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A British Airways passenger plane and a Virgin Atlantic aircraft collided today at Heathrow Airport in London. Thankfully, there were no reports of injuries or disruptions to airport operations. Initial reports suggest that a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9, empty upon landing, was being towed from…

A unique chapter has begun at an 11th-century Romanesque sanctuary in northern Spain. A group of 18 Catholic nuns, primarily from Colombia and belonging to the Pilgrims of the Eucharist order, have assumed responsibility for the on-site bar, adding an unexpected element to their duties of caring…

More than 100 Nigerian school children have been abducted by gunmen in a brazen attack on a school in Kuriga, a town in the northwestern state of Kaduna. Witnesses report that dozens of gunmen arrived on motorcycles around 8:30 am local time (7:30 GMT) and stormed the school grounds during morning…

Social media users faced difficulties accessing Facebook and Instagram on Tuesday evening, leading to confusion and frustration. Facebook users were unable to log in, while Instagram feeds could not be refreshed and comments remained unresponsive. This outage prompted a surge in users on X,…

A resident of upstate New York Kevin Monahan has received a 25-year prison sentence for the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old woman Kaylin Gillis. The tragic incident occurred in April 2023 when Ms Gillis and her friends mistakenly entered Mr Monahan's driveway in a rural area, searching for a…

The senseless murder of Laken Riley, a promising young student, has cast a dark shadow over the United States, igniting a firestorm of debate and propelling the already contentious issue of immigration to the forefront of the 2024 presidential campaign. Capitalizing on the raw emotions surrounding…

Former US President Donald Trump has revealed his plans to address the migrant influx and secure the nation's borders. Trump expresses his strong resolve and determination as he presents his plan to address the issue of "migrant crime" and address the concerns surrounding certain immigrant…

Virgin Atlantic Flight 22 from Washington D.C. to London Heathrow Airport recently experienced a significantly reduced flight time, arriving an exceptional 45 minutes ahead of schedule. This impressive feat can be attributed to the presence of exceptionally strong tailwinds encountered during the…

A Canadian tourist attempted to open the emergency door of a Thai Airways flight bound for Bangkok, ThaiPBS said this week. Concerns have been raised about passenger safety following the incident at Chiang Mai Airport in Thailand which caused chaos among passengers and activated the inflatable…

Hage Geingob, known for his preference for striped suits, was a president perceived as both humble and experienced. His character, shaped by his leadership roles in Namibia and abroad, presented a complex image - seen by some as a politician with a clean reputation and by others as a shrewd player…