Formula 1 owner Liberty Media buys MotoGP

F1’s American owner, Liberty Media, will acquire a majority stake in the company that owns the motorcycle racing series MotoGP. The multi-billion dollar deal is expected to be concluded by the end

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India opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal to remain in jail

Kejriwal was arrested earlier this month, just weeks before national elections in India, in a probe into the alleged corrupt allocation of liquor licenses. A court in India has ordered the prominent opposition politician and

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Russia demands extradition of Ukraine intelligence chief

Russia demanded that Ukraine hand over several people, including Ukraine’s head of intelligence, for their involvement in what it called “terrorist attacks” on Russian soil. Russia has demanded the extradition of the head of

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Amsterdam police clear area around central metro station

Dutch police say explosives experts have been deployed to the central Rokin metro station. The area, close to the Dam square, has been cleared. Police in the Netherlands’ capital Amsterdam said on Sunday that they

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Israeli military reports killing Hezbollah missile commander

An airstrike in Lebanon “eliminated” a Hezbollah missile unit commander, the Israeli military says. Israel and the Iran-backed group have been trading cross-border fire for months on an almost daily basis. The

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LGBTQ+ club owner arrested in Russia for ‘extremism’

The owner of a popular gay bar was arrested and will face trial with two of his employees amid the latest crackdown on LGBT rights in Russia. The owner of an LGBTQ+ club in

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Tajikistan detains 9 over Moscow concert hall attack

The detainees are believed to be accomplices of the men charged for the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall. They are the latest Tajik citizens detained for the attack claimed by

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Israel says military killed Hezbollah commander

The Israeli military has said an airstrike in Lebanon killed a Hezbollah rocket unit commander. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday it had killed Ali Abed Akhsan Naim, deputy commander of Hezbollah’s

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Gershkovich marks one year in Russian prison

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges last year. Moscow’s military censorship laws against journalists have made it increasingly dangerous to report from Russia. Friday marks

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Germany: More than 20 people injured in bus accident

For the second time this week, a long-distance bus left the highway in Germany and overturned. This time there were no fatalities, but more than 20 people were injured. A bus carrying

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UN: Russia vetoes extension of North Korea sanctions monitor

Before the vote, Russia told the UN Security Council that Western countries are attempting to “strangle” North Korea. Pyongyang has been under sanctions over its nuclear program since 2006. Russia on Thursday

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Baltimore bridge collapse: Maryland seeks millions in aid

Days after the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse, the US gives Maryland $60 million to rebuild the bridge. Meanwhile, insurers are expected to face record-breaking claims. The US government on Thursday released an

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South Africa bus crash leaves dozens dead

A bus went over a cliff in South Africa’s northern province of Limpopo. South Africa’s transport minister expressed condolences to the families of the victims. A bus carrying worshippers from Botswana has plunged off

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Outrage as Saudi Arabia picked to head women’s rights forum

The UN has chosen Saudi Arabia to chair a commission on gender equality, to the dismay of rights groups. Amnesty International has described the kingdom’s record on women’s rights as “abysmal.” Saudi

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German court rules Mercedes knew about cheat devices

German court rules Mercedes knew about cheat devices The Stuttgart Higher Regional Court on Thursday found that Mercedes Benz staff had deliberately fitted unauthorized devices to rig emissions levels in some models.

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Germany star Rüdiger slams Islamist gesture allegation

German international footballer Antonio Rüdiger says “third parties” have sought to spread division — portraying him as an Islamist over a Ramadan gesture that he posted online. Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio

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Baltimore bridge collapse: Divers recover two bodies

The remains of two of the six missing road workers were recovered from the river after a container ship collapsed a major bridge in Baltimore. Four more workers are still missing. The

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Lufthansa, Verdi union reach deal for ground staff

The agreement means an end for now to mass strikes of ground personnel that had paralyzed German airports. Earlier strikes caused mass cancellations of Lufthansa flights. The airline Lufthansa and Verdi labor

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What does Putin’s farcical ‘re-election’ mean for the EU?

