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US Admits Fault in Deadly DC Air Collision

The US government has formally accepted responsibility for the January air disaster near Washington D.C., citing FAA and Army failures. Read the full investigation details.

US Waives $11m of Southwest Airlines' $140m Fine

The US Department of Transportation has waived the final $11 million of a record fine against Southwest Airlines for its 2022 holiday collapse. The move rewards operational improvements. Read the full details.

Trump announces Dulles Airport reconstruction plan

President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a major reconstruction of Dulles International Airport, criticising its current design. Read the full details on the project and the 'people mover' repairs.

New Female Crash Dummy Aims to Make Cars Safer

The US Department of Transportation has endorsed a new female crash test dummy designed to better protect women, who face significantly higher injury risks. Discover how this could revolutionise vehicle safety.

Baltimore Bridge Rebuild Costs Double to £4 Billion

Maryland officials reveal Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement costs have more than doubled to £4.3-5.2 billion with completion delayed until 2030. Learn about the revised timeline and funding challenges.

Student finds lost grave of Equiano's daughter

A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.

Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On

Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.

Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students

Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.

Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal

Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.

Uber vs Taxis: The Airport Transport Battle Intensifies

Exclusive analysis reveals how the ongoing conflict between ride-sharing giant Uber and traditional taxi services is reshaping airport transportation in Sydney and Melbourne, affecting prices and passenger experience.

Instagram Introduces Watch History for Reels

Meta introduces game-changing Watch History for Instagram Reels, allowing users to rediscover previously viewed content with ease. Find out how this new feature transforms content discovery on the platform.

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