A preliminary investigation report issued by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau on Saturday said fuel control switches to the engines of the Air India flight that crashed on 12 June were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact. The report did not offer any conclusions or apportion blame for the disaster.
The 26-year-old walked "confused and disorientated" 24 kilometres (15 miles) away from her van after it got stuck in remote bushland in Western Australia. The backpacker had lost hope of being rescued, police said. But on Friday, she managed to flag down a woman who drove her to police in the agricultural community of Beacon, northeast of Perth. Wilga was airlifted to a Perth hospital for treatment. "She spent 11 nights exposed to the elements and survived by consuming the minimal food supplies she had in her possession... Читать дальше...
The concert series in San Juan is Bad Bunny's showcase of Puerto Rican pride and resilience, a slate of weekly performances rooted in home and history. The elated audience went wild as the megastar first appeared on the lush, verdant rainforest set, where he joined a troupe of drummers and dancers in a powerful love letter to the island's history of resistance. The residency entitled "No Me Quiero Ir De Aqui" -- "I don't want to leave here" -- is a history lesson in Puerto Rican music and rhythms... Читать дальше...
President Donald Trump, meanwhile, called demonstrators involved in attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents "slimeballs" and said they should be arrested. In another development, a district judge ordered a halt to "roving patrols" in Los Angeles by federal agents who were detaining suspected undocumented migrants without probable cause and denying them due process. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong ordered an end to the arrests, which she said were being made "based... Читать дальше...
"This is absolutely not going to be a simple formality," the Spanish coach insisted, refusing to accept that PSG are necessarily overwhelming favourites to lift the trophy at MetLife Stadium despite their fearsome form. "I have analysed Chelsea. They have a great squad. Enzo Maresca is doing a great job and I really like what he is doing," Luis Enrique said. "They are a very complete team." PSG can complete a remarkable clean sweep of trophies with victory, having won a French league and cup double... Читать дальше...
Friday's reported violence came as negotiators from Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas were locked in indirect talks in Qatar to try to agree on a temporary ceasefire in the more than 21-month conflict. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he hoped a deal for a 60-day pause in the war could be struck in the coming days, and that he would then be ready to negotiate a more permanent end to hostilities. Hamas has said the free flow of aid is a main sticking point in the talks... Читать дальше...
The modest brick home in the Chicago suburb of Dolton, population 21,000, was sold by its current owner for $375,000, WGN television said. It said the owner had bought the house for $66,000 last year -- prior to Pope Leo's election as the first American pontiff -- and done extensive renovations. The Dolton village board of trustees voted earlier this month to purchase the three-bedroom house and turn it into an attraction open to the public. According to WBEZ Chicago radio, the parents of Pope... Читать дальше...
Athenea, Patri Guijarro and Esther Gonzalez scored the goals in Bern for Spain who finished the group stage on a perfect nine points, five ahead of second-placed Italy who will face Norway in the last eight on Wednesday. "We had one key objective and that was to get through," said Andrea Soncin who has taken Italy to the last eight of the women's Euros for the first time since 2013. "We can still develop and there is a gap between us and Spain, but you saw that with good organisation we can compete. Читать дальше...
PSG travelled to the United States fresh from becoming European champions with a stunning 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in Munich in late May, and they have lived up to their favourites tag at the Club World Cup. Luis Enrique's side put four goals past Atletico Madrid in the group stage, four more past Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the last 16, and then proved too strong for Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals. They appeared to hit new heights as they tore apart Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid in the last four... Читать дальше...
The canyon's North Rim, which is less popular with tourists than the South Rim, was cleared of all visitors due to a blaze called the White Sage Fire. "Last night, Grand Canyon staff safely evacuated approximately 500 guests," the Park Service said in an update Friday. "All visitors have left the area, and park employees and residents remain sheltering in place. Day use access to the North Rim is closed until further notice." Jon Paxton, press officer for the Coconino County sheriff's office,... Читать дальше...
"The heat is incredible. The other day I was feeling a bit dizzy and I had to sit down on the ground," Argentinian playmaker Fernandez told reporters on Friday. Sunday's Club World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium just outside New York between Chelsea and PSG will kick off at 3:00 pm local time (1900 GMT). Temperatures then are forecast to be as high as 31 degrees Celsius (88 degrees fahrenheit). Chelsea kicked off at the same time in their 2-0 semi-final win over Brazilian side Fluminense on Tuesday... Читать дальше...