A British Airways plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Valencia after smoke engulfed the cabin shortly before landing.
Footage shared online showed tourists using the evacuation slides on the runway at Valencia.
In a statement, the airline confirmed the flight BA422 from London had "experienced a technical issue" as it approached the Spanish airport.
All 175 passengers were evacuated to safety, with the airline later issuing them an apology.
World starts to bid goodbye to 2025
As Wednesday turned to Thursday, people around the world said goodbye to a sometimes challenging 2025 and expressed hopes for the new year to come.
US holds talks with Ukraine, European countries on next steps in ending war
President Donald Trump's advisers held talks on Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and national security advisers from the UK, France and Germany to discuss the next steps in ending Russia's war in Ukraine, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said.
Russia's Putin, in New Year address, voices confidence in victory in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his annual televised New Year's address to rally his troops fighting in Ukraine, saying he believed in them and in victory in a war that he has framed as part of an existential struggle with the West.
Russia releases video footage to challenge Kyiv over alleged attack
Russia's defence ministry released video footage on Wednesday of what it said was a downed drone at a briefing intended to show Ukraine tried this week to attack a presidential residence and challenge Kyiv's denials that such an attack took place.
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers as ceasefire holds
Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday that it had detained since July under the renewed ceasefire the two countries agreed on the weekend to end a border conflict, Cambodian and Thai authorities said.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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