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Qantas to retire Airbus A380 fleet from 2028
Qantas will begin retiring its Airbus A380 fleet in 2028, four years earlier than planned, citing high maintenance costs and the arrival of newer aircraft. The decision marks the gradual end of a distinctive era for Australian long-haul travel, as the double-decker superjumbo has been valued for its quiet, spacious cabins and sense of occasion.…
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In-form quartet all win away to snap at heels of leaders Coleraine
All five away sides won in the Irish Premiership on Saturday, leaving Coleraine only one point clear of four early challengers: Dungannon Swifts, Carrick Rangers, Crusaders and Linfield. Although the season is only four weeks old, the results have highlighted encouraging form and renewed ambitions among the quartet chasing the leaders. Dungannon have recovered from…
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The Traveling Wilburys song Jeff Lynne always needed to sing
The article argues that Jeff Lynne’s lead vocal on the Traveling Wilburys’ ‘Rattled’ was a natural fit and gave him a rare moment in the foreground within the supergroup. It presents Lynne as an under-recognised but important contributor, both as a songwriter and as the producer-like figure helping shape the band’s sound. Although all members…
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O’Neill would rather Celtic had no fans at Ibrox than 300
Martin O’Neill has criticised Rangers’ decision to offer Celtic only 300 tickets for next month’s League Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, saying Celtic would be better off refusing the allocation and reciprocating with the same number. He argued that the Old Firm fixture is at its best when away supporters are properly represented, although the reduced…
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“I’m not proud of it”: the 1985 role Martin Sheen played because he “needed the money”
Martin Sheen has said he took voiceover work for Pepsi and Toyota advertisements in the mid-1980s because he needed the money, despite not being proud of the assignments. His comments illustrate the uneven nature of an acting career, even for someone associated with acclaimed films such as Badlands and Apocalypse Now. Sheen told the Los…
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The “tremendous” singer Neil Young wanted to know better: “A great artist”
Neil Young praised the late Tom Petty as a lasting “great artist”, reflecting that Petty’s work and influence continue beyond his death. The article argues that the two musicians shared a commitment to honest, independent rock music, despite Young’s more experimental and unpredictable career. Young said he met Petty several times at the Bridge School…
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Ella Langley’s Return to Her Alma Mater Was Already Special—Then She Made It Unforgettable With a Dolly Parton Tribute
Ella Langley paid tribute to Dolly Parton by performing Parton’s classic ‘Jolene’ during a concert in Auburn, Alabama, where Langley attended university. She told the audience that the show did not feel right without acknowledging Parton, whose death on 26 August prompted widespread tributes across country music. The performance highlighted Parton’s lasting influence as an…
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Middlesbrough’s knife-carrying criminals can avoid jail sentences if they accept mental health support
Police documents show that some first-time and low-level offenders in Middlesbrough who admit carrying knives or other bladed weapons may avoid prosecution by completing the Cleveland Divert programme, which offers mental health and other support. The scheme has drawn renewed scrutiny after recent unrest in Teesside, with critics arguing that diversion can appear too lenient,…
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Ella Langley seemingly fires back after Doja Cat’s brutal take on her chart-topping hit
Ella Langley appeared to respond playfully to Doja Cat’s criticism of her hit “Choosin’ Texas”, using the caption “Ella Langley? What is that?” on a social-media post. The remark echoed Doja Cat’s earlier claim that she did not know Langley and did not care for country music, prompting debate among fans of both artists. The…