Crashes

Plane was headed for airport in Seldovia from Anchorage, and was submerged in water after the crashA small plane carrying four people crashed into shallow waters next to a remote coastal town in Alaska on Wednesday, killing everyone on board, according to officials.The Piper PA-24 was headed for the airport in the small town of Seldovia after taking off from Anchorage, according to a statement from the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Seldovia’s airport is about 136 miles (219 km) south-west of Anchorage. Continue reading...

Another 10 people in serious condition after bus veers off motorway and overturnsTwelve people have died after a bus carrying a group of Polish tourists overturned on the M3 motorway in Hungary on the way back from Bosnia and Herzegovina.Local police said the bus crashed near the town of Mezőkeresztes after it “went off the straight road into a ditch and overturned” at 1am local time. Early reports suggested the driver had probably fallen asleep. He survived the crash and was taken into custody. Continue reading...

Military official says AH-64 Apache had been on a routine training flight near Fort Hood when it went downAn army Apache helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, killing both people on board and sparking a wildfire that forced several homes to be evacuated, a sheriff’s official said.Officials from nearby Fort Hood announced that the AH-64 Apache helicopter had crashed. Cliff Coleman, spokesperson for the Bell county sheriff’s office, confirmed that both occupants had died. Continue reading...

Calls for speed limiters or mandated helmet use after research into injuries at three paediatric trauma centres The number of children involved in crashes on e-scooters has soared in recent years, with some as young as nine involved in collisions, research has found.Researchers carried out a review of injuries among the under-16s at three specialist paediatric trauma centres – Alder Hey in Liverpool, and Sheffield and Royal Manchester children’s hospitals – between January 2019 and December 2024. Continue reading...

Rescuers not yet able to reach scene of crash near Richfield in central Utah, prompting fears for two missing peopleA firefighting Sikorsky S64 helicopter with two individuals onboard crashed on Friday morning in central Utah, according to federal aviation authorities.The US Forest Service initially declined to comment on the condition of the helicopter’s passengers, asking the public for “patience while we focus on response efforts” in a statement. Continue reading...

• Tanvi Sharma and other Indian women's singles players delivered strong performances at the Korea Masters, while the men's side suffered early exits, including Kidambi Srikanth. • Fifth seed Isharani Baruah advanced to the next round by defeating Korea's Lee So Yul in a three-game match (21-18, 15-21, 21-7). • Eighth seed Anmol Kharb also progressed after overcoming Hong Kong's Lo Sin Yan Happy with a comeback victory (16-21, 21-17, 21-12).

Plane crashes into field after departing from the nearby city of Ica, according to local authoritiesAt least 13 people have died after a plane carrying tourists crashed into a field in Peru, local authorities said.Nazca’s municipal government said the plane was taking tourists on a sightseeing flight of the Nazca Lines, a group of extensive geoglyphs scraped into the desert around Nazca hundreds of years ago by Peru’s Indigenous inhabitants. The lines form images of animals that can only be fully appreciated from planes or viewing towers. Continue reading...

• On July 28, Asian stock markets suffered a "Black Tuesday" crash, with South Korea's KOSPI plunging over 10% and triggering a circuit breaker. • Major semiconductor firms Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw shares tumble more than 12%, following a 2.23% drop in the U.S. Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. • Market anxiety was further intensified by the South Korean Financial Services Commission's plan to limit retail investor purchases of single-stock leveraged ETFs.

• South Korea's KOSPI stock market experienced a "Black Tuesday," crashing 11% as semiconductor giants led a massive sell-off. • Samsung Electronics shares plummeted 13.58%, while SK Hynix declined 7.47%, serving as the primary drivers for the broader market rout. • The volatility spilled over into other Asian markets, causing Japan's Nikkei 225 to drop 4.03% and China's Shanghai Composite Index to fall 1.50%.

• South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index crashed nearly 11% on Tuesday, marking its worst single-day session in almost five months. • The decline was driven by a global rout in semiconductor stocks, which severely impacted industry giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. • Market volatility was further exacerbated by the stock market debut of China's CXMT, heightening investor fears regarding increased competition from Chinese chipmakers.

Survey also shows Australians rounding on the government over its handling of inflation and the cost of living crisisGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s primary vote has plateaued and Angus Taylor’s approval rating has crashed, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll.But it is not all smooth sailing for Labor with Australians rubbishing the government’s handling of the inflation and cost of living crisis. Continue reading...

• Global futures markets declined as a significant sell-off in technology stocks continued, leading to a sharp downturn in semiconductor investments. • The South Korean Kospi index experienced a severe crash, plummeting 10% and triggering a trading halt to stabilize the market. • Analysts suggest the rout is a legitimate opportunity for investors to diversify their portfolios and lock in profits after previous gains.

• South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index crashed 11.01%, plunging 743.63 points to close at 6,012.12. • The selloff extended across Asia, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and Taiwan's Taiex both declining by more than 4%. • The downturn was driven by investors selling off major semiconductor companies, underscoring the high sensitivity of Asian markets to the global chip industry.

