‘World’s first’ commercial electric seaplane takes off
An all-electric powered seaplane has taken flight in Vancouver, Canada, in what the operators describe as a “world first” for the aviation industry. The short test flight by Harbour Air and magniX involved a six-passenger aircraft fitted with an electric motor. The companies said it was a first step to building the “world’s first all-electric […]
Ed Sheeran named ‘artist of the decade’
Ed Sheeran has been named the UK’s artist of the decade by the Official Charts Company. Sheeran achieved the milestone after a combined run of 12 number one singles and albums between 2010 and 2019 – more than any other artist. He’s also had the most weeks (79) at number one in both the album […]
Napoli sack Carlo Ancelotti despite Champions League progression
Carlo Ancelotti has been sacked by Napoli despite steering the Serie A club into the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday night. Napoli beat Genk 4-0 at home on Tuesday to end a run of nine games without a victory in all competitions, securing second place in Group E behind Liverpool. Rumours that […]
Rising seismic activity hampering recovery efforts on New Zealand’s White Island
Recovery efforts on New Zealand’s White Island are being hampered by increased seismic activity, police said, as the geological agency warned that another eruption could happen within the next 24 hours. Six people are so far known to have died following Monday’s (December 9) volcano eruption on White Island, also known as Whakaari. Thirty people […]
