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Australia’s third largest airline enters administration Australia’s third-largest airline, Rex Airlines, has entered voluntary administration and cancelled flights on several key routes. Specialising in regional travel, Rex serves smaller towns and cities not covered by larger carriers like Qantas and Virgin Australia. Ernst & Young Australia has been appointed as the administrator after trading in Rex shares was halted earlier this week. This development follows the recent collapse of another Australian airline, Bonza, highlighting the challenges in the domestic aviation market. Founded in 2002 after the collapse of Ansett, Rex operates a fleet of 66 aircraft, including 34-seater Saab 340…

Israel claims it killed senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut Israel has announced the death of a senior Hezbollah commander, Fuad Shukr, following an airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut. The Israeli military described the operation as an “intelligence-based elimination.” While Hezbollah has not confirmed Shukr’s death, they acknowledged that he was in a building targeted during the strike and mentioned that rubble was still being cleared. The airstrike comes after a rocket attack on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Saturday, which resulted in 12 fatalities, mostly children. Israel blamed Hezbollah for the attack, but the group has…

Fresh protests in Venezuela as anger grows at disputed election result Fresh protests have erupted in Caracas following the contentious results of Venezuela’s presidential election. Thousands gathered in the capital to oppose President Nicolas Maduro’s declared victory, with many demanding a new government. Some protesters believe change will only come if the security forces join their cause. However, the military and police remain loyal to Maduro, using tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators. Authorities report around 750 arrests, while NGOs indicate several fatalities and numerous injuries. Venezuela’s Defence Minister, Gen Vladimir Padrino, condemned the protests as an attempted “coup,”…

Belarus pardon for German hints at wider prisoner swap Belarus’s authoritarian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, has pardoned German citizen Rico Kroeger, who had been sentenced to death. Kroeger was arrested in October on charges of acting as a mercenary and planting explosives. His death sentence became widely known only last week, but Lukashenko’s intervention has commuted it to life imprisonment, sparing him from execution. The case’s sudden attention and Kroeger’s swift pardon have sparked speculation about a potential high-profile prisoner swap involving Germany and Russia, a close ally of Belarus. Recently, Kroeger appeared on Belarusian state TV, tearfully pleading for help…

Amazon responsible for product recalls, says US US regulators have determined that Amazon is responsible for handling recalls of unsafe products sold on its platform and must improve its recall process. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) criticised Amazon’s current alerts as insufficient, ordering the company to develop a new plan for addressing such issues. The CPSC’s decision follows a 2021 lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of distributing over 400,000 hazardous items, including faulty carbon monoxide detectors. Amazon, which plans to appeal the ruling, stated that it already removes unsafe products from its site and notifies customers when…

India landslides kill 120 and trap dozens Heavy rains triggering devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district have killed at least 123 people, with many still feared trapped. The disaster struck early Tuesday, catching residents off guard while they slept. Rescue efforts are ongoing but hampered by the weather and the collapse of a critical bridge. Officials report that around 100 people remain inaccessible, and the death toll may rise. This catastrophe is Kerala’s worst since the 2018 floods that killed over 400 people. More than 200 army personnel have joined the rescue efforts, supported by local authorities and disaster relief…

Far right vigilantes attack Mosque and Police in Southport in what should have been a peaceful vigil for the victims of yesterday’s stabbings. Far right vigilantes attack Mosque Tommy Robinson inspired thugs took to the streets in Southport peppering police and a mosque with glass bottles and bricks during a vigil for the three children killed in fatal stabbing yesterday. The far-right sent an intimidating force to antagonize and attack a local mosque, It was an organised event which quickly turned violent. Demonstrators gathered in the area surrounding Hart Street, where Monday’s tragedy took place. The crowd of hundreds were…

UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Mass stabbing event in Southport leaving 3 children dead The biggest trending story dominating the UK news cycle today is regarding yesterday’s mass stabbing event at a dance class in Southport. Two girls – aged 6 and 7 – died yesterday and a third, aged 9, died in the early hours of this morning. Five children and two adults remain in critical condition. The children were attending a Taylor Swift-themed event organised by Leanne Lucas who has been praised for her bravery. Her condition remains unknown. A local man has also been hailed a…

The rising number of visitors has ignited numerous anti-tourism movements in Spain and other parts of Europe. Locals blame tourists for escalating housing costs, inflation, and environmental degradation. In response, some affected regions are starting to take small steps to address residents’ concerns. ‘Tourists go home!’: Mass tourism exasperates locals in Europe and beyond Spain saw an additional 24 million tourists in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period the previous year, marking an annual increase of 14.5 percent. This surge comes after the country had already recorded an all-time high in international visitors in 2023. Jump…

Jhancarlos Gonzalez has issued an apology after he raised a middle finger to the camera during his Olympic street skateboarding heat. The 27-year-old finished bottom of the men’s street skateboarding prelims on Monday and failed to qualify for the final. During his run, Gonzalez was unable to land a trick on a rail and during one attempt he fell awkwardly on his back. As he got to his feet, the Colombian glared at the overhead camera before he spotted a second camera and stuck up his middle finger. Gonzalez faced criticism over his gesture in Colombia but claims his ‘moment…