Christopher Street Day event cancelled after incident that left several people injuredA major incident has been declared in Berlin after reports that a car has crashed into a crowd of people, with several injuries.The city’s Christopher Street Day Pride parade was called off by the organiser after the incident in the city’s Tiergarten park near the route of the parade on Saturday night. Continue reading...

Police appeal for witnesses after collision in Huyton leaves four men dead and a fifth in hospitalFour men in their 20s have died after a car crash in Merseyside in the early hours of Friday.Police were called just before 2am to reports that a black Seat Cupra had left the road and collided with a lamp-post in Huyton. The car was travelling from Liverpool towards Knowsley. Continue reading...

• Indian badminton veteran HS Prannoy was eliminated from the BWF China Open 2026 after a straight-games defeat in the men's singles opening round. • Prannoy struggled against Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao, losing the match with scores of 21-10 and 21-14. • The encounter took place at the Changzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, marking a significant early exit for the experienced Indian player.

• South Korea's Kospi index crashed through the 6,000 level during the third week of July (13th-16th), experiencing extreme volatility. • The market saw circuit breakers triggered every single trading day, driven by investor fears of a "peak-out" in the semiconductor sector. • Major industry players including Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and TSMC were impacted as concerns grew over the sustainability of the AI cycle.

• IBM stock plummeted 24% in early trading following an unexpected pre-earnings warning issued by the company. • The sharp decline was triggered by the company's cautionary guidance ahead of its official earnings report. • This crash reflects significant investor concern regarding IBM's short-term financial health and operational performance.

• South Korea's benchmark Kospi index plunged 5% on Tuesday, extending a two-day decline of nearly 14% and pushing the market into bear territory. • The index has crashed over 31% from its June peak following a significant tech-led rally, though it maintains an overall gain of more than 50% for 2026. • This sharp downturn raises critical questions regarding the sustainability of the global AI frenzy and the stability of tech-heavy investment portfolios.

Body of pilot involved in tackling Gold Mountain fire recovered by divers from Silver Jack reservoirA pilot who was helping to fight a wildfire in Colorado has died after the aviator’s aircraft crashed into a reservoir, local authorities said.The Gunnison county sheriff’s office said in a statement that it was notified of the deadly crash at about 5.17pm local time on Sunday. Gunnison’s regional communications center received a call reporting that the aircraft involved in the crash went down in the Silver Jack reservoir located in the county’s south-western portion. Continue reading...

• South Korea's KOSPI index has entered a bear market as investors sell off major chip stocks despite strong fundamental performance. • The crash occurred even as Samsung issued record profit guidance and SK Hynix saw strong demand for its $28 billion US listing. • Market analysts suggest the decline is not due to a drop in AI demand, but rather because the high expectations for AI growth were already priced into stock valuations.

• South Korea's Kospi index plummeted 4% in a single session, marking a total crash of 9% over three consecutive trading days. • The downturn was driven by significant share price drops in heavyweight Samsung Electronics and a surge in net selling by foreign investors. • This volatility reflects growing investor anxiety and instability within the South Korean equity market.

• South Korea's Kospi index crashed by over 8% following a wave of renewed selling in the technology sector. • The decline was driven by sharp losses in heavyweight semiconductor companies Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. • Broader Asian markets also suffered, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 1.8% and Kioxia Holdings dropping 10.7%, while indices in Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan saw similar declines.

• India's net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has experienced a sharp decline, crashing from $28 billion to just $1 billion over a two-year period. • This downturn occurs despite gross FDI inflows reaching a record high of $94.5 billion in FY26, indicating a significant gap between incoming and outgoing capital. • The trend is concerning as it suggests that while new investments are entering the country, a larger volume of capital is being repatriated or withdrawn by foreign investors.

Two-seat Cessna aircraft was carrying out short flight experience when it crashed in Ongar on Tuesday, police sayTwo people have died after a light aircraft on a “short flight experience” crashed in a field near Ongar in Essex, police have said.The two-seat Cessna plane crashed in a field off Mill Lane, Ongar, on Tuesday after taking off from North Weald airfield about seven miles west, Essex police said. Continue reading...

Five pairs of students and instructors dead along with pilot after plane reportedly fell suddenly near aerodromeA skydiving plane has crashed in north-eastern France, killing all 11 people on board, according to the region’s prefect.The parachuting-school plane crashed near Nancy at 11am, said Yves Séguy, the prefect of the Meurthe-et-Moselle region. Continue reading...

• The South Korean Kospi index crashed over 16% during the week of June 23, including a single-day plunge of 10% that marked one of its steepest declines on record. • Market strategist Homin Lee of Lombard Odier attributes the volatility to rumors regarding IPO delays in the United States and price hikes implemented by Apple. • The severity of the crash was significant enough to trigger trading halts, reflecting extreme instability in the regional equity market.

• Global technology stocks faced a severe sell-off on Tuesday, led by South Korea's Kospi index, which crashed 10% to close at 8,203 from a previous 9,114. • Major semiconductor firms Samsung and SK Hynix slumped, contributing to the downturn alongside declines in Japan's Nikkei 225 and the Nasdaq. • The rout is driven by widespread profit booking, signaling a deepening correction in the global tech sector.