A passenger died during severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore. The aircraft returned to Singapore after making an emergency landing in Bangkok. At least 43 people remain hospitalized in Bangkok. The flight departed Bangkok and arrived in Singapore after receiving necessary approvals.
New Caledonia’s international airport will remain closed until at least next Sunday due to riots over a contested electoral reform, which have resulted in seven deaths. French President Macron visited the island to ease tensions and has paused the reform, but has not fully met pro-independence parties’ demands. Macron stated that he will not make decisions under pressure from violence and could call a special congress or referendum if a deal is not reached. The protesters fear the reform would dilute the votes of indigenous Kanaks, who make up 40% of the population.
European stock pickers are turning to more established sectors like utilities, professional data providers, and copper miners to tap into the next wave of the AI boom.
The government is currently dealing with disputes with big project contractors, including the potential termination of contracts for the Larnaca port/marina and Vassilikos gas terminal projects. These disputes have arisen due to major disagreements over costs, with some projects heading for costly legal battles. The government has also faced challenges with road construction projects, with disagreements over costs and delays. The government has inherited these issues from the previous administration and may be facing significant financial consequences as a result.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an early general election for July 4, 2024, without the UK government insignia, indicating it was not government business. Sunak continued his announcement despite being drenched in rain, facing criticism for not using an umbrella. The Conservatives lag behind Labour in polls, with Sunak taking a gamble by calling the election early. Both Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer are seen as uninspiring choices for prime minister.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that a general election will take place on Thursday July 4.
The Archbishop stated that the events at the Osiou Avakoum monastery are within the statute of the Church and legal, and the trial will proceed normally.
The state of California is implementing policy changes that will impact Hollywood’s creative community who use loan out corporations to manage their business affairs. This change will require Hollywood employers to pay creative talent wages as individuals rather than as fees owed to a business entity. This will result in full income tax withholding and payment of employee and employer taxes on all income earned by the owners of loan-out companies. The change is in line with California’s labor-friendly policy agenda under Governor Gavin Newsom.
– After 19 years, a court has ruled that Thanasis Nicolaou was murdered, not that he committed suicide.
Fact: Charles Leclerc ended Max Verstappen’s record-equalling run of Formula One pole positions by securing pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix.