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A technical issue at the Prestwick Centre air traffic control facility caused flight disruption across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. The UK transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, has confirmed that the
Six Flags, one of the biggest theme park companies, has acquired the famous roller coaster ArieForce One.
Hurricane Lowell has made its final turn toward Hawaii, and the islands are now preparing for possible impacts.
A disruptive passenger was restrained with duct tape during a flight after causing serious problems on board.
An Australian woman who went missing during severe flooding in Nepal has been found safe, according to reports.
A winter weather warning has been issued for parts of the country. It warns of up to 6 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching 70 mph. The warning stays in effect through Saturday evening.
A powerful storm system is moving through the Philadelphia area, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and a risk of tornadoes. Weather officials are tracking the storm closely.
A teenage guitarist from Thailand, Nene Royal, has become an internet sensation after videos of her guitar solos went viral. Her skillful playing has attracted huge attention online from fans around the world.
The Phoenix area is expecting monsoon storms with strong winds and dust on August 19, 2026. Forecasters are warning of widespread strong to severe winds.
Jo Boydell has stepped down as the boss of Travelodge, a major UK hotel chain. Her departure follows criticism of the company's handling of safety and security issues in its rooms.
Officials have warned that dust storms and isolated severe thunderstorms are possible in the Phoenix area.
Police in Atlanta, Georgia, have rescued two sisters who had been abducted. Their rescue was captured on a police bodycam.
As summer reaches its busiest point for holidays, many workers are switching on their out-of-office email replies before they leave. The BBC has shared advice on how to write one well.
Disney has revealed new details about an upcoming area called Villains Land, which will open at Magic Kingdom in Florida. The area will be based on villains from classic Disney films.
Hawaii is bracing for what could be its first direct hurricane hit in 34 years. A storm named Lala is currently approaching the islands.
Tropical Storm Lala is getting stronger as it moves toward Hawaii, and its outer bands have already reached the eastern side of the Big Island. Outer bands are the rain and wind areas that spread out from the center of a
A well-known San Antonio chef from the restaurant Mixtli is opening a new place near the Pearl neighborhood. Mixtli holds a Michelin star, one of the highest honors in the food world.
Beaches in Wells, Maine, have been closed to swimming after a great white shark was spotted nearby. The closure follows a series of alarming shark encounters over just two days.
A developing weather system named PTC One-C is moving toward Hawaii, and forecasters warn it could bring life-threatening flooding this weekend.
The premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, is considering a ban on e-bikes for children under 12 years old. An e-bike is a bicycle with an electric motor that helps riders go faster with less effort.
