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Britain’s canals running dry with more than 30 sections forced to close as more ‘extreme heat’ warnings issued
More than 30 stretches of Britain’s canal network have reportedly been forced to close as unusually hot, dry conditions lower water levels and restrict navigation. The closures underline the wider pressure that prolonged heat can place on waterways, affecting boaters, local businesses and the management of water supplies. The article links the disruption to further…
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Schumer demands briefing on secret Trump flight from Turkey
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday demanded the Trump administration brief lawmakers on Secret Service’s recent move to fly President Trump back from the NATO summit in Turkey last month using a decoy plane. “The Senate should be immediately briefed on the Iranian threats against the President, the extraordinary measures taken to get…
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Béis and Disney’s Travel Collab Takes Fans From Plane to Park
Béis and Disney have launched their first joint travel collection, bringing Mickey & Friends-themed designs to luggage, bags and accessories. The limited-edition range matters as it is Béis’s first character-based collaboration since the travel brand was founded in 2018, combining its practical travel products with Disney’s collectible appeal. The 28-piece collection went on sale online…
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TTSSFU Announces New Remix EP ‘Blown Again’
TTSSFU has announced a remix EP, ‘Blown Again’, due for release on 9 September via Partisan Records. The project revisits her earlier ‘Blown’ EP by inviting artists from her Northern creative community to reinterpret its material, extending the reach of her recent work. The first remix, The Healing Power Of Horses’ version of ‘Cat Piss…
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Finally an acceptable excuse to work from home! Wildlife warden is forced out of her office when thousands of WASPS move in and build giant nest
A Norfolk Wildlife Trust warden, Eilish Rothney, returned from holiday to find thousands of wasps had colonised her office at Trinity Broads in Great Yarmouth, building a large nest around a shelf of folders. The wasps entered through a gap in the door frame and have continued expanding the nest for at least a month,…
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Panama canal fees soar due to Iran war and El Niño as ship ‘pays $4m to jump queue’
Commercial shipping costs through the Panama Canal have risen sharply as vessels divert from conflict-affected Middle Eastern routes and an intense El Niño reduces the water available for canal operations. The congestion underlines the vulnerability of global trade: one container ship reportedly paid about $4m (£3m) at auction to bypass the queue, while ships are…
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Once-glamorous vacation spot overrun by influencers and crowds: ‘Almost unbearable’
Saint-Tropez, long associated with celebrities and luxury on the French Riviera, is facing complaints that heavy visitor numbers and influencer-led social-media interest have made it far less enjoyable. The concern illustrates how online exposure can intensify overtourism in small, high-profile destinations, straining their atmosphere and visitors’ experience. Travel expert JQ Louise said the town is…
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This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego and Oberlin College say they have demonstrated that a small, inexpensive device could be physically installed on a Boeing 737 and used to send spoofed commands to sensitive onboard systems. They argue that this exposes a potential security gap: a saboteur with brief access to an aircraft…
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Pilot ‘smoked marijuana before flight that saw passengers injured by turbulence and was so stoned he could not stand straight’
An investigation has found that the pilot of an Air India flight that hit severe turbulence, injuring at least 12 people, was under the influence of marijuana at the time. Flight AI2379, an Airbus A320 travelling from Phuket, Thailand, to Delhi on 4 August, dropped suddenly around 90 minutes after take-off, throwing unbelted passengers against…
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Iran war and high living costs fueling last-minute holiday bookings, Tui says
Tui says the war in Iran and pressure on household budgets are prompting more people to delay holiday bookings until the last minute, creating uncertainty for Europe’s largest travel company. The conflict has already cost Tui €60m, while weaker demand, high fuel prices and intense competition contributed to a sharp fall in quarterly profits. Two…