Two months after a deadly plane crash in China, the United States has now reported that the crash was caused deliberately by someone who was present in the cockpit, this comes after a thorough analysis of the Black Box data from the China eastern airlines jet.

US: China eastern airlines jet crash caused by someone in the cockpit

At least 35 people&nbsp;died and 71 were injured in&nbsp;Zimbabwe&nbsp;when a bus carrying churchgoers to an Easter gathering veered off the road and plunged down a gorge, police said Friday.

The vehicle was taking members of a local Zion Christian Church who were going to an Easter meeting in the south of the country.

"I can confirm an accident which occurred last night. So far, the death toll is 35 and the number of injured is 71," police spokesman Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi told AFP.&nbsp;

"Indications suggest that the bus was overloaded," he said. Buses in&nbsp;Zimbabwe&nbsp;typically have an average capacity of 60 to 75 passengers.

"As church people they should lead by example but instead they were travelling at night which we always discourage," Nyathi said.&nbsp;

Police said the bus was travelling from southeastern Chimanimani town to Masvingo, 280 kilometres (175 miles) away, and that the crash occurred near Chipinge town.

A local lawmaker Joshua Sacco who visited the scene of the crash said the bus rolled several times down the steep slope and the roof was ripped off.

"Passengers were thrown out. There were both dead bodies and injured passengers scattered at the scene after they were thrown off the bus," Sacco told AFP on the phone.

He described grim scenes with people "groaning in pain", and children among the dead, but did not have a number for the child victims.

Traffic accidents are common in&nbsp;Zimbabwe&nbsp;and particularly during public holidays, when the potholed roads are often busy.

At least 35 people died and 71 were injured in Zimbabwe when a bus carrying churchgoers to an Easter gathering veered off the road and plunged down a gorge, police said Friday.

At least 35 people died and 71 were injured in Zimbabwe when a bus carrying churchgoers to an Easter gathering veered off the road and plunged down a gorge, police said Friday. The vehicle was taking members of a local Zion Christian Church who were going to an Easter meeting in the south of the country. "I can confirm an accident which occurred last night. So far, the death toll is 35 and the number of injured is 71," police spokesman Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi told AFP. "Indications suggest that the bus was overloaded," he said. Buses in Zimbabwe typically have an average capacity of 60 to 75 passengers. "As church people they should lead by example but instead they were travelling at night which we always discourage," Nyathi said. Police said the bus was travelling from southeastern Chimanimani town to Masvingo, 280 kilometres (175 miles) away, and that the crash occurred near Chipinge town. A local lawmaker Joshua Sacco who visited the scene of the crash said the bus rolled several times down the steep slope and the roof was ripped off. "Passengers were thrown out. There were both dead bodies and injured passengers scattered at the scene after they were thrown off the bus," Sacco told AFP on the phone. He described grim scenes with people "groaning in pain", and children among the dead, but did not have a number for the child victims. Traffic accidents are common in Zimbabwe and particularly during public holidays, when the potholed roads are often busy.

At least 35 killed, 71 injured in Zimbabwe crash ahead of Easter gathering

A collision between two South Korean air force planes on Friday (April 1) resulted in death of four pilots, said authorities. The collision took place during a training exercise.&nbsp;

The air force said that the crash took place at 0437 GMT about 6 kilometers south of KT-1 &nbsp;airplane base in the southeastern city of Sacheon

"Despite their attempts at an emergency escape ... all of the two student pilots and two flight instructors aboard the two planes died," it said in a statement.

A total of 130 troops, 95 police officers and 60 firefighters as well as three helicopters have begun a search at the crash site, Yonhap news agency said, citing local government officials.

The air force said there were no civilian casualties but had formed a team to determine the cause of the accident and damage, including on the resident community.

The crash is one of several incidents involving South Korean air force jets this year.

In January, a pilot was killed in an F-5 fighter jet crash.

That accident took place shortly after the country grounded its entire fleet of advanced F-35 fighter jets following a major systems malfunction on one plane that forced a dramatic emergency landing.

The Korean peninsula remains in a technical state of war, as the armistice that ended the conflict in 1953 has yet to be replaced with a peace treaty.

(With inputs from agencies)

A collision between two South Korean air force planes on Friday (April 1) resulted in death of four pilots, said authorities. The collision took place during a training exercise.

A collision between two South Korean air force planes on Friday (April 1) resulted in death of four pilots, said authorities. The collision took place during a training exercise. The air force said that the crash took place at 0437 GMT about 6 kilometers south of KT-1 airplane base in the southeastern city of Sacheon "Despite their attempts at an emergency escape ... all of the two student pilots and two flight instructors aboard the two planes died," it said in a statement. A total of 130 troops, 95 police officers and 60 firefighters as well as three helicopters have begun a search at the crash site, Yonhap news agency said, citing local government officials. The air force said there were no civilian casualties but had formed a team to determine the cause of the accident and damage, including on the resident community. The crash is one of several incidents involving South Korean air force jets this year. In January, a pilot was killed in an F-5 fighter jet crash. That accident took place shortly after the country grounded its entire fleet of advanced F-35 fighter jets following a major systems malfunction on one plane that forced a dramatic emergency landing. The Korean peninsula remains in a technical state of war, as the armistice that ended the conflict in 1953 has yet to be replaced with a peace treaty. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea: Two air force planes collide mid-air killing four pilots

Chinese authorities have successfully recovered the second black box from the China Eastern Airlines crash. All eyes are on the crucial information these black boxes contain. The question arises: how will they be handled? Here are ten things you need to know about the black box! #chinacrash #aviation #aircrash

Ten things you need to know about the Black Box

A China Eastern passenger jet crashed in Southwest China a few days ago. All 132 passengers are reportedly dead. Rescue teams combed the hillside but couldn't find any survivors. Now, the search crew says the second black box was found.

Boeing plane crash in China: Search crew says second black box found

One of the two black boxes of the crashed Chinese passenger jet, with 132 passengers on board, has been recovered, an aviation official said Wednesday.

The Boeing 737-800 has two flight recorders—one in the rear passenger cabin tracking flight data, and the other a cockpit voice recorder.

A flight recorder "from China Eastern MU5735 was found on March 23," Liu Lusong, a spokesman for China's aviation authority, told reporters.

The cause of Monday's crash has yet to be determined. According to local media, the plane had been in service since 2015. The flight, operated by China Eastern Airlines, was flying from the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming to Guangzhou when it crashed.

Officials are yet to declare all of the passengers dead even as a two-day operation to search for clues found no survivors from what is being described as China's deadliest plane crash in nearly 30 years.

Video clips posted by China’s state media showed small pieces of the Boeing plane scattered over the rugged area. Officials have also recovered wallets, bank and identity cards.

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"At present, it is unclear whether it is a data recorder or a cockpit voice recorder," that has been found, Mao Yanfeng, an official at the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), said according to state media.

The probe officers have not yet made it official as to what caused the plane to crash an hour after departure.

An air-traffic controller tried to contact the pilots several times after seeing the plane’s altitude drop sharply, but got no reply, Zhu Tao, director of the Office of Aviation Safety at the Civil Aviation Authority of China, said at a Tuesday evening news conference.

“As of now, the rescue has yet to find survivors,’’ Zhu said. “The public security department has taken control of the site.’’

The Boeing 737-800 has been flying since 1998 and has a well-established safety record. It is an earlier model than the 737 Max, which was grounded worldwide for nearly two years after deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.

(With inputs from agencies)

One of the two black boxes of the crashed Chinese passenger jet, with 132 passengers on board, has been recovered, an aviation official said Wednesday. The Boeing 737-800 has two flight recorders—one in the rear passenger cabin tracking flight data, and the other a cockpit voice recorder.

