Passengers dashed to the emergency exits of a burning Japan Airlines jet without their hand luggage, in compliance with the flight crew’s instructions. Leaving their valuables behind was a “major…
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France: British mother and son killed in avalanche
A British woman and her 22-year-old son have been killed in an avalanche while skiing in France. The mother, 54, and son, who have not been named, had been skiing…
Italy: Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers
Venice is to ban loudspeakers and tourist groups of more than 25 people, in a bid to ease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city. The new rules…
USA: Boeing urges 737 Max inspections for possible loose bolt
Boeing is urging airlines to inspect its 737 Max airplanes for a possible loose bolt in rudder control systems. The airplane maker called for the inspections after an international operator…
France: Plane stowaway in serious condition
A man has been taken to intensive care after he was found in the undercarriage of a plane that flew from Algeria to France, French authorities said. The man was…
Nepal: Plane crash caused by pilots mistakenly cutting power – report
A plane crash in Nepal that killed 72 people, including two infants, was most probably the result of its pilots mistakenly cutting the power, said a report by government-appointed investigators.…
France: Eiffel Tower staff strike on centenary of creator’s death
The Eiffel Tower in Paris closed to the public on Wednesday because of a strike by staff. Employees were protesting about the way the Tower was being managed, France’s powerful…
Australia: Teenage boy killed in shark attack
A teenage boy has been killed in a shark attack at a popular holiday and surfing spot in South Australia, police have said. The body was recovered from the water…
UK: Teen missing for seven years found in France
British teenager Alex Batty, who was found in France after being missing for six years, has returned to the UK, Greater Manchester Police has said. Alex, his mother and grandfather…
China: Beijing subway crash leaves 102 with injuries
A rush hour collision between two subway trains in Beijing has left 102 people with broken bones, Chinese state media reported. More than 500 people were sent to hospital after…