62 h. ago Terrifying moment plane cabin fills with smoke after power bank bursts into flames

A plane was filled with smoke when a power bank caught fire during a flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam on Wednesday (6 August).

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66 h. ago Review: Retractable charging made easy with Ugreen’s Nexode power bank, plugs and cables

From portable power banks to clutter-free car chargers, Ugreen's Nexode range of retractables is ideal for travel tech users.

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2 d. ago Emirates announces new ban for passengers on all flights from October

The airline said the new rules were to improve passenger safety

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3 d. ago Emirates airlines set to ban power banks on aircraft over mid

Airlines are expected to follow suit as It comes after an Air Busan Airbus A321 was destroyed before take-off in a fire officials believe was likely caused by a power bank

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3 d. ago Emirates passengers face power bank use ban over fears of fire and explosions

Airline becomes latest to raise concerns over popular portable charger devices

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9 d. ago US condemns Brazil supreme court judge for ordering house arrest of ex

US claims judge attempting ‘to silence opposition’ as Bolsonaro accused of breaching ban imposed amid fears he may abscond ahead of trialIn a move immediately condemned by the US, a Brazilian supreme court judge has ordered the house arrest of former president Jair Bolsonaro for breaching “preventative measures” that were imposed ahead of his trial for an alleged coup attempt.According to the ruling on Monday by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the far-right leader breached a ban on using social media which was imposed last month, when he was also ordered to wear an electronic ankle tag. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Residents living in clifftop homes fear being unable to sell up as council plots a ban on renovations

Locals on Cliff Road say new rules could mean they cannot carry out even basic renovations to their properties - because of their location.

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