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As of December 8, 2025, Airbus has completed software updates on the vast majority of its 6,000 affected A320-family jets worldwide following a recall triggered by a JetBlue flight incident in late October. The fix, primarily a rollback to earlier software versions, addresses data corruption caused by intense solar radiation affecting flight controls. Most aircraft are back in service, with fewer than 100 still pending updates. Separately, Airbus identified a quality issue with metal panels on some A320s, leading to delivery delays and inspections but no immediate safety risk.
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Iran is experiencing its worst drought in over 50 years, with reservoirs critically low and the government warning of potential relocation of Tehran. The crisis is driven by climate change, mismanagement, and high water demand, threatening regional stability and food security.
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Nomathamsanqa Gogela, 40, supports her family through small-scale food and clothing sales, carefully planning for holidays with stamps and lay-byes. Her story highlights resilience amid economic hardship, emphasizing long hours and strategic saving to ensure her family’s survival during festive seasons.
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Naval exercises led by China off South Africa's coast involve ships from BRICS nations, including Iran, Russia, and China, aiming to enhance maritime cooperation amid strained US relations. The drills, postponed last year, signal a strategic push by BRICS to project influence and challenge Western dominance.