Climate activists in Germany blocked plane traffic at two airports on Thursday by gluing themselves to the runways in protest against mass transit pollution, causing hours of delays and dozens of cancelations. “The Last Generation isn’t protecting the climate, they’re engaged in
Campaigners and asylum seekers have won a Court of Appeal challenge over the government’s planned Rwanda deportation scheme. Three judges overturned a High Court ruling that previously said Rwanda could be considered a “safe third country”. The move makes deportations unlawful for
Rwanda deportations are vital if Britain is to stop migrants crossing the Channel in small boats, Suella Braverman has insisted. The Home Secretary said they were an important part of the plan to deter the crossings, which have surged in recent days.
Rishi Sunak has set up a Covid-style Cabinet committee in a bid to finally get Rwanda flights off the tarmac. The committee – which has been in place for a month – is meeting twice a week to ensure deportation flights can
A woman solo travelled to three countries for under £50 – securing cheap flights by picking her destinations the night before flying. Sabina Trojanova, 29, set herself a challenge of travelling to three countries – picking her destination based on the cheapest
The latest eruption of Mount Etna has caused chaos for the Sicilian town of Catania after the volcano covered the area with ash. The eruption of Europe’s most active volcano has blanketed the runway at Catania airport with a layer of ash,
Direct flights resumed on Friday between Russia and Georgia amid protests and sharp criticism from the South Caucasus nation’s president, just over a week after the Kremlin unexpectedly lifted a four-year-old ban despite rocky relations. Georgian police on Friday afternoon dispersed protesters
Gatwick Airport was shut down temporarily today and 12 inbound aircraft diverted to other hubs after suspected drone sightings sparked chaos. Britain’s second-busiest airport implemented safety procedures at around 1.44pm today as investigators raced to establish if there was drone activity close
Turkey has closed its airspace to flights by Armenian aircraft in retaliation for the erection of a monument in the Armenian capital that Ankara says honors people responsible for the killings of Turkish officials, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Wednesday. In an
The first evacuation flights carrying British nationals have taken off from Sudan as UK troops prepare to take over the running of the airfield. Three planes were due to have left conflict-torn Khartoum for Cyprus by Wednesday morning (April 26), with Prime