Ukraine launched a major drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, causing massive fires and disrupting flights from four city airports. The attack, which also damaged residential buildings and wounded civilians in the Moscow region, is seen as an effort to cut Russia's war revenue and pressure President Putin.
Ukrainian drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, igniting an oil refinery and causing Moscow's airports to halt flights. President Zelenskyy confirmed the attacks as retaliation for Russian strikes, while Mayor Sobyanin reported air defenses intercepted numerous drones.
Ukrainian drones targeted multiple locations in Moscow, including an oil refinery in Kapotno, causing fires and smoke. Flights were suspended at the capital's airports. This attack follows a major Russian strike on Kyiv and marks an escalation in the air war.
Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, causing massive fires and disrupting flights at Moscow airports. The attack aims to cut Russia's war revenue and bring the war's consequences home.
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre reported over 200 cyber-incidents hitting critical national infrastructure in the past year, with state-linked actors, including Russia, China, and Iran, responsible for three-quarters of attacks. Advances in AI are expected to accelerate threats by 2028.
Southern China is experiencing widespread chaos due to torrential downpours, leading to significant flight delays at major airports like Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and forcing thousands to evacuate homes in Guangxi and Guangdong provinces. Emergency response levels have been raised as forecasters predict the rain belt will persist.
Adani Airports Holdings Limited's Navi Mumbai International Airport and Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport have been named among the World's Most Beautiful Airports 2026 by Prix Versailles, a global architecture and design award.
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Airports in Saratov and Sochi have implemented temporary restrictions on receiving and dispatching aircraft, according to Rosaviatsia. The specific reasons for these limitations were not disclosed.
Severe storms, including tornado warnings and damaging winds, swept through the Midwest on Wednesday, causing widespread power outages for hundreds of thousands and disrupting air travel with over 1,000 flight delays/cancellations at Chicago airports.
WH Smith issued a profit warning, expecting £75m-£90m pre-tax profits, down from £90m-£105m, due to falling shopper numbers in US airports linked to the Middle East war. The retailer raised £102m via a share sale.
Janette Zahia Corcelius, a US citizen and labor organizer, was detained at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, had her phone seized by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and political literature confiscated after returning from Europe. The seizure is alleged to target her opposition to ICE raids, sparking a lawsuit claiming Fourth Amendment violations and systematic targeting of left-wing activists by CBP using counterterrorism tools.
Severe weather conditions at Delhi airport on Thursday caused disruptions, forcing 13 incoming flights to circle before landing. 11 were diverted, while 2 landed safely. A yellow alert is in place for Friday with forecasts of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
Air traffic controllers' strike caused cancellation of over 100 flights to and from Brussels and Charleroi airports. Meanwhile, EU institutions are in a race against time to agree on air passenger rights reform by Tuesday, while fears of jet fuel shortages impacting summer travel have eased.
Um problema técnico na comunicação em São Paulo causou atrasos e desvios de voos, afetando aeroportos em Belém e Macapá. A FAB informou que a operação foi restabelecida.
JR East will take over approximately 800 vending machines at major UK airports, including London Heathrow, expanding its operations to 1,800 machines nationwide. The company aims to leverage data for product development and promotions, with future plans for European expansion.
Russia plans to implement biometric boarding at airports between 2026 and 2027, according to Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin. Airlines and airports can join the initiative if their infrastructure is ready, with preparations already underway.
The US is criticized for its response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including travel bans and blocking American citizens from being repatriated
Australians returning from Israeli detention after joining an aid flotilla to Gaza have alleged widespread abuse, torture, and mistreatment. Nine of eleven activists shared harrowing accounts upon arrival in Australia, demanding a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and calling for sanctions against Israel.
The Australian government has paid $4.8 million in debts owed by Rex Airlines to 34 regional councils. NSW received the largest portion, nearly $2 million, with Dubbo Regional Council owed the most at $598,672. This bailout supports Air T's acquisition of Rex.
US-based Management and Training Corporation (MTC), operating Australia's immigration detention centers via Secure Journeys, faces multiple investigations due to catastrophic security failures. These include detainee escapes, staff assaults, and a lack of basic safety equipment, prompting warnings from regulators about risks to staff and detainees.
The US has implemented a new policy requiring travelers from Uganda, South Sudan, and the DRC to enter through specific airports due to the Ebola outbreak. Medical student Michal Ruprecht was among the first to experience the new screening procedures upon arrival at Dulles International Airport.
Moscow's Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky airports partially suspended operations on the morning of May 20, with flights requiring special approval. The measures took effect at Vnukovo at 07:29, Domodedovo at 07:28, and Zhukovsky at 08:35 local time, according to Rosaviatsia.
Recent accidents and close calls at US airports raise concerns amid air traffic controller shortages and federal layoffs. Experts highlight flaws in high-tech safety systems, like the absence of mandatory transponders on ground vehicles, contributing to incidents.
