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Ryanair passenger breaks silence to describe being sucked out of window mid flight after ‘loud bang like a bomb’… and the panic attacks he now suffers whenever he hears a plane
A Ryanair passenger has spoken publicly for the first time about the terrifying moment he was partially sucked out of a window after hearing a “loud bang like a bomb” during a flight. He described the panic and confusion in the cabin as the incident unfolded, and revealed that he now suffers panic attacks whenever…
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Melt-Banana Announce September 2026 US Tour
Japanese noise-rock band Melt-Banana have announced their “Slingshot Tour 2026,” a run of US shows throughout September 2026 that will take them from the West Coast to the East Coast and back again. The tour begins in Sacramento, California, on 1 September and concludes in San Francisco on 27 September, giving fans across the country…
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Prince Harry’s new travel boss: Flying is like drink-driving, writes RICHARD EDEN
Prince Harry has appointed a new head for his travel venture, Travalyst, whose stance on air travel has raised eyebrows given the sustainability organisation’s remit. Richard Eden reports that the new executive has likened flying to drink-driving, a comparison that sits awkwardly with Harry’s own frequent use of private jets, reviving longstanding criticism of the…
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Moment 600ft ferry carrying 100 passengers crunches into a cargo ship in head-on crash off Greek holiday island of Crete
A 600ft ferry collided head-on with a cargo ship in the port of Souda on the Greek island of Crete, in an incident captured on video and published on 21 July 2026. The footage shows the two vessels closing on each other despite at least one sounding its horn in warning, before the ferry’s bow…
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‘America’s Most Wanted’ fugitive laid blueprint for vanishing before 20-year escape: affidavit
A fugitive once featured on “America’s Most Wanted”, named as Ronald Fischer, spent days methodically preparing for his disappearance before vanishing more than two decades ago, according to court documents recently reviewed by Fox News. The case highlights how the fugitive appears to have carefully planned his escape rather than fleeing on impulse, giving investigators…
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UK military ‘eyes innovative electric flying taxi’ as 2029 launch planned
British flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace has revealed the UK government has expressed interest in buying a military version of its aircraft, alongside a fresh £10m government grant that brings total state funding for the project to £48m. The announcement, made at the Farnborough international airshow, matters because it signals a potential new revenue stream…
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Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog review – time-travel fun for plucky hybrid critters
The Guardian reviews Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog, the follow-up to Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness, describing it as wholesome, family-oriented animation that leans towards younger viewers through simple character design and gentle humour, despite a plot the reviewer finds surprisingly convoluted. Though it lacks its predecessor’s striking title, the roughly 90-minute…
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Pauline Hanson turns on Channel Seven and leaks email about what really motivated her to travel to the UK – after being ‘stitched-up’ by network
Australian senator Pauline Hanson has publicly criticised Channel Seven, accusing the network of “stitching her up” over a recent trip to the UK. She has leaked an email that she says reveals her genuine reasons for travelling, disputing the network’s portrayal of the visit. The article’s full details were not available in the source text,…
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Satisfying moment Aussie tourist unloads at a tosser for dumping rubbish at a world-famous lookout: ‘Shame on you’
An Australian tourist has been praised online after confronting another visitor caught dumping rubbish at a well-known scenic lookout in Indonesia, telling them “shame on you” in a video that has since circulated widely. The clip shows the Australian calling out the litterer’s behaviour directly, striking a chord with viewers frustrated by tourists who disrespect…
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Aussie forced to work until the day she dies after $139,000 is wiped from her super: ‘I’ll never be able to travel’
An Australian woman says she has been left unable to retire after losing A$139,000 (roughly £69,000) when her superannuation fund investment collapsed, forcing her to accept she will now have to work indefinitely. She says the loss has wiped out plans she had spent years building towards, including travel, and has left her facing a…