One of the two black boxes of the crashed Chinese passenger jet, with 132 passengers on board, has been recovered, an aviation official said Wednesday. The Boeing 737-800 has two flight recorders—one in the rear passenger cabin tracking flight data, and the other a cockpit voice recorder. A flight recorder "from China Eastern MU5735 was found on March 23," Liu Lusong, a spokesman for China's aviation authority, told reporters. The cause of Monday's crash has yet to be determined. According to local media, the plane had been in service since 2015. The flight, operated by China Eastern Airlines, was flying from the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming to Guangzhou when it crashed. Officials are yet to declare all of the passengers dead even as a two-day operation to search for clues found no survivors from what is being described as China's deadliest plane crash in nearly 30 years. Video clips posted by China’s state media showed small pieces of the Boeing plane scattered over the rugged area. Officials have also recovered wallets, bank and identity cards. Also see: Final moments of China plane caught on camera just before crash "At present, it is unclear whether it is a data recorder or a cockpit voice recorder," that has been found, Mao Yanfeng, an official at the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), said according to state media. The probe officers have not yet made it official as to what caused the plane to crash an hour after departure. An air-traffic controller tried to contact the pilots several times after seeing the plane’s altitude drop sharply, but got no reply, Zhu Tao, director of the Office of Aviation Safety at the Civil Aviation Authority of China, said at a Tuesday evening news conference. “As of now, the rescue has yet to find survivors,’’ Zhu said. “The public security department has taken control of the site.’’ The Boeing 737-800 has been flying since 1998 and has a well-established safety record. It is an earlier model than the 737 Max, which was grounded worldwide for nearly two years after deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019. (With inputs from agencies)

One of two black boxes of crashed China Eastern passenger jet recovered: Aviation official

In the China Eastern plane crash, no survivors have been found till now. The search is still continuing in the scattered wreckage on Tuesday, said state media’s report. &nbsp;&nbsp;

There were around 132 people onboard the aircraft when it crashed a day earlier in a mountainous area. It is being viewed as China's worst air disaster in a decade. &nbsp;

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"Wreckage of the plane was found at the scene, but up until now, none of those aboard the plane with whom contact was lost have been found," state broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday morning. &nbsp;

The plane was flying from Kunming in the southwestern province of Yunnan to the industrial center of Guangzhou along the east coast. &nbsp;

The Boeing 737-800, which had crashed near Wuzhou city in the Guangxi region, witnessed a fire big enough to be seen on NASA satellite images. &nbsp;

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China Eastern Flight 5735 was travelling 455 knots (523 mph, 842 kph) at around 29,000 feet when it entered a steep dive around 2:20 pm local time, as per data from flight-tracking website, FlightRadar24.com. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The aircraft was carrying 123 passengers and nine crew members, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an 'all-out' rescue operation, and an investigation into the crash. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In the China Eastern plane crash, no survivors have been found till now. The search is still continuing in the scattered wreckage on Tuesday, said state media’s report.

In the China Eastern plane crash, no survivors have been found till now. The search is still continuing in the scattered wreckage on Tuesday, said state media’s report. There were around 132 people onboard the aircraft when it crashed a day earlier in a mountainous area. It is being viewed as China's worst air disaster in a decade. Also Read | Watch: Final moments of China plane caught on camera just before crash "Wreckage of the plane was found at the scene, but up until now, none of those aboard the plane with whom contact was lost have been found," state broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday morning. The plane was flying from Kunming in the southwestern province of Yunnan to the industrial center of Guangzhou along the east coast. The Boeing 737-800, which had crashed near Wuzhou city in the Guangxi region, witnessed a fire big enough to be seen on NASA satellite images. Also Read: Chinese passenger jet carrying 133 people crashes in Guangxi, Xi orders probe China Eastern Flight 5735 was travelling 455 knots (523 mph, 842 kph) at around 29,000 feet when it entered a steep dive around 2:20 pm local time, as per data from flight-tracking website, FlightRadar24.com. The aircraft was carrying 123 passengers and nine crew members, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an 'all-out' rescue operation, and an investigation into the crash. (With inputs from agencies)

China Plane Crash: No sign of survivors till now, says report  

A China Eastern passenger jet crashed in Southwest China Yesterday. All 132 passengers are feared dead. Rescue teams combed the hillside but couldn't find any survivors.

China Boeing 737 crash: Rescue teams comb hillside but no survivors found in crash

A China Eastern passenger jet crashed today in Southwest China. All 132 passengers are feared dead. Footage from a security camera near the crash site shows the plane diving straight to the ground. Meanwhile, India has also enhanced surveillance on its Boeing 737s.

China's biggest air disaster in 12 years: All 122 passengers feared dead in Boeing 737 crash

EV giant Tesla is facing a criminal lawsuit in France after a complaint from a taxi driver whose Tesla Model 3 crashed in Paris.

Tesla faces criminal lawsuit in France after complaint about a crashed Tesla Model 3 in Paris

A Boeing 737 passenger jet carrying 133 people has crashed in South-West China. The number of casualties is still unknown. However, China says that rescue teams have been dispatched.

Boeing 737 passenger jet carrying 133 people crashes in China, rescue teams dispatched

A Paris taxi driver is suing carmaker Tesla. His Tesla Model 3 crashed in December last year killing one person. The French government said in the days after the accident that Tesla had told it that there was no immediate indication of a technical fault.

Sarah Saldmann, the taxi driver's lawyer said her client had filed a criminal complaint with public prosecutors in Versailles on Friday. The driver has alleged that Tesla had "put the lives of others in danger".

Tesla did not respond to an e-mail from Reuters for a comment on this matter.

The off-duty taxi driver's Tesla ploughed through metal posts, a row of pay-to-ride bicycles and a recycling bin full of glass, hitting pedestrians and a van before finally coming to a halt, witnesses said of the accident.

The taxi driver, who has not been named, told police after the accident that the car had accelerated on its own and that he was unable to activate the brakes.

Saldmann declined to comment when asked if the complaint had been made on the basis of the still-unpublished initial conclusions from investigators.

In addition to the fatality, three people were seriously hurt and another 17 injured in the accident in the 13th arrondissement of the French capital on a street lined with bars, restaurants and shops.

The taxi driver is under formal investigation for manslaughter but has not been charged. He tested negative in an alcohol test after the accident.

The public prosecutor's office in Versailles will now decide whether Tesla has a case to answer.

Tesla collects detailed data from the sensors and cameras on its vehicles and has used such data in the past to challenge claims that accidents were caused by malfunctioning technology.

(With inputs from agencies)

A Paris taxi driver is suing carmaker Tesla. His Tesla Model 3 crashed in December last year killing one person. The French government said in the days after the accident that Tesla had told it that there was no immediate indication of a technical fault.

A Paris taxi driver is suing carmaker Tesla. His Tesla Model 3 crashed in December last year killing one person. The French government said in the days after the accident that Tesla had told it that there was no immediate indication of a technical fault. Sarah Saldmann, the taxi driver's lawyer said her client had filed a criminal complaint with public prosecutors in Versailles on Friday. The driver has alleged that Tesla had "put the lives of others in danger". Tesla did not respond to an e-mail from Reuters for a comment on this matter. The off-duty taxi driver's Tesla ploughed through metal posts, a row of pay-to-ride bicycles and a recycling bin full of glass, hitting pedestrians and a van before finally coming to a halt, witnesses said of the accident. The taxi driver, who has not been named, told police after the accident that the car had accelerated on its own and that he was unable to activate the brakes. Saldmann declined to comment when asked if the complaint had been made on the basis of the still-unpublished initial conclusions from investigators. In addition to the fatality, three people were seriously hurt and another 17 injured in the accident in the 13th arrondissement of the French capital on a street lined with bars, restaurants and shops. The taxi driver is under formal investigation for manslaughter but has not been charged. He tested negative in an alcohol test after the accident. The public prosecutor's office in Versailles will now decide whether Tesla has a case to answer. Tesla collects detailed data from the sensors and cameras on its vehicles and has used such data in the past to challenge claims that accidents were caused by malfunctioning technology. (With inputs from agencies)

Tesla sued by Paris taxi driver after fatal crash

During NATO drills, a US military plane crashed in Norway. Four American Marines have lost their lives in the tragic crash.

US Military plane crashes in Norway during NATO drills, 4 American Marines killed

Russia has been a target of several western sanctions after it invaded Ukraine. Amid all the chaos, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos has warned that all these sanctions could crash the International Space Station.&nbsp;

As per Dmitry Rogozin, the sanctions could disrupt the operation of ISS. The Roscosmos chief on Telegram wrote that the Russian segment of the station could be affected. This segment helps correct its orbit. If affected, it can cause the 500-tonne structure to "fall down into the sea or onto land."

The Russian segment ensures that the station's orbit is corrected (on average 11 times a year), including to avoid space debris", said Rogozin.&nbsp;

He further published a map of the locations where the ISS could possibly come down. It was unlikely to be in Russia.&nbsp;

"But the populations of other countries, especially those led by the 'dogs of war', should think about the price of the sanctions against Roscosmos", he continued.&nbsp;

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The countries that imposed sanctions were deemed "crazy" by him.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, as more and more companies pull out from Russia over its war on Ukraine, Kremlin is reportedly easing its copyright laws and allowing domestic companies to steal intellectual property from “unfriendly nations."

