Storm declared ‘super typhoon’ as it hits Philippines
Typhoon Fung Wong is already bringing “life threatening conditions” to one eastern island, with widespread disruption expected later.
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US authorities ground cargo plane model after Kentucky air disaster
Three firms told to stop operating MD-11 and MD-11F planes until safety checks are carried out.
More than 1,400 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government shutdown.
US senators look for way out of shutdown at rare weekend session
The record shutdown is now in its 39th day and has affected everything, from food aid to air travel.
Death toll in Israel’s war on Gaza surpasses 69,000 as attacks continue
Israeli forces kill several people across Gaza, as settlers and military continue attacks in the occupied West Bank.
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration grounds all MD-11 cargo planes after deadly Kentucky crash
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Saturday issued an order prohibiting MD-11 planes from flying, pending inspection, after a fiery crash of a UPS
Manchester United’s De Ligt secures late draw against Tottenham
Matthijs De Ligt salvages point for United in a frantic finale as both sides miss chance to go second in Premier League.
Protesters set off flares at Israeli concert in Paris
Protesters set off flares at Israeli concert in Paris
Thousands of flights delayed as FAA cuts snarl major airports
More than 5,000 flights have been delayed and more than 1,000 canceled as reductions went into effect Friday at 40 high-traffic airports, in what officials
UC reaches contract agreement with 21,000 employees, averting a strike
The University of California and the union representing healthcare, research and technical employees reached a contract agreement, averting a possible strike.
More than 1,000 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government shutdown.
Thousands take to Lisbon streets over proposed labour laws
The government wants to make it easier for employers to fire people and to limit some compassionate leave.
US cleaning woman shot and killed after arriving at wrong home
Police say they found Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, dead after she was shot on the front porch of a home in an Indianapolis suburb.
US aviation authority orders emergency ban on MD-11 flights after deadly Kentucky crash
US officials have issued an emergency order banning flights of the model of plane involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky last week, pending inspection.