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$BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityBusinessMarket DataEconomyYour MoneyCompaniesTechnology of BusinessCEO SecretsArtificial IntelligenceEvergrande: Hong Kong judge orders property giant’s liquidationPublished29 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Millions of people in China bought an unfinished home from Evergrande and other developersBy Mariko OiBusiness reporterChina’s debt-ridden property giant Evergrande has been ordered to liquidate by a court in Hong Kong.Judge Linda Chan said “enough is enough” after the property giant failed to come up with a restructuring proposal.Evergrande has been the poster child of China’s real estate crisis with over $325bn (£256bn) of liabilities.When Evergrande defaulted two years ago it sent shockwaves through global financial markets.The decision is likely to send ripples through China’s financial markets at a time when authorities are trying to curb a stock market sell-off.Evergrande shares fell by more than 20% in Hong Kong after the announcement.China’s property sector contributes roughly a quarter of the world’s second biggest economy.Liquidation is a process where a company’s assets are seized and sold off. The proceeds can then be used to repay outstanding debts.However, whether this process is followed may depend on the Chinese government and the liquidation order does not necessarily mean that Evergrande will go bust and collapse.The case was brought by one of its investors, Hong Kong-based Top Shine Global, in June 2022 which said that Evergrande had not honoured an agreement to buy back shares.But what they owed is a fraction of Evergrande’s total debts.The vast majority of the money it owes is to lenders in mainland China who have limited legal avenues to demand their money.Foreign creditors, in contrast, are free to bring cases to court outside mainland China and some have chosen Hong Kong, where Evergrande and other developers are listed, to bring lawsuits against them.Following the making of a winding up order, the companies’ directors will cease to have control.A provisional liquidator – either a government employee or a partner from a professional firm – will likely be appointed by the court, according to Derek Lai, the global insolvency leader at Deloitte.After meetings with creditors, the formal liquidator will be appointed within several months.But most of Evergrande’s assets are in mainland China and despite the “one country, two systems” slogan, there are thorny jurisdictional issues.There is an agreement between the courts of China and Hong Kong to recognise the appointment of liquidators but Mr Lai says that as far as he is aware, “only two out of six applications” have been recognised by courts of three pilot areas in mainland China. The Chinese Communist Party also seems eager to keep developers afloat to make sure that ordinary homebuyers who bought property even before building work began get what they paid for.That means Beijing could choose to shrug off the Hong Kong court order.”Even if the appointed liquidator is mutually recognised in Hong Kong and mainland China, he or she would need to follow the laws of mainland China when conducting approved liquidation-related matters there,” Mr Lai adds.The liquidation order against the parent company does not mean an immediate suspension of Evergrande’s construction work, either.”This does not place all of the subsidiaries into liquidation,” says Nigel Trayers, managing director of restructuring at Grant Thornton, adding that liquidators may seek to take control of certain subsidiaries after conducting investigations.”But they would need to do this by either seeking to place the subsidiaries into liquidation or by appointing themselves as directors of those subsidiaries,” he adds. “In doing this, they will need to move through the corporate structure layer by layer and there may be certain challenges in doing this in practice.”Mr Lai points out that despite the liquidation order, “if a company is insolvent, it is not likely that unsecured creditors would recover the full amount of their claims”.Foreign creditors would also unlikely get their hands on their money before mainland creditors do.Even if Judge Chan’s orders are not carried out in China, it would send a strong message and give us a clue on what other developers and creditors may face.She presides over not just Evergrande, but also other defaulted developers such as Sunac China, Jiayuan and Kaisa.Last May, she ordered the liquidation of Jiayuan after its lawyers failed to explain why they needed more time to iron out their debt restructuring proposal.”How an offshore liquidator would be treated by onshore stakeholders when there are significant local creditors and considerations at play remains to be seen,” says Daniel Margulies, a partner at Dechert in Hong Kong who specialises in restructuring matters in Asia.Evergrande has been working on a new repayment plan but in August last year, it filed for bankruptcy in the US in a bid to protect its American assets as it worked on a deal. The following month, its chairman Hui Ka Yan was put under police surveillance.Related TopicsChinaMore on this storyWhy should I care if Evergrande collapses?Published29 September 2023Evergrande chairman put under police surveillancePublished28 September 2023The rise and fall of Evergrande’s billionaire founderPublished29 September 2023China Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protectionPublished18 August 2023Top StoriesThree US troops killed in Middle East drone attackPublished3 hours agoDisposable vapes to be banned over fears for children’s healthPublished4 hours agoBoys, 15 and 16, killed in stabbing attack namedPublished13 minutes agoFeaturesDeath of US troops ratchets up pressure on BidenThe bus route that costs £124 per passengerWhen will the Bank start to cut interest rates?The Papers: ‘Iran war’ fears and ‘two more teens killed’ BBC confronts man who abused boy in secretive Christian churchKey UN Gaza aid agency runs into diplomatic stormCould the UK’s ‘pre-war generation’ become a citizen army?What is Ofsted and how do inspections work?Elsewhere on the BBCHow are jelly beans made?Gregg Wallace visits a factory in Dublin that makes over ten million of the sweets per day!AttributioniPlayerIs this the greatest Jurassic predator that ever lived?Sir David Attenborough investigates a unique discovery: the skull of a giant, prehistoric sea monsterAttributioniPlayer’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerA Royle Family reunion and the best of the North!Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little set off on an epic camper van adventure across Northern EnglandAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Three US troops killed in Middle East drone attack2Disposable vapes to be banned for child health3Young drivers risk fraud to save on insurance cost4British base jumper dies after parachute fails5Boys, 15 and 16, killed in stabbing attack named6The bus route that costs £124 per passenger7Special review into NHS trust which treated killer8’It’s a dream come true to work with Zayn Malik’9’Iran war’ fears and ‘two more teens killed’1049ers set up Super Bowl rematch with champions ChiefsAttributionSport$

