An Air India crash in Ahmedabad killed 260, including 4 students. Experts note Indian law inadequately compensates ground victims, unlike passengers, relying on litigation and ex gratia payments. A non-profit urges a statutory framework for strict liability and mandatory compensation.
Following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League victory, widespread riots erupted across Paris, causing extensive property damage to shops and public facilities. The financial burden of repairs is expected to fall on insurance companies, business owners, and taxpayers, as perpetrators are rarely held accountable.
As of 7 AM on the 2nd, Typhoon No. 6 has caused minor injuries to 16 people in Okinawa Prefecture due to falls caused by strong winds in cities like Uruma and Naha. Roofs of houses and other structures have also been damaged.
RCB fans' IPL victory celebrations in Hyderabad led to a ruckus, with videos showing firecrackers, property damage, and traffic jams. Police used a mild lathi-charge to disperse the crowd, but no legal action has been initiated. Similar celebrations occurred in Andhra Pradesh and Bengaluru.
The FAA reported an anomaly during SpaceX's 12th Starship flight mission on Friday. Debris from the Super Heavy booster fell in the Gulf of Mexico, with the FAA assessing the operation. No public injuries or property damage were reported.
Twin explosions in Punjab's Jalandhar and Amritsar have sparked political debate, with former Union minister Farooq Abdullah downplaying the incidents and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accusing the BJP of fear-mongering. The NIA is assisting in the investigation of the blasts, which caused property damage but no casualties.
