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Flames shoot from American Airlines flight before emergency landing
A passenger aboard American Airlines Flight 1760 filmed flames shooting from the aircraft’s engine after it suffered a bird strike shortly after taking off from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Monday. The aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing, prompting alarm among those on board who captured the incident on video, which has since…
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Welsh rugby player, 34, died after being punched in the head by security guard while on holiday in Turkey, inquest hears
An inquest has heard that a 34-year-old Welsh rugby player died after being punched in the head by a security guard while on holiday in Turkey. The case has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his death abroad and the level of force used against him, with the coroner examining evidence about the incident. Details…
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FAA pausing Reagan Washington National flights to support Freedom 250 IndyCar race
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will temporarily halt flights at Reagan Washington National Airport for three hours later this month for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race. Airspace above the National Airport will be closed from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. EDT on Aug. 23 to “help ensure the safe and efficient movement of…
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Feel the burn: why holidays from hell make for blistering fiction
A Guardian feature explores why “disaster holiday” fiction has become such a popular subgenre this summer, arguing that the gap between the relaxation people crave and the chaos, tension and self-confrontation holidays often deliver makes for compelling storytelling. Books editor Leon Craig surveys a wave of recent novels that use fraught getaways, from all-inclusive resorts…
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This Ace Combat 8 Trailer Looks at Fighter Jets the Way Gran Turismo Looks at Cars
Bandai Namco has released an unusual trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve that focuses purely on showcasing the game’s aircraft, drawing comparisons to how the Gran Turismo series lovingly presents its cars. Rather than highlighting missions or gameplay, the video lingers on several fighter jets in striking detail, both grounded and airborne, conveying…
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Illegal airport car park ‘doubles in size’ despite council officials ordering ‘cowboy operation’ to close down
An illegal car park operating near a UK airport has reportedly doubled in size despite council officials having already ordered the “cowboy operation” to shut down. The site’s continued growth in defiance of enforcement action raises questions about the effectiveness of local authority powers to tackle unauthorised commercial land use, and highlights concerns for motorists…
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Destination unknown – goalkeeper’s 2,000-mile van trip to find new club
An 18-year-old goalkeeper, Milo Beimers, has left Northern Irish club Glentoran to search for a new team by travelling roughly 2,000 miles across Spain and Portugal in a converted van with his father. Beimers, who joined Glentoran aged 13, decided to pursue trials on the continent after finishing his A-levels, describing it as a chance…
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Family’s heartbreak after son is killed in car crash – and their message for the ‘good guy’ driver under arrest
The family of a young man killed in a car crash in Beaumaris, Melbourne, has spoken of their heartbreak while offering a message of understanding towards the driver arrested over the collision, describing him as a “good guy” rather than seeking retribution. The case has drawn attention both for the tragic loss of a young…
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Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending
Consumer confidence in the UK rose to its highest level in almost two years in July, driven by England’s run in the men’s football World Cup, a rise in domestic holidaymaking, and easing geopolitical uncertainty. Barclays said the improved mood translated into greater willingness to spend on non-essentials, as people reported feeling more secure in…
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Car hire firm told me I was a ‘no-show’ so I lost £185
An Australian traveller lost £185 after Holiday Autos and its car hire partner at Heathrow wrongly marked her as a “no-show” when her flight was severely delayed, despite her having prepaid and supplied her flight number as required. Forced to hire a larger, more expensive replacement car on the spot, she was then caught in…