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityBusinessMarket DataEconomyYour MoneyCompaniesTechnology of BusinessCEO SecretsArtificial IntelligenceEvergrande: Hong Kong judge orders property giant’s liquidationPublished29 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Millions of people in China bought an unfinished home from Evergrande and other developersBy Mariko OiBusiness reporterChina’s debt-ridden property giant Evergrande has been ordered to liquidate by a court in Hong Kong.Judge Linda Chan said “enough is enough” after the property giant failed to come up with a restructuring proposal.Evergrande has been the poster child of China’s real estate crisis with over $325bn (£256bn) of liabilities.When Evergrande defaulted two years ago it sent shockwaves through global financial markets.The decision is likely to send ripples through China’s financial markets at a time when authorities are trying to curb a stock market sell-off.Evergrande shares fell by more than 20% in Hong Kong after the announcement.China’s property sector contributes roughly a quarter of the world’s second biggest economy.Liquidation is a process where a company’s assets are seized and sold off. The proceeds can then be used to repay outstanding debts.However, whether this process is followed may depend on the Chinese government and the liquidation order does not necessarily mean that Evergrande will go bust and collapse.The case was brought by one of its investors, Hong Kong-based Top Shine Global, in June 2022 which said that Evergrande had not honoured an agreement to buy back shares.But what they owed is a fraction of Evergrande’s total debts.The vast majority of the money it owes is to lenders in mainland China who have limited legal avenues to demand their money.Foreign creditors, in contrast, are free to bring cases to court outside mainland China and some have chosen Hong Kong, where Evergrande and other developers are listed, to bring lawsuits against them.Following the making of a winding up order, the companies’ directors will cease to have control.A provisional liquidator – either a government employee or a partner from a professional firm – will likely be appointed by the court, according to Derek Lai, the global insolvency leader at Deloitte.After meetings with creditors, the formal liquidator will be appointed within several months.But most of Evergrande’s assets are in mainland China and despite the “one country, two systems” slogan, there are thorny jurisdictional issues.There is an agreement between the courts of China and Hong Kong to recognise the appointment of liquidators but Mr Lai says that as far as he is aware, “only two out of six applications” have been recognised by courts of three pilot areas in mainland China. The Chinese Communist Party also seems eager to keep developers afloat to make sure that ordinary homebuyers who bought property even before building work began get what they paid for.That means Beijing could choose to shrug off the Hong Kong court order.”Even if the appointed liquidator is mutually recognised in Hong Kong and mainland China, he or she would need to follow the laws of mainland China when conducting approved liquidation-related matters there,” Mr Lai adds.The liquidation order against the parent company does not mean an immediate suspension of Evergrande’s construction work, either.”This does not place all of the subsidiaries into liquidation,” says Nigel Trayers, managing director of restructuring at Grant Thornton, adding that liquidators may seek to take control of certain subsidiaries after conducting investigations.”But they would need to do this by either seeking to place the subsidiaries into liquidation or by appointing themselves as directors of those subsidiaries,” he adds. “In doing this, they will need to move through the corporate structure layer by layer and there may be certain challenges in doing this in practice.”Mr Lai points out that despite the liquidation order, “if a company is insolvent, it is not likely that unsecured creditors would recover the full amount of their claims”.Foreign creditors would also unlikely get their hands on their money before mainland creditors do.Even if Judge Chan’s orders are not carried out in China, it would send a strong message and give us a clue on what other developers and creditors may face.She presides over not just Evergrande, but also other defaulted developers such as Sunac China, Jiayuan and Kaisa.Last May, she ordered the liquidation of Jiayuan after its lawyers failed to explain why they needed more time to iron out their debt restructuring proposal.”How an offshore liquidator would be treated by onshore stakeholders when there are significant local creditors and considerations at play remains to be seen,” says Daniel Margulies, a partner at Dechert in Hong Kong who specialises in restructuring matters in Asia.Evergrande has been working on a new repayment plan but in August last year, it filed for bankruptcy in the US in a bid to protect its American assets as it worked on a deal. The following month, its chairman Hui Ka Yan was put under police surveillance.Related TopicsChinaMore on this storyWhy should I care if Evergrande collapses?Published29 September 2023Evergrande chairman put under police surveillancePublished28 September 2023The rise and fall of Evergrande’s billionaire founderPublished29 September 2023China Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protectionPublished18 August 2023Top StoriesThree US troops killed in Middle East drone attackPublished3 hours agoDisposable vapes to be banned over fears for children’s healthPublished4 hours agoBoys, 15 and 16, killed in stabbing attack namedPublished13 minutes agoFeaturesDeath of US troops ratchets up pressure on BidenThe bus route that costs £124 per passengerWhen will the Bank start to cut interest rates?The Papers: ‘Iran war’ fears and ‘two more teens killed’ BBC confronts man who abused boy in secretive Christian churchKey UN Gaza aid agency runs into diplomatic stormCould the UK’s ‘pre-war generation’ become a citizen army?What is Ofsted and how do inspections work?Elsewhere on the BBCHow are jelly beans made?Gregg Wallace visits a factory in Dublin that makes over ten million of the sweets per day!AttributioniPlayerIs this the greatest Jurassic predator that ever lived?Sir David Attenborough investigates a unique discovery: the skull of a giant, prehistoric sea monsterAttributioniPlayer’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerA Royle Family reunion and the best of the North!Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little set off on an epic camper van adventure across Northern EnglandAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Three US troops killed in Middle East drone attack2Disposable vapes to be banned for child health3Young drivers risk fraud to save on insurance cost4British base jumper dies after parachute fails5Boys, 15 and 16, killed in stabbing attack named6The bus route that costs £124 per passenger7Special review into NHS trust which treated killer8’It’s a dream come true to work with Zayn Malik’9’Iran war’ fears and ‘two more teens killed’1049ers set up Super Bowl rematch with champions ChiefsAttributionSport

