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Metro
10 hours ago
- Metro
Dozens injured on flight to Amsterdam after plane its severe turbulence
At least 25 people were hurt after a passenger plane to Amsterdam was caught in turbulence. A routine flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam turned into a nightmare when the Airbus plane suddenly plunged due to turbulence. The Delta Air Lines flight DL56 had departed Utah at about 10.30pm yesterday when it got caught in severe conditions over Minnesota. The Airbus A330-900 plane with 288 people on board was forced to make an emergency landing at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport after the sudden fall caused multiple injuries. At least 25 people were taken to local hospitals for assessment and treatment. The plane dropped around 1,000ft within seconds, which must have been 'scary for passengers,' aviation consultant Bernard Lavelle said. Pilots will try to steer clear of turbulence if they see active weather belts, Mr Lavelle told Metro. However, turbulence can sometimes be invisible on the radars, known as clear turbulence. He said: 'Sometimes turbulence is just there, and the most difficult one is clear air turbulence – you are going through a clear sky and suddenly you hit turbulence and you don't see it, so that can be challenging. 'If the pilots can see the turbulence, they will put the seatbelt sign on and get people to return to their seats, and if it is severe, get the crew to sit down as well. But pilots don't always pick it up on radar or haven't had that information.' Delta Air Lines said: 'Delta flight DL56 – flying from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam – diverted to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport on Wednesday after the flight encountered significant turbulence while en route. 'The aircraft, an Airbus A330-900, landed safely at MSP, and medical personnel met the flight upon arrival to evaluate customers and crew. 'Twenty-five of those on board were transported to local hospitals for evaluation and care. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'We are grateful for the support of all emergency responders involved. Safety is our number one value at Delta, and our Delta Care Team is working directly with customers to support their immediate needs.' Mr Lavelle said the biggest risk from turbulence is for people who don't have their seatbelts on and from flying debris. 'Airlines recommend keeping your seatbelt on unless you are stretching your legs or going to the toilet,' he said. More Trending The expert said that there has been 'an increase in turbulence, especially in Asia.' Mr Lavelle said: 'There is an increasing number of flights around the world that are subject to turbulence of some kind because of climate change. 'There is a lot of impact on flights. It is becoming more usual than unusual, which is frustrating, but it is still a very small number of flights to put it into context,' he added. Last year, an Air Europa flight hit turbulence so bad that one of the passengers was catapulted into the overhead lockers. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: 'I felt like a millionaire': Travellers share their business class upgrade stories MORE: Radioactive wasp nest is found at former US nuclear bomb site MORE: Trump ally running for office representing Georgia spells it wrong in ad campaign
Qatar Tribune
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Charlotte Lavelle: A life in art, from Atlantic shores to gobal stage
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha From an early age, Charlotte Lavelle's artistic path was clear. Born in Chester and raised near the Atlantic coast of Ireland, her creative talent was first noticed by her mother when Charlotte was just three. By age five, she was studying with a prominent local artist, a mentorship that helped spark a lifelong love of art. Aged six, Lavelle won her first art award in the Texaco Children's Art Competition, and her photo appeared in the Western People alongside her art teacher—a moment that cemented her connection to creativity and community. Talking to Qatar Tribune, Charlotte said that she was raised in a home rich with music and artistic encouragement, she and her siblings all learned instruments, influenced by their musically gifted mother and grandmother. Her deep engagement with the arts extended to theatre and sculpture, winning recognition at the Ballina Salmon Festival before pursuing a degree at Limerick School of Art and Design. Initially drawn to sculpture, she eventually majored in fashion design, a decision that led her to New York City and an internship with fashion icon Anna Sui. In New York, Lavelle contributed to high-profile design projects, including work for Naomi Campbell and development of Sui's first perfume. Her talent and diligence earned her increasing responsibilities, culminating in close involvement with the designer's personal archives. After returning to Europe, Lavelle worked with British fashion legend Vivienne Westwood, contributing to major exhibitions and collections inspired by classical art. Eventually, her focus returned fully to fine art. Lavelle's paintings—deeply influenced by the landscape and the emotional resonance of color—have been exhibited in Ireland, Malta, and Sicily. She completed a postgraduate degree at Burren College of Art, developing a practice rooted in nature, serenity, and sensory experience. Now based in Qatar, Lavelle continues to inspire through teaching and exhibitions. She curated the 'Art Matters' exhibition featuring over 300 student works and remains active in cultural life, also singing with the Qatar Concert Choir. Her work advocates for art as a tool for joy, unity, and even diplomacy — most recently contributing to the 'Greener Together' initiative, merging creativity with global sustainability efforts.
