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Air India crash
Editorial

Grief and questions remain one year after Air India disaster

The Boeing 787 crashed into a medical college shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad in western India on June 12, 2025, killing 260 people in the deadliest air disaster in a decade.

Meningitis outbreak
UK

UK launches meningitis B vaccine programme after largest outbreak on record

Two people died in a meningitis B outbreak in Kent, south-east England, in March. Health authorities said it was the largest and fastest-growing outbreak ever seen in Britain.

Suresh
Asia

Indian marine engineer killed in US strike had planned return home before anniversary

His wife described Suresh as a private person who never sought publicity or social media attention. She said her only priority now was to see him and bring his mortal remains home.

FIFA World Cup 2026
Editorial

FIFA World Cup kicks off with Mexico victory and South Korea comeback

Co-hosts Mexico began the tournament with a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, while South Korea fought back from a goal down to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara.

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Featured

Economy shrinks for first time since August as Middle East war hits

ONS data shows services output fell as cancellations of Formula 1 and other events affected British firms

Air India crash
Editorial

Pilot groups question probe ahead of Air India crash anniversary

Families of the victims had expected a final report by Friday explaining the cause of the disaster, exactly one year after the Boeing 787-8 crashed shortly after takeoff and hit a medical college.

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News

India demands end to US strikes on ships after three sailors killed off Oman

New Delhi summons US official as three Indian-crewed tankers were hit within a week

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News

Defence secretary Healey quits in row with Starmer over military funding

John Healey's resignation deepens crisis for the prime minister