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An outbreak of airport malaria linked to an infected mosquito carried on a flight to Frankfurt has claimed three lives, with several airport workers infected. Several patients had not traveled to malaria-endemic regions, underscoring the risk of imported mosquitoes via air travel. German health authorities and airport officials have been monitoring the situation, deploying traps and advising vigilance for symptoms.
Six Frankfurt airport workers have contracted malaria tropica — the most dangerous form — with two deaths and four others hospitalized but recovering. Authorities are deploying mosquito traps, testing caught specimens in Antwerp, and investigating how an Anopheles stephensi mosquito possibly imported by a plane caused the outbreak, while warning staff to remain vigilant and noting that human-to-human transmission is not possible.
A Lufthansa-operated Boeing 787-9 at Frankfurt Airport suffered an unexpected nose-gear collapse while parked, injuring several ground crew and cabin staff. No passengers were onboard, the flight bound for Los Angeles was canceled, and technicians along with authorities were assessing the incident.
A Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner suffered a nose landing gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport, leaving the aircraft on its nose and injuring several Lufthansa employees as investigators assess the cause.
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9's nose gear collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt Airport, injuring several staff members who were aboard or on the jet; passengers had not yet boarded; Lufthansa is investigating with authorities; the flight LH450 to Los Angeles was scheduled at the time.
Pavel Talankin’s Oscar statuette for Mr. Nobody Against Putin went missing after an airport security hold at JFK, where a TSA agent warned it could be used as a weapon and it was placed in a cardboard box for the flight to Frankfurt. Lufthansa later said the statuette has been found and is safely in Frankfurt under their care, with the airline apologizing and coordinating reunification with Talankin as an internal review continues.
The Oscar statue for Mr Nobody Against Putin, awarded to co-director Pavel Talankin, disappeared after a TSA agent at JFK confiscated it as a potential weapon and required it to be checked; Talankin arrived in Frankfurt to find the statue missing, prompting a plea from his fellow director David Borenstein and noting replacement statues exist for damaged or lost awards.
German authorities, led by the Office of the Federal Prosecutor and the Federal Criminal Police, raided Deutsche Bank’s Frankfurt and Berlin offices as part of a money-laundering probe into past dealings with foreign companies; the investigation names no individuals and provides few details, while Abramovich’s representatives deny any connection. The raids echo a 2018 operation tied to offshore accounts and transfers linked to crime.
Liverpool are close to signing French striker Hugo Ekitike from Frankfurt for around €80M, with a deal potentially worth up to €95M including add-ons, as they look to strengthen their attacking options for the 2025 season.
Hugo Ekitike is close to joining Liverpool, having agreed personal terms on a six-year contract, with negotiations ongoing for a transfer fee around £75-80 million, and the player only wanting Liverpool.
TUI shareholders have voted to move the company's London Stock Exchange listing to Frankfurt, citing a shift in liquidity and ownership structure. This move comes as London has experienced a series of de-listings and high-profile IPO snubs, with some analysts cautioning against writing off the UK capital despite the challenges. While London has seen a decline in listings, it remains the largest exchange in Europe and has fared better in 2023 compared to other European exchanges.
Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt believes that playing in Frankfurt, Germany, will benefit the team, the league, and the city of Kansas City. The Chiefs are focused on growing their brand in Germany and attracting new fans to watch the team and the NFL on a weekly basis. Hunt sees the game in Frankfurt as a step forward in the league's international expansion efforts and believes it will accelerate the growth of American football in Germany. He also sees the exposure as positive for the city's economy and an opportunity to showcase Kansas City as a great place to live, work, and play.
San Antonio International Airport will launch its first nonstop European flight to Frankfurt, Germany on May 17, 2024. The seasonal flight will operate three times a week until September 6, 2024, and will be serviced by Condor Airlines. The flight will offer onward connections to various destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. Tickets are already available for purchase, with roundtrip fares starting at $980. City officials are excited about the new flight, which they see as a significant step in elevating San Antonio's global brand.
Roger Waters performed in Frankfurt without wearing his "Nazi demagogue" uniform, which he has used in previous shows. The uniform was the subject of controversy in Berlin, where police launched an investigation into alleged pro-Nazi imagery used in Waters' performances. In a five-minute speech to the audience, Waters explained that he left the costume out of respect for those closer to the situation than he is.
A protester carrying an Israeli flag rushed the stage at a Roger Waters concert in Frankfurt, while other protesters dispersed in the crowd waving large Israeli flags. Waters has been accused of antisemitism for his actions and comments, including dressing as a Nazi during a concert in Berlin and projecting Anne Frank's name at recent concerts. He denies the accusations and says he protests against Israeli policies, not the Jewish people. Jewish organizations and politicians held a protest rally and memorial ceremony before the concert in Frankfurt.