Al Jazeera News Updates Plane crash in Kentucky, Japan deploys military after bear attacks
Nov 5, 2025
A tragic plane crash in Kentucky claimed seven lives and injured eleven, causing significant property damage. Meanwhile, Japan is taking drastic measures against a rise in bear attacks, reporting over 100 incidents and military involvement to set traps. The podcast also highlights the devastating impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines and Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica's economy. In Bosnia, a fire at a retirement home led to multiple fatalities and injuries, adding to the day's somber news.
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Longest U.S. Shutdown Disrupts Services
- The U.S. government shutdown reached its longest duration at 36 days, deeply disrupting federal services and pay.
- Food assistance for about 42 million Americans is now affected and political gridlock over subsidies persists.
UPS Plane Erupts Into Massive Fireball
- A UPS aircraft exploded into a massive fireball shortly after takeoff in Kentucky, killing at least seven people.
- Several industrial buildings caught fire and eleven people were injured in the crash's aftermath.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates Philippines
- Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 66 people in the Philippines with winds up to 165 km/h and major flooding.
- Floodwaters receded in Cebu revealing widespread destruction while the storm heads toward Vietnam.