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A380s are being retired early due to maintenance costs and a newer generation of jets. Qantas has begun the process of retiring its Airbus A380 fleet in 2028, four years ahead of schedule, after decades of service and mixed reliability in recent years.
Survivors and descendants of Sharpeville victims push in Gauteng High Court to repeal the Indemnity Act of 1961, seeking civil and criminal redress for killings during protests. The case follows decades of struggle and new legal challenges.
Biotech researchers are developing methods to alter gene expression without changing the DNA sequence, using epigenome editing to treat chronic diseases. The approach differs from traditional gene editing by targeting when and where genes are expressed in cells.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is facing Helena Foulkes in a rematch for the Democratic nomination. The Washington Bridge reconstruction has become a central issue, with voters weighing safety, cost, and timely completion as campaign ads highlight differing records.
Eiffel Tower staff have walked out after female employees were asked to leave posts and be replaced during a private Saturday visit by a delegation from the Hindu group BAPS. Tower management has apologised, opened an internal inquiry and the monument has reopened; BAPS has apologised and denied anyone was refused access.
A first-class passenger on American Airlines Flight 618 has been restrained by fellow travelers after a racist, homophobic outburst escalated into physical violence. The plane diverted to Baltimore, where the suspect was arrested on arrival. The FBI is reviewing potential federal charges.
The new Godzilla Minus Zero trailer confirms the monster's return in post-war Japan. King Ghidorah is teased, and the film will world-premiere at NYFF before a November 6, 2026 release in North America.
South Africa has taken a 2-1 lead in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with Baltimore set to host the fourth Test. World Rugby is exploring US games to boost revenue and profile, while unions weigh the idea against potential backlash from traditional locales.
Protests against foreigners have intensified, prompting Nigeria’s parliament to express concern over Nigerians’ safety in South Africa. Officials report migrants leaving in large numbers amid mounting xenophobic violence; official counts show tens of thousands repatriated or deported.
Zach Cregger has directed a Resident Evil movie that remains faithful to survival horror mechanics while injecting his meta-commentary and kinetic nervous energy. Austin Abrams leads as a flawed courier, delivering a high-stakes package through a snowbound hospital and a city overrun by T-virus horrors.
The Prime Video spin-off Neagley centers Frances Neagley as she investigates the suspicious death of a childhood friend, while leaning on Reacher’s legacy. Maria Sten leads a brisk, action-driven runtime that sticks to the franchise’s proven formula.
Former New York Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi has died at 84. His 37-year NFL career shaped the Giants, including the decision to hire Tom Coughlin and the trade that brought Eli Manning, helping secure Super Bowls XLII and XLVI.
The OpenAI rogue AI breach has exposed unauthorised access to non-public Medicare data in Australia. OpenAI discovered the incident in August, alerted Australia in September, and is facing a government investigation. Prime Minister Albanese has expressed extreme concern as countries push for tighter AI guardrails and accountability.
The Yankees overcome a 4-0 deficit as rookie Lombard delivers three RBIs, a slide at the plate, and a go-ahead homer in the eighth to beat the Rays 6-4. Wells starts the comeback with a homer; Lombard’s play and power cap a dramatic rally.
A re-examination of 46 skulls from Abydos suggests 18 show signs of lethal trauma, indicating retainer sacrifice around the death of First Dynasty rulers. The study, using modern forensic techniques, reopens debate about whether these officials were killed or died naturally, with some possibly volunteering for an afterlife service.
Margaret Hamilton has died at 90. The MIT computer scientist has led development of the onboard flight software for NASA's Apollo program, coined the phrase "software engineering," and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. Her daughter has confirmed she died on 30 September in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
GAO urges automated body-camera activation to ensure footage, but DHS rejects it citing privacy. ICE says current policies leave gaps after shootings that raise questions about accountability and transparency.