Stargazers in the northern hemisphere spotted an almost full Moon sitting very low in the southern sky, making it appear much larger than usual overnight on Tuesday. Caused by an event known as a ‘major lunar standstill’, Wednesday night marks the peak of the full Moon. The opportunity to see the Moon this low in the sky will not arise again until 2043.
On Thursday, Google Cloud, Spotify, and YouTube experienced significant outages, with over 13,000 and 27,000 reports of issues respectively, as noted by Downdetector. Users reported login problems and service crashes across multiple platforms, including Discord and Amazon Web Services, with the cause of the disruptions remaining unknown. More Context
Read morePolice in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, have faced violent riots following peaceful protests supporting a teenage girl allegedly sexually assaulted, with rioters targeting homes and businesses thought to belong to immigrants. The unrest reflects rising anti-immigrant sentiment, raising concerns about the motivations behind the violence and the selective outrage regarding sexual assault. More Context
Read moreA JetBlue flight 312 skidded off the runway into a grassy area while landing at Boston Logan International Airport, but fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers. The incident occurred just hours after a tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, prompting a temporary ground stop at Logan as the FAA investigates the situation. More Context
Read moreAn Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed near Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, resulting in fire and smoke visible from the ground. This incident recalls previous UK aviation disasters, including the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie in 1988, which killed 270 people, marking one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in UK history. More Context
Read moreThe chairman of the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry expressed his "humble and honoured" sentiments to grieving relatives, prompting accusations of bias after five meetings labeled as "secret." This has led to calls for his resignation amid concerns regarding the transparency and integrity of the inquiry process. More Context
Read moreAn Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers crashed near Ahmedabad airport shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025, with reports indicating no survivors and over 100 fatalities, including many medical students nearby. Investigations are ongoing into the cause of the crash, while world leaders, including King Charles and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, express their condolences to the victims' families. More Context
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