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Global Flight Disruptions Hit Airbus FleetsAirbus grounds thousands of planes after discovering intense solar radiation can interfere with flight control computers, causing worldwide delays. Around 6,000 A320-family jets are affected, representing half of Airbus’ global fleet. Most aircraft can return to service after a quick three-hour software update. The UK aviation regulator warns of potential delays and cancellations, although airports report limited impact. October Altitude Incident Sparks InvestigationAirbus identifies the problem after investigating an October event where a plane flying between the US and Mexico suddenly lost altitude. The JetBlue aircraft makes an emergency landing in Florida after at least…

Premier League clubs may soon see their wage bills increase following a budget announcement that player image-rights payments will be taxed as income from April 2027. Image-rights earnings — often paid into limited companies for sponsorship and commercial activities — are currently taxed at the 25% corporation tax rate. Under the new rules, they will instead be subject to the 45% top rate of income tax. Agents say many players will expect clubs to compensate for the higher taxes, especially during contract negotiations in the lead-up to 2027. Players who are paid on a net-salary basis will be particularly affected,…

Measles deaths have fallen sharply since 2000, yet health officials report signs of a global resurgence (WHO, 2025). Last year, Europe and Central Asia saw measles cases rise 47 per cent, mainly due to declining vaccination rates. Officials warn that decades of progress in preventing infections and deaths now risk reversal. In 2024, measles killed roughly 95,000 people worldwide, mostly children under five, down from 780,000 deaths in 2000. The WHO stresses that “every death from a disease preventable with a highly effective and low-cost vaccine is unacceptable” (WHO, 2025). Vaccination campaigns have saved nearly 59 million lives since 2000.…

Gurugram hub opens to strengthen market presence Tesla launches its largest Indian sales and service hub in Gurugram amid weak demand. The centre combines a showroom, charging stations, and after-sales services in one facility. Dealership data shows Tesla sold just over 100 cars since its heavily promoted July debut. Sources close to the company say Tesla now focuses on building India’s EV ecosystem to boost sales. The company gives no direct response on its low sales figures. Reports indicate Tesla received just over 600 bookings by mid-September, but only a small share converted into deliveries. Competitors like BMW, BYD, and…

A group of tourists ignored worsening forecasts and started the difficult O Circuit trek without guidance. Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia attracts 250,000 to 300,000 visitors yearly, many seeking its famous trekking routes. On 17 November, a violent blizzard struck the O Circuit trail, killing five hikers and trapping dozens in whiteout conditions for hours. The tragedy exposed gaps in park safety and raised criticism of local measures. The trekkers, about 30 international hikers, left Los Perros campsite before dawn between 5 and 7 am to cross John Garner Pass. Light rain and moderate winds greeted them initially,…

Archaeologists say they now have strong evidence that enormous pits near Stonehenge were deliberately dug by humans more than 4,000 years ago. The circular formation, known as the Durrington pit circle, is thought to consist of about 20 विशाल pits stretching over a mile, with some measuring up to 10 metres wide and 5 metres deep. While initially discovered in 2020, some experts had questioned whether the features were natural. A new study has combined advanced techniques such as ground radar, electrical resistance scanning, sediment coring, soil DNA analysis and luminescence dating. Researchers found repeating, structured soil patterns that they…

Under the bright lights of a Delhi operating theatre, a woman lies still as surgeons prepare to remove her gallbladder. She sleeps under general anaesthesia, her body paralysed and her mind unconscious. Yet soft flute music flows through headphones resting over her ears. Even as anaesthetic drugs quiet most of her brain, her auditory pathways remain active. When she awakens, she recovers faster and clearer because she required lower doses of propofol and opioid painkillers than patients who heard no music. Researchers from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital show that music can reduce drug use and improve…

Scientists have identified five major phases of human brain development, with key “turning points” typically occurring around the ages of 9, 32, 66 and 83, according to a large new study. The research, which analysed brain scans from nearly 4,000 people ranging from infancy to age 90, shows that brain development does not progress in a smooth, steady line. Instead, it shifts through distinct eras, each with different patterns of neural organisation. The five brain “epochs” are: The strongest shift in brain wiring happens in the early 30s, when the brain moves into what researchers describe as its “adult” operating…

The U.S. Department of Justice is launching a new office within its Civil Rights Division called the Second Amendment Rights Section. This new section will focus on handling cases involving alleged violations of Americans’ constitutional gun rights. The creation of the Second Amendment Rights Section signals a heightened focus by the DOJ on protecting citizens’ rights under the Second Amendment. This constitutional provision guarantees Americans the right to keep and bear arms, and the new office will oversee cases where these rights are claimed to have been infringed. Officials say the new section will work closely with other DOJ offices…

Dozens gathered in central Paris to condemn rising gender-based violence and honour recent victims.Activist Marie-Josée, 78, said protesters constantly face overwhelming realities as they remembered five women killed last week.The demonstration preceded the government receiving a major report urging radical reform in domestic abuse case handling.Officials submitted the report to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, recommending a magistrate dedicated solely to intrafamilial violence cases.Le Parisien revealed the document before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.The report stressed that domestic violence requires a comprehensive, coordinated approach.Protesters argued that political commitments over decades failed to improve women’s safety.Marie-Josée said…