Earlier this week, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development proposed relaxing piracy legislation to undermine sanctions imposed by the Western countries.

“The possibility of lifting restrictions on the use of intellectual property contained in certain goods, the supply of which to Russia is limited, is being considered,” the ministry said in a statement.

“This will smooth out the impact on the market of breaks in supply chains, as well as the shortage of goods and services that arose due to new sanctions by Western countries.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia has been a target of several western sanctions after it invaded Ukraine. Amid all the chaos, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos has warned that all these sanctions could crash the International Space Station.

Russia has been a target of several western sanctions after it invaded Ukraine. Amid all the chaos, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos has warned that all these sanctions could crash the International Space Station. As per Dmitry Rogozin, the sanctions could disrupt the operation of ISS. The Roscosmos chief on Telegram wrote that the Russian segment of the station could be affected. This segment helps correct its orbit. If affected, it can cause the 500-tonne structure to "fall down into the sea or onto land." The Russian segment ensures that the station's orbit is corrected (on average 11 times a year), including to avoid space debris", said Rogozin. He further published a map of the locations where the ISS could possibly come down. It was unlikely to be in Russia. "But the populations of other countries, especially those led by the 'dogs of war', should think about the price of the sanctions against Roscosmos", he continued. Also see | Failure to launch: War scuppers Russia-West space collaboration The countries that imposed sanctions were deemed "crazy" by him. Meanwhile, as more and more companies pull out from Russia over its war on Ukraine, Kremlin is reportedly easing its copyright laws and allowing domestic companies to steal intellectual property from “unfriendly nations." Earlier this week, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development proposed relaxing piracy legislation to undermine sanctions imposed by the Western countries. “The possibility of lifting restrictions on the use of intellectual property contained in certain goods, the supply of which to Russia is limited, is being considered,” the ministry said in a statement. “This will smooth out the impact on the market of breaks in supply chains, as well as the shortage of goods and services that arose due to new sanctions by Western countries.” (With inputs from agencies)

Western sanctions could cause International space station to crash: Russia

An Indian Army pilot died while another one suffered grievous injuries after the helicopter crashed in North Kashmir's snowbound Gurez sector.

The injured co-pilot is being treated at the army’s 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar, Indian Army's spokesperson said.&nbsp;

According to officials, Indian Army's 'Cheetah'&nbsp;helicopter was on a routine mission to evacuate an ailing soldier from a forward post in the Gurez sector when the crash took place.&nbsp;

''The helicopter lost communication with the forward post at Gujran, Baraub. A search operation on foot was immediately launched by the Indian Army, alongside search and rescue helicopters which were pressed into service,” the spokesperson said.

“The wreckage of the crashed helicopter was found in a snowbound Gujran Nallah area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora. Pilot and the co-pilot of the helicopter were grievously injured in the crash and were immediately evacuated to 92 base Hospital, Srinagar,” the statement added.

Major Sankalp Yadav, 29 years old, who was the co-pilot, succumbed to his injuries at 92 Base Hospital.

Yadav was commissioned in 2015 and was a resident of Jaipur, Rajasthan. He is survived by his father.&nbsp;

The Indian Army has initiated an investigation to find out what led to the crash.&nbsp;

''The injured pilot is critical and is presently in ICU at 92 Base Hospital. Events leading to the crash of the helicopter are being ascertained,” the spokesperson said.&nbsp;

An Indian Army pilot died while another one suffered grievous injuries after the helicopter crashed in North Kashmir's snowbound Gurez sector. The injured co-pilot is being treated at the army’s 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar, Indian Army's spokesperson said.

An Indian Army pilot died while another one suffered grievous injuries after the helicopter crashed in North Kashmir's snowbound Gurez sector. The injured co-pilot is being treated at the army’s 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar, Indian Army's spokesperson said. According to officials, Indian Army's 'Cheetah' helicopter was on a routine mission to evacuate an ailing soldier from a forward post in the Gurez sector when the crash took place. ''The helicopter lost communication with the forward post at Gujran, Baraub. A search operation on foot was immediately launched by the Indian Army, alongside search and rescue helicopters which were pressed into service,” the spokesperson said. “The wreckage of the crashed helicopter was found in a snowbound Gujran Nallah area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora. Pilot and the co-pilot of the helicopter were grievously injured in the crash and were immediately evacuated to 92 base Hospital, Srinagar,” the statement added. Major Sankalp Yadav, 29 years old, who was the co-pilot, succumbed to his injuries at 92 Base Hospital. Yadav was commissioned in 2015 and was a resident of Jaipur, Rajasthan. He is survived by his father. The Indian Army has initiated an investigation to find out what led to the crash. ''The injured pilot is critical and is presently in ICU at 92 Base Hospital. Events leading to the crash of the helicopter are being ascertained,” the spokesperson said.

Indian Army pilot dead, another injured after helicopter crashes in North Kashmir

The global stock market stumbled this morning as investors concerned over escalating Ukraine-Russia tensions led to bloodbaths across stock markets from Asia to Europe.

Global stocks down on Ukraine-Russia tensions

Emails between Tesla chief Elon Musk and the father of a teen who died in a Tesla crash reveals a very kind side of Musk, who is usually known for his controversial opinions. The emails also highlight Musk's involvement in customer relations.&nbsp;

In his emails to James Riley, the father of Barrett Riley, Musk shared the grief of losing a child.&nbsp;“My firstborn son died in my arms. I felt his last heartbeat, " Musk wrote, referring to his son Nevada Alexander Musk who died when he was 10 weeks old. &nbsp;

Musk promised to fulfil Riley’s request of tweaking a computerised feature to make it easier for parents to control the maximum speed a Tesla will go to. “I’ve never asked for acknowledgement for anything in my life, but it would be nice to acknowledge that Barrett and Edgar’s loss led to the enhanced safety of others," Riley wrote.&nbsp;

To this, Musk responded, &nbsp;Tesla “is doing everything we can to improve safety. My friends, family and I all drive Teslas, and even if they didn’t I would still do everything I could."&nbsp;

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Barrett Riley died when he was at the wheel of his father’s Tesla Model S in May 2018. It happened when he lost control at 116 miles per hour and crashed into a house in Fort Lauderdale in Florida.

However, two years after the email exchange, Riley filed a product liability suit against Tesla.&nbsp;

His Tesla vehicle’s lithium-ion batteries “burst into an uncontrollable and fatal fire" after the crash, states the complaint.&nbsp;

“Barrett Riley was killed by the battery fire, not by the accident," he said.&nbsp;

The complaint further states that if not for Tesla’s negligence, “Barrett Riley would be alive today."

(With inputs from agencies)

Emails between Tesla chief Elon Musk and the father of a teen who died in a Tesla crash reveals a very kind side of Musk, who is usually known for his controversial opinions.

Emails between Tesla chief Elon Musk and the father of a teen who died in a Tesla crash reveals a very kind side of Musk, who is usually known for his controversial opinions. The emails also highlight Musk's involvement in customer relations. In his emails to James Riley, the father of Barrett Riley, Musk shared the grief of losing a child. “My firstborn son died in my arms. I felt his last heartbeat, " Musk wrote, referring to his son Nevada Alexander Musk who died when he was 10 weeks old. Musk promised to fulfil Riley’s request of tweaking a computerised feature to make it easier for parents to control the maximum speed a Tesla will go to. “I’ve never asked for acknowledgement for anything in my life, but it would be nice to acknowledge that Barrett and Edgar’s loss led to the enhanced safety of others," Riley wrote. To this, Musk responded, Tesla “is doing everything we can to improve safety. My friends, family and I all drive Teslas, and even if they didn’t I would still do everything I could." Also read | Just rocks or dinosaur eggs? Archeologists discover mystery objects in this Indian state Barrett Riley died when he was at the wheel of his father’s Tesla Model S in May 2018. It happened when he lost control at 116 miles per hour and crashed into a house in Fort Lauderdale in Florida. However, two years after the email exchange, Riley filed a product liability suit against Tesla. His Tesla vehicle’s lithium-ion batteries “burst into an uncontrollable and fatal fire" after the crash, states the complaint. “Barrett Riley was killed by the battery fire, not by the accident," he said. The complaint further states that if not for Tesla’s negligence, “Barrett Riley would be alive today." (With inputs from agencies)

'I felt his last heartbeat': Musk talks about losing his son in emails with father of Tesla crash victim

Ethiopian Airlines was due to resume flying the Boeing 737 MAX plane on Tuesday (February 1), but opinions are divided on the airline's first flight using the model since a crash nearly three years ago forced regulators to ground the fleet globally.

