Emirates airline defies Iran war disruption to record profits
Emirates says it has restored 96 per cent of its global network since disruptions began
Day: May 7, 2026
Three so-called ISIS brides expected to be charged after arriving back in Australia from Syria. Two of the women will be charged with slavery offences.
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China announces suspended death sentences for former defence ministers
The announcement follows recent ousting of several top officials in China’s military.
How lidar and other tech developed for autonomous vehicles is now used in smart city systems, in-home elder care services, and major shipyards like Rotterdam (John R. Quain/New York Times)
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How lidar and other tech developed for autonomous vehicles is now used in smart city systems, in-home elder care services, and major shipyards like Rotterdam — After a crush of promises in 2016 that a…
Passenger from Hantavirus-hit ship speaks to Al Jazeera from isolation
A passenger from the cruise ship hit with a Hantavirus outbreak has spoken to Al Jazeera from isolation.
What Is Andes Strain, The Only Hantavirus Type Capable Of Human-To-Human Transmission?
Andes virus, found in South America, is the only currently known hantavirus for which limited human-to-human transmission among contacts has been documented.
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire, reportedly killing Hezbollah commander
Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since 8 April, when massive Israeli strikes across the country killed more than 350 people.
Smart Glasses for the Authorities
ICE is developing its own version of smart glasses, with facial recognition tied to various databases.
Local elections across UK test Starmer as Reform UK eyes major gains
UK voters began casting ballots on Thursday, 7 May, in local and devolved elections seen as the biggest political test yet for Prime Minister Keir Starmer since Labour’s landslide victory in July 2024.
Parents in Wales urged to ‘be vigilant’ about hand-washing amid hepatitis A outbreak
At least three households in Barry, south Wales, identified as having contracted the liver infectionHealth authorities have asked parents and carers to be “vigilant with their children’s hand-washing” after a hepatitis A outbreak in Barry, south Wales….