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Airbus planning record commercial aircraft deliveries in 2026

Airbus planning record commercial aircraft deliveries in 2026

Plane maker Airbus aims to deliver a record number of commercial aircraft this year, the company said Thursday, capitalising on "strong demand" and a jump in profit in 2025. "2025 was a landmark year, characterised by very strong demand for our products and services across all businesses,

Elections under fire: Colombia endures deadliest campaign in decades

Elections under fire: Colombia endures deadliest campaign in decades

A presidential candidate has been assassinated, rebels have pipe‑bombed a major city and a third of the country is considered unsafe for candidates -- all making Colombia's 2026 election campaign one of the most violent in decades. Nowhere is that danger more palpable than in Cauca, where a

Washington mayor seeks White House aid on giant sewage spill

Washington mayor seeks White House aid on giant sewage spill

Washington's mayor declared a public emergency Wednesday over a major sewage leak, seeking aid from the White House after the Trump administration criticized local leaders for their response. One month ago, a pipe carrying sewage from the US capital and parts of the neighboring states of Maryland and

Australia rejects foreign threats after claim of China interference

Australia rejects foreign threats after claim of China interference

Australia condemned foreign harassment of its residents Thursday after a media report alleged Chinese police had pressured food delivery riders in the country. Public broadcaster ABC said some Chinese riders with food delivery service HungryPanda in Australia were in a dispute over their pay and conditions. They discussed protest plans

After Greenland, Arctic island Svalbard wary of great powers

After Greenland, Arctic island Svalbard wary of great powers

There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet: people in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal despite speculation that this Norwegian archipelago could be the next Arctic territory coveted by the United States or Russia. "Today Greenland, tomorrow Svalbard?" -- Terje Aunevik, mayor

Somali militias terrorise locals after driving out Al-Qaeda

Somali militias terrorise locals after driving out Al-Qaeda

Fear starts to grip lorry driver Zakeriya Hersi whenever he reaches the edge of the central Somalian plains. The 36-year-old must constantly scan the desolate, drought-ravaged terrain for loose wires and suspicious debris. Decades of war have left these plains littered with landmines and unexploded ordnance. Lately,

Australian defence firm helps Ukraine zap Russian drones

Australian defence firm helps Ukraine zap Russian drones

One of Australia's most highly valued defence firms is helping Ukrainian soldiers knock Russian drones off the battlefield, riding a surge in military spending by Western governments with tech combating the weapon of the future. From the trenches of Ukraine to the Red Sea and the cartel wars