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Straits Times
6 hours ago
- Health
- Straits Times
Qantas passengers bound for Singapore to stay night in Azerbaijan after flight from London diverted
Qantas is providing customers with lodging for the night. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: ST FILE Qantas passengers bound for Singapore to stay night in Azerbaijan after flight from London diverted A medical emergency on a Qantas flight from London to Sydney, via Singapore, forced an urgent landing in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, early on June 9, according to Australian media reports. A passenger – a woman in her 60s – had suffered a life-threatening cardiac episode in midair, reported Australia's ABC News. Three doctors on board the Australian carrier's flight QF2 helped stabilise the woman. 'The lady was really quite unwell and needed intravenous access while we were trying to land, which was a bit challenging,' Australian doctor Hamish Urquhart told ABC News. He said the pilot had made a 'dramatic 180-degree-turn' to reach Heydar Aliyev International airport, reportedly one of the few in the region capable of accommodating the Airbus A380 plane – the world's largest passenger aircraft. Azerbaijan is between Russia and Iran. Dr Urquhart added that the woman was then taken to a nearby hospital. According to flight tracking data, the red-eye flight left London's Heathrow Airport at 8.51pm on June 8 (3.51am Singapore time on June 9) and landed in Baku at 7.55am local time. It should depart for Changi on June 10, and the airline is providing more than 400 affected passengers with lodging for the night, said a Qantas spokesperson. Flight QF2's crew had reached their 'duty limit' following the diversion to Baku, and the flight could not resume on the same day, added the spokesperson. The spokesperson said: 'Our QF2 London to Singapore service diverted to Baku in Azerbaijan earlier today due to a medical incident on board. 'We apologise to customers for the disruption and are working to get them on their way to Singapore as soon as possible.' Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
West Australian
7 hours ago
- Health
- West Australian
Qantas flight forced to make ‘dramatic' landing in Azerbaijan after medical emergency
A Qantas flight bound from London to Singapore has made a 'dramatic' diversion to Azerbaijan after a medical emergency, leaving Aussie passengers stuck overnight. The QF2 London to Singapore service was diverted to Baku in Azerbaijan and landed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport between Russia and Iran after a medical emergency. Speaking to the ABC, Australian doctor and passenger Hamish Urquhart said the flight was diverted after a woman in her 60s suffered a cardiac episode. 'The lady was really quite unwell and needed intravenous access while we were trying to land, which was a bit challenging,' Dr Urquhart explained, adding he was required to stabilise the woman alongside other medical professionals on-board. He said the pilot had to make a 'dramatic 180-degree-turn' to make a safe landing at the airport in Baku. A Qantas spokesperson told NewsWire there was no emergency landing made. 'Our QF2 London to Singapore service diverted to Baku in Azerbaijan earlier today due to a medical incident on-board,' they said. 'We apologise to customers for the disruption and are working to get them on their way to Singapore as soon as possible.' The spokesperson told NewsWire the passengers en route to Singapore would be provided with accommodation and will board a new flight on Tuesday morning as operating crew had 'reached their duty limit'.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Castle Douglas support service puts pressure on the council over expansion plans
Stepping Stones Community Larder and Foodbank has launched a petition as it bids to take over an empty property next to its base. A Castle Douglas support service is putting pressure on the council to allow it to expand. Stepping Stones Community Larder and Foodbank wants to take over an empty property next to its base in St Andrew Street. Last year it was awarded a £30,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund for the move, which would allow it to add a variety of other services and take on more volunteers. But the team have become frustrated at how long the process to dispose of the building, which is part of Castle Douglas Common Good, is taking. And they have now launched a petition to show support for their plans and force the issue. Project manager Leanne Urquhart said: 'We were told they were going to make the decision in May but it's been extended and it might not be until September. 'We're starting to panic, although the man we talk to at the lottery is really understanding. 'We started looking at other premises but they don't quite suit what we have just now and what we could have next door. 'We're going to ask if we can start doing the other services in the larder when we're closed. 'It's a terrible space but they could have my office for one to ones. 'If we could get 500 or 1,000 signatures on the petition it has got to speak something.' The community larder and foodbank started nearly two years ago and caters for more than 100 people a week from across Dumfries and Galloway. The expansion plans would involve other services such as Citizens Advice, health and energy to be offered from the space. And with this being Volunteers' Week Mrs Urquhart was keen to highlight the army of helpers she has – and more people can come on board if they can find more space. She said: 'It's frustrating as we're bursting at the seams. I could free up my office and let the volunteers have it as we've no space. 'We've so many people waiting to volunteer but there's nowhere for them to go. 'We've got a good, steady group of 17 volunteers between people who work in the larder and people who do food collections. 