Five killed after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Five people were killed after an Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami airport, according to information released about the incident. Video footage shows the aircraft bursting into flames during Sunday’s deadly crash. The footage captures the severity of…
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New videos challenge Omar al-Bayoumi’s denials in 9/11 lawsuit
Newly revealed videos and other evidence are challenging Omar al-Bayoumi’s longstanding denials about alleged extremist links, according to information cited in a report on a 9/11 lawsuit. The footage was among material the FBI failed to share, and its…
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AfD gains in Saxony-Anhalt raise concerns across Germany and Europe
The far-right Alternative for Germany, known as the AfD, has recorded historic gains in Saxony-Anhalt, a development that the BBC’s Europe editor, Katya Adler, says is ringing alarm bells for the European Union and traditional political parties. The…
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Australians could be allowed to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation
Australians could be given the option to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation, according to a minister. The proposal would require firms including Meta, Google and TikTok to provide users with that choice. The minister said…
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China to Inject $54bn into State Banks and Insurers as Beijing Seeks to Support Economy
China is preparing to put $54bn into state-owned banks and insurers as Beijing seeks to strengthen the economy while confronting a number of challenges. The planned injection represents a significant move by the authorities to support key institutions at…
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Austria’s Islamic Headscarf Ban Takes Effect for Girls Under 14
Austria’s ban on Islamic headscarves for girls under the age of 14 has come into force as children return to school, reopening a debate over the government’s approach to religious clothing and the rights of young Muslims. The government says the law is…
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Volunteers Risk Their Lives to Fight Borneo’s Peat Fires
Volunteers in Borneo are risking their lives to defuse peat fires that are releasing ancient stores of carbon and sending toxic smog across South East Asia. The fires are burning in peatlands, where carbon accumulated over long periods is stored…
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India’s Exam System Faces Questions Over Trust and Centralisation
India’s high-stakes examination system is facing a crisis of trust as exam scandals continue, prompting wider questions about how the country organises centralised testing. The debate goes beyond whether the centralised testing agency can be fixed.…
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Peace talks offer symbolism, but Russia-Ukraine differences remain
Talks involving US envoys, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have carried important symbolism, but they have not overcome the fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine. Despite the meetings, the…
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AfD Celebrates as Exit Polls Project Big Lead in Saxony-Anhalt Election
Leaders of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) celebrated on Sunday evening after exit polls projected the party would take a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. The projections prompted an immediate response from AfD figures, who…
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TV presenter Sarah Khalifa among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
TV presenter Sarah Khalifa is among 12 people sentenced to death in Egypt in a drugs case, according to the available report. Khalifa is best known for presenting Mission Impossible, a television programme that dealt with crime issues. The information…
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Schwartz’s changes supplier for its black cherry soda
Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda, prompting the renowned sandwich shop to swap the drink it serves. The change affects the deli’s black cherry soda, a beverage associated with the Schwartz’s…
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64-year-old Nepali woman found alive after more than 10 days in mud-buried home
Chandika Shrestha, a 64-year-old woman in Nepal, has been found alive after spending more than 10 days inside her partially buried home. She was later airlifted to hospital, according to the available report. Shrestha was trapped in the house, which had…
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Families left without support after Haitian caregivers let go in US
Families in the United States are facing the loss of vital home-care support after Haitian caregivers were let go, according to the report reflected in the headline. The situation has left families at a loss, highlighting the dependence of many…
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Odesa to Consider Ban on Russian-Language Music and Literature in Public
Odesa, Ukraine’s third-biggest city, is set to decide this week whether to ban Russian-language content in music and literature in public spaces. The proposal concerns the public use of Russian-language material in two areas: music and literature. The…
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Climate Change Could Bring More Flight Delays and Diversions
Aviation is facing increasingly hot and stormier skies, raising the prospect that passengers may have to accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify. The issue is presented as a growing challenge for air travel, with…
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