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Recent weeks have seen multiple aviation incidents, including turbulence injuries on a Delta flight, toxic cabin fumes linked to engine oil leaks, and ongoing French air traffic controller strikes. These events highlight persistent safety concerns and labor disputes affecting the industry globally.
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Over the past days, multiple airline incidents have occurred, including emergency landings due to smoke, medical emergencies causing flight diversions, and disputes over mobility aid policies. These events underscore ongoing safety, technical, and accessibility challenges faced by airlines globally, affecting passengers' safety and rights.
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Masanaga Kageyama, Japan Football Association's former technical director, was sentenced in France for viewing AI-generated child abuse images on a flight to Paris. He received an 18-month suspended sentence, a fine, and a decade-long ban from France. The incident highlights legal gaps in Japan's regulation of AI-generated content.
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Thieves stole €88 million worth of French crown jewels from the Louvre in a swift, eight-minute raid. Two suspects have been arrested, partially admitting involvement. The jewels remain unrecovered, and police highlight significant security lapses. The case raises questions about France’s museum protections and law enforcement response.
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Virgin Trains has received regulatory approval to use a key depot in east London, enabling plans to launch cross-Channel services by 2030. This move aims to end Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly, with Virgin planning routes to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam, and potential expansion into Germany and Switzerland. Further approvals are still needed.