Elderly passenger handcuffed, escorted off Cathay flight for ‘disruptive behaviour’: carrier
A spokesman says no passengers or staff were injured in the incident, and the man did not comply despite being warned by cabin crew.
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Time capsule from 1941 unearthed at Indiana Dunes National Park
A time capsule from 1941 was discovered by a contractor at Indiana Dunes National Park in the town of Porter, officials announced last week.”On the afternoon of September 23, 2024, as rehabilitation work funded through the Great American Outdoors Act…
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With Israel cities quiet from praying and fasting, Hezbollah fires missiles as wars rage on Yom Kippur
JERUSALEM, Oct 12 — Hezbollah said it launched a salvo of missiles at an Israeli military today, as Israeli troops battled militants in Lebanon and Gaza on Yom Kippur, the…
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APOD: 2024 October 11 – Ring of Fire over Easter Island
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2024 October 11 Explanation: The second solar eclipse of 2024 began in the Pacific….
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Former headteacher among those honoured in death notices this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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King and Queen of Malaysia to mark 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Brunei visit tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, will undertake a state visit to Brunei tomorrow until Oct…
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APOD: 2024 October 10 – Five Bright Comets from SOHO
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2024 October 10 Explanation: Five bright comets are compared in these panels, recorded by…
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Middle East live: Israel warns Lebanon residents not to return to south; dozens reported killed in Gaza refugee camp
‘Anyone who goes south may put his life at risk,’ IDF says on Saturday
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What to watch this weekend
Looking for something to watch on TV this weekend? Our experts have rounded up the pick of the shows and films available On Demand – so you don’t have to.
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Aaron Hernandez’s ‘American Sports Story’: Psychologist looks at where NFL superstar’s demise may have started
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).It’s been over seven years since former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez…
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