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A Virgin Australia plane touches down at Sydney International Airport on February 27. Australia will let Qatar Airways buy a 25 percent stake in troubled Virgin Australia

Regulator Clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia Alliance

Australia's competition regulator gave the go-ahead Friday for Qatar Airways to launch an alliance with Virgin Australia. The decision clears Qatar Airways to cooperate for five years in an "integrated alliance" with the Australian carrier, in which it will take a 25% stake. The pact would double flights between Doha and major Australian airports.

Virgin Australia And Qatar Airways Team Up To Boost European Travel Competition

Avalon Airshow Tragedy: Aerobatic Plane Crashes During Performance, Pilot Seriously Injured
According to Victoria Police, the pilot, who was the only person on board, suffered serious injuries. The crash happened far from spectators, and no other injuries have been reported.
Australian Cop Spared Prison After Fatal Tasering Of 95-year-old
An Australian judge sentenced a policeman who fatally tasered a "frail and confused" 95-year-old woman to do community service rather than jail time.
Trump Order Targets 'Improper Ideology' At Famed US Museums
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to remove "improper ideology" from the famed Smithsonian Museums -- and the National Zoo -- expanding his conservative clampdown on cultural institutions.

Clean Energy Giant Goldwind Leads China's Global Sector Push

China has rushed ahead in recent years as the world's forerunner in wind energy, propelled by explosive local demand as Beijing aggressively pursues strategic and environmental targets.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Macron is due to host a summit on Thursday alongside Zelensky

Macron To Host Europe Leaders For Ukraine Security Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday is to host European leaders including President Volodymyr Zelensky for a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security ahead of any potential ceasefire with Russia.

Economy in Focus

Asian Markets Sink As Autos Suffer More Tariff-fuelled Losses
Auto companies once again took the brunt of the selling on another tough day for markets on Friday after President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on vehicle imports to go with a wave of other US levies pencilled in for next week.
Stocks Mostly Rise On Trade Optimism, But Trump Uncertainty Lingers
Jeanswest Collapse Marks Another Blow To Australian Fashion Industry As Costs Rise

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Apple Maps' Latest Update Recognizes Indigenous Lands Across Australia And New Zealand
Apple Maps will display over 250 dual place names for cities and towns across both countries, along with the land borders of Indigenous protected areas and reserves.

Clean Energy Giant Goldwind Leads China's Global Sector Push

China has rushed ahead in recent years as the world's forerunner in wind energy, propelled by explosive local demand as Beijing aggressively pursues strategic and environmental targets.

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Life

Chewing Gum Releases Microplastics Into Mouth: Researchers
Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet.
In US, A Pastry Chef Attempts To Crack An Egg-free Menu
In El Salvador, A River Without Fish Feeds Fear Of Mining

Technology

Firms And Researchers At Odds Over Superhuman AI
Hype is growing from leaders of major AI companies that "strong" computer intelligence will imminently outstrip humans, but many researchers in the field see the claims as marketing spin.
What Is Signal And Is It Secure?
Does 'Vibe Coding' Make Everyone A Programmer?