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaIs Canada vulnerable to foreign interference?Published1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Toronto Star via Getty ImageImage caption, Canadian member of parliament Michael Chong learned through media reports that China allegedly targeted himBy Nadine YousifBBC News, TorontoThe allegations kept mounting in Canada: Election-meddling by China, an Indian-backed assassination on home soil, and a campaign to harass Iranian dissidents. Is Canada especially vulnerable to foreign interference?Michael Chong said it did not take long for him to become a target of Beijing.In testimony before US lawmakers on Capitol Hill last year, the Canadian Conservative politician described how an alleged intimidation campaign against him was born after he spoke out against China’s human rights record in parliament.He said that a Chinese official in Canada began gathering details about his relatives living in Hong Kong shortly after, and that a smear campaign against him was launched on China’s most-popular social media platform, WeChat.”My experience is but one case of Beijing’s interference in Canada,” he said. “Many, many other cases go unreported and unnoticed, and the victims suffer in silence.”Canada launches inquiry into foreign interferenceThe alleged targeting of Mr Chong, which first became public when intelligence reports were leaked to Canadian media, unleashed a fierce debate in the country around its vulnerability to foreign interference and the safety of its citizens.On Monday, he and others will begin testifying before a public inquiry that will look into Beijing’s meddling in Canada, especially its alleged efforts to sway the country’s last two federal elections by backing certain candidates.China has denied any interference and the allegations have soured relations between Beijing and Ottawa. While the inquiry will focus on claims of election interference by China, Russia, India “and other foreign actors”, experts say the problem of foreign meddling in Canada is much more complex and widespread. Solving it, they say, demands a restructuring of the political and social DNA of the country, which has long-failed to prioritise matters of national security. “Generally speaking, we have been neglecting national security, intelligence, law enforcement, defence, and so on,” Thomas Juneau, a political analyst and professor at the University of Ottawa, told the BBC.While it is tough to determine whether Canada is uniquely vulnerable compared to its allies, Mr Juneau argued that other countries have done a far better job in addressing the issue.An outdated system that is slow to adaptOne glaring problem, Mr Juneau said, is the out-of-date act governing the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (csis). It is almost 40 years old, designed with the Cold War in mind, “when the fax machine was the new thing”, he said. Because of this, he said, the nation’s primary intelligence agency has been limited in its operations, focused on sharing information solely with the federal government.This means possible targets are often left in the dark. That was spotlighted by Mr Chong’s story. He only discovered that he had been an alleged target of Beijing through the media, despite csis having monitored threats against him for at least two years.Canada has since launched public consultations into how the law governing csis can be amended to better inform and protect individuals who could be a target.The source of Canada’s security complacency, argued Richard Fadden, a former csis director and national security advisor to two prime ministers, is that Canada has lived in relative safety, largely protected from foreign threats by its geography: the US to the south, and surrounded by three oceans.”I mean, nobody is going to invade Canada,” he said. Canada’s allies – like the US and Australia – have been quicker to adopt certain tools to help catch bad actors, such as establishing a registry of foreign agents and criminalising acts that can be classified as interference.In December, Australia convicted a Vietnamese refugee who was found to be working for the Chinese Communist Party, thanks to a law it passed in 2018 that made industrial espionage for a foreign power a crime.Such laws are not only important for charging and convicting culprits, but can also help educate the public and deter other nations from interfering, said Wesley Wark, a leading Canadian historian with expertise in national security.Diaspora groups are especially vulnerableMr Wark said the country’s diverse population has also made it a convenient target for foreign states.”We are a multicultural society and we have gone to great lengths over decades to preserve and protect that,” he said.But diaspora groups, especially those vocally opposed to the government of their country of origin, have naturally become a target.British Columbia lawyer Ram Joubin has had a first-hand look at the threats facing dissidents in Canada, particularly those from Iran. While investigating people with ties to the Iranian regime who call Canada home, Mr Joubin said he has heard from Iranian-Canadians who say they have been followed and harassed by regime agents in their own communities.”We’ve had death threats, knock-on-the-door type of death threats,” he said. “And then we have a lot of people with their families in Iran being threatened because they engaged in some sort of activism.”Csis has previously said it is aware of alleged intimidation attempts. The Iranian government has not commented publicly on these allegations. In Mr Joubin’s experience, reporting these incidents to officials like the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been a challenge, especially when additional work is needed to establish a credible criminal or civil case.Both the RCMP and csis were criticised after the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist that was killed in June in British Columbia, which Canada has alleged was done with the involvement of Indian government agents – something India denies. Prior to his death, Mr Nijjar had said that police were aware he was a target of an assassination plot. Questions were raised about whether something could have been done to stop his killing after the FBI said it was able to foil a similar assassination plot in November against another Sikh separatist