Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger

An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before it was diverted.
Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times

The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan’s growing foreign population.
California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states

Gov Gavin Newsom called it a “long overdue measure to protect young Californians”.
Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies

Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
Trekkers helicoptered off mountains as more deadly landslides hit Nepal

A month after mass catastrophic flooding, around 30 people have died in landslides and heavy rain.
Brazil’s Biggest Election Question?: Donald Trump’s Next Move

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Eshwar Khandre orders inquiry over fake geo-tagged pictures used under VB – G RAM G Act

Rural jobs scheme: Khandre orders probe on fake GPS pics
"Terrorist": Trump On Copilot Who Stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar On flydubai Plane
US President Donald Trump said he spoke to Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday after the pilot of an Israel-bound flight was allegedly attacked by his co-pilot, adding that the motive behind the incident remaine…
Karnataka govt plans unified fare collection for state's four bus corporations

Govt plans unified fare collection for state's four bus corporations
Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing

Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the “terrifying” moment the plane dropped.