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British woman, 26, is sentenced to six years in Hong Kong prison after reporting rape by a UK banker – who then accused her of blackmail
A 26-year-old British woman has been sentenced to six years in prison in Hong Kong after reporting that she had been raped by a UK banker, who in turn accused her of blackmail. The case has drawn attention amid concerns that pursuing a rape allegation through the courts left the alleged victim facing serious criminal…
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Mass brawl involving 10 passengers forces UK-bound easyJet plane to return to Tenerife
An easyJet flight bound for the UK was forced to return to Tenerife after a mass brawl broke out on board involving around ten passengers. The disruption highlights ongoing concerns about passenger conduct on holiday flights to and from Spanish tourist destinations, prompting the crew to divert back to the departure airport rather than continue…
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British Airways pilots are struck down by food poisoning after India stopover – with one ‘incapacitated’ and put on oxygen at 30,000 feet
British Airways pilots suffered food poisoning after a stopover in India, with one crew member said to have become incapacitated during the flight and placed on oxygen while the aircraft was cruising at around 30,000 feet. The episode highlights the risks airlines face when crew fall ill with suspected food-borne illness picked up during a…
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On Thin Ice by Charlie Walker review – a Siberian adventure goes off the rails
Charlie Walker’s new travelogue, On Thin Ice, recounts a gruelling trek across frozen Siberia that began in February 2022, just as Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The book’s significance lies less in the physical hardship of the journey than in its unusual vantage point: Walker becomes one of the last Western tourists able…
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Long-lost Pan Am crash wreckage found decades after deadly disaster that reshaped airline safety
Wreckage was found from a Pan Am flight that crashed into the water off Puerto Rico in 1952, killing 52 people and leading to passenger safety briefing requirements.
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Park visitors face flood danger out West while severe storms rip through NY, NJ
Severe weather brought life-threatening flash flooding to both coasts of the United States, with storms battering the Northeast while monsoon rains continued to lash the Southwest. The National Weather Service issued warnings across Utah and Colorado, disrupting travel and raising flood risks for visitors to national parks, while New York and New Jersey were hit…
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Trump orders US airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon after White House meeting with president
US President Donald Trump has directed American airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon, following a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The move signals a warming in relations between Washington and Beirut and comes as Trump pledged greater US support for Lebanon, a country he said has endured immense challenges for decades.…
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Ella Langley joins music royalty with ‘insane’ milestone for ‘Choosin’ Texas’
Country singer Ella Langley has hit a major career milestone as her single “Choosin’ Texas” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a 14th consecutive week, tying a record previously held by only a handful of iconic hits. The 27-year-old artist called the achievement “insane” in a post shared on her Instagram stories…
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Hold Your Horses: Shania Twain Reveals the Surprising Travel Partners Joining Her on Tour
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 04: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS) Shania Twain performs with Mumford and Sons during BST Hyde Park 2026 at Hyde Park on July 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images for ABA) Shania Twain revealed the surprising companion she takes on tour. The post Hold Your Horses: Shania Twain Reveals the…