leader in New York City. Image source, Bloomberg via Getty ImagesImage caption, Richard Fadden says Canada is only now coming to terms with its vulnerability to foreign meddlingMr Fadden said the events of 2023 represented a seismic shift in Canada’s psyche, forcing the country to finally confront the issue of foreign interference.”Despite a deep reluctance on the part of the government to hold a foreign inquiry, they were compelled to do it,” Mr Fadden said. “I think if there hadn’t been that shift, we wouldn’t have an inquiry.”The inquiry, led by Quebec appellate judge Marie-Josée Hogue, will be conducted in two phases, ending with a final report in December that will include recommendations on what Canada can do to deter future interference.Some have expressed concern about the inquiry’s short mandate, and whether its recommendations will be wide-ranging enough and implemented as Canada inches closer to an election year that could see a change in government.But in the meantime, Mr Fadden and others said they believe urgent action is needed.”There are two big issues: there’s interference in our elections,” Mr Fadden said. “But there’s also interfering and scaring members of the diaspora in this country, which is a very serious matter.””We have a responsibility to protect people who are in Canada, and I don’t think we’re doing as good of a job on this as we could be.”Related TopicsChinaCanadaMore on this storyCanada launches inquiry into foreign interferencePublished7 September 2023US must work with Canada to stop China meddling – MPPublished13 September 2023The long fight for justice over downed plane in IranPublished8 January 2023Top StoriesThree US troops killed in Middle East drone attackPublished4 hours agoDisposable vapes to be banned over fears for children’s healthPublished8 minutes agoPost Office chairman had to go – BadenochPublished3 hours agoFeaturesBBC confronts man who abused boy in secretive Christian churchKey UN Gaza aid agency runs into diplomatic stormWho invented butter chicken? 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaX blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viralPublished2 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy Nadine YousifBBC NewsSocial media platform X has blocked searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI-generated images of the singer began circulating on the site.In a statement to the BBC, X’s head of business operations Joe Benarroch said it was a “temporary action” to prioritise safety.When searching for Swift on the site, a message appears that says: “Something went wrong. Try reloading.” Fake graphic images of the singer appeared on the site earlier this week.Some went viral and were viewed millions of times, prompting alarm from US officials and fans of the singer.Posts and accounts sharing the fake images were flagged by her fans, who populated the platform with real images and videos of her, using the words “protect Taylor Swift”. The photos prompted X, formerly Twitter, to release a statement on Friday, saying that posting non-consensual nudity on the platform is “strictly prohibited”. “We have a zero-tolerance policy towards such content,” the statement said. “Our teams are actively removing all identified images and taking appropriate actions against the accounts responsible for posting them.” It is unclear when X began blocking searches for Swift on the site, or whether the site has blocked searches for other public figures or terms in the past.In his email to the BBC, Mr Benarroch said the action is done “with an abundance of caution as we prioritise safety on this issue”.The issue caught the attention of the White House, who on Friday called the spread of the AI-generated photos “alarming”. “We know that lax enforcement disproportionately impacts women and they also impact girls, sadly, who are the overwhelming targets,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during a briefing. She added that there should be legislation to tackle the misuse of AI technology on social media, and that platforms should also take their own steps to ban such content on their sites.”We believe they have an important role to play in enforcing their own rules to prevent the spread of misinformation and non-consensual, intimate imagery of real people,” Ms Jean-Pierre said.US politicians have also called for new laws to criminalise the creation of deepfake images. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence to make a video of someone by manipulating their face or body. A study in 2023 found that there has been a 550% rise in the creation of doctored images since 2019, fuelled by the emergence of AI.There are currently no federal laws against the sharing or creation of deepfake images, though there have been moves at state level to tackle the issue.In the UK, the sharing of deepfake pornography became illegal as part of its Online Safety Act in 2023.Related TopicsTaylor SwiftArtificial intelligenceDeepfakesMore on this storyTaylor Swift deepfakes spark calls for US legislationPublished1 day agoMan charged with stalking near Taylor Swift’s homePublished5 days agoTop StoriesLive. Three US troops killed in drone attack in MideastPost Office chairman had to go – BadenochPublished4 minutes agoBoys aged 15 and 16 killed in stabbing attackPublished52 minutes agoFeaturesBBC confronts man who abused boy in secretive Christian churchKey UN Gaza aid agency runs into diplomatic stormWho invented butter chicken? 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaEcowas: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quit West African blocPublished17 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersBy Vicky WongBBC NewsNiger, Mali and Burkina Faso have announced they are leaving the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas).The junta-led countries had already been suspended from the bloc, which has been urging them to return to democratic rule.The three governments said it was a “sovereign decision” to withdraw from Ecowas.They were also founding members of the bloc, first established in 1975.In a joint statement – that was read out on state broadcasters in the three countries – they said Ecowas had ” drifted from the ideals of its founding fathers and the spirit of Pan-Africanism.”It goes on to say that Ecowas “under the influence of foreign powers, betraying its founding principles, has become a threat to member states and peoples,” adding that the bloc had failed to help them tackle the jihadist insurgencies in their countries.Tensions between the bloc and the three countries have been tense after military coups took place in Niger in July, Burkina Faso in 2022 and Mali in 2020.Ecowas has called on all three countries to return to civilian rule.And in a response to Sunday’s announcement it said the three countries were “important members of the Community” and the bloc “remains committed to finding a negotiated solution to the political impasse”.It also said it had