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Rescue efforts under way after tanker strikes river cruise boat in US
American Heritage paddleboat with 129 passengers on board is partially submerged on Mississippi River in New Orleans.
LIVE: FAA issues nationwide ground stop after communications outage in US
US air regulators have issued a nationwide ground stop for departing flights, citing a communications problem.
Gambia's Adama Barrow seeks third term
In tonight's programme, Gambia's electoral commission has announced the five official candidates for the country's upcoming presidential election. President Adama Barrow is seeking a third term. Tensions continue to rise in Ethiopia following the federal government's appointment of a new head of the Western Tigray…
France among five major powers to represent EU in Ukraine talks
European Council President Antonio Costa on Friday said that Brussels will send diplomats from the bloc and five countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Poland, to upcoming Ukraine talks. European leaders are concerned that a US-backed process will leave them sidelined, and they distrust US President…
US grounds all flights after ‘communication issue’
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the US aviation agency was investigating.
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.
🔴 US flight authority orders national ground stop over air traffic control 'communication issue'
FAA orders ground stop at all US airports due to 'extraordinary circumstance and reasons for safety'
"All departing traffic should remain groundstopped until further notice," the US Federal Aviation Administration said.
FAA issues US national ground stop on all flights
"All departing traffic should remain groundstopped until further notice," the US Federal Aviation Administration said. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said technicians are investigating the issue.
Tanker collides with New Orleans river cruise carrying 129 passengers, rescue operation underway
A tanker struck and partially submerged a New Orleans river cruise carrying around 129 passengers. Multiple people were rescued as search-and-rescue operations continued.
Pope Leo cheered on return to Peru city where he served as bishop
An estimated 1.5 million people have welcomed Pope Leo XIV back to the city in Peru where he once served as bishop.
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.
Qatar and Turkiye send message of deterrence with new defence pact
Qatar and Turkiye have signed a mutual defence pact, deepening their partnership amid growing regional instability.
Australia captain Cummins denies involvement in ‘Sandpapergate’
Australia cricket captain Cummins has rejected claims by ex-teammate Usman Khawaja linking him to 2018 ball-tampering
Pope thanks crowds on emotional return to ‘second home’ in Peru’s Chiclayo
The Chicago-born pope was welcomed by huge crowds in the coastal city, on the final leg of his South America tour.
Paraguay’s ex-president Pena faces new charge over Ueno bank collapse
The criminal association charge over his alleged role in the collapse of the bank comes a week after his removal.
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