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An Internet observatory confirms the virtual blackout that leaves Bangladesh isolated in the midst of violent protests
The independent cyber security observatory NetBlocks confirmed this Friday the blackout of telephony and internet services in much of Bangladesh, in the midst of student protests and widespread violence that have left dozens of deaths.
“Live network data shows that Bangladesh is in the middle of an almost total national blackout of the Internet (…), this measure follows previous efforts to restrict social networks and mobile data services,” the Internet surveillance agency published in X in the early hours of this Friday.
The metrics showed that the country had been isolated from the rest of the world for more than six hours, with cuts that prevent communication on social networks and that caused the fall of local online media.
The blackout was recorded at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday (15.00 GMT), however the authorities have not confirmed whether it corresponds to an official measure.
The Bangladeshi Government announced yesterday the temporary suspension of mobile Internet services as a security measure in the face of protests, hours before there was a global failure in Microsoft’s system that is triggering problems in numerous companies in the air, financial, and media sectors around the world.
Student protests began peacefully two weeks ago to demand a reform of public sector allocation quotas, but they became violent last Monday with the repression of the security forces.
At least three people have died this Friday during the fifth consecutive day of widespread violence around student protests in Bangladesh, while fixed communication and Internet services remain suspended and authorities prohibit mass gatherings.
So far there are reports of 39 deaths in the last two days.
International
Delta Airlines cancels 1,100 flights amid winter storm chaos
More than 3,000 flights were canceled on Friday, and thousands more were delayed due to a winter storm in the southern United States, according to airlines and the flight tracking website FlightAware. Delta Airlines crews expect to return to normal operations on Saturday, the company stated in a release.
“Unforeseen severe winter conditions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Georgia) caused the closure of all five runways for more than two hours on Friday morning,” the airline said. Delta canceled about 1,100 flights across its network on Friday due to the “freezing rain that fell throughout the day and early afternoon, leading to diversions.”
Additionally, a Delta Airlines aircraft had to abort its takeoff due to a motor issue, also at Atlanta Airport.
More than 200 passengers and crew members aboard a Boeing 757-300 bound for Minneapolis were evacuated via emergency slides, according to a statement from the airline reported by U.S. media. An investigation is underway.
Airports in Dallas Fort Worth (Texas) and Charlotte Douglas (North Carolina) were also affected by the severe weather, with over 1,200 flights canceled.
International
At least 20 injured in tram collision at Strasbourg Train Station tunnel
On Saturday afternoon, two trams collided in the tunnel leading to the Strasbourg train station in northeastern France, resulting in at least 20 injuries, according to the local prefecture. “The initial assessment indicates that 20 people are in a state of relative emergency,” said a spokesperson, noting that the circumstances of the accident had not yet been determined.
A security perimeter was established in front of the station, where several ambulances arrived, as reported by an AFP journalist.
A video taken by a witness and shared on social media shows a chaotic scene, with two heavily damaged trams in the tunnel near the station. One of the trams appears to have derailed due to the impact.
Since Strasbourg revamped its tram network in 1994, no major accidents had been reported until this incident.
International
Judge declares Donald Trump not guilty in Stormy Daniels case
Judge Juan Merchan acquitted U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the case involving former porn actress Stormy Daniels.
“At this moment, I am issuing this verdict to cover all 34 charges,” Merchan stated. The judge also wished Trump good luck in his second term as president.
Trump will now become the first criminal president.
Merchan declined to impose any punishment. This decision strengthens Trump’s acquittal and clears the way for his return to the White House without the threat of prison or a fine.
“Never before has this court faced such a unique and remarkable set of circumstances,” Judge Merchan said.
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