Pregnant woman airlifted from Disney cruise ship
The US Coast Guard has released dramatic footage of the moment a pregnant woman was airlifted from a Disney cruise ship after suffering “health complications”. A MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter was filmed landing on the bow of the Disney Fantasy ship that was sailing 180 miles northwest of Aguadilla in Puerto Rico. The coastguard said in […]
At least 50 injured after ‘incident’ on flight from Sydney to Auckland
At least 50 people have been injured after a flight from Sydney to Auckland suffered a “technical” issue mid-air. LATAM Airlines said in a statement there was “a technical event during the flight which caused a strong movement”. It added: “LATAM deeply regrets any inconvenience and discomfort this situation may have caused its passengers and […]
Israel’s war cabinet indicates date for Rafah ground invasion
A member of Israel’s war cabinet has indicated a ground invasion of Rafah may begin around Ramadan, which is expected to start on 10 March. Retired general Benny Gantz, part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s three-member war cabinet, told a conference of Jewish American leaders: “If by Ramadan our hostages are not home, the fighting […]
Virginia house explosion: Firefighter killed and 11 people injured, including two civilians
One firefighter has been killed and nine others were injured after an explosion in a house where they were investigating a gas leak, US officials say. Two civilians were also injured in the blast, which happened in Sterling, Virginia, at around 8pm local time on Friday. The fiery explosion occurred about 30 minutes after fire […]
University of Colorado: Two people shot dead in campus dormitory room
Two people have died after being shot in a university dormitory room, police in the US have said. The unnamed victims were found dead by officers, who responded to reports of a shooting at the Alpine Village campus, part of the University of Colorado, in Colorado Springs, at around 6am on Friday. The Colorado Springs […]
Donald Trump’s trial date set as he faces charge over money paid to adult film star
A trial date has been set in Donald Trump’s hush-money case, which centers on the claim he paid off two women – including an adult film star – after they said he had affairs with them. Jury selection will begin on Monday 25 March, a judge ruled today, turning down requests for a delay from […]
US central bank takes step towards first rate cut but signals extended caution
The US central bank has raised expectations that interest rate cuts are around the corner, but also signaled it wants more evidence that easing inflation is sustainable. The Federal Reserve kept its core interest rate range steady between 5.25-5.5% following the first meeting of its Federal Open Market Committee in 2024. Its statement to accompany […]
‘Pandemic of snow’: Alaska hit by record snowfall
A “pandemic of snow” has covered a city in Alaska, causing the roofs of commercial buildings to collapse – with officials urging residents to get out their shovels to avoid a similar fate at home. Home to just under 300,000 people, Anchorage is no stranger to cold winters. But this time, the city has already […]
Las Vegas bans people stopping to take photos on pedestrian bridges
People stopping to take photos on pedestrian bridges on the Las Vegas Strip could face up to six months in prison or a $1,000 fine under new rules. An ordinance that came into effect in the city on Tuesday prohibits people from standing or stopping on the bridges, where visitors often pause to take photos […]
UN envoys to see scale of Gaza crisis during visit to Rafah crossing – but US representative will not be with them
It is billed as an unprecedented trip – the first of its kind for about a dozen UN ambassadors to witness the devastating effects of the war in Gaza. It comes in the wake of the failure of the United Nations (UN) Security Council to agree on a ceasefire in Gaza after the United States […]
