Cargo plane operators are on high alert after a string of suspected Russian sabotages

Passengers 'jolted' after Qantas plane suffers engine failure

World - Yahoo News - 4 hours ago

US, Israel issue Sri Lanka attack alert after 'terrorist' threat against tourists

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, issued a warning to citizens late on Tuesday based on "credible information" warning of an attack in the southeast of the country.

Spain floods latest: three days of mourning declared after dozens killed – as weather alert level raised

Prime minister Pedro Sánchez warned the weather in the Valencia region was still ‘wreaking havoc’. Dozens feared dead after torrential rain and floods in Spain People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Los Angeles mayor: Police on 'alert' after looting, violence following Dodgers Word Series win

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said local police are on “alert” after looting and violence occurred across the city following the Los Angeles Dodgers's World Series win. “As we celebrate this ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

NJ Transit operator killed, passengers injured after train hits tree

An NJ Transit train operator is dead and nearly two dozen passengers are injured after a train struck a tree on the tracks Monday morning.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues

At least 95 people have died and more are missing after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.

Rescue operations still underway after floods in Spain, at least 95 dead

Spain has declared three days of mourning and rescue operations are continuing after meteorologists say a year's worth of rain fell in just eight hours Tuesday and Wednesday, triggering deadly ...

Eye Opener: Rescue operations continue in Spain after flooding

Rescue operations are continuing in Spain after flash flooding killed over 200 people. Meanwhile, the 2024 race for the presidential election is coming to a close. All that and all that matters in ...

Suspect arrested after well-known priest shot dead following Mass

Father Marcelo Perez, 51, was shot dead by two gunmen just after he had finished celebrating Mass, officials said.

Man arrested after suspect item led to tower block evacuation

Flats were cleared while a controlled explosion was carried out on a "device" found during death inquiry.

Idaho murders suspect "deserves to die," victim's mom says after hearing

Bryan Kohberger is accused of the Nov. 13, 2022, killings of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.

‘End justifies the means’: high Russian death toll fails to shift opinion on Ukraine war

A video gives a glimpse into Moscow’s ‘meat grinder’ tactics but record losses are met with apparent indifference. Huddled in an undisclosed location near the frontlines, the two Russian soldiers ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spending

World - ABC News - October 25

If losses continue, will Aaron Rodgers play out the string?

The Jets are 2-6.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Value for Money tsar linked to string of overspends

David Goldstone has previously worked as an executive on the Olympics, Parliament's restoration and HS2.

TSMC on alert and Singapore on the rise

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

World - Financial Times - October 31

Man arrested after £300,000 cheese theft

Fraudsters stole 22 tonnes of high-value cheddar worth more than £300,000 earlier in October.

Russian man rescued after 67 days adrift in stormy Sea of Okhotsk

A Russian man has been rescued in the stormy Sea of Okhotsk after surviving for more than two months in a tiny inflatable boat that lost its engine.

Russian man rescued after spending 67 days adrift

Officials say Mikhail Pichugin was found with the bodies of his brother and his 15-year-old nephew.

Six Russian soldiers granted French visas after fleeing war in Ukraine

Organisations assisting Russian deserters hope France’s decision will lead to more soldiers fleeing. Six Russian soldiers who fled the war in Ukraine have been granted temporary visas as they apply ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts in Kharkiv after Russian strikes

Residential buildings and service stations were among targets, say local officials; Russian grip tightens around Pokrovsk with battles in nearby Selydove. What we know on day 971. See all our ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Georgia’s opposition calls for protests as election outcome is disputed

Pivotal election widely seen as a choice between a future in Europe and alignment with Moscow

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Kharkiv residents describe ‘pure horror’ after Russian attack on historic building

Strikes on Derzhprom building described as cultural vandalism against symbol of Ukrainian resistance. Residents in Kharkiv have described a Russian attack on Monday night on the city’s historic ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Russian and Other Groups May Try to Undermine U.S. Elections After Vote

Groups from Russia and other countries could continue to stoke political discord until the election is certified in January, intelligence agencies say.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

2 pilots killed when WWII-era plane crashes after takeoff in Finland

Two German men have died when their World War II-era airplane crashed and caught fire in southern Finland minutes after takeoff

World - ABC News - October 17

‘No Smoking’ Sign on Planes Won’t Need Off Switch After FAA Rule Change

The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch for the sign even though smoking on U.S. flights ended years ago.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Spirit Airlines stock jumps 15% after struggling budget carrier said it will sell planes, cut jobs

Spirit Airlines shares rose after the struggling carrier said it will cut jobs and sell planes.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Woman dies after backing into plane propeller while taking picture at Kansas airfield

A woman died on Saturday after backing into plane's propeller while trying to take a picture at an airfield in Kansas, officials said.

Over 60 held as violence breaks out against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam

Clashes take place after Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv

World - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

Qantas plane makes emergency landing due to engine failure soon after takeoff

A Qantas plane made an emergency landing after returning to Sydney Airport in Australia shortly after taking off after an engine failed, the airline said.

Train operator killed after NJ Transit River Line crash in Burlington County

A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.

New Jersey Transit operator is dead and 23 injured after a train hits a tree

A train operator is dead and 23 are injured after a New Jersey Transit train hit a tree early Monday, officials say.

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