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Silent plane with no moving parts makes ‘historic’ flight
Silent plane with no moving parts makes ‘historic’ flight
The blue glowing jets of science fiction spacecraft came a step closer to reality on Wednesday (Nov 21) as US physicists unveiled the world’s first solid-state aeroplane powered in flight by supercharged air molecules.
Brave New World - Digital assistants hone skills to deliver the news
Brave New World - Digital assistants hone skills to deliver the news
What’s the news?” has become a familiar refrain for consumers with smart speakers, opening up a new channel for publishers but also raising concerns about the growing influence of tech platforms in media.
American missionary killed by Andaman Islands tribe
American missionary killed by Andaman Islands tribe
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS: An American missionary killed in a hail of arrows by an island tribe untouched by modern civilisation was bent on converting them to Christianity, it emerged today (Nov 22).
Firefighters battle blazes on two fronts in California, 50 dead
Firefighters battle blazes on two fronts in California, 50 dead
UNITES STATES: Thousands of firefighters battled blazes in northern and southern California yesterday (Nov 13) as body recovery teams searched the remains of houses and charred cars for victims of the deadliest wildfire in the history of the US state.
Amnesty strips Aung San Suu Kyi of highest honour
Amnesty strips Aung San Suu Kyi of highest honour
UNITED KINGDOM: Amnesty International yesterday (Nov 12) stripped Aung SanSuu Kyi of its highest honour over the de facto Myanmar leader’s “indifference’ to the atrocities committed by the military against Rohingya Muslims.
Hanoi Grand Prix to begin in 2020: F1 boss
Hanoi Grand Prix to begin in 2020: F1 boss
FORMULA ONE: The first Hanoi Grand Prix will kick off a “long-term partnership”, Formula One boss Chase Carey said yesterday (Nov 7) as he confirmed plans to expand motorsport’s premier championship in Asia.
Runaway mining train travels 90km without driver
Runaway mining train travels 90km without driver
AUSTRALIA: A huge runaway train laden with iron ore had to be derailed remotely after speeding through the Australian outback for almost an hour.
El Chapo’s US drugs trial kicks off under tight security
El Chapo’s US drugs trial kicks off under tight security
UNITES STATES: The New York trial for Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, one of the world’s most notorious criminals accused of spending a quarter of a century smuggling cocaine into the United States, opened yesterday (Nov 5) under huge security.
Leicester City players, staff in Bangkok to pay respects to Vichai
Leicester City players, staff in Bangkok to pay respects to Vichai
FOOTBALL: Players and staff from Leicester City arrived in Bangkok yesterday (Nov 4) to attend a mourning rite for the club’s chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, whose death last week in a helicopter crash stunned the Premier League club.
Diver dies in search for Indonesia jet crash dead
Diver dies in search for Indonesia jet crash dead
INDONESIA: An Indonesian diver died while recovering body parts from the ill-fated Lion Air plane which crashed into the sea killing 189 people, an official said today (Nov 3).
Vichai’s son vows to continue family mission
Vichai’s son vows to continue family mission
BANGKOK: The youngest son of King Power’s owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, issued a heartfelt message of thanks late yesterday (Oct 31) for the cascade of condolences that followed his father’s death in a helicopter crash.
Mahrez dedicates Wembley winner to tragic Leicester owner
Mahrez dedicates Wembley winner to tragic Leicester owner
FOOTBALL: Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez dedicated his Wembley winner against Tottenham to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha after the “heart-breaking” death of the Leicester owner.
Search teams recover body parts from Lion Air jet crash site
Search teams recover body parts from Lion Air jet crash site
INDONESIA: Search teams today (Oct 30) recovered more remains at the site of a crashed Lion Air jet that plunged into the sea with 189 people aboard, as a report said it had suffered an instrument malfunction the day before.
Indonesian Lion Air plane crashes into sea with 188 passengers, crew
Indonesian Lion Air plane crashes into sea with 188 passengers, crew
INDONESIA: A brand-new Indonesian Lion Air plane carrying 189 passengers and crew crashed into the sea Monday, officials said, moments after it had asked to be allowed to return to Jakarta.
Indonesian passenger plane missing over Java Sea
Indonesian passenger plane missing over Java Sea
JAKARTA: An Indonesian Lion Air passenger plane went missing shortly after taking off from the Jakarta airport this morning (Oct 29), an aviation authority official said, adding that a search and rescue operation is under way.
‘He made us champions’: Leicester fans honour Vichai
‘He made us champions’: Leicester fans honour Vichai
ENGLAND: Fans laid down hundreds of football scarves, shirts and flowers outside Leicester City’s stadium yesterday (Oct 29), a day after a helicopter belonging to the club’s Thai billionaire owner crashed outside the grounds.
Death of King Power boss Vichai confirmed
Death of King Power boss Vichai confirmed
ENGLAND: The billionaire boss of King Power and Leicester City football team was among three Thais and two foreigners killed when his helicopter crashed and burst into flames in the Premier League side’s football stadium car park moments after taking off from the pitch, the club said yesterday (Oct 28).
Helicopter owned by Leicester City’s Thai chairman crashes
Helicopter owned by Leicester City’s Thai chairman crashes
LONDON: A helicopter belonging to Thai billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha crashed near the stadium of his Premier League club Leicester City yesterday (Oct 27).
China’s president inaugurates Hong Kong-mainland mega bridge
China’s president inaugurates Hong Kong-mainland mega bridge
CHINA: China’s President Xi Jinping officially opened the world’s longest sea bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China today (Oct 23), at a time when Beijing is tightening its grip on its semi-autonomous territories.
22 dead after train flips in Taiwan
22 dead after train flips in Taiwan
TAIWAN: At least 22 people have died after an express train derailed and flipped over on a popular coastal tourist route in Taiwan yesterday (oct 21), the island’s worst rail accident for more than 20 years.