- Brenner Pass construction advances on world’s longest railway tunnel
- US economy shows signs of recovery amid rising consumer confidence
- Pentagon to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid strategic review
- US president rejects Iran’s latest offer amid ongoing Gulf tensions
- France announces US-led coalition to enhance security in Strait of Hormuz
- Two tourists die within hours at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Rescuers release humpback whale from Baltic Sea near Poel island
- Spirit Airlines shuts down operations after failed government rescue attempt
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Two tourists died hours apart at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. A 27-year-old Chinese woman fell into a loading bay after a distressing episode, while a 30-year-old Algerian man is suspected to have jumped from Terminal 2. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.
A China Eastern Airlines flight experienced a mechanical failure, colliding with a jet bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao airport. The Airbus A350-900, arriving from Chengdu, damaged the structure but left all passengers unharmed. They were eventually disembarked after a delay. Investigation underway.
A woman gave birth mid-flight on ITA Airways flight AZ855, capturing a historic moment at 34,000 feet. The crew, alongside a doctor and nurse onboard, provided immediate assistance. The flight returned to Dakar for medical support before proceeding to Rome.
The Simpsons has featured some pretty harsh celebrity burns over the years — from poking fun at John Travolta’s struggling career (less than two weeks before the release of Pulp Fiction), to lampooning Robert Downey Jr.’s legal troubles, to McBain’s brutal stand-up comedy routine about Woody Allen.
Portugal’s Jota dies in crash – Europe melts in record temperatures | European News Briefing Week 27
(Thursday, 3 July 2025) – Europe is reeling after the death of Liverpool and Portugal player Diogo Jota, who died, alongside his footballer brother, in a car crash in Spain. The Portuguese FA has asked UEFA for a minute’s silence across all games as the Women’s Euros begins and Portugal face Spain today.
Europe is still sweltering under record-breaking temperatures sweeping the continent, with several countries considering a work-from-home order. The heatwave is the biggest story for the region, with reports of deaths and rising illnesses.
It’s been announced that the European Commissioner is set to face a no-confidence vote next week, and the EU are pushing back on Hungary, which has vetoed Ukraine joining the bloc.
The week has seen protests across the region as well as Pride events taking place.
Jasprit Bumrah is fit for the Edgbaston Test, but India’s management will decide his participation based on pitch conditions and weather forecasts.
Turkish police detained 54 individuals, including six lawyers and at least three journalists, as they attempted to join a banned Istanbul Pride march in central districts.
A suicide bomber attacked a military convoy near Gadani, in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, close to the Indian border, killing six soldiers and injuring several others.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for accelerated ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, declaring, “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!”.
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