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Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, strands thousands as flights cancelled

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Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia erupted, spewing volcanic ash across parts of Jakarta and the Lampung province on Sumatra’s southern tip, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation.

The eruption caused major disruptions to transportation, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds of flights and leaving 22,800 travelers stranded after a major airport was closed.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Global News (CA) Focuses on the geographical spread of volcanic ash and official monitoring.
Manchester Evening News (Manchester, UK) Emphasizes the massive travel disruption and number of stranded passengers.
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