Author: Olive Metuge
The highest court in India has strongly criticised the country’s aviation authorities for their handling of the aftermath of the Air India plane crash that killed 261 people in June.Leaving only one survivor, the flight bound for Gatwick airport from Ahmedabad crashed shortly after taking off, killing 242 passengers on board and 19 others on the ground.The court said it was “irresponsible” for the aviation authority to suggest, through leaks to the media, that pilot error had caused the disaster.It called on Indian prime minister Narendra Modi for the government’s response before it rules on a case filed by activists…
The traffic stop started with a dirty license plate. Logan Camp, a police officer in Winterset, Iowa, pulled over Ashlee Mumford on March 5, 2022, because he couldn’t make out two of the numbers on her plate. But once he stopped Mumford’s car, Camp investigated more than her license, registration, insurance, and plate. He called in the police department’s canine handler and asked Mumford and her passenger to get out of the vehicle. The handler, Christian Dekker, soon arrived with Orozco, a certified drug-detection dog, and they walked around the exterior of Mumford’s car for 15 to 20 seconds. Along…
Cala 399 will bring a fresh identity to one of the UAE’s most legendary party spotsThose who lived – and partied in Dubai through the 2010s will likely remember Blue Marlin. Before the city’s influx of beach clubs exploded onto the scene, it was the place to be for Friday DJ sets from huge international acts (back when Friday-Saturday was the UAE weekend), and chilled-out Saturday brunches.But since the end of 2019, the space has remained closed – until now. Six years later, a brand new beach club is finally set to take the place of the legendary Blue Marlin,…
This article describes attempted suicide. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Late one Saturday night in May 2023, Melissa Keele’s phone rang. Her son had been found alone in the desert of Colorado’s Grand Valley. He was naked; his clothes, phone, keys and car were nowhere to be found. Keele rushed out to her own vehicle and floored it, her headlights piercing through the pitch black. For years, her son had been dealing with severe mental illness. At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Botswana has declared a public holiday to celebrate the country’s victory in the men’s 4×400 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, the first African nation to win the event.President Duma Boko hailed the gold medal as a “historic African win”, in an online address praising the team for their performance. He announced Monday, 29 September, as a holiday to celebrate the achievement – a day ahead of the country’s independence day.On Sunday, Botswana’s team of Lee Bhekempilo Eppie, Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori and Busang Collen Kebinatshipi edged out the US, the winners of the last 10 world titles,…
NCM expects clear-to-partly cloudy skies, patchy early fog, and calm seas as temperatures hover around the 40°C mark Good morning, UAE. If you’re heading out early, expect sticky air and the possibility of light fog or mist in places, especially near the coast and over some inland stretches. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says Monday will be mostly clear to partly cloudy, with cloud build-ups more likely over the eastern areas as the day warms. Heat remains the headline. Forecast highs are around 41°C in Abu Dhabi and about 40°C in Dubai and Sharjah, with overnight lows near 30°C.…
Robin Levinson-King andSarah SmithNorth America editor in Arizona Watch: Key moments from Charlie Kirk’s memorial serviceUS President Donald Trump hailed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” during a speech to tens of thousands of mourners at a memorial service in Arizona.Trump was the headline speaker at the packed event on Sunday, which saw top officials from his administration, including Vice-President JD Vance, praise Kirk’s political legacy after he was shot dead on 10 September.”He was assassinated because he lived bravely, he lived boldly and he argued brilliantly,” Trump told the crowd at the State…
The British comedian Rob Beckett will land into Dubai Opera in JanuaryIf you’re looking for some good laughs this January, especially as you recover from the festive season being fully over then all roads lead to Rob Beckett at Dubai Opera. The British funnyman is bringing his new show Giraffe worldwide and Dubai is one of his stops on Thursday, January 22, 2026.Well known in comedy circles all over the world, you may recognise him from shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats, or from co-hosting I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! NOW! for a few years.…
Getty ImagesTrump called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political foes on SaturdayPresident Donald Trump has called on the country’s top law enforcement official, Attorney General Pam Bondi, to more aggressively investigate his political adversaries.In a social media post addressed directly to Bondi, he said: “We can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility.”Trump expressed frustration that “nothing is being done”, before calling on Bondi to investigate former FBI director James Comey, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, who oversaw his first impeachment trial.Shortly after, he posted again to praise Bondi…
Flash Facial is a brand new concept to facials in Dubai, made especially for the busy beesWe all know how Dubai life gets, it’s fast paced and people are busy so most of the time taking care of ourselves can be forgotten. This new salon that just opened in Dubai is specially geared to the busy bee. Flash Facials Dubai are offering 15-minute facials so you can take care of your skin while on the go, showing you that beauty doesn’t need to take all day. The salon is located in Dubai Hills Mall so you can pop in while…