The retired Interislander ferry Aratere, notorious for its troubled 26-year history, made its final voyage across Cook Strait as KiwiRail faces potential difficulties in selling the vessel, as no buyers are currently interested. With Aratere’s withdrawal, only two ferries remain to serve Interislander’s needs until the arrival of larger, rail-enabled replacements in 2029.
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Two people were killed and four injured in a terrorist attack outside a Manchester synagogue during the Yom Kippur holiday, with police shooting the suspect dead and arresting two others. The victims were confirmed to be Jewish, and the incident occurred shortly before the second anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on Israel, heightening tensions in the UK. Want More Context? 🔎
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