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Breaking Emergency slide sparks questions on Trump’s new Air Force One before president reveals why
An emergency-slide deployment on the Qatari-gifted Air Force One raised questions at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday before President Donald Trump revealed it was all part of a safety check. "They were checking it before, and they just wanted to make sure," Trump told reporters on the tarmac after exiting Marine One. "So they’ve, I guess, already put it up.
Breaking Emergency slide deploys on Air Force One as Trump waits to board for Dallas convention
Emergency slide deploys on Air Force One as Trump waits to board for Dallas convention The president is scheduled to fly to Dallas, Texas, for the Republican midterm convention - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments An emergency inflatable slide appeared to deploy from Air Force One on Wednesday afternoon as President Donald Trump waited to board the aircraft at Joint Base Andrews for a flight to the Republican midterm convention in Texas. What seemed to be an emergency slide deployed onto the...
Breaking Ceuta: EU grants Spain €115 million in emergency aid
Ceuta: EU grants Spain €115 million in emergency aid September 9, 2026The European Union (EU) on Wednesday announced that it would grant Spain some €115 million ($130 million) in emergency financial aid to help bolster the bloc's external borders and return thousands of individuals who overwhelmed authorities in the country's North African exclave Ceuta in late July. Spain initially requested the funding on August 24. Brussels said the funds would help finance "measures to enhance border...
Breaking Two rescued after plane makes emergency landing in Black Sea
Two rescued after plane makes emergency landing in Black Sea NewsFeed Two rescued after plane makes emergency landing in Black Sea Two Belgian nationals were rescued by Turkish authorities after their private aircraft suffered engine failure and made an emergency landing in the Black Sea. The passengers identified as Vlasselaer Werner 55, and Christian Peiffer, 69, are reported to be in good condition. Published On 9 Sep 2026
US Embassy issues health alerts as Cuba’s multiple crises push islanders to breaking point
US Embassy issues health alerts as Cuba’s multiple crises push islanders to breaking point Cuba’s crises worsened after U.S. President Donald Trump announced in late January that he would impose tariffs on any country that sells or provides oil to the Caribbean country - Bookmark Unbearably hot nights, rolling blackouts, persistent water shortages, failing housing, and unreliable communication networks are straining daily life across Cuba. For a population of roughly 10 million, the mental...
European gas prices keep climbing as IEA calls for emergency reserves
With European gas prices hitting the highest since early 2023, the International Energy Agency says governments should consider strategic reserves, more flexible contracts and closer international cooperation to prepare for future natural gas shortages. Europe’s benchmark wholesale gas price, the front-month Dutch TTF contract, traded above €79 per megawatt-hour on Wednesday morning, its highest level since early 2023. Prices have risen as fighting between the US and Iran has intensified...
Controversial predictions and rankings of all 32 NFL starting QBs just in time for regular-season kickoff
Finally, settling on a starting quarterback days before the NFL regular-season begins is not a good thing. It's not tactical craftiness to deny the opposition time to prepare, nor is it typically a choice between two good options. It is a poorly veiled cry for help.
Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham of Britain, right, meeting last week with President Emmanuel Macron of France. They have united to pile pressure on Israel.
Breaking: Man dies after shooting in Sydney's south-west
A man has died following a shooting in Sydney's south-west. Paramedics treated the man at the scene at a car park at a community centre in Punchbowl, but he could not be saved. NSW Police were called to the site at about 5.50pm on Wednesday following reports of a shooting, with a crime scene now established.