'We also have three or four seasonal volunteers. 'It's an amazing set-up we've got and if we had a wee bit more space it would be even better. 'I feel like I can't move forward until we get a decision. 'It would be phenomenal for the larder having that space – we could be a holistic space rather than just coming in forfood. 'We can't do anything without the volunteers, they're just amazing.' The building they hope to move into had been the base for the Galloway Glens project but has been empty for more than two years. A council spokesman previously said their estates team only became aware of the interest from Stepping Stones after 'the process of negotiated sale had commenced with another party', despite having been marketed for rent for some time. A report for the most recent Castle Douglas common good fund committee meeting stated: 'The offices at 5 St Andrew Street are currently progressing through the process of being declared surplus with a view to being disposed of by negotiated off market sale. 'It is anticipated that a future report be brought back to this sub committee detailing any offer received and to be considered.' Principal estates and asset management officer Colin Freeman said the process was being followed 'to the letter'. The council was asked to comment on the latest position with the property.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, And Bentley Prices Are About To Soar As 25% Tariff Sends Shockwaves Through U.S. Luxury Car Market
A 25% tariff on imported cars is revving up the pressure on European luxury automakers, and high-end buyers in the U.S. could face five-figure price hikes, according to Tim Urquhart, principal automotive analyst at S&P Global Mobility. President Donald Trump said on April 10 that his administration would enforce a 25% tariff on imported vehicles as part of his broader 'reciprocal trade' policy, though he has since suggested he may delay the move. While some tariffs were delayed for 90 days, this particular levy stayed in place — and it's hitting the ultra-luxury market hard. Don't Miss: Inspired by Uber and Airbnb – Deloitte's fastest-growing software company is transforming 7 billion smartphones into income-generating assets – How do billionaires pay less in income tax than you?. Ferrari announced last month that it would increase the prices of nearly all of its models sold in the U.S. by up to 10%. The hike applies even to vehicles ordered months prior, including the newly released Purosangue SUV and the 12 Cilindri grand tourer built in Maranello, Italy. Urquhart told Business Insider, "It's very bad news. There's no getting around that. Ferrari, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce are in a tough spot — they can't absorb a 25% tariff, so that will have to be passed on to customers." Urquhart added that ultra-luxury brands have more pricing flexibility than mass-market automakers due to their premium sticker prices. Rolls-Royce, a subsidiary of BMW, is still assessing the situation. Bentley, owned by Volkswagen AG, will continue U.S. imports but hasn't decided on pricing adjustments. Trending: The secret weapon in billionaire investor portfolios that you almost certainly don't own yet. Other European automakers are adjusting quickly. Jaguar Land Rover — owned by India's Tata Motors — temporarily halted U.S. shipments to evaluate the impact. Audi, a Volkswagen subsidiary, was holding deliveries at U.S. ports as it weighed the next steps, according to Automotive News. Mercedes-Benz is also reevaluating its lower-end lineup. As reported by Bloomberg, Mercedes may pull some of its entry-level models from the U.S. market due to profitability concerns. While several automakers posted strong sales gains in March, Porsche reported its best-ever first quarter in the U.S., with Q1 2025 sales jumping 40.6%. The company credited strong demand for the 911 and Macan models for the record broader economic fallout could be steep. A report by Anderson Economic Group estimated that U.S. consumers could pay over $30 billion in added costs from the tariffs in the first year alone. The report also mentioned that the average imported vehicle price could climb by $2,500 to $5,000, with ultra-luxury models rising even more. Strategy and insight director at Cox Automotive, Philip Nothard, told Business Insider that shifting production to the U.S. to bypass tariffs would be slow and costly. "You can't just suddenly set up production plants, supply chain, and labor overnight," he said. Read Next:Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, And Bentley Prices Are About To Soar As 25% Tariff Sends Shockwaves Through U.S. Luxury Car Market originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
BBC News
07-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
West Sussex food hubs receive another year of council funding
Seven community food hubs will continue for another year thanks to funding from the local county West Sussex hubs, which started as a six-month pilot in October 2022, have been extended until April scheme, run in partnership with Sussex-based food rescue charity UKHarvest, redistributes surplus food from suppliers while educating residents on food waste Urquhart, West Sussex County Council's cabinet member for environment and climate change, said: "We're proud to support this valuable service, helping residents access good-quality food that would otherwise go to waste." The hubs set up once a month in each district and borough across West Sussex, and for a voluntary donation of £5, residents can access a selection of surplus referrals are needed and all residents are welcome to visit the hubs, which also provide advice and recipe hubs have stopped more than 94 tonnes of food from going to waste since April 2023, the council Boshein, UKHarvest's community food hubs manager, said the council-funded pop-ups also meant an extra 1,136 people could receive food each month.