In March 2019, a flight to Nairobi crashed in a field six minutes after take-off from Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa killing all 157 passengers and crew. The accident followed another incident five months earlier, when the same model crashed in Indonesia, killing 189 people.

The accidents exposed a problem with a system on the plane, and the model was grounded worldwide, costing Boeing some $20 billion and triggering court cases that exposed shortcomings with the certification process.

The airline will fly a demonstration flight around Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, and return to Addis Ababa with journalists, diplomats, and officials onboard, the airline said.

Some relatives of those killed in the Ethiopian Airlines crash were angered by the decision to resume flying the 737 MAX.

"I will never fly in a MAX and certainly if I find myself booked into a MAX, I will have to cancel that flight," said Tom Kabau, a Kenyan lawyer who lost his 29-year-old brother George in the crash.

Ethiopian Airlines said in a statement on Jan. 22 that the decision came "after intense recertification" by multiple regulatory bodies.

Ethiopia is among the last countries to return the 737 MAX to service; it is already flying in the United States, Europe, China, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia.

Ethiopian Airlines was due to resume flying the Boeing 737 MAX plane on Tuesday (February 1), but opinions are divided on the airline's first flight using the model since a crash nearly three years ago forced regulators to ground the fleet globally.

Ethiopian Airlines was due to resume flying the Boeing 737 MAX plane on Tuesday (February 1), but opinions are divided on the airline's first flight using the model since a crash nearly three years ago forced regulators to ground the fleet globally. In March 2019, a flight to Nairobi crashed in a field six minutes after take-off from Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa killing all 157 passengers and crew. The accident followed another incident five months earlier, when the same model crashed in Indonesia, killing 189 people. The accidents exposed a problem with a system on the plane, and the model was grounded worldwide, costing Boeing some $20 billion and triggering court cases that exposed shortcomings with the certification process. The airline will fly a demonstration flight around Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, and return to Addis Ababa with journalists, diplomats, and officials onboard, the airline said. Some relatives of those killed in the Ethiopian Airlines crash were angered by the decision to resume flying the 737 MAX. "I will never fly in a MAX and certainly if I find myself booked into a MAX, I will have to cancel that flight," said Tom Kabau, a Kenyan lawyer who lost his 29-year-old brother George in the crash. Ethiopian Airlines said in a statement on Jan. 22 that the decision came "after intense recertification" by multiple regulatory bodies. Ethiopia is among the last countries to return the 737 MAX to service; it is already flying in the United States, Europe, China, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia.

Ethiopian Airlines to fly 737 MAX with passengers for first time since deadly crash

A sculpture of NBA great Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna "Gigi" Bryant was brought on Wednesday to the helicopter crash site where they perished alongside seven others on a hillside near Los Angeles two years ago. 
The 160-pound (73-kg) bronze statue depicts the pair wearing basketball uniforms and sharing a loving glance as Gigi holds Kobe`s hand as it rests on her shoulder.

Sculptor Dan Medina was on hand to greet fans who made the 1.3-mile (2.1-km) hike to pay their respects to the sports legend. "This is all on my own, no one asked me to do it," said Medina. "On this day, the second anniversary of the accident, I decided to bring it up from sunrise to sunset and create a bit of a healing process for fans. 
"Today was special because I witnessed a lot of that. People would come up and they would leave with some sort of satisfaction."

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Engraved on the statue`s steel pedestal are the names of all nine victims of the early morning crash in foggy weather on Jan. 26, 2020. It also includes an inscription of Bryant`s famous quote: "Heroes come and go, but legends are forever." A five-time NBA champion in his 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant`s death at age 41 shocked the world of professional sports and sent his legions of fans into mourning.

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Gigi was 13 at the time of the crash, which occurred as they were headed to a youth basketball tournament. 
Nicole Szuch-Dinets of Woodland Hills was one of the dozens of fans who made the trip to pay their respects. 
"I remember when this happened. We live close and we could hear the helicopter," she said. "And then it popped up on my phone and we didn`t believe it. So I wanted to come out of respect and I thought this statue is beautiful." 
Tributes to Bryant by his friends, fans and former teammates poured out on social media on Wednesday. "I know many of you are out there and you miss him and still wish to see his brilliance on the court, and what he was doing as a dad," Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said of Bryant, who was the father of four girls and husband to Vanessa.

"It was wonderful the way he was coaching girls and getting them into the game. I hope all of you out there remember him the way you should and give your prayers to his wife and family."

A sculpture of NBA great Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna "Gigi" Bryant was brought on Wednesday to the helicopter crash site where they perished alongside seven others on a hillside near Los Angeles two years ago.

A sculpture of NBA great Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna "Gigi" Bryant was brought on Wednesday to the helicopter crash site where they perished alongside seven others on a hillside near Los Angeles two years ago. The 160-pound (73-kg) bronze statue depicts the pair wearing basketball uniforms and sharing a loving glance as Gigi holds Kobe`s hand as it rests on her shoulder. Sculptor Dan Medina was on hand to greet fans who made the 1.3-mile (2.1-km) hike to pay their respects to the sports legend. "This is all on my own, no one asked me to do it," said Medina. "On this day, the second anniversary of the accident, I decided to bring it up from sunrise to sunset and create a bit of a healing process for fans. "Today was special because I witnessed a lot of that. People would come up and they would leave with some sort of satisfaction." ALSO READ | From Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic's bicycle kick to Messi's dribbling act: Relive some UNFORGETTABLE GOALS - Watch Engraved on the statue`s steel pedestal are the names of all nine victims of the early morning crash in foggy weather on Jan. 26, 2020. It also includes an inscription of Bryant`s famous quote: "Heroes come and go, but legends are forever." A five-time NBA champion in his 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant`s death at age 41 shocked the world of professional sports and sent his legions of fans into mourning. ALSO READ | Beijing Olympics organising committee reports 12 COVID-19 cases among arrivals Gigi was 13 at the time of the crash, which occurred as they were headed to a youth basketball tournament. Nicole Szuch-Dinets of Woodland Hills was one of the dozens of fans who made the trip to pay their respects. "I remember when this happened. We live close and we could hear the helicopter," she said. "And then it popped up on my phone and we didn`t believe it. So I wanted to come out of respect and I thought this statue is beautiful." Tributes to Bryant by his friends, fans and former teammates poured out on social media on Wednesday. "I know many of you are out there and you miss him and still wish to see his brilliance on the court, and what he was doing as a dad," Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said of Bryant, who was the father of four girls and husband to Vanessa. "It was wonderful the way he was coaching girls and getting them into the game. I hope all of you out there remember him the way you should and give your prayers to his wife and family."

Heartwarming! Statue of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi placed at crash site on anniversary

At least four monkeys escaped after a truck carrying 100 primates to a laboratory crashed at Pennsylvania highway.

According to police, the trailer crashed with a dump truck on Friday afternoon while en route to a laboratory in Florida.

Police said on Twitter that four monkeys had "fled the crash scene into the surrounding area." Three were later captured, but one was still on the loose on Saturday morning.

The local WNEP news outlet said a police helicopter with thermal cameras was used to track down the cynomolgus monkeys, while officers on the ground used powerful flashlights.

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Pennsylvania State Police released an image of one primate perched in a tree off Route 54 during the freezing cold night.
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It was unclear if any people or animals were injured in the crash.

"Crash Update: There is still one monkey unaccounted for, but we are asking that no one attempt to look for or capture the animal," police troopers said on Twitter on Saturday morning.

Cynomolgus monkeys —also known as long-tailed macaques —can cost up to $10,000 each and have been in demand for coronavirus vaccine research, according to the New York Times. They can live for 30 years in captivity

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At least four monkeys escaped after a truck carrying 100 primates to a laboratory crashed at Pennsylvania highway. According to police, the trailer crashed with a dump truck on Friday afternoon while en route to a laboratory in Florida.