Record-breaking rain disrupts daily life in Nagoya, Japan
Record-breaking rain disrupts daily life in Nagoya, Japan NewsFeed Record-breaking rain disrupts daily life in Nagoya, Japan Record-breaking rainfall swamped the Japanese city of Nagoya dumping an all-time high of 105 millimetres of rain in a single hour, prompting flood warnings and severely disrupting daily life. Published On 9 Sep 2026
Breaking: Blanche d'Alpuget, author and wife to Bob Hawke, dies at 82
Blanche d'Alpuget, biographer and widow to former prime minister Bob Hawke, dies aged 82 Blanche d'Alpuget, the Australian writer and widow of former prime minister Bob Hawke, has died at the age of 82, her family says. She was an acclaimed author of biographies, novels and essays, with her political biography of Hawke winning her the New South Wales Premier's Award. D'Alpuget is survived by her son, Louis Pratt, from her first marriage, three Hawke step-children and a number of...
Sydney's busiest emergency departments revealed in new health data
Sydney hospitals with highest attendances at emergency departments revealed in new BHI report In short: The latest quarterly report from the Bureau of Health Information has shone a light on the state of NSW's public health system. The report, focused on data between April to June 2026, revealed Sydney's busiest emergency departments. South-west Sydney hospitals had some of the highest attendance rates and episodes of mental health care.
Breaking: Second child dies after crash west of Melbourne
Second child dies after 4WD rollover west of Melbourne on Tuesday A second child has died in hospital following a single-vehicle crash west of Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon. A seven-year-old girl died at the scene after a 4WD with seven children inside rolled near Parwan just before 4pm. An 11-year-old boy was flown to hospital with critical injuries but died overnight.
Woman in 70s seriously injured in alleged emergency department attack
Woman badly injured in alleged attack at Princess Alexandra Hospital emergency department In short: A 73-year-old woman was seriously injured last month after she was allegedly attacked by a man in the emergency department of the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Australasian College for Emergency Medicine president Peter Allely said violence was a "hugely significant" and "hugely under-reported" occurrence in emergency departments nationwide. What's next: The incident has prompted calls for...
Spoiler alert: AI in cinema 'just a tool, won’t replace actors and human beings'
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome film producer Lahoucine Grimich. He challenges the prevailing narrative that cinema is an industry in existential crisis. While acknowledging that viewing habits have dramatically shifted since the pandemic, he argues that streaming platforms, public support and theatrical exhibition are not competing forces.
Double Foreign Office Thailand travel advice alert for all Brits
Double Foreign Office Thailand travel advice alert for all Brits Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for all UK nationals heading to Thailand The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel guidance for all UK nationals travelling to Thailand. The south-east Asian country is enormously popular with Brits and other tourists alike, largely owing to its vibrant culture, cuisine, warm weather, and breath-taking beaches and islands. Approximately a million...
Breaking: Child dead, six others injured in crash west of Melbourne
A school aged child has died and six others have been taken to hospital with injuries after a single vehicle crash in Parwan, west of Melbourne, this afternoon. Emergency services received reports of a crash near the Nerowie and Parwan-Exford road intersections just before 4pm. Victorian Police said one child died at the scene while six others were injured.
Breaking: Another Australian found safe in Nepal
Another Australian found safe after Nepal-Tibet flood disaster Another Australian who had been unaccounted-for following the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet has been found safe. The ABC understands that the person was not in the disaster zone. The person is the eighth Australian to be found since the floods, with 35 others still unaccounted-for.
Breaking: Melbourne cafe killers jailed for 34 years over Gavin Preston murder
Contract killers Jaeden Tito and Rabii Zahabe sentenced over Gavin Preston underworld hit Two men have each been sentenced to 34 years in prison for the broad-daylight assassination of underworld figure Gavin "Capable" Preston outside a Melbourne cafe. Preston, 50, was waiting to eat breakfast at Sweet Lulu’s cafe in Keilor on September 9, 2023 when his killers Jaeden Tito, 25, and Rabii Zahabe, 26, pulled up in a stolen car and gunned him down. The hail of bullets caused unwitting patrons...
Breaking: 11 killed in avalanche on Russian peak
At least 11 people were killed and six others injured when an avalanche struck a group of climbers in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria region in the North Caucasus, local emergency services said. The avalanche swept down Mount Mizhirgi, one of the highest peaks in Russia's North Caucasus, about 5pm local time (00:00 AEST) on Sunday, hitting a group of 33 climbers. As of 9am local time on Monday, 10 climbers had made their own way down the mountain, while the fate of six others remained unknown,...
