
Congo Screens Boat Passengers Following Suspected Ebola Death
Congolese health authorities are screening over 300 river boat passengers near Kinshasa after a passenger's suspected Ebola death raised spread concerns.

Congolese health authorities are screening over 300 river boat passengers near Kinshasa after a passenger's suspected Ebola death raised spread concerns.
The $1.55 billion Gold Coast light rail stage 3 connecting Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads will open to passengers on Sunday, featuring eight new stops after facing construction delays and budget blowouts.

Congolese authorities and WHO teams are screening 255 passengers on the Yingfeng 2 boat on the Congo River for Ebola and cholera after a sick passenger died.

Trains across north-west England and Greater Manchester face major cancellations and hour-long delays following a power failure at the Manchester Rail Operating Centre.

Jetstar to charge A$25-A$52 for overhead locker space from Feb, testing unbundling limits in Asia-Pacific; analysts call it 'extreme' but potentially influential for regional rivals.

A global AirHelp survey reveals that nearly 80 percent of travelers experienced flight disruptions in the past year, costing an average of €514 out of pocket and exacting a heavy emotional and personal toll.
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence, causing injuries to passengers and crew. A viral video captured damaged overhead bins and shaken passengers inside the Airbus A320 cabin.
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence, dropping 300 feet and injuring 17 people, including four crew members, before landing safely in New Delhi.

A dinghy with 173 people on board caught fire and capsized in the Channel. All were rescued in a joint UK-France operation, with 11 suffering minor injuries and 3 hospitalized. This incident underscores the dangers of Channel crossings amid smuggling activity.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu visited hospital-treated passengers after Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced sudden turbulence and altitude loss, injuring several individuals.

Jetstar announced it will remove the 7kg carry-on weight limit in February 2027, replacing it with an underseat bag included in bookings and an overhead locker fee of up to $52 for passengers needing extra space.
Jetstar announced it will charge passengers at least $25 to stow carry-on luggage in overhead lockers starting February 2027, restricting free allowances to one small under-seat bag.

Indonesian rescuers are searching for missing passengers after a ferry fire off Java killed at least five people and injured others. 231 people were rescued, but officials believe more were aboard than listed on the manifest, complicating efforts to determine the number of missing.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified Boeing's 737 Max 7, the smallest model in the Max family, after almost a decade of delays caused by increased regulatory scrutiny and design updates. This approval allows airlines like Southwest to begin integrating the aircraft, boosting Boeing's potential cash flow.

A ferry, Mutiara Sentosa 2, caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island while traveling from Surabaya to Makassar, killing at least five people and leaving 41 missing. A search-and-rescue operation is underway, with authorities working to locate those still unaccounted for.

A ferry traveling from Surabaya to Makassar caught fire at sea in Indonesia, resulting in five deaths and 41 people missing. 225 passengers were rescued, with some jumping overboard and being picked up by a nearby ship. Rescue efforts are ongoing.

An Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea on Sunday while sailing from Surabaya to Makassar, resulting in five deaths and 41 missing. 225 people were rescued, with search and rescue operations ongoing amidst challenges posed by flammable materials.

China will require all new cars sold from January 2027 to feature mechanical manual door releases on both the inside and outside, effectively banning most hidden and electric handles. This regulation aims to enhance safety in emergencies and has prompted Australia to review its own vehicle design rules.

Thirteen people, including 11 passengers and two crew members, died when a small Aerodiana plane crashed in Peru on Saturday. The plane was carrying mostly foreign tourists to view the Nazca Lines, with victims including Italian, Spanish, and German citizens. Peruvian authorities are investigating the incident.

China will require all new cars sold from January 2027 to feature mechanical door releases on both the inside and outside, impacting hidden handle designs popular in EVs. This regulation, aimed at emergency safety, prompts Australia to reconsider its own vehicle design rules amidst a surge of Chinese EV imports.

A small plane carrying mostly tourists to view the Nazca Lines crashed in Peru on Saturday, killing at least 13 people, including 11 passengers and two crew members. The crash site was engulfed in flames, preventing rescues.
Florida evangelist Whitney Lynn was removed from an Alaska Airlines flight to San Diego and placed on a no-fly list after she began preaching to passengers during a delay, calling it "God's perfect timing." Lynn claimed she was persecuted for her Christian faith, while the airline cited safety concerns.

A small plane carrying tourists to view Peru's Nazca Lines archaeological site crashed near Pisco, killing all 13 people on board, including 11 passengers and two crew members. Police are investigating the incident.

Australia's immigration system, historically a bipartisan construct, has shifted to a transactional model focused on skills and expensive visas, leading to heartache for international graduates and public cynicism, despite its economic benefits.