US air force responds to suspected drone activity over UK airbase
The incident follows recent security concerns, with US military aircraft moved from British bases reportedly due to threats from Iran.
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Cruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans, passengers in water
Rescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River
US grounds flights nationwide after air traffic control communications outage
The announcement means flights in the air may land, but flights on the ground cannot take off.
Flights grounded across US due to ‘extraordinary circumstances’, FAA says
The US Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide on Friday afternoon because of communications problems at regional air traffic control centres. The FAA notice said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety”. Transport…
US grounds all flights after ‘communication issue’
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says federal aviation agency is 'investigating the issue'.
Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi near New Orleans
A freighter collided with a cruise ship carrying around 130 people near New Orleans, causing the paddlewheel vessel to capsize. Rescue operations are underway.
Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi in New Orleans
A freighter collided with a cruise ship carrying around 130 people in New Orleans, causing the paddlewheel vessel to capsize. More than 30 people were hospitalized but all passengers have been accounted for.
EU’s fixation on Chinese subsidies masks its own structural stagnation
The European Commission is moving to shield its industrial machinery and chemical sectors from Chinese imports, and is weighing a “kill switch” mechanism. Together with Washington, Brussels has settled into a familiar narrative: a record trade deficit with China is framed as proof of its…
Ohio Appeals Court revives inmate's challenge to foreclosure over improper service claims
A foreclosure dispute surrounding Mamadou Diallo is back in court due to notification concerns. The Ohio appeals court has ruled that Diallo's subsequent actions do not establish proof of proper service for the foreclosure notice. Having been convicted for the murder of his spouse, Diallo contested…
🔴 US flight authority orders national ground stop over air traffic control 'communication issue'
U.S. grounds all departing flights due to traffic control communication issues
International flights will be managed on a case-by-case basis, Federal Aviation Administration says
Tracking down Tasmania's rare, flightless pandani moth
It can't fly, it spends its life hidden among the foliage of a native plant, and its closest relative is in another country. Scientists are now trying to find out more about this elusive insect.
Teens raised by strict, obey-without-question parents tend to hold more antisocial beliefs, a US study found, and they also showed small rises in anxiety and depression
Authoritarian parenting can lead to persistent antisocial thoughts among teenagers, affecting their social behavior and emotional well-being. Research indicates that strict parenting fosters beliefs that may justify rule-breaking and aggression. While not all adolescents display increased anxiety…
Freighter collides with cruise ship in New Orleans, passengers in the water
Nov 13 - A tanker ship collided on Friday with an American Cruise Lines passenger ship that was docked in New Orleans on the Mississippi River, where rescue efforts were under way for multiple passengers in the water.
Exhibition celebrating 'unbridled messiness' of womanhood opens in Canberra
Magic, witchcraft, ancient rituals, and unbridled sexuality are some of the complex and multifaceted aspects of womanhood explored in latest exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
Breaking: US aviation administration orders grounding of all flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a national ground stop "due to extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety".
FAA orders nationwide ground stop
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. flights, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed Friday. “The @FAANews [FAA] issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control…
Kylie Jenner faces fourth staff lawsuit in seven months over housekeeper claims
Explosive device found at Dublin’s Merrion Square made safe after major security operation
Viable device marked most serious security threat during EU presidency events
Battery-powered trailers could slash diesel costs for truck operators
Australian trucking operators are trialling battery-powered trailers that could lower diesel consumption and cut emissions without replacing existing trucks.
Urgent climate finance pleas at COP31 face a non-urgent response
Climate action has slipped down the political agenda for Western governments as U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn international funding, while wars in Ukraine and West Asia have added to inflationary pressures and the need to spend on security
Irish police disarm 'viable device' in Dublin on day of EU summit
Ireland's Garda police said it 'responded to report of a suspicious device at an office building, near the French embassy, on Friday afternoon. The revelation comes at a time when Europe is on high alert in the wake of a rash of bomb threat hoaxes targeting airlines, schools and the media.
Watch: Cruise ship seen sinking after collision with cargo ship in New Orleans
A cargo ship has collided with a docked cruise ship in New Orleans, with reports suggesting more than 120 people were on board the cruise ship.
Ukraine critic injured in Moscow car bombing, Russia says
Sergei Zavorotny, previously an aide to Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, became a pro-Kremlin commentator in Russia.
Mike Tyson buys $13 million Florida mansion with 80-foot pool and bass pond
Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage after almost 24 hours of disruption
Experts say the event is a "stark reminder" of how heavily the world relies on a small group of big tech providers.
Tanker and cruise ship collide in the US
A tanker has collided with a river cruise boat docked near the port of New Orleans with more than 100 passengers onboard, leaving the pleasure vessel partially submerged.
Is Tasmania's salmon industry willing to 'play by the rules'?
The salmon industry is "important to Tasmania", people are constantly reminded. But should it take precedence over other industries and people's enjoyment of their natural surroundings?
Uber reports US driver’s license information stolen during data breach
Uber disclosed this week an unauthorized third party improperly accessed the ride-hailing platform’s data, according to a notice shared by the California attorney general’s office. In the notice, dated Nov. 10, the company said a service provider notified them of the incident a month prior. The…
Cruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans, passengers in water
People were seen in the river in life jackets or standing near the railing as the other side of the ship listed further into the water.