Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, aged 78, has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, torture, and arson. The charges stem from the government's response to the 2024 uprising, which resulted in hundreds of deaths. Hasina, who has been in self-imposed exile, intends to return to Bangladesh to appeal the verdict, despite the significant personal risk.
A 2021 mid-air collision of two South Korean F-15K fighter jets near Daegu was caused by pilots attempting to take photographs and videos during a flight mission, according to Seoul's Board of Audit and Inspection. The incident resulted in £440,500 worth of damage to the aircraft.
German airline Lufthansa has announced the cancellation of 20,000 short-haul flights across Europe this summer. The airline attributes these cuts to a doubling of jet fuel prices since the US-Israel coalition initiated strikes on Iran in February 2024, rendering many routes unprofitable. Other carriers, including KLM-France and Delta, have also reduced services or increased fares.