Appeasement is off the table. Europe needs to unite and get serious about the truly existential threat that Putin’s brutal regime poses, Michael Emerson writes. Vladimir Putin now adds another six years

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Tunisia sentences 4 to death over politician’s assassination

A Tunisia court has sentenced four people to death over the murder of prominent political leader Chokri Belaid. His death in 2013 sparked mass protests against the country’s then-ruling Islamists. A court

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US says it did not carry out airstrikes in Syria

The Pentagon has said that the US has not carried out air strikes in Syria after Syrian and Iranian state media blamed Washington for a dawn bombing on Tuesday. The United States

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Football: Germany’s Rüdiger sues over Ramadan gesture

German international footballer Antonio Rüdiger is pressing defamation charges against a journalist who accused him of supporting Islamic extremism. Experts differ in their interpretations of the gesture. Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio

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Germany to set up border controls for the UEFA Euro 2024

As European countries like France raised terror alert levels after the attack on Moscow, Germany’s interior minister said border security will be bolstered ahead of this summer’s European Football Championship. Germany will introduce

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Pakistan: 5 Chinese workers killed in bombing

A convoy of Chinese engineers was targeted by an attacker driving an explosive-laden vehicle, according to local authorities. Authorities in Pakistan said on Tuesday that five Chinese nationals were among six people killed in a suicide

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Evan Gershkovich: Russia extends pre-trial detention

The Wall Street Journal reporter accused by Moscow of spying has been ordered to remain behind bars. Gershkovich was arrested in March 2023. A court in Moscow on Tuesday ordered Wall Street Journal (WSJ)

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ homes raided in sex trafficking probe

Footage of the raids at Combs’ properties showed helicopters circling. The hip-hop star has been accused of serious sex offences by multiple women. US Homeland Security agents probed two properties of hip-hop

12 months ago

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down by end of 2024

Boeing’s CEO will step down by the end of the year as part of a broader management shakeup at the company, which has been rocked by a series of safety mishaps in

12 months ago

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Spain: Judge halts blocking of Telegram pending probe

A Spanish court has reversed course and halted a controversial order to temporarily suspend the Telegram messaging app nationwide. Media firms had complained of intellectual property rights violations. Judge Santiago Pedraz of

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Philippines summons Chinese envoy over latest reef clash

Manilla has dared Beijing to take legal action over its claims to a disputed reef in the South China Sea. China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea were already dismissed by

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North Korea says Japan requested summit with Kim Jong Un

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said high-level talks with North Korea are “important to resolve issues,” such as the abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korea decades ago. North Korean state

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Senegal: Faye nears victory in presidential election

Several opposition candidates have congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye after he appeared to be ahead in preliminary tallies. However, the governing coalition has said it was sure there would be a runoff. Senegalese opposition

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Brazil: Hundreds of homes destroyed in deadly floods

A severe storm has triggered flooding and landslides in southeastern Brazil, with heavy rain forcing thousands to flee. Heavy rains have brought destruction to Brazil, killing at least 25 people and forcing thousands

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France raises terror alert after Moscow theater attack

France is increasing armed patrols after an “Islamic State” (IS) affiliate claimed an attack that killed over 130 in Moscow. IS has carried out multiple attacks in France, including on the Bataclan

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Germany: Massive Autobahn pileup leaves 2 dead

Two people were killed and dozens injured in a series of crashes leading to a mass pileup in Bavaria. Rescue helicopters landed on the freeway, which was entirely closed, to assist police

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Blinken lands in Israel for Gaza talks with Netanyahu

The US secretary of state said he would advise Israel against going through with its planned ground assault in Rafah. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council will vote on a US-sponsored cease-fire resolution.

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Haiti crisis worsens as transition council nears completion

As Haiti’s political parties verge on forming a security council, gangs have made advances in the capital city and reports of gunshots have emerged. Haiti’s gangs have made advances in Port-au-Prince, a

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Football: North Korea loses 1-0 to Japan, cancels next game

Japan’s football association head told domestic media after the win over North Korea in Tokyo. He said he’d been told next week’s game could not take place in Pyongyang and asked if

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Israel-Hamas war: Blinken calls Rafah offensive a ‘mistake’

US Secretary of State Blinken warned a major Israeli military operation in Rafah would be “a mistake.” The EU called for a pause to fighting in Gaza. DW rounds up developments in

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Sweden joining NATO bolsters Baltic Sea security — Billstrom

