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Drone with explosive device found near Ukrainian cargo plane at German airport

German authorities launched a major security operation overnight after an explosives-laden drone was found on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle Airport, forcing flight diversions and prompting the deployment of a bomb disposal robot. A cargo aircraft that aborted its landing also struck an unidentified object mid-air before landing safely.

Drone alert near Ukrainian cargo plane grounds flights at German airport

German authorities launched a major security operation after a drone was found on the tarmac near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle Airport, forcing flight diversions and prompting the deployment of a bomb disposal robot. A cargo aircraft that aborted its landing also struck an unidentified object mid-air before landing safely.

Malaysia vows to tighten airport security after pilot’s drug arrest in Indonesia

Malaysian authorities vowed to identify and close security loopholes in its airports after a pilot allegedly transported drugs from the country before being arrested in Indonesia last week. Malaysia’s home and transport ministries would implement steps to improve aviation security, and would place police officers at certain checkpoints, the government’s spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said in a briefing on...

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Rescued British woman becomes 14th to die after Los Gallardos wildfires in Spain

A British woman has died weeks after being rescued from Spanish wildfires, which left her partner and her in hospital with "devastating injuries".

Hawaii’s ancient island origins explain why it has no native snakes

Hawaii's unique volcanic history and geographic isolation effectively kept snakes from establishing themselves on the islands. This absence allowed native wildlife to flourish without the fear of snake predators. Unfortunately, accidental snake introductions, as evidenced by Guam's experiences, can wreak havoc. To combat this risk, Hawaii enforces strict regulations and vigilant monitoring to safe...

Man charged in connection with death of girl on camping trip in Scotland

Police say man, 35, was known to nine-year-old girl, who was found seriously injured in industrial estate in ArbroathA man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old girl who died while on a family camping trip in Scotland.The girl, from West Yorkshire, was found seriously injured just after midnight on Monday morning at the Elliot industrial estate in Arbroath, Angus. Contin...

Lebanon and Israel still split over disarming Hezbollah at Rome talks

Disagreements remain in second day of resumed talks over disarming Hezbollah and Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon.

Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.

‘They’re selling the safety of the traveling public’: TSA workers decry Trump privatization push

Union exploring options to oppose program that would put US airport screening into hands of private contractors The labor union representing workers at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is raising alarms over a new program that will expand privatizing security checkpoints at three airports.The agency informed the union last month of plans to enact the TSA Gold+ program, which would ...

Andy Burnham reveals wife’s reaction to third Labour leadership bid

Burnham said his wife, Marie-France van Heel, took some persuading after he ran and lost in contests in 2010 and 2015Andy Burnham has revealed his wife’s dismayed reaction when he told her he wanted to make another attempt at becoming Labour leader.Burnham said that his wife, Marie-France van Heel, had been surprised by his decision to run, having lost contests in 2010 and 2015 to Ed Miliband and ...

Jewish leaders turn down meeting with Conservative council candidate jailed for antisemitism – UK politics live

Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council to meet with Tory party but decline meeting with Joshua Bonehill-PaineBadenoch defends decision to allow man jailed for antisemitism to stand as councillorMinisters will scrap the requirement for companies to prove their green and progressive values before they are awarded government contracts, and instead ask firms to prove they ...

‘Devastated’: Tung Wah College says sorry for false admission offers to 11,000 hopefuls

A tertiary institution in Hong Kong has apologised for mistakenly sending an email to all 11,139 of its applicants telling them that they had been admitted and asking them to pay an acceptance fee, saying the error was an administrative oversight. The blunder involving Tung Wah College (TWC) in Kowloon on Wednesday sparked angry complaints online for briefly raising the hopes of candidates who had...

‘Devastated’: Tung Wah College says sorry for false admission offers to 10,000 hopefuls

A tertiary institution in Hong Kong has apologised for mistakenly sending an email to all 10,000 of its applicants telling them that they had been admitted and asking them to pay an acceptance fee, saying the error was an administrative oversight. The blunder involving Tung Wah College (TWC) in Kowloon on Wednesday sparked angry complaints online for briefly raising the hopes of candidates who had...

The longest musical composition in the world changes chords for the first time in two years

The glacially paced composition has been going for nearly 25 years and today, a new note is introduced to the John Cage Organ Project Halberstadt...

Experts used 'Judas goats' to hunt down their own kind, eliminating over 140,000 invasive goats in a $10.5 million mission

In a remarkable ecological initiative, over 140,000 invasive goats have been eradicated from three areas of the Galapagos Islands. This operation, costing $10.5 million, aims to rejuvenate the habitat for native wildlife. Using judas goats fitted with transmitters, conservationists pinpointed the remaining invaders. Following their removal, the area's native plants are thriving once again, support...

Russian drone hits street vendor in Kherson, Zelensky denounces ‘safari’ attack

Authorities in Ukraine say at least 17 people have been killed after the latest barrage of Russian missiles and drones. The overnight attacks were the latest in a series of large-scale strikes that have become almost routine this summer. According to Kyiv, Ukraine was unable to shoot down a single Russian missile. Ukrainian civilians are also being targeted, but through small drones. Kyiv says Rus...

Vozinha moves on from World Cup, says ‘Colo-Colo is the best moment’

Cape Verde's World Cup goalkeeper Vozinha has been officially unveiled as the newest signing for Chilean club Colo-Colo.

The era of the machine: Silicon Valley shows off humanoid robots

For decades, humanoid robots belonged to the realm of science fiction. But today, they're one of Silicon Valley's hottest markets. According to consulting firm McKinsey, automation could transform up to 30 percent of all hours worked across the US economy by 2030. Dozens of companies are already developing robots that can interact with people and even help with everyday tasks. FRANCE 24's Pierrick...

Swimmer le Clos says his home was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games

Olympic champion swimmer Chad le Clos says his home in South Africa was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland

A rare glimpse into Tibet, where some hope to preserve language and customs despite China's new law

A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now

Suspect in Greek suitcase murder of Scottish aid worker appears in court

Police have escorted a man accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross to court

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Taiwan has kicked off annual military exercises aimed at simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion of the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own

WHO chief arrives in Congo to support Ebola response as cases near 4,000

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo to support measures being ramped up to slow the world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak

Ukraine failed to shoot down a single Russian missile launched in overnight barrage

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday called for allies to send more anti-ballistic air defence, after Russian strikes killed at least 17 people overnight.