‘No survivors’ after helicopters collide in Finland

'No survivors' after helicopters collide in Finland

Two civilian helicopters have crashed into each other inFinlandwith no survivors reported. The helicopters had taken off fromEstoniaand were carrying businessmen on board, with three people in one and two in the other. Emergency services were called to the crash site west ofHelsinkishortly after 12.30pm local time on Saturday. "The accident has resulted in several fatalities. The exact number of victims and the identities of the passengers are still being determined," the police said in a statement. However, the Estonian Ministry of Foreign affairs confirmed to public broadcaster ERR that all those on board the helicopters had died. A witness said he saw the two helicopters flying close to one another before one "dropped like a stone". "Suddenly, one of the helicopters made a quick movement and, just like that, collided with the other. Shortly afterwards, there was a terrible crash," Antti Marjanen told Finnish broadcaster Yleisradio Oy. "One of the helicopters dropped like a stone, while the other spiralled down. After that, I didn't see or hear anything. There was no smoke." Rescue workers reportedly located the wreckage of the helicopters in a forested area, located around 100 yards from each other. Officials gave no indication of what caused the mid-air collision, but a witness told Finnish media there was a "terrible crash" after one of the aircraft performed a sudden manoeuvre. Local media named Estonian businessmen Oleg Sõnajalg and Priit Jaagant, and his wife Lilit Jaagant, as being among the victims. Jaagant's construction company released a statement confirming that he and his wife had died. Flightradar24tracking data showed two four-seater Robinson R44 Raven light helicopters that departed from Tallinn, the Estonian capital, were flying near Eura, in south west Finland, when the accident took place. The passengers were on their way to an air show at Piikajarvi Airfield when they collided, according to the chairman of a nearby aviation club. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.

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May 17, 2025

‘No survivors’ after helicopters collide in Finland

'No survivors' after helicopters collide in Finland Two civilian helicopters have crashed into each other inFinlandwith no survivors...

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Walking certain number of steps daily reduces cancer risk, Oxford study finds

Walking certain number of steps daily reduces cancer risk, Oxford study finds

Exercise is known to reducecancer risk— but that doesn't have to mean hard-core gym sessions or long runs. A new study led by Oxford researchers reveals that casual walking and otherlight-intensity activitiesare enough to lower cancer incidence. The number of steps was found to be more important than the pace of the walk, they found. Just 4 Minutes Of Intense Daily Activity Could Slash Cancer Risk Among 'Non-exercisers,' Study Finds Those who walked 7,000 steps per day had an 11% lower cancer risk compared to those taking 5,000 steps per day, and the risk was 16% lower for those taking 9,000 steps per day, according to a press release from the Oxford Centre for Early Cancer Detection at the University of Oxford. Even shopping and performing household chores have been shown to reducecancer risk. Read On The Fox News App Overall, those who had the highest total amount of daily physical activity were 26% less likely to develop cancer compared to those with the lowest amount, after adjusting for lifestyle factors, body mass index (BMI) and otherhealth conditions. The study, which was recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, analyzed activity tracker data for 85,394 people in the UK Biobank averaging 63 years of age. Cancer Deaths And Tax Rates Linked In Surprising New Study: Here's How They then compared that data with future cancer diagnoses in 2,633 participants over a nearly six-year period. While previous studies have used self-reported exercise to determine reduced cancer risk, this one used "more precise data" based on wearable activity trackers. "Our research highlights the importance of allforms of movement," senior study author Aiden Doherty, professor of biomedical informatics at Oxford Population Health, said in the release. "Whether it's increasing daily steps, engaging in light activity or incorporating moderate-to-vigorous exercise, any level ofphysical activityappears to contribute to lower cancer risk." "Our findings support and enhance current national and international physical activity guidelines, showing that people who often engage in simple low-intensity activities, such as walking, have a lower risk of developing cancer." Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and Fox News senior medical analyst, pointed out that cancer is linked to inflammation, which is linked to sedentary behavior. "All kinds of activity, including walking, increasesmetabolic functionand decreases inflammation," Siegel, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. "The results of this study are not surprising and are in keeping with previous and ongoing research." For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health In addition to Oxford Health researchers, experts from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute participated in the study. Funding was provided by the National Institutes of Health's Intramural Research Program and the National Institutes of Health's Oxford Cambridge Scholars Program. Original article source:Walking certain number of steps daily reduces cancer risk, Oxford study finds

