Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers
These robots may in future help clean cabins and operate ground support equipment.
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'Odds of flights cancellations in June and July are increasing every day', expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney, John Gradek, faculty lecturer in Aviation Management and Supply Chain Management at McGill University, says that the shortage of aviation fuel will affect “short haul flights within Europe first” and advises that “if anybody’s got reservations, be prepared for plan B or plan C”.
Continue ReadingKing Charles issues coded challenge to Trump over NATO and Ukraine
British monarchs deliver their political messages in code — and the reference we just heard Charles make to 9/11 is worth unpacking. “In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, when NATO invoked Article 5 for the first time … we answered the call together, as our people have done so for more than a century, shoulder […]
Continue ReadingUkraine says it will open arms exports with ‘Drone Deals,’ but not to all countries
In a much anticipated step, Ukraine is opening up its arms exports to global markets, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday evening. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “The export of Ukrainian weapons will become a reality, we have approved all the details at the level of our state institutions,” Zelenskyy said in a statement. “Currently, our security expertise […]
Continue ReadingIndian billionaire’s son wants to take in Escobar’s hippos
In the 1980s, drug lord Pablo Escobar brought four African hippos to Colombia. Since his death, the animals have been left to fend for themselves. They reproduced and spread wildly. April 28, 2026, 9:19 p.mApril 28, 2026, 9:19 p.m An Indian billionaire’s son wants to relocate 80 hippos belonging to drug lord Pablo Escobar from […]
Continue ReadingUS to release limited edition passports with Trump’s face on
The State Department is rolling out a limited edition U.S. passport design featuring President Donald Trump’s face on the inside cover and other images to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary of independence. Previews of the commemorative passport show Trump’s portrait overlaid on the Declaration of Independence on the inside cover with his signature in gold, […]
Continue ReadingNew EU rules on harmonisation of laptop chargers come into effect – The Irish Times
A European directive requiring the harmonisation of chargers for electronic devices across the European Union came into effect for laptops on Tuesday. The new regulations, approved in 2022, have applied to many smaller devices like mobile phones, cameras and tablets since 2024. The directive is intended to save consumers money by reducing the number of […]
Continue ReadingBillionaire dispute over the future of AI in court
Two alpha males in court: Elon Musk versus Sam Altman. Image: keystone Elon Musk and OpenAI boss Sam Altman have been arguing for years – so far mainly on social media. A federal court in California will hear her case starting Tuesday. It’s about billions, about betrayal and about who gets control of the most […]
Continue ReadingHungary’s incoming PM Péter Magyar offers to meet Ukraine’s president in June
Published on 04/28/2026 – 19:28 GMT+2•Updated 19:32 Hungary’s incoming prime minister Péter Magyar offered on Tuesday to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to “open a new chapter in bilateral relations” and address a long-running feud over the rights of Ukraine’s ethnic Hungarians. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Relations between the two neighbors hit rock bottom before Hungary’s April […]
Continue ReadingEx-TV showgirl’s pardon at centre of widening Italian scandal
Nicole Minetti was convicted of facilitating prostitution in connection with the notorious “bunga bunga” parties at Silvio Berlusconi’s villa.
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