Student plot forced into solo landing following US ground stop
The student pilot told air traffic controllers ‘I don’t know what to do’ in response to being asked where he wanted to land
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US Air Force responds to suspected drone activity at military base in UK
The U.S. Air Force has maintained a presence at the base since 1948, as part of the longstanding military partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Northern Ireland’s first cases of bluetongue this winter confirmed
Confirmed cases of virus this year were already reported in Great Britain and in the Republic
Man dies after house fire in Geelong
A man has been found dead after a house fire in Armstrong Creek, about 100 kilometres south-west of Melbourne.
Bessent accuses Lutnick of failing to prevent China from obtaining Nvidia chips
The fallout of Jensen Huang's downfall expanded into a public fight between two of President Trump's top advisers. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick of failing to prevent China from obtaining Nvidia's most advanced chips. Nick Schifrin looks at the…
Bessent blames US Commerce Dept over lack of export controls for Nvidia partner Megaspeed
There is growing criticism of Lutnick’s role in overseeing export controls on US chips to China.
US Air Force responds to suspected drone activity over UK airbase
US Air Force personnel at the RAF Lakenheath base in Britain responded to “suspected unauthorised drone activity” on Friday evening, although no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected, a US Air Force spokesman said. “We continue to work closely with our host nation counterparts to…
FAA grounds all fights across the US over ‘telecommunication outage’
The FAA has issued a ground stop for departing flights in the US after a communications failure disrupted air traffic.
'Miracle on Mississippi' - All rescued after cruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans
The collision leaves 32 people in hospital with non-critical injuries, but no-one unaccounted for.
Texas brothers convicted in $240 million cattle investment fraud targeting 2,200 investors
Convicted of a fraudulent cattle investment scheme, Joshua and Jason Link swindled over 2,200 investors, misleading them into thinking their money was turning into cattle purchases. Their actions resulted in colossal financial damages, as they raised more than $240 million through non-existent…
11/13: CBS Evening News
Latest on FAA's national ground stop; No fatalities in New Orleans ship collision.
All departing U.S. flights grounded due to communication outage
The Department of Homeland Security said the incident did not appear to be the result of any "nefarious attack."
U.S. cancels rare nationwide ground halt for all flights after communications outage
The Department of Homeland Security said the incident did not appear to be the result of any "nefarious attack."
Six Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza
Israeli attacks killed six Palestinians and injured around 20 others across the Gaza Strip on Friday, according to medical sources and witnesses.
Did we really see a black hole? Australian team says 'yes'
SpaceX’s bid for Starship double catch thwarted, as booster ends up in ocean
SpaceX launched Starship towards orbit on Friday in its boldest test yet: a 22-hour flight that aimed to capture the entire rocket in a move meant to accelerate moon and Mars travel. But Elon Musk’s company had to lower its expectations when the first part of the double catch flopped. The…
US grounds all departing flights due to ‘extraordinary circumstance’
A nationwide ground stop has been issued for all US flights due to serious air traffic control communication issues.
Rob Roy MacGregor’s gravestone;scans suggest first carvings were made 1,000years before he died
A recent study has uncovered that the gravestone of Rob Roy MacGregor, found at Balquhidder Parish Church, has roots that stretch back an astonishing thousand years prior to his life. Utilizing 3D imaging techniques, researchers have discovered that the stone features carvings from multiple eras…
‘Love Village’ is a warts-and-all take on the realities of middle-aged romance
The third season of the Netflix reality show dove deep into the turbulent lives and past traumas of its participants.
Woman arrested on outstanding warrants moments after she unexpectedly gave birth at home
The newborn required intubation and later tested positive for both cocaine and cannabinoids, according to a criminal complaint
Trump administration delays Medicaid work requirement enforcement
The Trump administration is delaying the implementation of controversial Medicaid work requirements, giving states an extra six months to prepare. The work requirements, which Republicans established in the One Big Beautiful Bill last year, will still technically go into effect Jan. 1. But states…
US Homeland Security chief says no indication planes grounded by threat
“This isn’t another 9/11. I just can’t repeat that enough.”
UK woman’s £500,000 inheritance battle after boyfriend claims secret marriage
After a summer win, India's Gen Z protesters face a winter of uncertainty
A new wave of youth dissent swept India this summer, fuelled by frustration and irreverent online satire.
A beginner’s guide to camping in Japan
In a country with a convenience store on every corner and trains that are never late, camping is a wildly fun time.
It’s looking like Trump’s first term again as knives come out at the White House over Nvidia scandal
The backbiting and leaking that characterized Trump’s first term is back in full force - and this time Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appears to be the target, White House Correspondent Andrew Feinberg writes
In a crowded fall, ‘Nintendo Switch Sports Resort’ is a casual gem
The motion-controlled sports series returns with 12 sports and a whole lot of eminently accessible charm.
US lifts nationwide ground stop for airports hours after halting all departures
The US federal aviation regulator has lifted a nationwide ground stop for all airports. Federal officials blamed a communications outage and said technicians are still investigating.
Former NT administrator opens up about being groomed as a child
Former Northern Territory administrator Hugh Heggie was just 14 years old when an older church youth group leader began grooming him. He says he hopes sharing his story will help other survivors feel less alone.
Police seeking witnesses after violent home invasion in Canberra
Three men armed with a firearm, knife, sword and baseball bat, broke into the home, allegedly assaulting a woman while a child was present.