Airport worker killed in freak accident grounds flights in Alabama
The victim, who has not been identified by authorities, suffered a fatal injury while on the ramp at Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama
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Trump reportedly doesn’t trust ‘ultra MAGA’ Elise Stefanik
The third-ranking House Republican endorsed the former president’s 2024 campaign
Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area
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Ukraine faces grim start to 2023 after fresh Russian attacks
Air raid sirens sounded in the capital shortly after midnight, followed by a barrage of missiles.
Canada’s COVID travel rules for China won’t stop spread of new variants: experts
Canada’s requirement of a negative COVID-19 test of travellers from China will not help in preventing new variants or the spread of the virus, say experts.
Qantas flight forced to turn around midway to Philippines
A Qantas flight from Sydney to Manila on New Year’s Day was forced to turn around after three hours in the air when a power outage at the destination caused chaos for tens of thousands of international passengers.
Lula vows accountability and rebuilding as new president of polarised Brazil
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is assuming office for the third time after thwarting outgoing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro’s re-election bid.
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes northern California
The latest earthquake was at a depth of 27.8km, the US Geological Survey
Lula takes reins as leftist leader of politically polarised Brazil
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Dubai ends 30% tax on alcohol sales, liquor license fees in New Year’s Day decree
The sudden New Year’s Day announcement, made by Dubai’s two state-linked alcohol retailers, came apparently from a government decree from its ruling Al Maktoum family.