NTSB recommends banning some helicopter operations near DC airport

Ana Faguy BBC News, Washington DC Watch: NTSB shut ‘insufficient’ helicopter and plane flightpaths in DC US air crash investigators have recommended restricting helicopter flights in certain areas near Washington DC’s Reagan National Airport following January’s deadly mid-air collision. Citing an “intolerable risk to aviation safety”, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) urged authorities to … Read more

It’s Russia that may now be feeling the pressure

As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, “the ball is now in Russia’s court.” This is a significant moment. The joint statement from the US and Ukraine, after a long day of talks in Jeddah, contains several key lines, perhaps none more important than this: “The United States will communicate to Russia that Russian … Read more

Two men held in dissident republican investigation

Kevin Sharkey BBC News NI Dublin reporter Getty Images It follows a two-day operation by gardaĆ­ (Irish police) into dissident republican activity Two men have been arrested in the Republic of Ireland during a two-day operation by gardaĆ­ (Irish police) into dissident republican activity. The men, both in their 40s, were arrested in County Cork … Read more

Birds Face Weakened Protections Under Trump Move

In a reprise of the first Trump administration, migratory birds are again facing weakened protections under federal law. The issue at hand: Should companies be held responsible if birds are killed accidentally, for example in oil spills or waste pits? The answer has ping-ponged back and forth in recent years under different interpretations of the … Read more

Video shows aftermath of Moscow drone strikes

Three men have been killed in the Moscow region, in what is described as the largest drone attack on the Russian capital since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine. Video shows the aftermath of the strikes, which injured 18 people including three children, health officials told Russian media. The Russian defence ministry said … Read more

Romania court upholds ban on far-right populist running for president

Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu has lost his appeal against a ruling barring him from participating in May’s presidential election. The Constitutional court issued the final ruling on Tuesday afternoon after deliberating for two hours. A large crowd who were gathered outside the court in Bucharest shouted “traitors” and “we are going nowhere”. The Central … Read more