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American Airlines flight attendant physically assaulted

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“Worst assault in history” – that’s how the CEO of American Airlines has responded to a recent incident involving a cabin crew member

An American Airlines flight attendant has been assault onboard a coast-to-coast flight, with the CEO of American Airlines labelling the incident as the “worst assault in the airline’s history.”

The American Airlines flight 976 was diverted to Denver on Wednesday, after a passenger became physically abusive towards a flight attendant.

The flight from New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport was bound for Santa Ana, California, when mid-flight a man become aggressive in an “unprovoked attack,” according to the airline.

The passenger went to the back of the aircraft and punched the flight attendant twice in the face and broke her nose.

American Airlines has banned the unruly passenger

The head of American Airlines says the incident on Wednesday “is one of the worst displays of unruly behaviour we’ve ever witnessed”

In a video statement posted on social media, CEO of American Airlines Doug Parker stated the airline is supporting the injured flight attendant and had now banned the man accused of assaulting her from flying on the airline again.

“We’re doing everything we can to ensure he is prosecuted to the fullest extent possible.”

The FBI says it has opened an investigation into the incident, but confirmed no arrests have yet been made.

The U.S Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed it is also investigating the incident.

Zero-Tolerance policy for unruly behaviour

The FAA adopted a zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers on board flights earlier this year.

The agency stated back in August it had issued more than $1 million in fines to unruly passengers in 2021.

One $45,000 fine, revealed in August, was against a passenger accused of throwing his luggage at another passenger and, while lying on the aisle floor, “grabbing a flight attendant by the ankles and putting his head up her skirt.”

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Boeing 787 crashes in India, 242 on board

Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashes in India en route to London, injuring passengers amidst safety and production challenges for Boeing.

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashes in India en route to London, injuring passengers amidst safety and production challenges for Boeing.

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An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, while flying to London, injuring many passengers. This incident poses significant issues for Boeing, which is already dealing with safety concerns, and has prompted condolences from both Indian and U.K. leaders.

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operated by Air India, crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025, while en route to London’s Gatwick Airport.

The aircraft departed at 1:38 p.m. local time with 230 passengers, including 169 Indians, 53 British, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals.

Air India confirmed that injured passengers are being taken to nearby hospitals.

The 787 Dreamliner had operated for 14 years without a fatal incident before this crash.

Boeing response

Boeing expressed awareness of the situation and is gathering more information, although shares dropped drastically following the news.

This incident presents a significant challenge for Boeing, which has faced safety and production issues recently.

Local media reported smoke emanating from the crash site, and emergency responders were seen transporting individuals on stretchers.

The plane lost location data at 625 feet altitude and descending at 475 feet per minute before the crash.

The incident occurred in a residential area, prompting condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who stated his government will assist local authorities.

Air India, recently acquired by Tata Sons, has been navigating difficulties as the former state-run carrier.

The jet crash is part of a troubling year for aviation, following other serious incidents, including a 2018-2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash that resulted in over 300 fatalities.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern for affected families as the situation unfolds.

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Pentagon reviews AUKUS deal to align with Trump’s agenda

Pentagon reassesses AUKUS deal to align with Trump’s America First policy amid concerns over alliance readiness and U.S. delivery capacity.

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Pentagon reassesses AUKUS deal to align with Trump’s America First policy amid concerns over alliance readiness and U.S. delivery capacity.


Pentagon Reviews AUKUS Deal to Align With Trump’s Agenda.
The Pentagon is re-evaluating the landmark AUKUS security pact between Australia, the U.S., and the U.K., aiming to ensure it fits with Donald Trump’s America First policy.

With Australia set to receive nuclear submarines under the deal, the review raises questions about alliance readiness and shared responsibility. But concerns remain about the U.S.’s capacity to deliver its end of the bargain.

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Markets react as inflation cools and the Fed watches on

New US-China trade pact raises questions; cooler inflation hints at possible Fed rate cuts, while markets react to rising crude oil and a strong ASX outlook.

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New US-China trade pact raises questions; cooler inflation hints at possible Fed rate cuts, while markets react to rising crude oil and a strong ASX outlook.


A new trade pact between the U.S. and China is raising eyebrows, but experts question whether it’s a game-changer or just more of the same.

Meanwhile, inflation comes in cooler than expected again, sending signals that the Fed may cut rates twice this year. All eyes are on markets, with crude oil surging and the ASX looking strong ahead of the open.

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