29°C, overcast clouds. New York
Sat, July 11, 2026
Read the latest news

CLOSE

News

Emergency landing with mini helicopter: Channel crossing failed

By AFP (Glomex) 26 July 2025 156 Views

Source: AFP (Glomex)

A Frenchman failed in his attempt to cross the English Channel with a small helicopter. Due to a technical problem, Franky Zapata made an emergency water landing and was safely rescued. The AirScooter is a single-seat helicopter with a hybrid drive.

Shopping:

a helicopter emergency

Related Posts

News

EU's Kallas says 'clearly' Russia 'does not want peace'

16 May 2025 297 Views

The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas says that Russia was "clearly" not working for peace with Ukraine, as the two sides prepare to hold their first direct talks since 2022. SOUNDBITE

News

Trucks queue up at Mumbai port as US tariffs set to kick in

27 August 2025 292 Views

Images of oil tankers and other cargo trucks at India's Mumbai port as US tariffs are set to kick in. Indian exports to the US will face some of the highest tariffs in the world, carrying major consequences for the world’s fifth-largest economy. Trump's tariff offensive has rattled US-India ties and given New Delhi a new incentive to repair relations with Beijing. IMAGES

News

Israel PM accuses France, Britain, Canada of emboldening Hamas 'mass murderers'

22 May 2025 358 Views

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses the leaders of France, Britain and Canada of emboldening Hamas militants by condemning Israel's recent expansion of its offensive in Gaza. "They want Israel to stand down and accept that Hamas's army of mass murderers will survive, rebuild and repeat the October 7 massacre," Netanyahu said in a video after a joint statement by the three leaders, adding that they "may think that they're advancing peace. They're not. They're emboldening Hamas to continue fighting forever." SOUNDBITE

Leave a Reply