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EasyJet take-off disrupted by brawling drunk passengers

The flight faced a three-hour delay when two groups of drunk passengers exhibited disruptive behaviour onboard.

20 days ago

By Agrima Tikader

Mother-Daughter duo attacks Swiss Air staff during disagreement over pram storage

After being forced to put their pram in the aircraft's hold an angry mother and daughter attacked a Swiss Air pilot and cabin crew.

25 days ago

By Agrima Tikader

London

France closes Louvre as virus cases mount in Europe

The United States and Australia marked grim milestones over the weekend with their first coronavirus fatalities.

27 days ago

By Caroline Taix and Juliette Collen with AFP bureaux

France

Tokyo Disney Parks closing for two weeks on virus fears: Statement

Oriental Land said it currently hoped to resume operations from March 16.

Feb 28, 2020

By AFP News

Japan

Iranian Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi

Cyber Police in virus-hit Iran arrest 24 over COVID-19 rumours

The Islamic republic is scrambling to contain COVID-19 a week after announcing the first two deaths in Qom.

Feb 27, 2020

By Amir Havasi

Iran

British snowboarder rescued after being buried by an avalanche

A video of a woman being rescued after being hit by an avalanche went viral on social media.

Feb 19, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

Man arrested in Egypt for alleged sexual assault has returned to the UK

After spending five days in an Egyptian prison, a British tourist has been allowed to return to the United Kingdom.

Feb 17, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

Egypt United Kingdom

Missing British backpacker found dead in New Zealand

The body of a 32-year-old woman from Essex has been discovered days after she went missing during a solo hike.

Feb 14, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

British man arrested in Egypt for patting airport security guard on the back

A father-of-four from Surrey remains in prison after being accused of sexually assaulting a security guard.

Feb 13, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

Egypt United Kingdom

Parents charged for damages after son dies in scooter accident

A heartless hostel asked the parents of a British tourist to pay for the repairs of the vehicle he was driving when he crashed and died.

Feb 13, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

Philippines United Kingdom

Vietnam quarantines area with 10,000 residents over coronavirus

Vietnam had banned all flights to and from mainland China in a bid to stop the virus from spreading.

Feb 13, 2020

By AFP News

Boeing sounds alarm about virus impact on aviation

Japanese auto giant Nissan and South Korea's Hyundai Motor have also been affected.

Feb 12, 2020

By Martin Abbugao

British coronavirus 'super-spreader' named, recovering in quarantine

The Brighton businessman who is suspected to have infected over 11 people remains under quarantine in London, after he claims to have beaten the virus.

Feb 11, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

France Spain United Kingdom NHS

Coronavirus: Number of confirmed cases doubles in UK

The Wuhan Novel Coronavirus has been declared a "serious and imminent threat" as eight people have been diagnosed with the virus in the UK.

Feb 10, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

United Kingdom

Third flight scheduled to take more British citizens out of Wuhan

The Foreign Office has asked 30,000 British citizens to leave China while arrangements are being made for another evacuation flight from Wuhan.

Feb 5, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

United Kingdom

British evacuee with coronavirus symptoms was not screened before evacuation flight

During evacuation, the man was not screened even after having symptoms of the infection.

Feb 4, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

United Kingdom France

Ryanair claims aircraft had 'no fault' after four passengers collapsed on-board

Even after multiple passengers fell ill within an hour after take-off, Ryanair claims that the passengers' conditions were unrelated to the condition of the aircraft.

Feb 4, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

Brit evacuee falls ill after second evacuation flight from Wuhan

A British citizen who evacuated on the second repatriation flight fell ill after landing in the UK.

Feb 3, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

United Kingdom NHS

Only 83 Brits evacuated from Wuhan while dozens remain stranded

Evacuation plans to get British citizens out of China remain problematic as only 83 of the 150 ticket holing passengers managed to board the flight that has departed from China.

Jan 31, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

United Kingdom

UK to send in military after China blocks repatriation efforts

After China blocked an evacuation flight, the UK is planning to send in the military to evacuate British citizens from Wuhan.

Jan 30, 2020

By Agrima Tikader

United Kingdom

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