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Nigeria, 6 others begin $1% passenger safety deductions Jan. 2026
Daily Trust
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The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) says it will introduce a $1 passenger safety levy as part of key reforms to enhance aviation safety among member states. The organisation revealed that the...
Spirit of Tasmania ferries inch closer to home
The Mandarin
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July 1, 2025
Spirit of Tasmania operator TT-Line’s first new ferry is on its way less than a month after its role in bringing down the state government. (AAP Image/Ethan James) Tasmania’s long-delayed Spirit of Tasmania vessels are a step closer to home,...
EasyJet flight from UK forced to divert back to airport after 'extraordinary circumstance'
Wales Online
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July 1, 2025
An easyJet plane had to return to a UK airport following an "extraordinary circumstance" which the airline described as "out of our control." The EZY2159 flight destined for Izmir, Turkey, had departed from Manchester Airport just before 5pm on...
EasyJet flight makes unexpected return to UK airport after mid-air incident
Derby Telegraph
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July 1, 2025
An easyJet flight was forced to return to a UK airport following an "extraordinary circumstance" that the airline described as "out of our control". The EZY2159 service from Manchester to Izmir in Turkey only made it as far as Norfolk before it...
EasyJet flight diverts back to UK airport in 'extraordinary circumstance'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 1, 2025
An easyJet flight was forced to divert back to a UK airport after an "extraordinary circumstance" the airline firm said was "out of our control". The EZY2159 service bound for Izmir, Turkey, took off from Manchester Airport shortly before 5pm...
Three URI alumni selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The University of Rhode Island
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June 30, 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – June 30, 2025 – A recent University of Rhode Island graduate and two alumni have been selected for prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards. Selected by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship...
EasyJet flight forced to divert back to UK in 'extraordinary circumstance'
Yorkshire Live
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July 1, 2025
An easyJet flight en route to Izmir, Turkey, had to make an unscheduled return to Manchester Airport today due to an "extraordinary circumstance" which the airline described as beyond their control. The EZY2159 service took off just before 5pm but...
EasyJet flight forced to divert back to UK airport in 'extraordinary circumstance'
The Mirror
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June 30, 2025
An easyJet flight was forced to divert back to a UK airport after an "extraordinary circumstance" the airline said was "out of our control". The EZY2159 service bound for Izmir, Turkey, took off from Manchester Airport shortly before 5pm today,...
Will Leesburg see Tropical Storm Chantal over Fourth of July? See the forecast
Leesburg Daily Commercial - Florida
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A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development. If it strengthens, the next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. The National Hurricane...
President of EBID urges graduates to champion problem-solving innovation for Africa’s growth
Joy FM
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June 30, 2025
The Chancellor of the Nobel International Business University (NiBS), Dr George Agyekum Donkor, has urged graduates to champion innovation and advance policies that not only address Africa’s most pressing challenges but also safeguard the...
Will Lakeland see Tropical Storm Chantal over Fourth of July? See the forecast
The Ledger - Florida
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A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development. If it strengthens, the next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. The National Hurricane...
Will Ocala see Tropical Storm Chantal over Fourth of July? See the forecast
Ocala Star Banner - Florida
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A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development. If it strengthens, the next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. The National Hurricane...
Will Gainesville see Tropical Storm Chantal over Fourth of July? See the forecast
The Gainesville Sun - Florida
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A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development. If it strengthens, the next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. The National Hurricane...
Consular corner
The Portugal News
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Registering to vote in Portugal I have always appreciated the sense of duty and privilege voting gives. When I turned 18, I remember the enthusiasm and excitement I felt when I was able to vote in local elections. As a foreigner living in...
PR in Spain to participate in UN conference to relaunch development aid
Ver Angola
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This will be the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) of the United Nations (UN), which will take place in Seville, Spain, until Thursday, ten years after the previous one, in Ethiopia, in 2015. The objective now is to...
National Hurricane Center tracking system that could stall over Florida. Fourth of July impacts
Yahoo News
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Better make some backup plans for inside activities over the Fourth of July weekend. A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development, according to the National...
Will we see Tropical Storm Chantal over Fourth of July? See the forecast
Florida Today
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A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development. If it strengthens, the next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. The National Hurricane...
Top 10 African countries with the lowest IMF debt in June 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 30, 2025
However, amidst this challenging economic landscape, a select group of African countries is beginning to reveal a distinct strategic advantage: those that have meticulously managed to maintain relatively low IMF debt profiles. The primary and most...
Live music bringing Fortress to life
The Portugal News
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Organised by the City of Silves with the support of the Armação de Pêra Parish Council, the initiative begins on July 5th and runs until August 23rd, with shows scheduled for 10pm and free admission. The program is comprehensive and diverse,...
A Rare Atlantic Niña has Emerged and will impact Hurricane activity, with a Reversal Forecast for Season Peak and with Winter hints
Severe Weather Europe
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June 19, 2025
A rare Atlantic Niña event has developed in the tropics and is expected to impact hurricane activity in the coming weeks. But long-range predictions show that this anomaly will rapidly reverse into a warm Atlantic Niño event, which increases...