At least four monkeys escaped after a truck carrying 100 primates to a laboratory crashed at Pennsylvania highway. According to police, the trailer crashed with a dump truck on Friday afternoon while en route to a laboratory in Florida. Police said on Twitter that four monkeys had "fled the crash scene into the surrounding area." Three were later captured, but one was still on the loose on Saturday morning. The local WNEP news outlet said a police helicopter with thermal cameras was used to track down the cynomolgus monkeys, while officers on the ground used powerful flashlights. MONKEYS ON THE LOOSE: Right now Pennsylvania State Police and Game Wardens are searching the woods for 4 lab monkeys that escaped from a truck after a crash off of I-80 near the Danville exit. Search has focused on one tree for the last 15 minutes. @WNEP pic.twitter.com/986nwBn4xA — Marshall Keely (@MKeelyNews) January 22, 2022 × Pennsylvania State Police released an image of one primate perched in a tree off Route 54 during the freezing cold night. It was unclear if any people or animals were injured in the crash. "Crash Update: There is still one monkey unaccounted for, but we are asking that no one attempt to look for or capture the animal," police troopers said on Twitter on Saturday morning. Cynomolgus monkeys —also known as long-tailed macaques —can cost up to $10,000 each and have been in demand for coronavirus vaccine research, according to the New York Times. They can live for 30 years in captivity (With inputs from agencies)

Monkeys on the loose: Truck carrying 100 primates crashes in US, 3 escape

A month after the tragic crash, which killed 14 people, including India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, the Indian Air Force court of inquiry has ruled out any technical snag or sabotage, pinning the prime cause of the event on bad weather.

General Bipin Rawat helicopter crash: IAF court of inquiry rules out any technical snag or sabotage

At least 14 people were killed and 17 injured after a coach and a minibus collided while speeding in Egypt's Sinai peninsula. The accident took place close to El-Tor, which is located in southern Sinai, 185 miles southeast of Cairo.

The minibus and the coach had come from Cairo and were heading for &nbsp;Sharm el-Sheikh, an Egyptian resort town between Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea.&nbsp;

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This is when the minibus and coach collided while speeding in poor visibility due to fog around dawn. The casualties were immediately rushed to a hospital in El-Tor.

Travels accidents are a frequent phenomenon in Egypt as many roads are not very well maintained. Official figures have revealed that nearly 7,000 people were killed due to accidents in 2020.

Earlier in March, at least 32 people died and 66 injured after two trains collided in southern Egypt. Three carriages derailed as a result of the accident in the province of Sohag, the health ministry and a local official confirmed.&nbsp;

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At least 14 people were killed and 17 injured after a coach and a minibus collided while speeding in Egypt's Sinai peninsula. The accident took place close to El-Tor, which is located in southern Sinai, 185 miles southeast of Cairo.

At least 14 people were killed and 17 injured after a coach and a minibus collided while speeding in Egypt's Sinai peninsula. The accident took place close to El-Tor, which is located in southern Sinai, 185 miles southeast of Cairo. The minibus and the coach had come from Cairo and were heading for Sharm el-Sheikh, an Egyptian resort town between Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. Also read | Chinese propaganda continues, PLA looks to present Galwan Valley stones to netizens on February 1 This is when the minibus and coach collided while speeding in poor visibility due to fog around dawn. The casualties were immediately rushed to a hospital in El-Tor. Travels accidents are a frequent phenomenon in Egypt as many roads are not very well maintained. Official figures have revealed that nearly 7,000 people were killed due to accidents in 2020. Earlier in March, at least 32 people died and 66 injured after two trains collided in southern Egypt. Three carriages derailed as a result of the accident in the province of Sohag, the health ministry and a local official confirmed. (With inputs from agencies)

Fourteen killed and 17 injured in a double bus crash in Egypt

A Canadian court has awarded 83.94 million dollars to the families of six victims who were killed when Iran downed a Ukrainian plane two years ago.

Hackers target news briefing by Canadian lawyers on Iran

Although accidents are common at snowy highways but slowly major pile-ups of crashed vehicles also seem to have been becoming a norm in the bad weather in the US. &nbsp;

In a latest development, around 50 vehicles or more became a part of the pile-up at a stretch of snowy eastbound Interstate 94 in&nbsp;Minnesota state of the United States&nbsp;on Christmas Day. &nbsp;

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The highway&nbsp;was finally reopened after clearing of vehicles by officials in around three-and-a-half hours, according to the reports. &nbsp;

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It had begun around 11 am on Saturday and the road had been cleared by around 2.30 pm, reported FOX 9 of Minneapolis. &nbsp;

The crash had actually started with just two vehicles and as the collision had blocked the roadway, it led other vehicles to crash after arriving at the spot leading to the major pile-up, Minnesota state troopers told the station. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The pile-up occurred between Fergus Falls and Alexandria in western Minnesota, which lies northwest of the Twin Cities area. &nbsp;

Although no serious injuries or fatalities were reported, a man was sent to hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, said the report. &nbsp;

Many vehicles in the pile-up were semi tractor-trailers, the Star-Tribune of Minneapolis reported. &nbsp;

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Although accidents are common at snowy highways but slowly major pile-ups of crashed vehicles also seem to have been becoming a norm in the bad weather in the US.

Although accidents are common at snowy highways but slowly major pile-ups of crashed vehicles also seem to have been becoming a norm in the bad weather in the US. In a latest development, around 50 vehicles or more became a part of the pile-up at a stretch of snowy eastbound Interstate 94 in Minnesota state of the United States on Christmas Day. Also Read: Over 6,000 flights grounded globally over Christmas weekend amid Omicron surge The highway was finally reopened after clearing of vehicles by officials in around three-and-a-half hours, according to the reports. #MSPcrash the multi-vehicle crash from earlier today occurred at approx 11:12am on I94 EB near exit77 (Ashby.) There were approx 35-40 vehs that were damaged in this incident & another 30-40 vehs that were involved but no damage (slid off road/etc) no life threat inj & remains — Sgt. Jesse Grabow (@MSPPIO_NW) December 25, 2021 × It had begun around 11 am on Saturday and the road had been cleared by around 2.30 pm, reported FOX 9 of Minneapolis. The crash had actually started with just two vehicles and as the collision had blocked the roadway, it led other vehicles to crash after arriving at the spot leading to the major pile-up, Minnesota state troopers told the station. Also Read: In horrific shark attack, US male surfer loses life in Morro Bay on Christmas Eve The pile-up occurred between Fergus Falls and Alexandria in western Minnesota, which lies northwest of the Twin Cities area. Although no serious injuries or fatalities were reported, a man was sent to hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, said the report. Many vehicles in the pile-up were semi tractor-trailers, the Star-Tribune of Minneapolis reported. (With inputs from agencies)

On Christmas, 50 vehicles pile-up in major crash at snowy US stretch, say reports

India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat&nbsp;and 11 others&nbsp;died on Wednesday after an Indian Air Force helicopter carrying them crashed near a forest area in Coonoor in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

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"With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident," the Indian Air Force said in a tweet.

The mortal remains of Rawat and his wife along with other Armed Forces personnel killed in the chopper crash are expected to arrive in the National Capital Delhi by Thursday evening, reports news agency ANI.

Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the helicopter crash, is currently under treatment at Military Hospital, Wellington, Indian Air Force said in a statement.

According to reports, the Mi-17V5 helicopter got airborne from Sulur for Wellington and there were 14 people on board the chopper including the crew.

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The Chief of Defence Staff was on his way to the Defence Staff College in Wellington.

The IAF said a Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the accident.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Rawat’s residence in New Delhi and spoke to his daughter.

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According to reports, Singh has already briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the crash and the Indian Air Force chief has been asked to reach the site.

Separately, Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane briefed the Defence Minister about the crash and related issues, reports ANI.

In view of the situation following the tragic crash, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has scheduled a meet of the Cabinet Committee on Security, involving top military brass and the government.

The meet, which will be attended by Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah among others, will begin at 6.30 pm

Singh is also likely to make a statement on the incident in Parliament on Thursday.

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India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others died on Wednesday after an Indian Air Force helicopter carrying them crashed near a forest area in Coonoor in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others died on Wednesday after an Indian Air Force helicopter carrying them crashed near a forest area in Coonoor in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021 × "With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident," the Indian Air Force said in a tweet. The mortal remains of Rawat and his wife along with other Armed Forces personnel killed in the chopper crash are expected to arrive in the National Capital Delhi by Thursday evening, reports news agency ANI. Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the helicopter crash, is currently under treatment at Military Hospital, Wellington, Indian Air Force said in a statement. According to reports, the Mi-17V5 helicopter got airborne from Sulur for Wellington and there were 14 people on board the chopper including the crew. Also read | Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation The Chief of Defence Staff was on his way to the Defence Staff College in Wellington. The IAF said a Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the accident. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Rawat’s residence in New Delhi and spoke to his daughter. Watch According to reports, Singh has already briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the crash and the Indian Air Force chief has been asked to reach the site. Separately, Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane briefed the Defence Minister about the crash and related issues, reports ANI. In view of the situation following the tragic crash, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has scheduled a meet of the Cabinet Committee on Security, involving top military brass and the government. The meet, which will be attended by Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah among others, will begin at 6.30 pm Singh is also likely to make a statement on the incident in Parliament on Thursday. (With inputs from agencies)

Bipin Rawat, his wife among 13 killed in helicopter crash

Inflation is now at 20% in Turkey, as the Lira which is the official currency of Turkey has hit a record low of 13.44 against the US Dollar. Turkish currency crashed by 8% in a single day but recovered by a few cents later.

