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10 dead, 64 injured in Mexico fireworks explosion at church festival

Pyrotechnic material exploded during the festival for a patron saint in a town in Mexico State, collapsing a wall, killing at least 10 people and injuring another 64, Mexican authorities said. The explosion happened on Saturday night next to the Nuestra Senora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, a municipality in central Mexico with 66,000 residents. Hundreds of them were preparing to watch a firew...

News live: parents of Australian surfers killed in Mexico fly in for trial; Labor pressured to toughen lobbying rules

Follow the day’s news liveThe communications minister, Anika Wells, has challenged the Coalition and the Greens to pass legislation strengthening powers for the eSafety Commissioner related to the social media ban for under 16s.Labor will try and secure passage of the legislation in Parliament this week. It would toughen information-gathering powers to investigate non-compliance by social media pl...

Australia news live: parents of Australians surfers killed in Mexico fly in for trial; Labor pressured to toughen lobbying rules

Follow the day’s news liveWelcome to Monday’s live coverage. Nick Visser will be with you shortly for the day’s news.Let’s begin. Continue reading...

German far-right party set for regional election triumph but uncertain of governing

The far-right Alternative for Germany is projected to win a strong victory in a regional election

Video shows damaged Amazon cargo plane after crash

An Amazon Air cargo plane has overshot the runway while attempting to land at Miami International Airport.

Susan Sarandon says she still loses film roles over support for Palestine

Susan Sarandon says she still loses film roles over support for Palestine

Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway at Miami airport, killing at least 5

An Amazon cargo plane barrelled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring five others as it struck vehicles and was engulfed in flames, authorities said. The aircraft overran the runway around 2pm after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and ploughed across a road used by warehouse workers and other businesses that surround the airport. Five...

At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport, bursting into flames

At least five people were killed when an Amazon cargo plane barrelled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames. The crash happened at around 2pm local time and sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky, forcing the closure of all runways at one of the country’s busiest airports. Three people were critically injured and two other...

At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes on runway at Miami airport

At least five people were killed when an Amazon cargo plane barrelled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames. The crash sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky and forced the closure of all runways at one of the nation’s busiest airports. More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the crash, arriving to find the ...

Amazon cargo plane crashes, bursts into flames at Miami airport after overshooting runway

An Amazon cargo plane barrelled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames in a crash that sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky and forced the closure of all runways at one of the nation’s busiest airports. More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the crash, arriving to find the aircraft on fire as crews worked ...

Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport and hits several vehicles

FAA confirms crash and airport operations brought to a halt as videos show heavy plumes of smoke surrounding aircraftAn Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami international airport in Florida on Sunday afternoon after a flight from Puerto Rico overshot the runway, striking several vehicles and erupting in flames as dark smoke billowed into the sky, bringing operations at one of the busiest airports i...

Will Israelis re-elect Benjamin Netanyahu?

Recent opinion polls suggest opposition bloc is ahead of PM's coalition.

Meet the US’ first professional Santa with Down syndrome

Meet Bradley Carlisle, a groundbreaking figure as the first professional Santa Claus with Down syndrome. After graduating from a performer school and being inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame, Carlisle conquered his childhood fears related to Santa. Encouraged by his mother and an association's outreach, he stepped into this beloved role. His journey underlines the significanc...

Pat McAfee has put more than $6 million of his own money into GameDay prizes and charity

An LSU student named Bruce had a chance at a million-dollar reward during a broadcast sponsored by Pat McAfee and Home Depot. Selected randomly from the crowd, he attempted a 33-yard field goal twice but unfortunately missed both shots. This challenge comes on the heels of prior seasons where students successfully claimed large cash prizes along with donations to charity.

At least five killed in New Delhi building collapse

At least five people have been killed and nine rescued after a building housing mostly students collapsed in New Delhi.

Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway, at least five dead

An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring five others as it struck vehicles and was engulfed in flames, authorities said.

Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway, crashes into vehicles and catches fire

There was no immediate word on casualties in the incident involving a Boeing 767 operated by Amazon Prime Air, according to the Federal Aviation Administration and Miami International Airport.

The US now has access to more than half Australia’s military bases – could it drag the country unwillingly into war?

Exclusive: US-controlled weapons corporations and forces have control or access to more than 100 facilities across the continent, which some analysts describe as a ‘colonisation’ of Australia’s military. Find a map of them hereUS military interests control or have access to more than 100 defence facilities on Australian soil, in what some analysts describe as a “saturation” – even a “colonisation”...

A Pennsylvania couple preserves 78.3 acres, helping eliminate plans for 88 homes and 21 condos

A Pennsylvania couple, Paul and Cynthia Black, bought 78.3 acres in 2022 with preservation in mind. The property is now permanently protected through a conservation easement, expanding a 236-acre corridor. Their broader conservation efforts across three contiguous projects have eliminated plans for 88 houses and 21 condominiums, preserving farmland, woodland and clean water.

Iran plans new ‘exclusion zone’ outside Strait of Hormuz after ship attacks

The new head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Sunday said Tehran plans to announce an “exclusion zone” outside the Strait of Hormuz aimed at vessels it believes are attempting to transit the waterway. Mohsen Rezaei’s comments to Iran’s state broadcaster came with few details, a day after the US struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran launching ballistic missiles at US ...

Iran will declare a ‘prohibited zone’ near Hormuz in coming days: security chief

Iran’s top security chief Mohsen Rezaei on Sunday said his country would establish a “prohibited zone” near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. “In the coming days, a prohibited zone will be announced outside the Strait of Hormuz. This zone will start from the US Navy’s blockade line and include areas of the Persian Gulf. Any ship entering this new zone will be placed on the sanc...

In 2014, a tech entrepreneur bought a 1,100-acre Sonoma ranch for $12 million and spent...

A remarkable 1,100-acre estate on Sonoma Mountain has been sold for an astounding $38.5 million. Entrepreneurs Mark and Debra Leslie have converted this once undeveloped land into a self-sustaining retreat, pouring in $33 million for environmental restoration and diverse farming infrastructures. The property boasts a contemporary main residence with breathtaking views, showcasing the growing inter...

Amazon-linked Boeing 767 crashes off Miami runway, huge smoke plume seen in video

Abdul El-Sayed uses speech to talk about Muslim faith and American identity

Michigan Senate hopeful spoke about his faith and the experiences of Muslim Americans.

'Thuggish' behaviour at anti-migrant protest condemned - as hundreds of demonstrators gather after small boat arrival

Protesters have clashed with police after hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Portsmouth following the arrival of a small boat carrying migrants.