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Prince Harry Loses Legal Fight for Police Protection in the U.K.

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The Duke of Sussex had argued that he should have automatic protection for himself and his family whenever they visit the U.K. from their home in California after the U.K. authorities stripped away the right in February 2020, shortly after he and wife Meghan Markle stepped back from official royal duties.  In a statement in December, Harry said he "felt forced" to step back from his royal role and leave the U.K. in 2020, citing security concerns for his family: his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and their two children, son Prince Archie, 4, and Princess Lilibet, 2.On Wednesday, however, High Court judge Peter Lane upheld the decision by the U.K. government and, specifically, the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC) to downgrade his security. The court has found that there has not been any unlawfulness in reaching the decision of 28 February 2020," Lane ruled in documents seen by PEOPLE. "The decision was not irrational.

Meghan Markle 'not happy' with Prince Harry's desire for her and kids to return to.

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Prince Harry wants Meghan and kids to return to UK for family reunion, but Meghan is reportedly hesitant.Amid ongoing speculation about the future of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship with the British Royal Family, new reports have emerged suggesting Prince Harry's desire for a familial reunion in the UK.  According to insider sources, Prince Harry is keen on having Meghan Markle and their children return to their former residence in the United Kingdom, thinking to bridge the gap. But, looks like Meghan Markle is not as ‘happy’ as him about the decision.  During his recent chat on Good Morning America, Prince Harry opened up about the significance of sticking together as a family, especially when times get tough. His words struck a chord, prompting widespread speculation about his readiness to head back to his roots to stand by his father,  King Charles, who is said to be facing health challenges. Sharing a glimpse into his future travels, Prince Harry mentioned, “I

AirAsia had a battery thermal runaway with smoke signal

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Thai Asia A320 enroute and had a battery thermal runaway A Thai AirAsia Airbus A320-200, registration HS-ABX performing flight FD-3188 from Bangkok Don Muang to Nakhon Si Thammarat (Thailand), was enroute when smoke emanated from an overhead locker.  A passenger's power bank suffered a thermal runaway. Cabin crew used a fire extinguisher and secured the power bank in a container. The aircraft continued to destination for a safe landing. The aircraft was able to perform the return flight on schedule. Detailed flight information: https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/351963

Near miss in Johannesburg; Radar based Report

Lufthansa B748 nearly collided with a South African Airways Airbus A320 on the runway in Johannesburg According to media reports (including some aviation reports) a Lufthansa B748 nearly collided with a South African Airways Airbus A320 on the runway in Johannesburg.  The (known as highly inaccurate) replay-display by a certain radar website shows, that the B748 while accelerating for takeoff from Johannesburg's runway 03L had a South African Airways A320 cross the runway at the same time in short distance across the first taxiway ahead of the B748, the A320 made it across the runway before the B748 came to that point, the B748 continued takeoff.  So this is the "story" of a "near collision on the runway" according to such media. However, what really happened is this: The B748 was cleared to line up runway 03L and lined up. The crew disliked the view on their weather radar and decided not to continue with their takeoff.  They vacated the runway and returned to t

Technical Problem had LATAM return to Guarulhos, Brazil

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LATAM Chile B789 at Sao Paulo faced technical problem A LATAM Chile Boeing 787-9, registration CC-BGE performing flight LA-8058 from Sao Paulo Guarulhos,SP (Brazil) to Johannesburg (South Africa), was climbing out of Guarulhos' runway 27R when the crew stopped the climb at FL090, declared emergency and decided to return to Guarulhos where the aircraft landed safely on runway 28L about 16 minutes after departure.  After landing the crew queries emergency services whether any smoke was visible from the aircraft and taxied to the apron with emergency services in trail. The airline reported the aircraft returned to Guarulhos due to a technical problem. A replacement LATAM Brasil Boeing 787-9 registration PS-LAA reached Johannesburg with a delay of about 5.5 hours. Flight details: https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/LAN8058

Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton will 'never be friends' despite alleged peace talks: experts

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Reports are saying that Meghan Markle has extended an olive branch to Princess Kate Middleton, but some royal watchers aren't buying it.   "This allegation is not true," Kinsey Schofield, host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, told Fox News Digital. "Meghan Markle has not been in contact with the Princess of Wales. As the princess is currently in recovery, it would be a highly inappropriate time for Meghan to do any outreach." "Catherine is currently dipping her toes back into her routine,"  Schofield said, "navigating light communication, i.e. emails, approving scheduling and household duties. Having to navigate the hurricane that is Meghan Markle is not on her agenda."The Daily Mirror in the U.K.  recently reported that Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, reached out to her sister-in-law after Markle's husband, Prince Harry, traveled across the pond to visit his father, King Charles III, after the new monarch was recently diagnose

Burning smell on Jet2.com A321-200N

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Jet2 A321-200N near Faro got burning odour on board A Jet2.com Airbus A321-200N, registration G-SUNB performing flight LS-1266 from Tenerife South,CI (Spain) to Birmingham,EN (UK) with 220 people on board, was enroute at FL340 about 160nm southwest of Faro (Portugal) when the crew decided to divert to Faro due to a burning odour on board.  The aircraft landed safely on Faro's runway 28 about 35 minutes later. A passenger reported there was a strong burning odour in the cabin. https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/GSUNB