Turkey: Lira crashed to a new low of 13.44 against the dollar

A six-year-old boy, who was the sole survivor of a cable car crash, must be returned to Italy, ruled a judge in Israel. He has got embroiled in a bitter custody battle. &nbsp;

The child, Eitan Biran, lost his parents, who were Israeli nationals living in Italy, and two-year-old brother in the aerial tramway crash in northern Italy in May. &nbsp;

Biran then lived with his paternal aunt in Pavia, Lombardy. He was then allegedly abducted by his maternal grandfather and taken to Tel Aviv in September. &nbsp;

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On Monday, Judge Iris Ilotovich-Segal said that the child must be returned “to the place of his normal residence, which is Italy” and ordered his grandfather, Shmulik Peleg, to pay about €18,000 (£15,000) in expenses and legal costs. &nbsp;

After he was discharged from hospital in Turin in June, Eitan, who suffered injuries to his head and legs in the crash, went to live with his paternal aunt, Aya Biran-Nirko. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Soon after the tragedy, Biran-Nirko was granted temporary custody so that Eitan, who has an Italian and an Israeli passport, could continue to be given the necessary medical care. &nbsp;

The move was contested by relatives on his mother’s side in Israel. This led to the escalation of tensions between the two sides of the family. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The judge said Eitan’s removal from Italy was unlawful. It had violated the guardianship rights of his paternal aunt. The judge urged the family to reconcile. He said, “There is supreme importance in focusing on the medical and emotional condition of the minor and giving him the support, treatment and embrace he needs following the tragedy that befell him and his family.” &nbsp;

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A six-year-old boy, who was the sole survivor of a cable car crash, must be returned to Italy, ruled a judge in Israel. He has got embroiled in a bitter custody battle.

A six-year-old boy, who was the sole survivor of a cable car crash, must be returned to Italy, ruled a judge in Israel. He has got embroiled in a bitter custody battle. The child, Eitan Biran, lost his parents, who were Israeli nationals living in Italy, and two-year-old brother in the aerial tramway crash in northern Italy in May. Biran then lived with his paternal aunt in Pavia, Lombardy. He was then allegedly abducted by his maternal grandfather and taken to Tel Aviv in September. Also Read: Australian indigenous islanders file lawsuit against government, demand climate action On Monday, Judge Iris Ilotovich-Segal said that the child must be returned “to the place of his normal residence, which is Italy” and ordered his grandfather, Shmulik Peleg, to pay about €18,000 (£15,000) in expenses and legal costs. After he was discharged from hospital in Turin in June, Eitan, who suffered injuries to his head and legs in the crash, went to live with his paternal aunt, Aya Biran-Nirko. Also Read: South Korea court fines Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong for unlawful sedative use Soon after the tragedy, Biran-Nirko was granted temporary custody so that Eitan, who has an Italian and an Israeli passport, could continue to be given the necessary medical care. The move was contested by relatives on his mother’s side in Israel. This led to the escalation of tensions between the two sides of the family. The judge said Eitan’s removal from Italy was unlawful. It had violated the guardianship rights of his paternal aunt. The judge urged the family to reconcile. He said, “There is supreme importance in focusing on the medical and emotional condition of the minor and giving him the support, treatment and embrace he needs following the tragedy that befell him and his family.” (With inputs from agencies)

Cable car crash survivor boy must return to Italy, rules Israeli judge

Turkey battled disaster on two fronts on Saturday with eight people dying when a fire-fighting aircraft crashed and rescuers racing to find survivors of flash floods in the north that have killed at least 55.

Ankara and Moscow announced that all eight people on the Russian plane had perished on the fire-fighting mission.

The air tragedy came just as Turkey was gaining control of hundreds of wildfires that killed eight people and destroyed swathes of forest along the scenic southern coast.

Scientists believe such natural disasters are becoming more intense and frequent because of global warming caused by polluting emissions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erodgan saying "the pain of this loss unites us".

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu added: "Condolences to our nation and to the Russian people. This heroic sacrifice will not be forgotten."

In Moscow, &nbsp;the defence ministry said five Russian servicemen and three Turkish citizens were on board the Russian Be-200 plane that went down around 1330 GMT.

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Television footage showed a column of smoke rising from the remote mountainous zone in Turkey's south.

Turkey's defence ministry issued a statement saying the aircraft on loan from Russia had taken off from Adana to help extinguish fires burning in Kahramanmaras province.

A surveillance plane and a helicopter had been dispatched to the crash site, the ministry added.

Russian consular representatives and a defence ministry commission were reportedly on their way to the area.

Combing rubble for survivors

on the floods front the official disaster agency AFAD said teams were combing through the rubble of dozens of homes that collapsed due to the floods that hit&nbsp;Black&nbsp;Sea&nbsp;regions on Wednesday after heavy rains.

In the village of Babacay in the northern province of Sinop, 40 houses and two bridges were completely destroyed by the floods, according to state news agency Anadolu.

The latest official death toll published Saturday by AFAD stood at 55, with nine other people in hospital.

Turkey's emergence as a frontline country in the battle against climate change also poses a challenge to &nbsp;Erdogan two years before the next scheduled general election.

As the initial shock of the floods faded, so questions and criticisms arose.

Floods survivors accused local authorities of not giving them proper warning about the dangers of incoming storms.

Criticism has also been levelled at the fact several buildings were built in flood zones.

In Bozkurt in Kastamonu province, one eight-storey building constructed on the banks of the Ezine river collapsed.

Footage shot by survivors showed furious river waters flooding the streets in just a few minutes, carrying off cars and traffic signs.

The government,&nbsp;which did not adopt the 2015 Paris climate accord, has denied that the sudden rise in water levels was linked to a hydro-electric power station further up the river. Media had reported a water-retention dam may have ruptured.

Turkey battled disaster on two fronts on Saturday with eight people dying when a fire-fighting aircraft crashed and rescuers racing to find survivors of flash floods in the north that have killed at least 55.

Turkey battled disaster on two fronts on Saturday with eight people dying when a fire-fighting aircraft crashed and rescuers racing to find survivors of flash floods in the north that have killed at least 55. Ankara and Moscow announced that all eight people on the Russian plane had perished on the fire-fighting mission. The air tragedy came just as Turkey was gaining control of hundreds of wildfires that killed eight people and destroyed swathes of forest along the scenic southern coast. Scientists believe such natural disasters are becoming more intense and frequent because of global warming caused by polluting emissions. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erodgan saying "the pain of this loss unites us". Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu added: "Condolences to our nation and to the Russian people. This heroic sacrifice will not be forgotten." In Moscow, the defence ministry said five Russian servicemen and three Turkish citizens were on board the Russian Be-200 plane that went down around 1330 GMT. Also read | After turmoil, Haiti gets hit with deadly quake killing over 300 Television footage showed a column of smoke rising from the remote mountainous zone in Turkey's south. Turkey's defence ministry issued a statement saying the aircraft on loan from Russia had taken off from Adana to help extinguish fires burning in Kahramanmaras province. A surveillance plane and a helicopter had been dispatched to the crash site, the ministry added. Russian consular representatives and a defence ministry commission were reportedly on their way to the area. Combing rubble for survivors on the floods front the official disaster agency AFAD said teams were combing through the rubble of dozens of homes that collapsed due to the floods that hit Black Sea regions on Wednesday after heavy rains. In the village of Babacay in the northern province of Sinop, 40 houses and two bridges were completely destroyed by the floods, according to state news agency Anadolu. The latest official death toll published Saturday by AFAD stood at 55, with nine other people in hospital. Turkey's emergence as a frontline country in the battle against climate change also poses a challenge to Erdogan two years before the next scheduled general election. As the initial shock of the floods faded, so questions and criticisms arose. Floods survivors accused local authorities of not giving them proper warning about the dangers of incoming storms. Criticism has also been levelled at the fact several buildings were built in flood zones. In Bozkurt in Kastamonu province, one eight-storey building constructed on the banks of the Ezine river collapsed. Footage shot by survivors showed furious river waters flooding the streets in just a few minutes, carrying off cars and traffic signs. The government, which did not adopt the 2015 Paris climate accord, has denied that the sudden rise in water levels was linked to a hydro-electric power station further up the river. Media had reported a water-retention dam may have ruptured.

