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Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England
Rail passengers across north-west England faced a second day of disruption after a power failure at Manchester’s rail operating centre halted services and caused widespread cancellations and delays. Although signalling was restored late on Thursday, the incident left trains and crews out of position, meaning several operators expected altered or cancelled services into Friday afternoon.…
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Rail passengers facing more disruption after power outage; UK house prices stagnate – business live
The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, rather than adding the roughly 80,000 economists had forecast, while employment gains for May and June were revised down by a combined 103,000. The figures point to a weaker labour market and may reduce pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates despite persistently high…
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Aymar Esse, Director of Locarno Open Doors World Premiere ‘My Father’s Kora,’ Discusses Challenges of Queer Cinema in Senegal
Aymar Esse, a Beninese director, will premiere his film “My Father’s Kora” at the Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors section on 9 August 2026. The film explores queer identity within traditional Senegalese Muslim culture through the story of Souleymane Everston Adowo Freudenreich, an Afro-German trans man who travels to Dakar to repair his father’s kora,…
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Octopath Traveler Dev Not Ready To Announce A Third Major Entry Yet, But Is Aware Of High Expectations
Octopath Traveler developer Team Asano has said it is not yet ready to announce a third mainline entry in the HD-2D role-playing series, though it is well aware of fans’ high expectations following the game’s eighth anniversary. Speaking to Japanese outlet Dengeki Online, producer Tomoya Asano explained that after the strong commercial performance of the…
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Flights grounded at Sydney Airport – with passengers facing delays of up to 120 minutes
Sydney Airport experienced significant flight delays, with some passengers facing waits of up to 120 minutes, disrupting services for major carriers including Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar. The disruption adds to a difficult period for Australian air travel, causing inconvenience for passengers and knock-on scheduling problems for airlines operating out of the country’s busiest airport.…
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Retired police chief helps subdue passenger after alleged midair outburst over alcohol cutoff
A retired US police chief helped restrain a passenger who allegedly became disruptive on a United Airlines flight, reportedly after being cut off from further alcohol service. Brian O’Hara, the former Minneapolis Police Chief, found himself intervening mid-flight when the situation escalated into a physical confrontation, turning what had been a routine journey into a…
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Pauline Hanson slams claims she used ‘Fire the Liar’ donations on five-star London hotel as she blasts media
Pauline Hanson, leader of Australia’s One Nation party, has hit back at claims that money raised through her “Fire the Liar” fundraising campaign was used to pay for a stay at a five-star London hotel. The senator accused the media of misrepresenting her use of donor funds, framing the reports as part of a broader…
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Cruise line’s tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments
Princess Cruises has introduced stricter booking terms, including higher deposits and earlier final payment deadlines, prompting a mixed reaction from customers. The changes affect how much travellers must pay upfront and how far in advance they must settle their balance before sailing, altering the financial commitment required to secure a cabin. The cruise line said…
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Tiny village sees FIVE traveller sites set up in just nine months as furious locals claim it has seen their house prices tumble
A small village has reportedly had five traveller sites established within the space of nine months, prompting anger from residents who say the rapid development has damaged their community. Locals claim the sudden proliferation of sites has caused local house prices to fall, adding to concerns about the pace and scale of the developments. The…
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Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.