Nolan Wells Family Demands Answers After Teen’s Death
The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is demanding answers about his death following a boating trip to Horn Island, according to the BBC.
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Man Nearly Sucked Out of Window Mid-Air on Ryanair Flight
A man was nearly sucked head-first out of a cabin window mid-air on a Ryanair plane, according to passengers and reports from the BBC.
LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Refused Entry to Egypt, Turkey
A LGBTQ+ cruise ship chartered for a 10-day voyage from Athens to Venice was denied entry to both Turkey and Egypt, with officials citing concerns over 'moral standards.' According to reports, no official reason has been provided for Egypt’s decision.
Greek F-16 fighter jet crash-lands at busy Zakynthos airport
A Hellenic Air Force F-16 fighter jet crash-landed at Zakynthos airport on Thursday after developing a technical fault, according to the BBC.
Prince Harry’s UK Trip Ends with Legal Setback and No Reconciliation
Prince Harry’s recent U.K. trip ended in legal defeat and no progress on reconciliation with the British royal family, according to The Daily Beast and DerWesten.
Delta Flight ‘Definitely Felt a Big Bang’ from Firework Near Chicago
A Delta Air Lines flight 'definitely felt a big bang' after apparently being struck by fireworks while landing in Chicago on July 4, according to air traffic control audio and the airline. No injuries were reported.
Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital’s airport
Gunfire and explosions were heard at Niger's capital airport on Thursday, according to residents and witnesses.
Gunmen attack Niger’s biggest airport for second time in months
Gunmen attacked Niger's largest airport on Thursday morning—the second assault on the facility in less than five months, according to the BBC.
‘A World Cup for them not us’: Fans’ anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans from over a quarter of World Cup participating countries are facing visa restrictions and bans, according to BBC analysis. This has caused frustration among supporters who hope to attend matches in the US.
Diller’s People Bids $18B for MGM Resorts Stake
Media mogul Barry Diller’s People Inc said Monday it had proposed to buy MGM Resorts, valuing the casino operator at over $18bn, according to The Guardian.
Italian Court Rules Hotel Refusing Tap Water Was Lawful
An Italian court has ruled that a five-star hotel was acting lawfully when it refused to provide tap water to a tourist, according to BBC News.
One Dead Being Struck by Frontier Airlines Plane in Colorado
A person has died after jumping an airport perimeter fence in the US state of Colorado and being struck by a Frontier Airlines plane, according to authorities.
Airlines cut 13,000 flights in May as jet fuel prices soar
Airlines canceled 13,000 flights in May as jet fuel prices more than doubled since the start of the war, removing nearly two million seats from the market, according to BBC and The Guardian.
Jon Jackson Retirement Send: Emotional Farewell After Spirit Cuts Flight
Retiring Spirit Airlines pilot Jon Jackson received an emotional send-off from Southwest Airlines after his final flight was canceled due to Spirit's sudden shutdown. According to a Facebook post from Southwest, the gesture included a water cannon salute and a bottle of bubbly.
Spirit Airlines shutdown: First major US airline collapse in 25 years
Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down Saturday, marking the first time in 25 years a major U.S. airline has gone out of business due to financial trouble. All flights were canceled, and passengers were left scrambling for alternatives.