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Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The people were abducted while travelling through the country’s north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
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Indian national accused of Arizona girlfriend’s murder entered US on student visa: federal sources
An Indian national, Varun Batchigari, has been arrested in Germany in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Julissa Salazar, in Arizona, federal sources have confirmed. Investigators say Batchigari had entered the United States on a student visa before the alleged killing, a detail likely to fuel scrutiny of immigration and visa vetting processes in…
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‘The Odyssey’ inspires surging travel interest in real-world locations behind the blockbuster
Christopher Nolan’s new blockbuster film “The Odyssey,” a retelling of Homer’s ancient epic, has sparked a surge of public interest in the real-world filming locations used throughout the production. The film’s sweeping visuals, shot across several culturally rich and historic destinations, have prompted travellers and fans to seek out the actual sites featured on screen,…
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Delta flight forced to turn around and evacuate over 200 passengers and crew down emergency slides after fumes fill cockpit
A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to turn back after fumes filled the cockpit, prompting an emergency evacuation in which more than 200 passengers and crew members left the aircraft via inflatable slides. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns around cabin air quality events, which can force crews to divert or abort flights as…
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Hidden charges. Sky-high prices. Bills so chaotic that even their own staff can’t read them: The sneaky, underhand tactics rogue bars and restaurants use to rip off British holidaymakers in Corfu
Reports from Corfu detail how some bars and restaurants on the Greek island are using deceptive tactics to overcharge British holidaymakers, including hidden charges, inflated prices and confusingly presented bills. The practice appears widespread enough that even staff working at some venues reportedly struggle to make sense of the pricing structures, raising concerns for tourists…
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Brazilian top-flight club wear name of English fan with MND on shirts
Coritiba, a Brazilian Serie A football club, wore shirts bearing the name of Jonny Butcher, a 29-year-old Norwich fan diagnosed with motor neurone disease, during their match against Chapecoense to raise awareness of the incurable condition. Butcher, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in February, had developed ties to the club through his wife…
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4 Best Compression Boots: Therabody, Hyperice, and More (2026)
This WIRED buying guide reviews at-home compression boot systems, gadgets that use sequential air pressure to squeeze the legs and aid muscle recovery after exercise. It highlights that while many wellness products lack scientific backing, intermittent pneumatic compression has decades of use in medical and rehabilitation settings, giving these devices more credibility for treating post-workout…
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Santorini’s tourism invasion: Videos show ‘Instagram island’ overrun by holidaymakers as unbearable queues form at 7am to reach prime selfie spot
Videos and photos circulating online show Santorini’s most famous viewpoints overwhelmed by tourists this summer, with visitors reportedly queuing from as early as 7am to secure a spot for the perfect sunset or clifftop selfie. The Greek island, long nicknamed the “Instagram island” for its whitewashed buildings and caldera views, has become a byword for…
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Moment ‘passengers run across tarmac in desperate bid to catch flight’ before they are escorted away
A Daily Mail video report shows a group of passengers sprinting across an airport tarmac in an apparent last-minute attempt to reach their aircraft before airport staff intervened and escorted them away. The clip has drawn attention online as a striking example of the lengths some travellers will go to avoid missing a flight, though…
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Flight canceled after toddler refused to buckle seat belt, stranding passengers overnight
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria, British Columbia, to Toronto was cancelled this week after a toddler on board refused to buckle their seat belt, leaving the rest of the passengers stranded overnight. Neither the accompanying adult nor the cabin crew could persuade the standing child to sit and fasten their belt, and with the…