not yet received formal notification from the countries about their withdrawal from the bloc.According to the Ecowas treaty, member states wishing to withdraw must give written notice a year in advance, and continue to abide by its provisions during that year. It is unclear whether the three states have already done this.Image source, ReutersImage caption, Burkina Faso’s interim President Ibrahim Traore meeting Russia’s president Vladimir Putin in July 2023Despite suspension from the bloc, sanctions, negotiations and threats of military intervention, the military leaders have hardened their stance, accusing the bloc of being influenced by external powers.In September, the three countries formed a mutual defence pact called The Alliance of Sahel States, distanced themselves from former colonial power France and strengthened ties to Russia.The three military leaders have argued that they want to restore security before organising elections as they struggle to contain insurgencies linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State.Niger’s military leaders have said they want up to three years for a transition back to civilian rule.The military government in Mali had pledged to hold elections in February, but that has now been pushed back to an unknown date.Meanwhile, Burkina Faso has set elections for this summer, but authorities there say the fight against the insurgents remains the top priority. A delegation from Ecowas was due to travel to Niamey for a meeting with the junta in Niger on Thursday to discuss sanctions on the country.However, the aircraft that was meant to take the delegation there developed “technical problems” in Abuja and the meeting was postponed.Related TopicsEcowasBurkina FasoMaliNigerMore on this storyBurkina Faso thanks Russia for ‘priceless’ wheat giftPublished1 day agoNiger junta rejects deal to free ousted presidentPublished11 December 2023Ecowas sanctions on Niger are ‘unjust and inhumane’Published26 October 2023Fear and anger in Niger at prospect of military forcePublished12 August 2023Top StoriesLive. Three US troops killed in drone attack in MideastPost Office chair had to go as ‘it wasn’t working’ – BadenochPublished2 hours agoBoys aged 15 and 16 killed in stabbing attackPublished59 minutes agoFeaturesBBC confronts man who abused boy in secretive Christian churchKey UN Gaza aid agency runs into diplomatic stormWho invented butter chicken? Creamy dish centre of court battleWhen Louis Vuitton tries to make you change your brand nameAuschwitz film was ‘like Big Brother’ in house next to campKuenssberg: What do voters think of party leaders? Not a lotWould it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?Net closes in on vigilante destroyer of Italy’s speed camerasCould the UK’s ‘pre-war generation’ become a citizen army?Elsewhere on the BBCHow are jelly beans made?Gregg Wallace visits a factory in Dublin that makes over ten million of the sweets per day!AttributioniPlayerIs this the greatest Jurassic predator that ever lived?Sir David Attenborough investigates a unique discovery: the skull of a giant, prehistoric sea monsterAttributioniPlayer’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerA Royle Family reunion and the best of the North!Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little set off on an epic camper van adventure across Northern EnglandAttributioniPlayerMost Read1British base jumper dies after parachute fails2Boys aged 15 and 16 killed in stabbing attack3Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa painting4Record UK January temperature in Scottish Highlands5I’ll repay mistaken £17K exit payout, says Dorries6Jamie Dornan ‘hid’ after reviews of Fifty Shades7When Louis Vuitton tries to make you change your brand name8UK navy ship shoots down Houthi drone in Red Sea9Three US troops killed in Middle East drone attack10Escaped monkey on the loose in Highland village

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaThree US troops killed in drone attack in JordanPublished37 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesThree US troops have been killed and 25 injured in a drone attack on a US base in Jordan, the US military said.US Central Command (Centcom) said in a statement the casualties were caused by a drone attack at a base in northeast Jordan, near the Syria border.US President Joe Biden said that the attack was carried out by “radical Iran-backed militant groups”.This is the first time US soldiers have been killed in the region after Hamas’s 7 October attack on Israel.There have been attacks on US bases in the region but so far there have been no casualties reported by the US army.The White House said Mr Biden was briefed Sunday morning on the attack by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and other officials. “While we are still gathering the facts of this attack, we know it was carried out by radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq,” Mr Biden said in a statement.”Have no doubt – we will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner our choosing.”Jill and I join the families and friends of our fallen – and Americans across the country – in grieving the loss of these warriors in this despicable and wholly unjust attack,” the statement added.Mr Biden was briefed on Sunday morning about the attack, the White House said. The names of the servicemen killed and injured have not yet been released as officials work to notify their families.Jordan, a close American ally, has housed US military bases for some time. It is estimated that around 3,000 American troops are typically stationed there.Earlier this month, two Navy Seals were presumed dead by the US Army after they went missing during an operation off the coast of Somalia a to seize Iranian-made weapons bound for Houthis in Yemen. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts.Related TopicsMiddle EastUS Armed ForcesUnited StatesJoe BidenTop StoriesLive. Three US troops killed in drone attack in JordanPost Office chair had to go as ‘it wasn’t working’ – BadenochPublished1 hour agoBoys aged 15 and 16 killed in stabbing attackPublished1 hour agoFeaturesBBC confronts man who abused boy in secretive Christian churchWho invented butter chicken? Creamy dish centre of court battleWhen Louis Vuitton tries to make you change your brand nameAuschwitz film was ‘like Big Brother’ in house next to campKuenssberg: What do voters think of party leaders? Not a lotWould it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?Net closes in on vigilante destroyer of Italy’s speed camerasCould the UK’s ‘pre-war generation’ become a citizen army?OneFour: The rap group dividing AustraliaElsewhere on the BBCHow are jelly beans made?Gregg Wallace visits a factory in Dublin that makes over ten million of the sweets per day!AttributioniPlayerIs this the greatest Jurassic predator that ever lived?Sir David Attenborough investigates a unique discovery: the skull of a giant, prehistoric sea monsterAttributioniPlayer’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerA Royle Family reunion and the best of the North!Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little set off on an epic camper van adventure across Northern EnglandAttributioniPlayerMost Read1British base jumper dies after parachute fails2Boys aged 15 and 16 killed in stabbing attack3Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa painting4Record UK January temperature in Scottish Highlands5I’ll repay mistaken £17K exit payout, says Dorries6Three US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan7Jamie Dornan ‘hid’ after reviews of Fifty Shades8When Louis Vuitton tries to make you change your brand name9Wolves FA Cup win at West Brom marred by disgraceful crowd scenesAttributionSport10UK navy ship shoots down Houthi drone in Red Sea

