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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.
Simon Harris, is to request the dissolution of the Dáil from President Michael D. Higgins, paving the way for Ireland’s next general election.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on his recent election victory, praising him as a “courageous man” during a speech in Sochi. Putin noted that Trump was “hounded from all sides” during his previous term in office.
Jerome Powell, the head of the US Federal Reserve, dismissed speculation that former President Donald Trump could remove him from his position when he returns to office in January 2025. Speaking at a press conference after the Fed lowered its key interest rate to 4.5%-4.75%, Powell said he would not step down if asked, adding that the law protects his role from presidential interference.
The Israeli parliament has passed a law allowing the government to deport family members of individuals convicted of terrorism, including Israeli citizens. The legislation applies to immediate relatives, such as parents, siblings, or children, of those found guilty of committing or supporting acts of terrorism.
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President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to select his top team for his return to the presidency in January. The former president won the 2024 election by a landslide beating Vice President Kamala Harris, who delivered her first speech since the loss yesterday.
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