Metro
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Metro
Air India families 'need answers' with sabotage 'not ruled out'
The investigation into the deadly Air India crash is entering its third week, with authorities saying they are looking into 'all angles'. Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol said investigators are looking into every single explanation for what caused Flight 171 to crash on June 12, killing 240 passengers instantly. 'It's never happened before that both engines have shut off together,' he told news channel NDTV. 'The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has begun a full investigation into it … it is being probed from all angles, including any possible sabotage. The CCTV footage is being reviewed and all angles are being assessed.' But questions are being raised about the lack of information released from authorities, nearing a month on from the tragic crash. Aviation consultant Bernard Lavelle told Metro that questions around the Air India investigation have focused on the black boxes – analysis began just days ago, despite the boxes being found 2 weeks ago. 'They sat there for a week, with no data download, which is unusual given they said the investigation would be fully transparent,' he said. Normally, authorities also host daily media conferences during the first week period for updates, which has not been done, and created a dangerous information vacuum for conspiracy theories, he added. When Malaysian Airlines flight 370 disappeared in March 2014, officials held daily conferences for weeks. 'There have been wild rumours about the crash causes, most of which are all nonsense because they haven't come from official channels. But because investigators haven't been telling people what's happening, it's created an information vacuum which people then fill with nonsense,' he said. Mr Lavelle told Metro that the authorities' mentioning that they wouldn't rule out sabotage is likely a direct response to questions asked about the reasons behind the flight. But the delay in analysing the black boxes has raised two major concerns, Mr Lavelle said, both human and technical. 'Families and friends of those who died want to know what happened, and they aren't getting that information,' he added. Though there are no indications of a technical issue with the Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Mr Lavelle says the public needs an indication as to what the faults were in this crash, to see if any technical faults could develop on other aircraft. Analysis of the raw data from the black boxes could take some time. The UN recommends that countries publish a preliminary report within 30 days of the incident. Its guidance states that the final report should be made available in the 'shortest possible time', ideally within a year. Days ago, Air India was forced to apologise after leaked footage showed the bosses of one of its joint ventures partying just days after the air disaster. More Trending Viral footage showed executives of Air India SATS (AISATS), the airline's cargo and ground handling arm, dancing to blaring music. The clip was believed to have been filmed at the company's offices in Gurugam, near Delhi on June 20. AISATS said in a statement: 'AISATS is aware of a video being circulated on social media that unfortunately is completely out of context. 'Notwithstanding, we sincerely regret any emotional discomfort this may have caused.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Eastleigh bus crash: Students screamed 'we're going to die' before double decker crashed into river MORE: One dead after plane crashes near airport close to Boston MORE: Ryanair plane damaged after wing hit a fence during landing
UPI
27-06-2025
- Sport
- UPI
Rose Lavelle 'delights' USWNT with goal, assist in return vs. Ireland
June 27 (UPI) -- Veteran midfielder Rose Lavelle was an immediate contributor in her first match for the United States Women's National Team since December, logging a goal and assist in a 4-0 shutout of Ireland. Lavelle, whose six-month hiatus was tied to an ankle injury, scored in the 53rd minute of the Americans' third-consecutive shutout Thursday in Commerce City, Calif. Right back Avery Patterson and midfielders Sam Coffey and Alyssa Thompson scored the other goals in the victory at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Thompson also logged an assist. "Firstly, we're all delighted for Rose," U.S. coach Emma Hayes told reporters. "There is only one Rose Lavelle. There really