three fatalities after an avalanche struck the Val d'Isere ski resort in the French Alps on Friday morning, according to Sky News. The snowslide, which occurred around 11:30 am local time, also claimed the life of a French national skiing alone.
The avalanche swept away the skiers in southeastern France, as reported by Sky News. The British skiers were reportedly skiing off-piste when the incident occurred. Cedric Bonnevie, a spokesperson for the resort's slopes, confirmed the details.
In other news, the chairman of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, called for an end to the "extermination" of the Palestinian people during the regional body's 39th summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as reported by Al Jazeera. The summit saw dozens of heads of state gather to discuss various issues.
Meanwhile, in Auckland, New Zealand, a high-speed crash during the SailGP race resulted in injuries to two sailors, according to Al Jazeera. One sailor sustained two broken legs. The collision involved yachts representing New Zealand and France.
Also, in Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, after returning from 17 years of self-imposed exile, won a pivotal election and is set to become prime minister, as reported by Al Jazeera. His coalition, led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), secured a decisive two-thirds majority in the parliamentary election.
In Tumbler Ridge, Canada, the community is grappling with grief following a shooting, according to The Guardian. Residents are seeking unity in the wake of the tragedy.
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