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May 17, 2025

Walking certain number of steps daily reduces cancer risk, Oxford study finds

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At least 21 dead after tornadoes sweep through US Midwest

At least 21 dead after tornadoes sweep through US Midwest

At least 21 people are reported to have died and dozens others injured after tornadoes tore through parts of two US states. Officials in Kentucky said there had been 14 deaths due to severe weather while seven people were killed in Missouri, including five in the city of St Louis. The Kentucky tornado struck in Laurel County, in the south-east of the state, in the early hours of Saturday. Officials said they expected the death toll to rise. Missouri officials said 5,000 buildings were damaged, roofs destroyed and power lines knocked downed as a tornado struck on Friday. About 140,000 properties in Missouri and Kentucky were left without power as of Saturday afternoon. Officials in St Louis said the fire department was conducting house-by-house searches in the worst-affected areas. St Louis mayor Cara Spencer said in an update on Saturday that at least 38 people were reported injured in her area, largely from collapsed buildings and toppled trees. Authorities in Kentucky said there were also severe injuries reported. "The search is continuing in the damaged area for survivors," said Laurel County Sheriff John Root in a post on social media. National Weather Service radar suggested the tornado touched down in Missouri shortly after 14:30 local time in the west of the city close to Forest Park - home to St Louis Zoo and the site of the 1904 Olympic Games. St Louis Fire Department said three people had to be rescued after part of the nearby Centennial Christian Church collapsed. One of those people died. A curfew was imposed from 21:00 to 06:00 local time in the two areas where most of the damage took place, to prevent injuries from debris and reduce the potential for looting. St Louis mayor Spencer said: "The loss of life and the destruction is truly, truly horrendous. "We're going to have a lot of work to do in the coming days. There is no doubt there, but tonight we are focused on saving lives and keeping people safe and allowing our community to grieve." The US National Weather Service said tornadoes also hit neighbouring Illinois, with more severe weather conditions stretching eastwards to the Atlantic coast. On Saturday, it warned of few tornadoes that could hit northern Texas over the weekend as a result of strong to severe storms in the area. The tornadoes struck an area of the US that is generally referred to as "Tornado Alley", where tornadoes are most frequent. They typically occur in the months of May and June, though they could strike during other times of the year. Kentucky has seen an average of five tornadoes each May since the year 2000, while Missouri has seen an average of 16. Are you in the area?Please get in touchbut only if it is safe to do so.

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May 17, 2025

At least 21 dead after tornadoes sweep through US Midwest

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'This gun violence is rampant': 3 dead, 1 critically injured in Seattle shooting

'This gun violence is rampant': 3 dead, 1 critically injured in Seattle shooting

A shooting near downtown Seattle early May 17 left three people dead and a man in critical condition, police said. Shortly after 1 a.m., police officers responded to a shooting in the Pioneer Square neighborhood. Police found four unresponsive adults with gunshot wounds, according to Seattle Police Department'sonline blotter. Fire department medics pronounced two men and a woman dead at the scene. First-responders transported the fourth victim, a man, in critical condition to Harborview Medical Center, where he remains in intensive care. The cause of the shooting is under investigation, Police Det. Brian Pritchard said in an email. No arrests have been made. The Seattle Times reportedthe area has had several shootings. "This gun violence is rampant," Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka, who represents the area,said on X. "We cannot normalize these occurrences − ever." On Jan. 25, the city's first homicide of the year, a 40-year-old man fatally shot, was near the scene of the May 17 shooting. More recently,two men were shot May 10after a fight outside of a nightclub in the area, less than a week aftertwo men were stabbedat a nearby nightclub. Seattle's last homicide was April 2, Pritchard said. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Seattle shooting leaves 3 dead, 1 critically injured

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May 17, 2025

'This gun violence is rampant': 3 dead, 1 critically injured in Seattle shooting

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3 of 10 inmates recaptured after escape from New Orleans jail

3 of 10 inmates recaptured after escape from New Orleans jail

Three of ten inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail were apprehended, while authorities continue to search for seven others in the jailbreak that may have had inside help, officials said. Three employees have been placed on leave without pay and an investigation is underway

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May 17, 2025

3 of 10 inmates recaptured after escape from New Orleans jail

3 of 10 inmates recaptured after escape from New Orleans jail Three of ten inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail were apprehended, whi...

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