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Russia behind plot to plant bombs on cargo planes, Western official says

Russia sent incendiary devices to DHL hubs in Germany and the UK in a plot to strike at DHL planes bound for U.S. and Canada, Western official says

Western officials suspect Russia was behind a plot to put incendiary packages on cargo planes

Western security officials suspect Russia was behind a plot to put incendiary devices in packages on cargo planes bound for North America, including one that caught fire at a courier hub in Germany ...

World - ABC News - 9 hours ago

Russian Plot Placed Incendiary Devices on Cargo Planes in Europe, Officials Say

Western officials are investigating whether devices planted at shipping hubs in Europe may have been a test run by Russian operatives for placing them on planes bound for the U.S.

World - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Russia says it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo plane by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces

World - ABC News - October 21

Western business, the Kremlin and the war

This collection of articles explores the fallout of the war in Ukraine on Western companies operating in Russia

World - Financial Times - October 15

Cargo On-Time Rates Are Dismal. Two Shipowners Have a Plan to Fix That.

In a new alliance, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are aiming to cut docking costs and improve on-time performance.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

Russia investigates the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet in Sudan's Darfur region

Russia says it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur

World - ABC News - October 21

Crash between cargo truck and bus in Mexico kills 19 and injures six

Collision occurred when a container filled with corn fell off truck, causing bus carrying 25 people to overturn. A cargo truck collided with a passenger bus in northern Mexico on Saturday, leaving ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Cargo ship launched to space station with science gear, holiday treats

With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.

U.S., Europe investigating devices detonated at DHL air cargo hubs

Officials are investigating whether the devices were part of a larger operation directed by Russia or outside individuals acting in the interests of Russia, a source said.

Mystery fires were Russian 'test runs' to target cargo flights to US

The attacks targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and the UK, Polish prosecutors say.

GPS Jamming Is Screwing With Norwegian Planes

So much jamming is taking place in northeastern Norway, regulators no longer want to know.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Russia’s shadow fleet grows despite western crackdown

Moscow’s capacity to transport oil on old underinsured ships has increased by 70% since last year, says report

World - Financial Times - October 14

Chinese carmakers deny intent to ‘overthrow’ western rivals

In Paris for motor show, companies including Xpeng and GAC pledge their long-term commitments in effort to allay concerns

Business - Financial Times - October 14

From hairspray to Heineken: the Kremlin ally snapping up western assets

Alexei Sagal is among a new group of businessmen benefiting from western companies’ exodus

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Georgian opposition dismayed by western response to ‘falsification’ of election

‘We need our friends’, say pro-European parties ahead of mass demonstrations in Tbilisi

World - Financial Times - October 28

France backs Morocco in dispute over Western Sahara

Paris's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria.

France announces new investments in disputed Western Sahara

A French delegation visiting Morocco with President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled investment plans in the disputed Western Sahara as part of a broader suite of agreements and partnerships between ...

World - ABC News - October 29

Germany accuses Russia of ‘massive’ effort to stop Moldovans abroad voting

Foreign minister says bomb threats against polling stations in German cities show Putin ‘will stop at nothing’. Germany has condemned what it called “a massive, coordinated attempt” to prevent ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Jets intercept plane after 'bomb threat' made

Residents say they heard a loud sonic boom as Typhoon jets scrambled.

American Airlines jet and small plane in close call

An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...

Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power

Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.

Plane left runway due to bearing failure - report

The plane came off the runway as it landed in windy conditions last year, the AAIB say.

3 dead after light planes collided in Australia

Three men have died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on Saturday

World - ABC News - October 26

Appeals made after WW2 plane crash discovery

The crash happened on 6 August 1945, the same day United States military dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima.

Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan

A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.

Mexico navy seizes more than eight tonnes of illicit cargo in record drugs bust

Six boats among impounded assets worth at least $100m off country’s south-west coast, navy says, after arresting 23 people. Mexico’s navy has said it arrested 23 people in its largest-ever drugs ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers and cut emissions

Japan is planning an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka to make up for a shortage of truck drivers

Tech - ABC News - 3 days ago

Russian Oil Flows Through Western ‘Price Cap’ as Shadow Fleet Grows

A report shows how Russia has largely evaded sanctions aimed at limiting its revenue from oil sales.

Business - The New York Times - October 14

Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers grows despite western sanctions

Poorly maintained and uninsured vessels transporting up to 70% of country’s seaborne oil, says report. Russia’s shadow fleet of oil tankers is expanding, according to research, transporting up to ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Man accused of threatening FEMA workers in western North Carolina

A North Carolina man was arrested Saturday after threatening to harm Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees who were aiding in the Hurricane Helene recovery effort, according to the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Zelenskyy's 'victory plan' includes a big hurdle for the West: NATO membership

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told lawmakers that Ukraine’s Western partners are increasing pressure to negotiate with Russia, but he hinted such talks would be unfavorable to Kyiv as he ...

World - ABC News - October 16

Ukraine’s ‘victory plan’ receives mixed reactions from Western allies

Zelenskyy drew up plan to end Ukraine’s nearly three-year war with Russia.

World - ABC News - October 20

Largest floating solar system inaugurated in south-western Germany

World - Yahoo News - October 21

European Commission chief assures Western Balkans of the bloc's enlargement progress

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reassured the Western Balkan countries that the enlargement of the trade bloc remained one of its priorities

World - ABC News - October 23

Georgia’s ruling party leading in pivotal election ahead of pro-EU opposition

Results with 70% of precincts counted give Georgian Dream majority in vote seen as crucial to possible EU membership. Georgia’s ruling party is leading in a pivotal parliamentary election widely ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Ukraine demands Western response to possible North Korean deployment

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Hungary’s largest oil group attacks western ‘hypocrisy’ over Russian energy

Mol’s links to Moscow have come under scrutiny after Spain’s veto of Hungarian consortium’s bid for train maker Talgo

World - Financial Times - October 27

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