A United Airlines flight to Spain turned around mid-flight after a passenger named their Bluetooth device with an offensive four-letter word, triggering a full aircraft security inspection and evacuation.
EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy returns to education to train as a carer, inspired by caring for her late father. The BBC show highlights Britain's struggling care system and the millions of unpaid carers supporting it.
Long Island Rail Road workers secured significant wage increases after striking, but negotiations failed to address costly work rule reforms that transit officials sought.
An EasyJet flight from Egypt to UK made an emergency landing in Rome after a passenger admitted leaving a phone charging via powerbank in checked luggage, prompting precautionary diversion.
French authorities temporarily suspended extra EU border checks at Dover on Saturday after thousands of holidaymakers faced hours-long queues in extreme heat during the May bank holiday weekend.
Japan is advancing development of a hypersonic aircraft capable of flying at Mach 5 with minimal public attention, marking significant progress in aerospace technology.
French police temporarily suspended extra EU border checks at Dover as the new digital entry-exit system caused 2+ hour delays during peak holiday travel in record heat.
A decade after a 2016 beach resort attack killed 19 people, Côte d'Ivoire confronts escalating jihadist violence along its northern borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, where militant groups employ increasingly sophisticated tactics.
Skytrax's 2026 five-star airline rankings feature only Asian and Middle Eastern carriers, with no European airlines achieving the prestigious certification for the first time in the ranking's history.
Stellantis announces the return of the iconic Citroën 2CV as an electric vehicle, alongside autonomous vans and new models to modernize its fleet by 2028.
Niantic hosted 'Pikmin Bloom Journey 2026: Seoul,' a paid two-day event in Seoul's Yeouido area featuring 16 special spots with unique Pikmin and Seoul-themed content. The event marks Niantic's first paid Journey outside Japan and reflects strong Korean user engagement.
An explosion and fire at a Staten Island shipyard killed one civilian and injured over 30 people, mostly FDNY members, in a confined basement space. The cause remains under investigation.
One person died and over 30 were injured, including more than a dozen firefighters, after a fire and subsequent explosion at a Staten Island dry dock facility on Friday afternoon.
Paola Talhatelli, 18, and Matías Ambrosini, 20, died in a highway accident in São Paulo, Brazil, just 20 days after their wedding. Their vehicle lost control and was struck by an oncoming truck.
First images of the Dhevana Kandu cave in Maldives where five Italian divers died show how the system transforms from bright cavern to pitch-black tunnels. Rescuers concluded the divers became disoriented and mistook a side tunnel for the exit.
Renault announced plans to assemble a new hybrid or electric vehicle at its Envigado plant in Colombia, contingent on labor agreements and regulatory improvements including tax incentives.
AAA predicts 39.1 million drivers will travel over Memorial Day weekend in the US, with Massachusetts roads experiencing peak congestion Thursday-Friday afternoons and Monday. Gas prices averaging $4.47 in Worcester and $4.54 nationally will add to travel costs.
A Long Island Rail Road strike that disrupted North America's largest commuter rail system has ended with a deal, following disputes over worker compensation and six-figure salaries.
Six Italian divers died in Maldives due to inadequate equipment and an optical illusion in a tunnel trap, according to rescue officials investigating the incident.
A United Airlines passenger attempted to open an aircraft door at 36,000 feet and assaulted another passenger, forcing an emergency diversion to Washington Dulles. No injuries were reported among 145 passengers and crew.
Minnesota drivers face multiple construction projects and lane closures during Memorial Day weekend, with I-94, Highway 5, and I-35W among the most affected routes. MnDOT reports no full closures but warns of significant slowdowns and increased enforcement.
A United Airlines flight from New Jersey to Guatemala made an emergency landing in Washington after a passenger attempted to open a cabin door at 11,000 meters altitude and assaulted another traveler.
A French couple was arrested 48 hours after abandoning two young children on a Portuguese highway. They were found calmly sitting in a café in Fátima, with the stepfather repeatedly using his phone while the mother wrote in a notebook.
A bird owner designed a custom drone to help their paralyzed pet bird experience flight again, fulfilling a dream to restore the animal's mobility and freedom.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 was forced to divert to Washington after a passenger attempted to open the aircraft door at 36,000 feet, resulting in an emergency landing and passenger arrest.