is, both on and off the field, as a character, as a football player, as a human being. "It's been a tough injury to recover from, but she's such a professional, also a perfectionist." The Americans held a 26-2 shooting advantage, including an 8-0 edge in shots on target. They also made 526 passes, compared to 258 for Ireland, and controlled 68% of the possession. Patterson started the scoring in the 18th minute. She received a short pass from a corner kick from Coffrey deep in Ireland territory. Lavelle then carried the ball toward the box and lifted a cross toward the far post. Patterson jumped while about 10 yards out from the net, heading a shot past Ireland goalie Courtney Brosnan. Coffey doubled the Americans' advantage in first-half stoppage time. Thompson slid a short pass to Coffey as she sprinted toward the box. Coffey dribbled past several defenders before firing a left-footed shot past Brosnan. Lavelle scored the Americans' third goal early in the second half. Claire Hutton smacked a quick pass to fellow midfielder Michelle Cooper to spark the score. Cooper then found striker Ally Sentnor inside the box. Sentnor used her first touch to fire a cut-back pass into the middle of the box. Lavelle finished the play with a one-touch blast into the right side of the net. Left back Lilly Reale, who made her senior national team debut, assisted Thompson for the final goal about 10 minutes later. The defender intercepted an Ireland pass and sparked that breakaway by threading a pass up the left flank. Thompson stopped the ball, smacked it around Ireland right back Jessie Stapleton and sprinted past the defender. She regained control of her dribble, cut inside just as she entered the box and ripped a 16-yard screamer just inside the right post to finish the play. The Americans will take on Ireland again at 3 p.m. EDT Sunday in Cincinnati. They will host Canada in another friendly at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
Fox Sports
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Rose Lavelle Returns From Injury To The USWNT and Scores In Win Over Ireland
Rose Lavelle scored in her first national team match of the year after ankle surgery and the United States defeated Ireland 4-0 on Thursday night. Avery Patterson, Sam Coffey and Alyssa Thompson also scored for the United States. Lavelle last played for the national team in December against the Netherlands. Patterson, making her third start for the national team, scored on a header off a short corner from Lavelle in the 18th minute. It was her first international goal. "It's surreal. I think at halftime someone asked me what was going through my head, and I don't think I fully came down and realized what had happened until two water breaks afterward," Patterson laughed. "I need to watch it again because I kind of blacked out." Coffey added a goal before halftime, with a shot that cut across to the far post. It was her third national team goal and second in the last three games. Lavelle made it 3-0 in the 53rd, scoring handily off a well-placed pass from Ally Sentnor. Thompson ran the ball from the center line, danced around a defender and finished with a blast from atop the box in the 63rd. "I felt that pressure was coming so I took a touch around her, I've been in that situation a lot of times in this game, and I was like `I need to score this one,'" Thompson said. "So I did my usual move and then hit it to the far side." Coach Emma Hayes gave her Europe-based players — including Lindsey Heaps, Catarina Macario, Crystal Dunn and Emily Fox — time off after their seasons. The exception was defender Naomi Girma, who is working her way back from a calf injury. Goalkeeper Claudia Dickey, who plays for the Seattle Reign, and Lilly Reale, a defender for Gotham, started for the United States in their national team debuts. The youngest player on the squad, 18-year-old Jordyn Bugg, made her debut as a second-half substitute. Six of the 11 starters had less than 10 appearances with the national team. Lavelle, with 111 appearances on the team, was one of the veterans in the lineup, along with defender Emily Sonnett. The United States has faced Ireland 16 times and never dropped a match. The Irish have scored just one goal against the United States. The United States plays Ireland again on Sunday in Cincinnati, Lavelle's hometown. The team plays Canada on July 2 in Washington, D.C. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from United States Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