No survivors of Turkey fire-fighting plane crash as floods kill 55

At least ten people were killed and dozens of others were injured on Sunday when a bus slipped off the highway in eastern Croatia, police said.

The passengers were travelling on a regular bus line between the German city of Frankfurt and the Kosovo capital Pristina, a police official told reporters.

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The injured were hospitalised in the eastern town of Slavonski Brod close to where the crash occurred, a police statement said.

A total of 45 people were admitted to a Slavonski brod hospital including eight who sustained serious injuries, its head Josip Samardzic said.

There were no immediate details on the ages or nationalities of the passengers or the possible cause of the accident. The bus had Kosovo license plates.

At least ten people were killed and dozens of others were injured on Sunday when a bus slipped off the highway in eastern Croatia, police said. The passengers were travelling on a regular bus line between the German city of Frankfurt and the Kosovo capital Pristina, a police official told reporters.

At least ten people were killed and dozens of others were injured on Sunday when a bus slipped off the highway in eastern Croatia, police said. The passengers were travelling on a regular bus line between the German city of Frankfurt and the Kosovo capital Pristina, a police official told reporters. Also read | Croatian town Legrad selling houses for less than $1. Here is all you need to know The injured were hospitalised in the eastern town of Slavonski Brod close to where the crash occurred, a police statement said. A total of 45 people were admitted to a Slavonski brod hospital including eight who sustained serious injuries, its head Josip Samardzic said. There were no immediate details on the ages or nationalities of the passengers or the possible cause of the accident. The bus had Kosovo license plates.

Ten people killed in Croatia bus crash: police

It seemed at first like a freak accident.

A contractor was navigating a sharp turn on a sand-packed road. He had been hired to shore up a steep hillside on Taiwan’s east coast — any falling debris could be a safety hazard to the trains that rushed by below.

At the edge of the embankment, his truck got stuck. He and another worker tried to pull it free, using a cloth strap and an excavator. The strap snapped, and the truck tumbled down the hill onto the railway tracks.

About a minute later, Taroko Express No. 408 collided with the truck, killing 49 people and injuring more than 200.

In an instant, the picturesque oceanside slope became the site of Taiwan’s deadliest railway disaster in seven decades.

The tragedy on that April morning is one of several crises that have shaken this island democracy of 23.5 million people, which prides itself as a well-managed and accountable society. It has undermined confidence in the government at a time when Taiwan has struggled with a surge in coronavirus cases and rolling electrical blackouts.

While prosecutors have accused the contractor, Lee Yi-hsiang, and others of negligent homicide, the roots of the disaster go much deeper, revealing systemic failures at the government agency that runs the train system, the Taiwan Railways Administration.

A close examination of the crash by The New York Times, based on interviews with current and former officials, railway employees, contractors and safety experts, found that the agency suffered from a culture of complacency and weak oversight. Contractors like Lee were mismanaged, maintenance problems festered, and officials missed or ignored safety warnings — creating conditions that contributed to the crash.

A government adviser told officials in 2017 that the line on which the crash occurred was an accident waiting to happen.

Earlier this year, a local worker for the agency twice warned about the risk of heavy equipment maneuvering around that same turn. No one did anything. Authorities are investigating whether the agency should have done more to follow up, Chou Fang-yi, a prosecutor on the case, told the Times.

Lee should never have been awarded the project under the agency’s rules. According to the indictment, he illegally misrepresented his company on the application, using the credentials of a larger, more experienced company to qualify for the project. The agency did not do enough due diligence to uncover the problem.

“This accident could have been avoided,” Li Kang, a member of the Taiwan Transportation Safety Board, a government agency investigating the crash, said in an interview.

Since the disaster, Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, has vowed to address long-standing complaints about the Taiwan Railways Administration, which provided more than 500,000 rides per day before the pandemic.

A report by Taiwan’s transportation ministry released Sunday cited failings in the railway agency’s safety processes and management of construction projects.

The railway agency said it was undertaking reforms. In May, it reprimanded 12 employees for “inadequate supervision and management” of the project at the crash site, though none were dismissed.

In a written response to questions, the agency said the reprimands were a “warning and a chance for public servants to reflect on their failure to properly fulfill their duties.”

Past promises to improve have had little result. Tsai’s government called for reforms in 2018 after a train crash in the northeast killed 18 people. Although some recommendations were instituted, structural changes were not.

Since 2012, the agency’s trains have experienced 316 major incidents, including collisions and derailments, according to a review by the Times of data from Taiwan’s transportation ministry. The accidents have killed 437 people.

By comparison, Taiwan High Speed Rail, the newer, public-private high-speed system on the island’s west coast, had no major incidents during the same period.

“Typically when there is an accident, TRA’s response is to hold a meeting, discuss, organize a lecture and an exercise and tell workers that this is the correct protocol,” said Lu Chieh-shen, who worked at the agency for 38 years and served as general director from 2016 to 2018. “Then they go back to their routine.”

A Deadly Collision

On the morning of April 2, Lee was not supposed to be working.

It was Tomb Sweeping Day, a holiday when people honor their ancestors. But he was behind schedule and did not want to get fined for missing his deadline, prosecutors say.

He enlisted several other workers, but there were no outside safety supervisors monitoring the site, as government rules required.

At least twice before, construction vehicles had become lodged on the same road where Lee’s truck got stuck trying to make the turn, according to the indictment. In January, a railway agency worker warned the project’s safety supervisors to improve the road’s grade and surface and install protective fencing. It wasn’t done.

Lee should not have been awarded the project in the first place.

When the Taiwan Railways Administration was looking for contractors to reinforce the slope in 2019, his two companies were ineligible because they lacked experience with that kind of work.

So Lee used the license of a larger company, Tung Hsin Construction, to apply, though it was illegal to do so, according to the indictment. In return, prosecutors say, he offered the larger company part of the profits.

Contractors and experts who spoke with the Times said the agency frequently awarded contracts to the lowest bidder, prioritizing savings over safety. The emphasis on cost, two contractors said, deterred more reputable companies from bidding.

The agency “believes in using cheap labor to perform high-risk operations,” said Chen Hong-shan, a contractor who has worked on several projects for the railway administration. “This has been the practice for decades.”

He added that because agency budgets often allocated too little for safety measures, contractors had to cut corners to make projects profitable, compromising the work.

The agency, in its written response, said that while some contracts were awarded to the lowest bidder, others went to the “most advantageous” one. In those cases, the agency said, a contractor’s safety record and experience were deciding factors.

Prosecutors have accused Lee and six others of criminal liability; four were charged with negligent homicide. If convicted of all charges, Lee could face up to 12 years in prison.

Red Flags

In 2017, Liao Ching-lung, a railway safety expert and government adviser, was studying video of a 2016 train derailment on Taiwan’s east coast when he noticed something alarming: the track was in terrible condition.

Concerned, he requested a meeting with transportation ministry officials.

“I told them it was only a matter of time before there was an accident on the track,” he said.

Liao’s warning was prescient. In 2018, the Puyuma Express, another train operated by the railway agency, derailed on that same route, called the Northern Loop line, killing 18 people. And the April crash occurred on the same line.

Although an investigation into the Puyuma crash by the Taiwan Transportation Safety Board blamed the driver for disabling an automatic speed warning system, the board’s report also flagged endemic problems at the agency, saying it routinely skipped or postponed repairs and maintenance on cars and tracks to keep trains running on schedule.

It also cited the agency’s failure to provide workers with adequate equipment and safety training. The way the agency is organized “may cause business concern to be prioritized over railroad safety in decision-making,” the board warned in its final report, released last year.

Investigators for the board told the Times that the agency had not thoroughly implemented the changes that it said it had. For example, the agency, despite its claims, still has no formal, comprehensive process for reporting maintenance issues, said Li, one of the investigators.

“They had only accepted the changes on paper — they did not put them into practice,” said Young Hong-tsu, the safety board’s chairman.

After the Taroko Express crash in April, the labor ministry audited 195 ongoing railway agency projects and found 306 instances of safety violations on construction sites. They included failure to install protective fencing and to conduct proper risk assessments. Work was suspended in 15 cases.

