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American tourist stranded after volcano eruption sparks mass flight cancellations
An American traveller’s holiday in Sicily was thrown into disarray after volcanic activity from Mount Etna disrupted flights, forcing her to scramble for an alternative route home to New York. Julie Sagoskin, editor-in-chief of Park Magazine, described the ordeal to Fox News Digital after widespread cancellations hit Catania International Airport during the peak summer travel…
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When TV turns sour: the shows we simply can’t stomach any more
This Guardian feature sees several TV writers revisit shows they once loved but can no longer watch, exploring how changing attitudes, real-world scandals or fresh reflection have soured their enjoyment. The piece reflects a broader cultural moment of reassessing past television favourites through the lens of subsequent revelations or shifting social values, from body image…
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8 killed in plane crash at remote Alaska radar site: US military
Eight people were killed after the charter airplane they were traveling on crashed in Alaska on Thursday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The crash occurred near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, a U.S. Air Force military airstrip located in a remote area in the southwest part of the state….
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Tornados, flash floods and 95mph winds spark chaos in top tourist destinations in Spain, Italy and France as wild storms lash Europe
Severe storms swept across parts of Spain, Italy and France, bringing tornadoes, flash flooding and winds of up to 95mph to some of the region’s most popular tourist destinations. The extreme weather caused significant disruption for holidaymakers and residents alike, highlighting the increasingly volatile conditions affecting southern Europe during peak summer travel season. The full…
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Proposed London datacentre will have annual carbon footprint of 27,000 flights to New York
A proposed “hyperscale” datacentre in outer London would generate more than 1m tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, equivalent to roughly 27,000 flights from London to New York, according to planning documents. The East Havering Data Centre Campus, put forward by developer Digital Reef on 218 hectares of green belt in north Ockendon, would be…
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BRYONY GORDON: My horror Cornwall family trip – and everything you need to know now before your Bank Holiday getaway
Daily Mail columnist Bryony Gordon recounts a family holiday to Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula that turned into a health scare after she and her daughter fell ill following a swim in St Mawes harbour. She later discovered that a burst pipe had pumped raw sewage into the harbour just five days before their swim, highlighting how…
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beabadoobee Conjures Blissful Nostalgia With ‘Memories’
beabadoobee has released a new single, “Memories”, the latest preview from her forthcoming album ‘Pylon’. The West London singer-songwriter is currently touring North America, having played sets at Lollapalooza and Hinterland, plus a headline show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, ahead of returning to the UK for the album’s release. “Memories” is a wistful indie-pop track…
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Jacob Elordi Ducks James Bond Question at London World Premiere of Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’ When Asked if He’s Been Auditioning: ‘I’m Here on Holiday’
Actor Jacob Elordi attended the London world premiere of Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic drama “The Dog Stars” in Leicester Square, drawing loud fan attention as speculation continues over whether he will be cast as the next James Bond. Asked directly by Variety whether he had been auditioning for the role, Elordi sidestepped the question, simply saying…
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Inverness dream big after dark days – watch Partick Thistle match on BBC
Inverness Caledonian Thistle host Partick Thistle on Friday in a Scottish Championship match broadcast live by BBC Scotland, with manager Scott Kellacher embracing pundit James McFadden’s tip that his side could be dark horses for promotion. The game carries extra significance given Inverness’s remarkable turnaround: less than a year ago they were in League 1…
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New rules, managers and pundits: what’s different this Premier League season?
The Premier League’s 2026-27 season, which kicks off on Friday, brings a raft of changes covering refereeing rules, an unprecedented turnover of managers, and shifts in broadcast coverage. The alterations are designed largely to reduce time-wasting and tighten VAR oversight, while the managerial changes reflect a period of major upheaval among the division’s clubs ahead…