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaRed Sea: UK navy ship shoots down Houthi dronePublished2 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersA British war ship has shot down a Houthi drone targeting the vessel in the Red Sea.The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement that HMS Diamond had deployed the missile on Saturday, and no injuries or damage were sustained.The Iran-backed Houthis have been targeting ships they say are linked to Israel and the West that travel through the Red Sea trade route.Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said the UK remains “undaunted” by the attacks.Posting on X, he called the latest attack by the Yemen-based group “illegal”, adding: “Our commitment to protect innocent lives and the freedom of navigation is absolutely unwavering.”The MoD said in its statement: “These intolerable and illegal acts are completely unacceptable and it is our duty to protect the freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.”A spokesperson for the MoD confirmed that this is the third incident of this kind with HMS Diamond since December – the first taking place on December 16 and the second on January 10.Who are the Houthis attacking Red Sea ships?Navy Seals presumed dead after anti-Houthi missionWhat do Red Sea assaults mean for global trade?Earlier this week, the US and UK launched joint air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. It was the eighth time the US had struck Houthi targets, and the second time the UK was involved. On Friday, the Marlin Luanda – a British-linked oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden – was set on fire for several hours after being hit by a missile fired by the Houthis.The fire was extinguished with no crew injured after French, Indian and US naval ships provided assistance to the vessel.The Houthis said it targeted the vessel in response to “American-British aggression against our country”.The Houthis have targeted foreign ships in the area since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. They have declared support for Hamas and have said they were targeting ships travelling to Israel.Image source, ReutersImage caption, The view from the bridge of HMS Diamond as Sea Viper missiles are fired at incoming Houthi drone.Related TopicsYemenHouthis More on this storyWho are the Houthis attacking Red Sea ships?Published5 days agoFire on ship linked to Britain after Houthi attackPublished18 hours agoUS and UK launch fresh strikes on HouthisPublished5 days agoTop StoriesThree US troops killed in drone attack in JordanPublished4 minutes agoPost Office chair had to go as ‘it wasn’t working’ – BadenochPublished44 minutes agoBoys aged 15 and 16 killed in stabbing attackPublished28 minutes agoFeaturesBBC confronts man who abused boy in secretive Christian churchWho invented butter chicken? Creamy dish centre of court battleWhen Louis Vuitton tries to make you change your brand nameAuschwitz film was ‘like Big Brother’ in house next to campKuenssberg: What do voters think of party leaders? Not a lotWould it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?Net closes in on vigilante destroyer of Italy’s speed camerasCould the UK’s ‘pre-war generation’ become a citizen army?OneFour: The rap group dividing AustraliaElsewhere on the BBCHow are jelly beans made?Gregg Wallace visits a factory in Dublin that makes over ten million of the sweets per day!AttributioniPlayerIs this the greatest Jurassic predator that ever lived?Sir David Attenborough investigates a unique discovery: the skull of a giant, prehistoric sea monsterAttributioniPlayer’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerA Royle Family reunion and the best of the North!Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little set off on an epic camper van adventure across Northern EnglandAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Boys aged 15 and 16 killed in stabbing attack2I’ll repay mistaken £17K exit payout, says Dorries3British base jumper dies after parachute fails4Record UK January temperature in Scottish Highlands5Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa painting6UK navy ship shoots down Houthi drone in Red Sea7When Louis Vuitton tries to make you change your brand name8Post Office chair had to go as ‘it wasn’t working’ – Badenoch9Concerns about Liverpool building before fire10Off-peak Friday fares trial to start in London

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaKey UN Gaza aid agency UNRWA runs into diplomatic stormPublished56 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, Getty ImagesBy Mark Lowen, in JerusalemBBC NewsIn Gaza, a strip of land fast becoming a wasteland, few international aid bodies can still operate. The United Nations is one of them.Its Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, or UNRWA, was founded in 1949, working in Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan, caring for the 700,000 Palestinians who were forced or fled from their homes with the creation of the state of Israel. Now, says the agency’s head, the lifesaving assistance on which two million Gazans rely could be about to end, as several Western governments suspend their funding over allegations that some UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attacks on Israel.The mission currently runs shelters for the displaced and distributes the only aid that Israel is allowing in – but it is much more than that. UNRWA provides key infrastructure and tools of daily life that Gaza has sorely lacked through its seemingly endless cycles of violence, siege and impoverishment.It runs medical and educational facilities, including teacher training centres and almost 300 primary schools – as well as producing the textbooks that educate young Palestinians. In Gaza alone, it employs some 13,000 people. As the biggest UN agency operating in Gaza, it has been key to humanitarian efforts. And it has also become something of a political football, kicked by various sides over the years. Its very existence is criticised by Israel as entrenching the status of Palestinians as refugees, encouraging their continued