Since the April crash, the agency has said it would install more barriers along tracks to catch falling debris, as well as sensors to warn drivers of potential obstacles. It also said it would use surveillance technology to better monitor construction sites. The government plans to give more than $500,000 to the family of each person who died in the crash.

It seemed at first like a freak accident. A contractor was navigating a sharp turn on a sand-packed road. He had been hired to shore up a steep hillside on Taiwan’s east coast — any falling debris could be a safety hazard to the trains that rushed by below.

It seemed at first like a freak accident. A contractor was navigating a sharp turn on a sand-packed road. He had been hired to shore up a steep hillside on Taiwan’s east coast — any falling debris could be a safety hazard to the trains that rushed by below. At the edge of the embankment, his truck got stuck. He and another worker tried to pull it free, using a cloth strap and an excavator. The strap snapped, and the truck tumbled down the hill onto the railway tracks. About a minute later, Taroko Express No. 408 collided with the truck, killing 49 people and injuring more than 200. In an instant, the picturesque oceanside slope became the site of Taiwan’s deadliest railway disaster in seven decades. The tragedy on that April morning is one of several crises that have shaken this island democracy of 23.5 million people, which prides itself as a well-managed and accountable society. It has undermined confidence in the government at a time when Taiwan has struggled with a surge in coronavirus cases and rolling electrical blackouts. While prosecutors have accused the contractor, Lee Yi-hsiang, and others of negligent homicide, the roots of the disaster go much deeper, revealing systemic failures at the government agency that runs the train system, the Taiwan Railways Administration. A close examination of the crash by The New York Times, based on interviews with current and former officials, railway employees, contractors and safety experts, found that the agency suffered from a culture of complacency and weak oversight. Contractors like Lee were mismanaged, maintenance problems festered, and officials missed or ignored safety warnings — creating conditions that contributed to the crash. A government adviser told officials in 2017 that the line on which the crash occurred was an accident waiting to happen. Earlier this year, a local worker for the agency twice warned about the risk of heavy equipment maneuvering around that same turn. No one did anything. Authorities are investigating whether the agency should have done more to follow up, Chou Fang-yi, a prosecutor on the case, told the Times. Lee should never have been awarded the project under the agency’s rules. According to the indictment, he illegally misrepresented his company on the application, using the credentials of a larger, more experienced company to qualify for the project. The agency did not do enough due diligence to uncover the problem. “This accident could have been avoided,” Li Kang, a member of the Taiwan Transportation Safety Board, a government agency investigating the crash, said in an interview. Since the disaster, Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, has vowed to address long-standing complaints about the Taiwan Railways Administration, which provided more than 500,000 rides per day before the pandemic. A report by Taiwan’s transportation ministry released Sunday cited failings in the railway agency’s safety processes and management of construction projects. The railway agency said it was undertaking reforms. In May, it reprimanded 12 employees for “inadequate supervision and management” of the project at the crash site, though none were dismissed. In a written response to questions, the agency said the reprimands were a “warning and a chance for public servants to reflect on their failure to properly fulfill their duties.” Past promises to improve have had little result. Tsai’s government called for reforms in 2018 after a train crash in the northeast killed 18 people. Although some recommendations were instituted, structural changes were not. Since 2012, the agency’s trains have experienced 316 major incidents, including collisions and derailments, according to a review by the Times of data from Taiwan’s transportation ministry. The accidents have killed 437 people. By comparison, Taiwan High Speed Rail, the newer, public-private high-speed system on the island’s west coast, had no major incidents during the same period. “Typically when there is an accident, TRA’s response is to hold a meeting, discuss, organize a lecture and an exercise and tell workers that this is the correct protocol,” said Lu Chieh-shen, who worked at the agency for 38 years and served as general director from 2016 to 2018. “Then they go back to their routine.” A Deadly Collision On the morning of April 2, Lee was not supposed to be working. It was Tomb Sweeping Day, a holiday when people honor their ancestors. But he was behind schedule and did not want to get fined for missing his deadline, prosecutors say. He enlisted several other workers, but there were no outside safety supervisors monitoring the site, as government rules required. At least twice before, construction vehicles had become lodged on the same road where Lee’s truck got stuck trying to make the turn, according to the indictment. In January, a railway agency worker warned the project’s safety supervisors to improve the road’s grade and surface and install protective fencing. It wasn’t done. Lee should not have been awarded the project in the first place. When the Taiwan Railways Administration was looking for contractors to reinforce the slope in 2019, his two companies were ineligible because they lacked experience with that kind of work. So Lee used the license of a larger company, Tung Hsin Construction, to apply, though it was illegal to do so, according to the indictment. In return, prosecutors say, he offered the larger company part of the profits. Contractors and experts who spoke with the Times said the agency frequently awarded contracts to the lowest bidder, prioritizing savings over safety. The emphasis on cost, two contractors said, deterred more reputable companies from bidding. The agency “believes in using cheap labor to perform high-risk operations,” said Chen Hong-shan, a contractor who has worked on several projects for the railway administration. “This has been the practice for decades.” He added that because agency budgets often allocated too little for safety measures, contractors had to cut corners to make projects profitable, compromising the work. The agency, in its written response, said that while some contracts were awarded to the lowest bidder, others went to the “most advantageous” one. In those cases, the agency said, a contractor’s safety record and experience were deciding factors. Prosecutors have accused Lee and six others of criminal liability; four were charged with negligent homicide. If convicted of all charges, Lee could face up to 12 years in prison. Red Flags In 2017, Liao Ching-lung, a railway safety expert and government adviser, was studying video of a 2016 train derailment on Taiwan’s east coast when he noticed something alarming: the track was in terrible condition. Concerned, he requested a meeting with transportation ministry officials. “I told them it was only a matter of time before there was an accident on the track,” he said. Liao’s warning was prescient. In 2018, the Puyuma Express, another train operated by the railway agency, derailed on that same route, called the Northern Loop line, killing 18 people. And the April crash occurred on the same line. Although an investigation into the Puyuma crash by the Taiwan Transportation Safety Board blamed the driver for disabling an automatic speed warning system, the board’s report also flagged endemic problems at the agency, saying it routinely skipped or postponed repairs and maintenance on cars and tracks to keep trains running on schedule. It also cited the agency’s failure to provide workers with adequate equipment and safety training. The way the agency is organized “may cause business concern to be prioritized over railroad safety in decision-making,” the board warned in its final report, released last year. Investigators for the board told the Times that the agency had not thoroughly implemented the changes that it said it had. For example, the agency, despite its claims, still has no formal, comprehensive process for reporting maintenance issues, said Li, one of the investigators. “They had only accepted the changes on paper — they did not put them into practice,” said Young Hong-tsu, the safety board’s chairman. After the Taroko Express crash in April, the labor ministry audited 195 ongoing railway agency projects and found 306 instances of safety violations on construction sites. They included failure to install protective fencing and to conduct proper risk assessments. Work was suspended in 15 cases. Since the April crash, the agency has said it would install more barriers along tracks to catch falling debris, as well as sensors to warn drivers of potential obstacles. It also said it would use surveillance technology to better monitor construction sites. The government plans to give more than $500,000 to the family of each person who died in the crash.

This train crash killed 49 people. It didn’t have to happen.

At least 25 people were killed and 31 injured in a crash involving a coach and a minibus in Ivory Coast, the transport minister announced late Thursday. "All measures have been taken to determine the exact causes of the tragedy, as well as where responsibility lies," Amadou Kone said in a statement, adding the accident happened about 100 kilometres (60 miles) from financial capital Abidjan on Wednesday.

At least 25 people were killed and 31 injured in a crash involving a coach and a minibus in Ivory Coast, the transport minister announced late Thursday. "All measures have been taken to determine the exact causes of the tragedy, as well as where responsibility lies," Amadou Kone said in a statement, adding the accident happened about 100 kilometres (60 miles) from financial capital Abidjan on Wednesday. He urged Ivorians to be careful on the roads ahead of the Muslim festival of Tabaski -- known elsewhere as Eid al-Adha -- which normally sees an increase in traffic right in the middle of the rainy season. Also read | South Africa violence: Death toll rises to 117 as government deploys more troops Traffic accidents are common and often deadly in the West African country, with many vehicles and roads poorly maintained. Crashes are also frequently down to driver error -- the practice of buying a licence from corrupt examiners is widespread. In late April, authorities temporarily suspended driving test examiners and replaced them with police officers, to better fight "corruption and fraud". The move followed an accident in the country's north that killed 20 and injured around 40 people. Also on Wednesday, at least four people died in another traffic accident in Abidjan.

25 dead in Ivory Coast coach and minibus crash

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