At least seven people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky

Watch: Smoke hangs over Louisville after deadly plane crash Seven people were killed when a UPS cargo plane crashed while taking off from an airport in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday evening, the state’s governor said. At least 11 other people were injured when the freight plane exploded as it departed Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport…

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BBC Verify Live: Analysing footage of UPS cargo plane take-off moments before crash in Kentucky

When investigating plane crashes, one of the first things we do is listen back to archived recordings of air traffic control (ATC) communications from the flight for any information they can convey. These are audio recordings of conversations between pilots and ATC controllers, who direct the flow of air traffic in and around the airport….

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Prop 50: Californians vote on redistricting to counter redrawn Texas maps

Prop 50: Californians vote on redistricting to counter redrawn Texas maps

Californians will head to the polls on Tuesday to decide on Proposition 50, a ballot measure of national significance that could play a major role in determining which party controls the US House of Representatives after the 2026 midterms. If voters approve the proposal, the state will halt the work of its independent redistricting commission…

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US elections 2025 live

US elections 2025 live: Americans go to the polls, with elections in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California

Americans go to the polls, with elections in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and California We are restarting our live coverage of US politics. Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday in a number of elections that will show where support for Donald Trump’s Republicans stands and whether Democrats have cause for hope….

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