Malaysia lifts haze emergency in Sarawak, but warns pollution risks remain
Malaysia called off a haze emergency in Sarawak state on Borneo island on Monday but said very unhealthy levels of air pollution remained as a result of forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia. Sarawak has been heavily affected by fires in Indonesia’s Kalimantan, with the haze forcing school closures in some parts of the state. Kuala Lumpur on Friday activated the emergency after obtaining royal consent when pollution levels reached critical levels in Serian, about 65 kilometres (40 miles)...
Breaking: Bogie triple murderer sentenced to life in prison
Darryl Young sentenced to life in prison for Bogie triple murder and attempted murder In short: Triple murderer Darryl Young, who gunned down his neighbours at Bogie in 2022, has been sentenced to life in prison. Young, 63, was found guilty of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder after a Supreme Court trial in Townsville.
Suspected drones near Amritsar airport trigger flight diversions, security alert
AMRITSAR: Suspected drone-like objects were reportedly spotted near Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport late on Sunday night, triggering a major security alert and leading to the diversion of seven incoming flights as a precautionary measure. Anirudh Sharma, who holds the additional charge of Airport Director, confirmed that drone-like objects were noticed in the vicinity of the airport. Following the alert, two incoming flights were diverted to Chandigarh and five to Delhi.
Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as fire haze eases, though air quality still poor
Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as fire haze eases, though air quality still poor Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar gave his consent to end the state of emergency in Serian based on advice from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has lifted an emergency declaration due to fire haze in the district of Serian in Sarawak state after air quality readings dropped back below hazardous levels, but health...
Breaking: Bathla stands down staff as it faces collapse
The Bathla Group has stood down around 200 staff as the debt-ridden property developer continues to engage in emergency funding talks. The ABC understands a small group of lenders is negotiating a smaller loan of between $3 million and $5 million to keep funding the administration. Today had been marked as another crucial deadline for the floundering property group, which owes creditors $3.4 billion in debts since plunging into administration in late August.
Breaking: Labuschagne retained for South Africa Test series despite pressure
Marnus Labuschagne will travel to South Africa for next month's Test tour of South Africa after being named in a 16-man squad. There have been calls for the number three to be dropped after more than three years without a Test century, but the 32-year-old has kept his spot for the tour despite being left out of the limited-overs sides. Labuschagne has never played a Test in South Africa, where he was born and spent the first 10 years of his life.
Amazon cargo jet overruns Miami airport runway, triggering massive emergency response
A massive emergency response is underway at Miami International Airport after an Amazon cargo jet overran the runway after landing around 2 p.m. local time, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and airport officials told Fox News Digital. Air flight 7598 overran Miami International Airport’s diagonal runway and is disabled at the northwest end of the airport," airport officials said. The FAA said 21 Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300, departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in...
Live Updates: Germany’s Far Right Eyes Breakthrough in Regional Election
Victory for the Alternative for Germany party in a vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt would propel a far-right party into power for the first time since World War II.
Bad Bunny keeps breaking records with 7 Emmys for Super Bowl halftime show
The Puerto Rican performer has picked up seven Emmy Awards for his Super Bowl LX show at the pre-ceremony gala, ahead of the main event on 14 September in Los Angeles. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards, held in Los Angeles as a curtain-raiser for the main televised ceremony on 14 September, have made Bad Bunny one of the night's main protagonists. The Puerto Rican artist has picked up seven awards for his show at the half-time of Super Bowl LX.
Whatever happened to kindness? Spoiler alert: Our readers prove it's alive and well
Whatever happened to kindness? Spoiler alert: Our readers prove it's alive and well In recent years, NPR has explored how small interactions with strangers can do more than just brighten our days — they can improve our well‑being.