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Luton Airport Fire Causes Flight Disruption for 40,000 Passengers

11Oct

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Luton Airport Fire Causes Flight Disruption for 40,000 Passengers

Up to 40,000 passengers face travel disruptions due to flight cancellations following a substantial fire at a car park in London's Luton Airport. The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service deployed over 10 fire engines to the scene, reporting significant damage to approximately 80 percent of the third floor. A fire at Luton Airport's car park has led to flight cancellations affecting up to 40,000 passengers. All flights are on hold until at least 3 pm. Firefighters are working to control the blaze that started just before 9 pm. The new Terminal 2 car park has partially collapsed, causing uncertainty about potential occupants. About 80% of the third floor is severely damaged. It's estimated that 1,200 vehicles were in the car park and are expected to be extensively damaged. Luton Airport ...

KSA Delays Talks with Israel for Palestinian Territories Withdrawal

10Oct

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KSA Delays Talks with Israel for Palestinian Territories Withdrawal

Saudi Arabia has said that it will no longer engage in normalization dialogues with Israel until the latter withdraws from all Palestinian territories and allows for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud announced that KSA would suspend any dialogues aimed at normalizing relations with Israel until Israel fully withdraws from all Palestinian territories. The condition also includes the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem designated as its capital. Al Saud emphasized Saudi Arabia's longstanding stance, stating, "We have consistently maintained that normalization with Israel is contingent on its complete withdrawal from Palestinian territories...

9Oct

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World’s Top 10 Shortest Flights

You may have experienced your fair share of long-haul flights, but have you ever boarded a plane for a journey lasting mere minutes, or even seconds? Some of the world's shortest flights are just that – extraordinarily brief. These really short flights may seem strange, but they serve an important purpose in some parts of the world. They help people travel quickly between places that are hard to reach, like islands or remote areas. Flying is often faster and more convenient than using roads or boats. Most of these flights go between islands, which can be tricky to get to otherwise. Some are also popular with tourists. The flights on this list are mainly sorted by how long they take. If two flights take a similar amount of time, we look at how far they fly over the water. We only ...

Israel & Palestine Again Engaged in Deadliest Fighting

8Oct

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Israel & Palestine Again Engaged in Deadliest Fighting

Deadly clashes erupted between Israeli and Palestinian forces, resulting in over 400 deaths, including numerous civilians. It all started with Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, triggered by rocket attacks from Hamas militants. The fighting has also caused extensive damage to Gaza's infrastructure. Israel and Palestinian forces have clashed in the deadliest fighting since 2014, with over 400 people killed, including many civilians. The violence began after a series of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, which were in response to rocket attacks by Hamas militants. The fighting has also caused widespread damage to infrastructure in Gaza. The United Nations has called for a ceasefire, but both sides have so far refused to comply. The international community has expressed deep concern over the violenc...

22 Starlink satellites launched into low earth orbit by SpaceX

6Oct

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22 Starlink satellites launched into low earth orbit by SpaceX

SpaceX launched 22 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. SpaceX's Starlink project is one of the most ambitious space projects in history. It has the potential to revolutionize the way we access the internet. SpaceX pulled off a big win on Thursday night, successfully launching 22 Starlink satellites into space. The launch happened at 10:21 p.m. ET from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission was originally set for earlier in the evening but had to be delayed a few times due to tricky weather conditions caused by the storm Idalia. The concerns were mainly about electric fields on the ground, as well as certain cloud formations. SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, specifically its first-stage booster, has been on several miss...