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Global Airlines Face DisruptionsAirbus grounds thousands of planes after discovering that intense solar radiation can disrupt flight control computers, causing delays worldwide. About 6,000 A320-family jets are affected, representing half of Airbus’ global fleet. Most planes can return to service after a three-hour software update. The UK aviation regulator warns of potential delays and cancellations, though airports report only limited disruption. October Flight Incident Leads to InvestigationAirbus discovers the problem after investigating an October event where a plane flying between the US and Mexico suddenly lost altitude. The JetBlue aircraft makes an emergency landing in Florida after at least 15…

Premier League clubs are bracing for higher wage costs after the UK government confirmed in its latest budget that image rights payments will be taxed as income from April 2027. Currently, many players receive part of their earnings through image rights paid to limited companies, which are taxed at the 25% corporate rate. Under the new rules, these payments will instead be subject to the 45% top income tax rate — a major increase for many top-flight footballers. Agents say players signing new contracts are likely to demand higher wages to offset the extra tax, with some clubs expected to…

Major Hub Opens Amid Weak Demand Tesla unveils its largest Indian hub as the company struggles with slow sales in Asia’s third-largest market. The new Gurugram centre offers an experience showroom, charging facilities and after-sales support under one roof. Dealership figures show Tesla sold just over 100 cars in India after its much-publicised July debut. People familiar with the firm say Tesla now works to improve India’s EV ecosystem to restore sales momentum. The company offers no direct comment on the low figures. Media reports say Tesla gained only a little more than 600 bookings by mid-September. Competitors Outpace Tesla…

Measles deaths dropped sharply since 2000, but health experts warn of a growing resurgence. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a 47 per cent rise in measles cases across Europe and Central Asia last year, driven largely by declining vaccination rates. Officials note that worldwide progress in reducing infections and deaths is slipping. In 2024, measles killed an estimated 95,000 people, mostly children under five. That compares with 780,000 deaths in 2000. The WHO stressed that every preventable death remains unacceptable. Vaccination campaigns have saved nearly 59 million lives globally since 2000. Infections Climb as Coverage Falls Health authorities recorded…

A group of tourists tackled the difficult O Circuit trail despite worsening weather. Lack of park rangers and inaccurate forecasts contributed to the decision. Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park, in icy and remote Patagonia, attracts 250,000 to 300,000 visitors annually. Thousands attempt its famous trekking routes. On 17 November, a sudden violent blizzard struck the O Circuit. Five trekkers died, and dozens became stranded for hours in whiteout conditions. Although extreme weather caused the disaster, it exposed ongoing safety problems in Patagonia’s parks, which have drawn widespread criticism. The Trekkers’ Struggle About 30 international hikers departed the Los Perros…

Archaeologists believe they have confirmed that a vast circle of enormous pits near Stonehenge was carved by Neolithic people, following a new analysis using multiple scientific techniques. The so-called Durrington pit circle, first announced in 2020, consists of about 20 massive pits arranged in a ring more than a mile wide, centred on the Neolithic sites of Durrington Walls and Woodhenge. Some pits measure 10 metres across and 5 metres deep, requiring remarkable planning, labour and engineering skill. Early reactions to the discovery were divided, with some researchers questioning whether the pits were natural features rather than human-made structures more…

Under the bright lights of a Delhi operating theatre, a woman lies motionless as surgeons prepare to remove her gallbladder. She sleeps under general anaesthesia, her body paralysed and her mind unconscious. Yet soft flute music flows through headphones over her ears. Even as anaesthetic drugs quiet most of her brain, her auditory pathways remain active. When she awakens, she recovers faster and clearer because she required lower doses of propofol and opioid painkillers than patients who heard no music. Researchers from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital show that music can reduce drug use and improve surgical…

Researchers have identified five major stages of human brain development, revealing that the brain does not reach its full “adult mode” until the early 30s. The study, based on brain scans from nearly 4,000 people aged from infancy to 90, uncovered four major turning points in brain organisation occurring at approximately ages 9, 32, 66 and 83. These shifts divide life into five broad developmental “epochs” marked by distinct changes in neural wiring. According to Prof Duncan Astle of Cambridge University, the findings show that brain development is not a smooth, gradual process but one punctuated by major transitions. Understanding…

Dozens of demonstrators gathered in central Paris to denounce rising gender-based violence and honour recent victims.Activist Marie-Josée, 78, spoke of constant overwhelm as the crowd remembered five women killed last week by partners or ex-partners.The protest coincided with the government receiving a report urging a major overhaul of France’s domestic abuse response.Officials submitted the report to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, recommending a dedicated magistrate to handle intrafamilial violence cases.Le Parisien revealed the document ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, warning that domestic abuse requires a comprehensive strategy. Statistics Reveal Growing Crisis Despite years of…

New tool exposes unexpected account origins X’s location feature has revealed political accounts with large audiences operating outside the US. Users discovered pro-Trump accounts posting about US politics while based abroad. Some anti-Trump accounts also misrepresented their locations. Their posts generated millions of impressions, which can lead to payouts from X. X stands by the accuracy of its data The “about this account” tab shows location on every profile. It warns that travel, temporary stays, and VPNs may affect results. X’s product chief Nikita Bier says the data is 99% accurate. On Saturday, Trump shared a screenshot on Truth Social…