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Greece airspace shutdown exposes badly outdated systems

Greece airspace shutdown exposes badly outdated systems

A deeply embarrassing systems failure which forced Greece to close its airspace for several hours with pilots unable to speak to air traffic control, has exposed badly outdated communication systems at Athens International Airport -- one of the world's top travel destinations.

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France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again

France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again

France's cuts to greenhouse gas emissions slowed for a second straight year in 2025 and remain well off track to meeting its climate goals, according to provisional government-commissioned estimates published Tuesday.

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Boeing sells 50 737 MAX jets to leasing group ACG

Boeing sells 50 737 MAX jets to leasing group ACG

Boeing said Tuesday that it had secured a firm order from the leasing firm Aviation Capital Group for 50 of its 737 MAX jets, the company's workhorse jet for the commercial airline industry.

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Freezing rain paralyses transport in Central Europe

Freezing rain paralyses transport in Central Europe

Freezing rain led to flights being suspended at Vienna airport on Tuesday, while neighbouring Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary also experienced travel disruptions.

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Man Utd reach deal to appoint Carrick as interim boss: reports

Man Utd reach deal to appoint Carrick as interim boss: reports

Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle to appoint Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, reports said Tuesday.

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Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffs as protest toll soars

Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffs as protest toll soars

US President Donald Trump announced a 25-percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a rights group estimated a crackdown on protests has killed at least 648 people.

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Is China a threat to Greenland as Trump argues?

Is China a threat to Greenland as Trump argues?

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to take Greenland by force from NATO ally Denmark in order to keep the Arctic island from Beijing's hands.

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Takaichi says urged S. Korea's Lee to help 'ensure regional stability'

Takaichi says urged S. Korea's Lee to help 'ensure regional stability'

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called on South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Tuesday to help "ensure regional stability", as Beijing pressures Tokyo over its stance on Taiwan.

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South Korean prosecutors set to demand heavy sentence for Yoon

South Korean prosecutors set to demand heavy sentence for Yoon

South Korean prosecutors are expected to call on Tuesday for either life in prison or the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol, accused of leading an insurrection when he declared martial law over a year ago.

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Honduras electoral authorities reject vote recount

Honduras electoral authorities reject vote recount

Honduras electoral authorities rejected Monday an order by the outgoing president to recount November's election won by Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura.

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