Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Antoun Issa

Afternoon Update: ‘Cause for hope’ in Titanic sub search; KFC hikes prices by up to 25%; and Taylor Swift tour info

Ship photographed from the window of an airplane
The US Coast Guard is using vessels and aircraft to search for the submersible craft Titan, which went missing on a dive to the wreck of the Titanic. Photograph: First Coast Guard District

Good afternoon. There’s been a breakthrough in the search for the Titanic sub. Canadian aircraft have detected underwater noises, US media are reporting, citing US government memos, a “banging sound” has been detected every 30 minutes for hours.

The US Coast Guard warned overnight that the crew had 40 hours of breathable air left – as of writing, that’s now under 30 hours.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.