Delta and United are being sued over allegedly charging extra for seats next to a blank walls.
Month: August 2025
Fast-food giant Jollibee blames fraudsters for raffle row in Philippines
The raffle winners have AI-sounding names like Hobby Dynamics and Noble Beer, social media users say.
ICC ‘deplores’ new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces the court as “an instrument of lawfare” against the US and Israel.
‘Nicest judge in the world’ Frank Caprio dies aged 88
The US celebrity judge and social media star has been remembered for his “unique brand of compassion”.
‘Bear attack victim’ was actually killed by son, Japan police say
A man police believed was killed by a bear had in fact been stabbed to death by his son, they say.
Russia launches biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine for weeks
Ukrainian officials say the attacks included drones, hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles.
Man run over by own bulldozer while fighting Portugal fires
The man was fighting fires that have spread through the country as Europe battles heatwaves.
Fire still burning in one of world’s tallest trees after three days
With about 50 ft already lost, the fire may impact the Doerner Fir’s standing in global height rankings, officials say.
Leading conservationist in South Africa denies smuggling rhino horns worth $14m
John Hume was allegedly part of an international rhino horn trafficking syndicate, prosecutors say.
Tulsi Gabbard announces plans to cut intelligence staff by half
The director of national intelligence will also revoke the security clearances for 37 US intelligence officials who served under Biden and Obama.