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Flight ET302 took off from Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa at 08:38 local time (05:38 GMT) on 10 March for a two-hour flight to the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.Six minutes later, at 08:44, it crashed 30 miles southeast of the airport, near the town of Bishoftu.The impact was so great, both engines were buried at a depth of 10m (32ft), in a crater 28m wide and 40m long.The preliminary report into the accident, by Ethiopia’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, said the plane’s take-off appeared normal.However, a short time later two sensors that measured the angle of the plane’s flight began to record…

British teenager Filip Nowacki claimed a dramatic gold in the men’s 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.The 18-year-old finished with a late burst in two minutes 7.70 seconds to edge out Dutch swimmer Caspar Corbeau (2:07.78).Luka Mladenovic of Austria was third (2:08.91), while Briton Gregory Butler finished fifth in 2:09.45.Nowacki made history for Jersey last month by claiming gold in the 200m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Meanwhile, Lauren Cox and Freya Colbert both won bronze medals for Great Britain.Cox was third in the women’s 50m backstroke final as 19-year-old Italian Sara Curtis won the…

Rithik smashed two sixes in the final over. | Photo Credit: G. Karthikeyan The weather gods briefly halted the proceedings in the battle between the Kings at the NPR College Ground on Thursday.But once the rain relented, S. Rithik Easwaran weathered the Vida Kovai Kings storm with a sensational 69 off 31 balls (4×4, 6×6), helping Nellai Royal Kings overcome a mid-innings wobble and win by two wickets in a Tamil Nadu Premier League thriller.The Royal Kings’ 163-run chase stuttered at the start as left-arm spinner M. Siddharth struck in the second over, dismissing Santhosh Kumar.Deeban Lingesh removed the other…

Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 14, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.Aries:Today, you may feel happy and energetic. Your positive energy will enhance your reputation among those around you. You may spend time studying intellectual subjects and may also plan to pursue…

From Bastar’s forests to ramp: Surrendered women Naxals steal show at fashion event in Raipur What a difference a few years can make. At a National Handloom Day event in Raipur, a group of former women Maoists from Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region found themselves in a setting that would once have seemed almost unimaginable – walking a fashion ramp in front of a packed audience.Dressed in traditional Chhattisgarhi handloom outfits and Kosa silk, the women walked alongside professional models and were met with loud applause at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium. For them, though, this wasn’t simply about clothes or a…

Srinagar, Aug 13: Government buildings across Jammu and Kashmir have been illuminated in the colours of the Tricolour ahead of Independence Day, adding a festive atmosphere to cities and towns across the Union Territory.With Independence Day to be celebrated on August 15, government offices, administrative complexes and other public buildings have been lit up as part of the celebrations. The colourful illumination has made the buildings stand out after sunset and added a sense of pride and excitement among residents.The lighting has also brought a special character to the celebrations, with the Tricolour becoming a prominent sight across several areas.“The…

Bella Hadid Stars in Alo’s Latest Campaign Bella Hadid fronts Alo’s latest campaign.Photo: Mert & Marcus/Courtesy of Alo Bella Hadid is the face of Alo’s new wellness-centered campaign, photographed in Los Angeles by Mert & Marcus. Styled by Mimi Cuttrell, Hadid poses in the brand’s Pre-Fall 2026 collection. {Fashionista inbox} Unveiling Boring Not Com’s Identity Puck‘s Lauren Sherman investigated the identity of the voice behind Boring Not Com, an unfiltered fashion commentary Instagram account. While it is still unclear whether the account is run by a solo handler or a team, Sherman traced it to creative director and stylist Rasharn…

Romania shut down its only nuclear plant on Thursday, in a rare move due to drought that has caused the Danube river, whose waters cool the plant, to fall to record lows.Romania shuts nuclear plant as Danube dropsMuch of Europe is facing a new summer heatwave amid a drought that has driven rivers to historic lows.The Cernavoda plant, which usually generates a fifth of Romania’s electricity, has been shut down just once before, in 2003, also due to drought.The Nuclearelectrica company had already shut one of the plant’s two 700 megawatt reactors last month, and announced Thursday that it needed…

Photo mocking Trump posted on X by Iran embassy in South Africa Iranian state media has mocked US President Donald Trump over the secret aircraft switch that took place during his departure from Turkey last month, portraying the episode as evidence of Washington’s fear of Iran’s military capabilities.A presenter on Iranian state television described the incident as a new “scandal” for Trump and said it had become a source of humiliation for the US president. The comments came after new details emerged about the security operation during Trump’s return from the Nato summit in Ankara.The operation was prompted by what…

The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) on Thursday asked the Sports Ministry to reconsider its decision to suspend the federation’s recognition, saying the move could affect the body’s autonomy under the Olympic Charter.The federation also requested the ministry to keep its August 12 order in abeyance and review the matter.The Sports Ministry on Wednesday withdrew recognition of the TTFI and asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form an ad-hoc committee to administer table tennis in India. The Ministry cited governance issues, including the federation’s failure to hold elections on time, after receiving an “unsatisfactory response” to a show-cause…