Eight people have been confirmed dead, dozens remain in hospital with injuries and nine are still missing after sudden volcanic eruptions on Whakaari/White Island off the east coast of New Zealand.
The centenary of the 1919 England to Australia Air Race provides a chance to remember this largely forgotten chapter of aviation history and honour the courageous men who pioneered modern international flight.
If you’ve come across a ladybug washup before, it’s likely made you worry, but this bizarre event can be explained.
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