Sweden’s foreign minister told DW that Sweden and Finland joining NATO would “significantly” improve Baltic Sea security and stability. Meanwhile, he predicted that the conflict with Russia would be “prolonged.” The accession

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Afghanistan: 3 killed in suicide attack

A suicide bombing killed three people and injured twelve in front of a bank in the Afghan city of Kandahar. No ones has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. On Thursday, a

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LA Dodgers fire Ohtani interpreter for alleged theft

Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend Ippei Mizuhara has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and “massive theft.” Major League Baseball (MLB) team

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Haiti: Gang violence spreads as talks continue

Negotiations to form a Haitian transitional council advanced on Wednesday as gang violence spread to an upmarket suburb. The United States airlifted more citizens to safety but said no military decisions have

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Japan: 5.3 magnitude earthquake north of Tokyo

A medium-sized earthquake, with its epicenter north of Tokyo, has rattled buildings in Japan. No tsunami warning was issued in the aftermath. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 hit the east of Japan on Thursday

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Aung San Suu Kyi’s iconic home on sale for $150m tag

The house where Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi lived for years under house arrest has gone up for auction — but attracted no bids. The home was subject to a legal battle

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Pakistan mine explosion: 12 killed in Balochistan

Eight other miners have been injured following an explosion in a private coal pit, with an official suspecting the incident to be caused by methane gas. An explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan has

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Texas migrant arrest law back on hold after brief greenlight

After taking effect for several hours, the controversial law was again blocked by a federal appeals court. The law would allow the police to arrest and detain people crossing the border illegally.

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US: China-based Canadian accused of stealing Tesla secrets

A Canadian resident of China has been arrested in the US for allegedly pilfering technology from a US-based EV company that appears to be Tesla. Two men have been accused of starting

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Germany detains two IS suspects over Swedish attack plan

German police have arrested two suspected Islamists for allegedly planning a firearms attack near the Swedish parliament. Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday said two suspected supporters of the so-called “Islamic State” (IS)

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Ukraine updates: US won’t let Kyiv fail, says Pentagon chief

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underscored Washington’s commitment to supporting Kyiv in a meeting with allies at the Ramstien Air Base in Germany. Meanwhile, Russia has replaced its navy chief. US Defense

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Blinken reaffirms ‘ironclad’ resolve to defend Philippines

The top US diplomat’s visit to Manila is part of a broader Asia tour aimed at strengthening security and economic ties with allies, amidst rising regional tensions with China and North Korea.

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Argentina: Riot police confront Milei austerity protests

Police and demonstrators clashed in Buenos Aires on Monday as protests against social cuts by Javier Milei’s libertarian Argentinian government escalated. The violence comes one hundred days into Milei’s presidency. Argentinian police

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UK dispute over deportations to Rwanda heats up

The British House of Commons is once again about to negotiate the controversial Rwanda bill, which is intended to enable deportations to Africa regardless of asylum-seekers’ origin. When it comes to refugees,

12 months ago

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Australia: Man falls to death from hot-air balloon

The body of a man who fell down from a hot-air balloon,was found in a suburban area in Melbourne. The balloon landed safely several miles away. Australian police are not treating the

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Escaping to Thailand: Fleeing military service in Myanmar

The quiet villages along the Thailand-Myanmar border become escape routes for Myanmar’s youth dodging the draft. Julian Küng reports from the border region. In the village of Wale, Thailand and Myanmar are connected by a small

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Russia altering Crimean identity — Amnesty

The rights watchdog accused Russia of working to “alter the ethnic makeup” of Crimea, which marks 10 years of Russian annexation on Monday. Meanwhile, Putin warned of direct conflict with NATO. UK-based

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Israel-Hamas war: IDF raids Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital

Israel said it had information indicating that the hospital had been used by “senior Hamas terrorists.” Meanwhile, an Israeli delegation was expected to head to Qatar for cease-fire talks. The Israeli Defense Forces

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Taliban say 8 killed in Pakistani strikes on Afghanistan

The Taliban government says Pakistani airstrikes hit civilian homes, two days after insurgents killed seven Pakistani soldiers in a suicide bombing. A Taliban government spokesperson said on Monday that Pakistani airstrikes killed at least eight

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North Korea tests ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

South Korea and Japan said Pyongyang fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea. Meanwhile, Blinken is in Seoul for the third Summit for Democracy. North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern waters

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Israel-Hamas war: Rafah civilians won’t be ‘locked in’

The Israeli prime minister has promised that residents will be given time to leave Rafah before any military assault begins. German Chancellor Scholz questioned the high human cost of the war in

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Ukraine updates: UN notes ‘horrific’ Russian torture of POWs

UN investigators say Moscow is still committing war crimes and serious rights violations in Ukraine. Meanwhile, German, French and Polish leaders are set to meet to reduce tensions due to the war.

