A French appeals court Thursday convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France's aviation history.

Air France and Airbus convicted over deadly 2009 crash

The Paris Court of Appeal ruling was a dramatic reversal of a lower court decision

Late queen pushed for son Andrew to be UK trade envoy

Documents published discuss appointment of former prince as special envoy for BTI

Britain's Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, April 20, 2025.

What UK's multi-billion deal with GCC means for UAE

Historic UK-GCC trade deal set to deepen UAE investment, trade and services ties

Britain Minister of State for Trade Chris Bryant, left, takes a group photo with Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and delegation members during a signing ceremony at Downing Street in London, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

UK says Gulf trade deal will add GBP3.7b to economy

Foods like cereals, cheddar cheese and chocolate to be tariff-free under new deal

UK-Gulf trade pact could generate £3.7 billion yearly growth

UAE, France deepen strategic economic partnership

AI, energy and industry at heart of growing France–UAE economic ties

UAE, France deepen strategic economic partnership: Business France CEO

Germany renews solidarity with UAE amid terror attacks

Merz reaffirms solidarity with UAE amid threats to energy and maritime security

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, with Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, in Berlin.

World condemns Israel over flotilla activists footage

Israeli forces detain activists after intercepting Gaza-bound flotilla at sea

Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir. Zwigenberg)

King Charles 'declared dead' by radio station

UK station triggers monarch death protocol while king jokes through Ireland visit

Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Queen Camilla play bodhran drums, traditional Irish drums, as they watch dancers perform to mark Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann coming to Belfast this August, at Thompson Dock in Belfast, Northern Ireland on May 19, 2026, during their three-day visit to Northern Ireland.

Pentagon says it has reduced brigades in Europe

Delay in Poland deployment underscores Pentagon rethink of troop presence

Soldiers of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment line up vehicles at the military airfield in Vilseck, Germany as they prepare for their deployment to Romania in support NATO allies and demonstrate US commitment to NATO Article V. File photo taken on February 9, 2022.

Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable

Leaders could discuss construction of natural gas pipeline through Mongolia

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping greet each other in Tianjin, China, on Aug. 31, 2025 in this file picture.

India, Norway seal 12 agreements to deepen ties

2 nations mark significant upgrade in bilateral ties, signalling expansion of cooperation

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Norway PM Støre (Photo/X@narendramodi)

France unveils architects to transform Louvre

Macron’s signature project will include a new space for Mona Lisa and new museum entrance

This photograph shows the top of the Louvre Pyramid, designed by Chinese-US architect Ieoh Ming Pei with the Louvre Museum in the background in Paris on May 9, 2026.

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