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Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, faces charges of second-degree assault after being duct-taped to his seat for a disruptive outburst on an American Airlines flight.
The Bank of Japan has increased its benchmark interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, marking the highest level in 31 years. The decision is aimed at addressing rising inflation amid escalating energy prices and wages, with pressure from the US also influencing the move.
Sean Michieli and Gabriella Querino died in a boating accident in Venice, months after their wedding, prompting an investigation into the incident.
Investigators are probing the death of influencer Olivia Oras, 27, after a liposuction procedure at a Helsinki clinic went fatally wrong, leading to manslaughter inquiries.
Two men were restrained by crew members on a Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha after becoming violent mid-air, prompting police intervention upon landing.
The CIA has declassified a series of documents revealing prior warnings to US presidents about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda leading up to the 9/11 attacks. Spanning from February 1998 to September 12, 2001, the 71 briefs include specific threats concerning hijackings and bombings.
Ryanair disputes passenger Ljubisa Karović’s claims of being partially sucked out of a plane window after a fan blade incident, asserting he remained inside the aircraft.
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the CIA released several dozen declassified documents detailing Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda’s activities prior to the hijackings. The files highlight intelligence concerning threats to the US and bin Laden’s operational network, marking the agency’s largest release of presidential daily briefs.
On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, US President Donald Trump marked the occasion at the Pentagon, linking the events to the ongoing conflict with Iran. In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended a memorial, releasing a video emphasising unity and remembrance amid calls for inclusivity.
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