Everything you need to know about the world this morning, curated by VICE.
US News
- US Spy Plane Intercepted Over South China Sea
Chinese military aircraft intercepted a US military spy plane over the South China Sea, according to the Pentagon. It happened on Tuesday when two Chinese fighter jets spotted the spy plane during a "routine" patrol, and the US pilot was forced to descend about 60 meters to avoid a collision.—NBC News - Trump Ahead of Clinton in National Poll
A new national poll by Fox News has Donald Trump edging ahead of Hillary Clinton, 45 to 42 percent. It shows Trump has a 14-point deficit among women, and Clinton has a 22-point deficit among men. The poll also shows Bernie Sanders has a 46 to 42 percent advantage over Trump in a hypothetical matchup.—Fox News - Biggest US Cities Getting Bigger
The latest US Census Bureau data shows that 19 of the country's 20 largest cities saw their population grow again last year. Only Chicago saw a population loss. Although New York City saw the biggest increase in numbers, the other cities that experienced the most significant growth were in the South or West.—Chicago Tribune - Gun That Killed Trayvon Martin Sold
George Zimmerman said the online auction for the gun he used to shoot and kill Trayvon Martin has ended, and he is notifying the buyer. Although the price has not been established, the bidding began at $100,000. In a blog post, Zimmerman claimed the "successful" auction "has raised funds for several worthy causes."—USA Today
International News
- EgyptAir Plane Missing, 66 Onboard
EgyptAir flight MS804, which left Paris for Cairo early Thursday morning with 66 people onboard, crashed into the Mediterranean Sea. The Airbus A320 went missing at 2:30 AM Cairo time, soon after leaving Greek airspace. A search and rescue operation is now under way involving both Greek and Egyptian armed forces.—BBC News - Rescue Efforts in Sri Lanka Halted by Rain
Rescue efforts have been temporarily halted by heavy rains in the central Sri Lankan region where villages have been hit landslides. Hopes are fading for the 150 people trapped under the mud and rubble of the two major landslides. "I don't think there will be any survivors," said Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe.—Reuters - Rescued Schoolgirl Reunited with Mother in Nigeria
The first of the 219 missing Nigerian schoolgirls to be rescued from militant group Boko Haram has been reunited with her mother. Amina Ali Nkeki, 19, who was held in captivity for two years, was rescued by an army-backed vigilante group on Tuesday in the Sambisa Forest, close to the border with Cameroon.—Al Jazeera - Tear Gas Fired at Anti-Government Protests in Venezuela
Venezuelan police fired tear gas at anti-government protesters in Caracas as thousands marched on the National Electoral Council (CNE) building, demanding a referendum to recall President Nicolás Maduro. The president has announced a 60-day state of emergency, giving soldiers and police wider powers.—The Guardian
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Everything Else
- Zuckerberg Wants to Build Trust with Conservatives
A group of conservative commentators said the meeting with Mark Zuckerberg over the trending topics controversy had been "very productive." In a post afterward, Zuckerberg said the meeting had been about "how we can build trust."—ABC News - Superbugs as Big a Threat as Terrorism
Superbugs will kill someone every three seconds by 2050 unless billions of dollars are invested, according to a scientific report. The Review on Antimicrobial Resistance said infections becoming resistant to drugs was "as big a risk as terrorism."—BBC News - 117 Million LinkedIn Emails and Passwords Stolen
A hacker is trying to sell the account information, including emails and passwords, of 117 million LinkedIn users. The hacker, who goes by the name "Peace," told Motherboard that the data was stolen in 2012.—Motherboard - Trudeau Apologizes for Pushing Female Politician
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized to opposition MP Ruth-Ellen Brosseau after accidentally pushing her into a desk while grabbing another member of the parliament. "I take responsibility for my actions," said Trudeau.—VICE News