Police deploy water cannon in second night of serious Ballymena disorder

An Air India flight bound for London Gatwick, carrying over 200 passengers and crew, crashed shortly after takeoff. Details are still emerging, but authorities are working to determine the cause and assess casualties. Families of those on board are being notified as rescue efforts continue.

Editor’s Note: Plane crashes are rare but devastating, and this incident will raise urgent questions about safety protocols, aircraft conditions, and emergency response. For now, the focus is on supporting affected families—but in the coming days, expect scrutiny on what went wrong and how to prevent future tragedies.

An Air India Boeing 787 jet carrying 242 people crashed with no survivors, marking the first fatal accident involving this model of aircraft. The flight, AI171, was en route from Ahmedabad, India, to London Gatwick when the disaster occurred.

Editor’s Note: This tragedy is a grim milestone—it’s the first crash of a Boeing 787, a plane once hailed as a modern, fuel-efficient marvel. Beyond the heartbreaking loss of life, the incident raises urgent questions about aviation safety protocols, especially for a model that’s been widely used for over a decade. For travelers, airlines, and regulators, this will likely spark renewed scrutiny of the 787’s track record and operational procedures.

The Formula 1 circus has rolled into Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix, and McLaren is sitting pretty at the top of the constructors' standings with a massive lead—362 points to Ferrari's 165. That’s a huge gap, especially when you consider a single race win only nets a team 25 points.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another race weekend—McLaren’s dominance right now is a big deal in the F1 world. Their lead is so commanding that it’s shaping up to be one of those seasons where catching them seems nearly impossible. For fans, it adds an extra layer of drama: Can Ferrari or anyone else close the gap, or is this McLaren’s year to run away with the title?

A judge has declared a mistrial on the final remaining sex crime charge against Harvey Weinstein, marking another twist in the legal saga of the disgraced Hollywood producer. This means the jury couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict on this particular count, though Weinstein remains convicted on other charges from previous trials.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t the end of Weinstein’s legal troubles—he’s still serving a long prison sentence for prior convictions—but it’s a reminder of how complex and messy high-profile sexual assault cases can be. For survivors and advocates, it’s another frustrating moment in a case that once symbolized the #MeToo movement’s push for accountability. Meanwhile, Weinstein’s legal team might see it as a small win in their uphill battle. Either way, it keeps the conversation about justice and power dynamics in the spotlight.

Israeli authorities deported six activists who were part of a mission to deliver aid to Gaza by boat. Their vessel was stopped before reaching the blockaded territory, where they hoped to bring a small, symbolic shipment of supplies.

Editor’s Note: This is another flashpoint in the long-running tensions over Gaza's isolation. Israel maintains a strict blockade for security reasons, but critics say it worsens humanitarian conditions. Small activist missions like this rarely change policy, but they keep attention on Gaza's plight—and often end in confrontations. Deportations are common, but each incident fuels debate over whether the blockade is justified or collective punishment.