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Trouble at Gatwick sparks travel chaos: 14 flights are forced to land at other UK airports after ‘technical issue’

  • Gatwick technical issue diverted 14 flights
  • Several UK airports took rerouted planes
  • Disruption caused delays and passenger uncertainty

A technical issue at Gatwick caused major disruption, with 14 incoming flights unable to land and instead diverted to other UK airports. The problem created travel chaos for passengers and airlines, adding delays and logistical complications at one of Britain’s busiest airports. It matters because even a short…

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We shouldn’t confuse politics and football – Scaloni

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  • Scaloni said football and politics should not be mixed
  • England and Argentina meet in a highly charged semi-final
  • Messi and England’s stars headline the contest

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his team’s World Cup semi-final against England should be treated strictly as a football match, not as an extension of political tensions between the two countries. Speaking before Wednesday’s game in Atlanta, he said it would be disrespectful to conflate sport with the…

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‘ISIS bride’ makes plea for help as her freedom bid is rejected after returning to Australia from Syria

  • Australian returnee’s freedom bid was refused
  • She appealed publicly for help
  • Case raises security and reintegration questions

The article reports that an Australian woman described in the headline as an “ISIS bride” has asked for help after a bid for her release was refused following her return from Syria. Her case matters because it highlights the difficult legal and political questions around repatriating people linked…

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Aimee Lou Wood Returning For ‘Daddy Issues’ Third And Final Season On BBC

  • *Daddy Issues* will end with a third BBC season.
  • Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey are returning.
  • The final run jumps forward 18 months.

The BBC comedy *Daddy Issues* has been renewed for a third and final season, with Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey returning in the lead roles. The six-part series will conclude the story of Gemma Moscrip and her father Malcolm, whose relationship has been central to the show.…

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UK unveils default overnight social media block for 16 and 17-year-olds

  • UK plans default midnight-to-6am social media block for older teens
  • 16 and 17-year-olds could switch the curfew off
  • Move is part of a wider UK online safety crackdown

The UK government has formally set out plans for a default overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, under which apps such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube would be unavailable between midnight and 6am unless teenagers change their settings. Ministers say the measure is meant to help…

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MPA, APSA Reopen Film Fund for Asia Pacific Screenwriters – Global Bulletin

  • Asia-Pacific screenwriters can apply for five new $10,000 development grants
  • BBC reports £1.9 billion invested in original TV and radio
  • Mnet and Republic will launch a global girl group in 2027

This Global Bulletin reports three media industry developments across the Asia-Pacific and U.K. markets, covering film funding, public-service broadcasting investment and a new international music venture. - The Motion Picture Association and the Asia Pacific Screen Awards have reopened their 2026 film fund, offering five script-development grants worth…

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Heating oil suppliers told to compensate customers for price surge at start of Middle East conflict

  • CMA wants heating oil customers repaid after crisis-related overcharging
  • Around 1,700 households may have paid £150 to £350 extra
  • Watchdog says off-grid users need stronger market protections

The Competition and Markets Authority has told heating oil suppliers to compensate customers who were overcharged when prices spiked at the start of the Middle East conflict. Its investigation found possible breaches in cases where orders were cancelled and customers were then offered higher quotes, leaving some rural…

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All the things Angelina Jolie’s six kids have said about their estranged father Brad Pitt from explosive rant to officially dropping his last name

  • Article recaps signs of Brad Pitt’s estrangement from his children
  • It highlights criticism and surname changes among the six siblings
  • The piece links this to the long fallout from Jolie and Pitt’s split

This article is a retrospective roundup of public comments and reported actions by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s six children that suggest an ongoing estrangement from their father. It matters because it presents the family rift as not just a private dispute between the former couple, but one…

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Keane was Kane’s England team-mate – this week they are on different paths

  • One injury changed the course of Keane’s career
  • Kane and Keane’s paths have sharply diverged
  • Keane is now seeking a new club through the PFA

The article contrasts the very different careers of former England youth team-mates Harry Kane and Will Keane, showing how injuries and timing can reshape a footballer’s future. While Kane is preparing for a World Cup semi-final against Argentina, Keane is attending the PFA’s pre-season camp for out-of-contract players…

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