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‘Running out’: NATO head urges allies to step up military supplies to Ukraine

“Ukrainians are not running out of courage, they are running out of ammunition,” said Jens Stoltenberg NATO member states need to urgently step up the delivery of ammunition and weapons to Ukraine,

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Russians vote in an election that holds little suspense

President Vladimir Putin looks set to extend his rule by six more years after he stifled dissent Voters in Russia headed to the polls on Friday for a three-day presidential election that

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‘Something went wrong’: How EU sanctions won’t stop Putin getting six more years in power

President Vladimir Putin is all but guaranteed to win six more years of power in Russia’s upcoming elections. Opponents – many of them behind bars, exiled abroad, or dead – say EU

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Reform of EU migration policy won’t lead to Rwanda-style plans, says Ylva Johansson

The reform of the European Union’s migration policy will not encourage the outsourcing of asylum requests, Ylva Johansson has said. “Do we need to work with third countries to manage migration? My

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US to send €275 million in military aid to Ukraine

The Pentagon will rush about €275 million worth in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, the White House announced. It’s the Pentagon’s first announced security package for

1 year ago

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Childhood death rate falls, threats persist: UN report

The report warns that despite progress, the global effort to meet the UN’s 2030 goal of reducing preventable childhood deaths remains distant. The study highlighted the advances in medical science. The number

1 year ago

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Norway: Oslo terrorism trial for LGBTQ bar shooting begins

A 44-year-old man, who had sworn allegiance to the “Islamic State,” faces terrorism charges for allegedly killing two people and injuring several more at an Oslo gay bar in 2022. A trial

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Polish president Andrzej Duda calls on NATO members to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP

Warsaw is pressuring other NATO members to invest more in countering Russia’s war economy. Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has called on NATO members to raise their spending on defence to 3% of

1 year ago

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Russia says military plane crashes with 15 on board

Initial reports suggest there were no survivors after the Ilyushin Il-76 military cargo plane crashed in Russia’s Ivanovo region. Russia said one of its Il-76 military cargo planes crashed shortly after takeoff from

1 year ago

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Germany: Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa workers go on strike

Labor action affected all Lufthansa departures from Frankfurt airport and railway operations nationwide. It is only the latest walkout to disrupt German transport services. Commuters and travelers in Germany faced fresh difficulties

1 year ago

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Andrew Tate detained in Romania over UK sex charges

Online influencer Andrew Tate has been detained by Romanian authorities on charges of sexual aggression dating back to 2012-2015 in the UK. Tate’s PR team says he “categorically” denies the charges. Romanian

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Israel-Hamas war: Ramadan begins as Gaza hunger worsens

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have begun Ramadan with food shortages across the territory getting steadily worse. A Spanish aid ship carrying 200 metric tons of supplies is set to sail from

1 year ago

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Belgium provides International Court of Justice with its interpretation of genocide

Belgium wants to be heard in the case brought by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over whether Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza

1 year ago

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Deutsche Bahn files legal action over train driver strike

German train operator Deutsche Bahn has applied for an injunction in a bid to stop a strike called by the train drivers’ union GDL. The company says the short lead-in time for

1 year ago

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Germany: US man gets life sentence for Neuschwanstein attack

A 31-year-old American has been convicted of murder, attempted murder and rape after he attacked two women near Germany’s famed Neuschwanstein castle. An American man on Monday was sentenced to life in

1 year ago

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Kate photo: Princess of Wales apologizes for ‘altered’ image

The photograph was the first official image of Catherine, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago. News agencies later retracted the family portrait, saying it had been

1 year ago

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LATAM passengers injured after technical problem on flight

At least 50 people were reportedly injured when a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland experienced turbulence following a “technical event” in air. The flight landed safely in New Zealand according

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