hopes of a right of return to land from which they were driven in 1948 or during successive wars. The fate of refugees has been a core issue in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Many Palestinians harbour a dream of returning to historic Palestine, parts of which are now in Israel. Israel rejects that claim and has often criticised the set-up of UNRWA for the way it allows refugee status to be inherited.’Hate and intolerance’Moreover, Israeli governments have long denounced the agency’s teaching and textbooks for, in their view, perpetuating anti-Israel views. In 2022, the Israeli watchdog IMPACT-se said UNRWA educational material taught students that Israel was attempting to “erase Palestinian identity, steal and falsify Palestinian heritage, and erase the cultural heritage of Jerusalem”, adding that the agency promoted “anti-Semitism, hate, intolerance and lack of neutrality”. The European Commission identified what it called “anti-Semitic material” in the schoolbooks, “including even incitement to violence”. The European Parliament has called repeatedly for EU funding to the Palestinian Authority to be conditional on removing such content. UNRWA has previously said that reports made about its educational material were “inaccurate and misleading” and that many of the books in question were not used in its schools.UK halts aid to UN agency after Hamas attack claimUN in aid plea after staff accused of Israel attackIn 2018, the administration of Donald Trump, a staunch supporter of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ceased financial support altogether for UNRWA, calling the body “irredeemably flawed”. Now, as several Western governments freeze their funding, the agency is again in potentially serious trouble – with significant implications for the 5.3 million Palestinian refugees registered with it. The US, one of the countries taking the decision, is its biggest donor, contributing some $340m (£268m) in 2022. Germany, which has also suspended financing, comes next, having sent $162m that year.Israel has long accused branches of the UN of bias, antisemitism and worse. And now, a government facing increasing criticism at home and abroad over the war in Gaza has seized on this opportunity to bolster its argument – and somewhat shift the focus.For Israel’s Western allies, this is also a chance to show understanding and support for Israel while at the same time keeping up the pressure on its government to rein in the offensive. Despite pausing funds, White House National Security Adviser John Kirby was at pains to point out that the violations of a handful of staff “should not impugn the entire agency”, which, he added had “helped save literally thousands of lives in Gaza. They do important work”.Israel’s foreign minister has labelled UNRWA “the civilian arm of Hamas” and said it should not have a role in post-conflict Gaza, which begs the question: if the United Nations won’t be allowed to pick up the pieces of a shattered territory, what will?Related TopicsIsrael-Gaza warPalestinian territoriesGazaUnited NationsMore on this storyUK halts aid to UN agency after Hamas attack claimPublished18 hours agoUN in aid plea after staff accused of Israel attackPublished7 hours agoTop StoriesPost Office chair had to go as ‘it wasn’t working’ – BadenochPublished3 hours agoBoys aged 15 and 16 killed in stabbing attackPublished12 minutes agoUK navy ship shoots down Houthi drone in Red SeaPublished1 hour agoFeaturesBBC confronts man who abused boy in secretive Christian ChurchWho invented butter chicken? Creamy dish centre of court battleWhen Louis Vuitton tries to make you change your brand nameAuschwitz film was ‘like Big Brother’ in house next to campKuenssberg: What do voters think of party leaders? Not a lotWould it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?Net closes in on vigilante destroyer of Italy’s speed camerasCould the UK’s ‘pre-war generation’ become a citizen army?OneFour: The rap group dividing AustraliaElsewhere on the BBCHow are jelly beans made?Gregg Wallace visits a factory in Dublin that makes over ten million of the sweets per day!AttributioniPlayerIs this the greatest Jurassic predator that ever lived?Sir David Attenborough investigates a unique discovery: the skull of a giant, prehistoric sea monsterAttributioniPlayer’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerA Royle Family reunion and the best of the North!Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little set off on an epic camper van adventure across Northern EnglandAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Boys aged 15 and 16 killed in stabbing attack2I’ll repay mistaken £17K exit payout, says Dorries3Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa painting4Record UK January temperature in Scottish Highlands5UK navy ship shoots down Houthi drone in Red Sea6When Louis Vuitton tries to make you change your brand name7Post Office chair had to go as ‘it wasn’t working’ – Badenoch8Concerns about Liverpool building before fire9Who invented butter chicken? 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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaIstanbul church attack: Gunmen kill one person during Sunday morning massPublished24 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Turkish police and forensic officers in front of Santa Maria church in IstanbulBy Lipika PelhamBBC NewsOne person has been killed in an attack by masked gunmen on a Catholic church in Istanbul. Local media also reported several injuries. The shooting happened at the church of Santa Maria during Sunday morning mass at around 11:40 local time (08:40 GMT). Turkey’s interior minister has condemned the “vile attack” and said an investigation has been launched. Police are still searching for the suspects. The motive for the attack was not immediately clear.The Pope offered his support after the attack, expressing his “closeness to the community of the Santa Maria Draperis Church” at the end of his weekly prayer at the Vatican. Worshippers were attending the mass when two gunmen, reportedly wearing ski masks, entered the 19th Century church and opened fire. The Turkish interior minister, Ali Yerlikaya, said that an individual identified as CT – who was among those attending Sunday’s service – had died in the attack.He said that the authorities were working to capture the assailants, who fled the scene after the shooting. Local media report that several other worshippers were injured before the attackers got away. The mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, condemned the attack. In a post on X he said: “We will never allow those who try to disrupt our unity and peace by attacking the places of faith in our city.”President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also expressed condolences over the attack and said that “necessary steps” were being taken to hunt down the killers.Image caption, A relative of one of the worshippers grieves in front of Santa Maria churchRelated TopicsTurkeyItalyIstanbulMore on this storyDozens killed in Istanbul club attackPublished1 January 2017Turkey country profilePublished22 August 2023Top StoriesBoys aged 15 and 16 dead after stabbingPublished11 minutes agoPost Office chair had to go as ‘it wasn’t working’ – BadenochPublished50 minutes agoProtesters throw soup at Mona Lisa paintingPublished46 minutes agoFeaturesWho invented butter chicken? Creamy dish centre of court battleWhen Louis Vuitton tries to make you change your brand nameAuschwitz film was ‘like Big Brother’ in house next to campKuenssberg: What do voters think of party leaders? Not a lotThe Papers: ‘Rwandans get UK asylum’ and PM wants ‘Saga vote’Would it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?Net closes in on vigilante destroyer of Italy’s speed camerasMy dad saved my club, now we’re playing Man UtdOneFour: The rap group dividing AustraliaElsewhere on the BBCHow are jelly beans made?Gregg Wallace visits a factory in Dublin that makes over ten million of the sweets per day!AttributioniPlayerIs this the greatest Jurassic predator that ever lived?Sir David Attenborough investigates a unique discovery: the skull of a giant, prehistoric sea monsterAttributioniPlayer’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerA Royle Family reunion and the best of the North!Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little set off on an epic camper van adventure across Northern EnglandAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Boys aged 15 and 16 dead after stabbing2Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa painting3BBC confronts man who abused boy in secretive Christian Church4Post Office chair had to go as ‘it wasn’t working’ – Badenoch5Who invented butter chicken? Creamy dish centre of court battle6Fire that billowed smoke over city investigated7Off-peak Friday fares trial to start in London8Morrissey being treated for physical exhaustion9England seal all-time great win over IndiaAttributionSport10Man skis down Welsh hill that rarely sees snow

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BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountLiveNotificationsHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportWeatheriPlayerSoundsBitesizeCBBCCBeebiesFoodClose menuBBC NewsMenuHomeIsrael-Gaza warCost of LivingWar in UkraineClimateUKWorldBusinessPoliticsCultureMoreTechScienceHealthFamily & EducationIn PicturesNewsbeatBBC VerifyDisabilityWorldAfricaAsiaAustraliaEuropeLatin AmericaMiddle EastUS & CanadaAeromexico passenger opens plane door and walks on wingPublished16 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesA man has been arrested in Mexico after opening an aeroplane’s emergency door and walking on to the wing.The man took action after the Guatemala City-bound plane had been stuck for hours on the tarmac without air conditioning or water for passengers.Mexico International Airport said no harm had been caused, but that the passenger had been handed to police.Fellow passengers, however, have written a joint statement, saying the man had everyone’s support.The incident occurred last Thursday, at around 11:30 – about three hours after the Aeromexico flight had been scheduled to take-off from Mexico City.The delay was caused by a maintenance issue, an incident report said.It went on to explain that a change of plane had become necessary after the unidentified passenger’s unilateral move.It is not clear if the man remains in custody – or what charges he may face. Irate passengers, however, saw the incident in a different light.”All passengers on the flight from CDMX [Mexico City] to Guatemala [flight] AM 0672 state that the passenger on board who opened the emergency window was for the protection of everyone , with the support of everyone, since the delay and lack of air created dangerous conditions for the health of the passengers,” the handwritten note by fellow passengers reads.”He saved our lives,” they wrote – and added their names and signatures to the note distributed on social media.You may also want to read:US investigates why plane idled on tarmac in heatwaveUntrained passenger lands plane as pilot falls illRussian plane lands on frozen river by mistakeThis video can not be playedTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.Media caption, Watch: An eyewitness filmed the moment the woman ran up to the plane’s cockpitRelated TopicsAviation accidents and incidentsMexico CityGuatemala CityMexicoAir travelMore on this storyWoman runs up to Qantas plane on tarmac. Video, 00:00:25Woman runs up to Qantas plane on tarmacPublished2 November 20230:25Russian plane lands on frozen river by mistakePublished28 December 2023Untrained passenger lands plane as pilot falls illPublished12 May 2022US investigates why plane idled on tarmac in heatwavePublished21 July 2023Top StoriesPost Office chair had to go as ‘it wasn’t working’ – BadenochPublished11 minutes agoProtesters throw soup at Mona Lisa paintingPublished19 minutes agoUN in aid plea after staff accused of Israel attackPublished4 hours agoFeaturesWho invented butter chicken? Creamy dish centre of court battleWhen Louis Vuitton tries to make you change your brand nameAuschwitz film was ‘like Big Brother’ in house next to campKuenssberg: What do voters think of party leaders? Not a lotThe Papers: ‘Rwandans get UK asylum’ and PM wants ‘Saga vote’Would it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?Net closes in on vigilante destroyer of Italy’s speed camerasMy dad saved my club, now we’re playing Man UtdOneFour: The rap group dividing AustraliaElsewhere on the BBCHow are jelly beans made?Gregg Wallace visits a factory in Dublin that makes over ten million of the sweets per day!AttributioniPlayerIs this the greatest Jurassic predator that ever lived?Sir David Attenborough investigates a unique discovery: the skull of a giant, prehistoric sea monsterAttributioniPlayer’I smashed all my trophies’Bradley Wiggins opens up about his mental health and imposter syndromeAttributioniPlayerA Royle Family reunion and the best of the North!Ricky Tomlinson and Ralf Little set off on an epic camper van adventure across Northern EnglandAttributioniPlayerMost Read1Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa painting2World’s largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami3Who invented butter chicken? Creamy dish centre of court battle4Post Office chair had to go as ‘it wasn’t working’ – Badenoch5Dragons’ Den episode edited after ME complaints6BBC confronts man who abused boy in secretive Christian church7My dad saved my club, now we’re playing Man Utd8Off-peak Friday fares trial to start in London9Fire that billowed smoke over city investigated10’Rwandans get UK asylum’ and PM wants ‘Saga vote’

[ad_1] “All passengers on the flight from CDMX [Mexico City] to Guatemala [flight] AM 0672 state that the passenger on board who opened the emergency window was for the protection…