38 m. ago Plane carrying US Secretary of War makes emergency landing in UK after windscreen cracks mid

The aircraft has been forced to land at RAF Mildenhall

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41 m. ago Plane carrying Pete Hegseth forced to land in UK due to crack in windshield

US defense secretary was returning from a brief trip to Brussels, and everyone onboard was safe, Pentagon saidA plane carrying Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, on Wednesday made an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft’s windshield, the Pentagon said, adding Hegseth was safe.“The plane landed based on standard procedures and everyone onboard, including Secretary Hegseth, is safe,” Sean Parnell, a Pentagon spokesperson, said in a post on X. Continue reading...

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76 m. ago US Air Force plane carrying Pete Hegseth diverts to UK in mid

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was forced to land in the UK after the US Air Force plane he was on declared a mid-air emergency

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2 h. ago Remember Monday: 'Eurovision was the best thing we’ve ever done — it’s opened so many doors'

Remember Monday are having the time of their lives since representing the UK at Eurovision earlier this year

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2 h. ago Man Utd's £2bn 'New Trafford' stadium plans get 'huge green light' with potential completion date

Manchester United are reportedly confident of securing a deal to purchase the land around Old Trafford that is owned by Freightliner, which is a vital part of their plans for a new stadium

Economics

3 h. ago D’Angelo was far more than the shirtless sex symbol he was painted as

The late singer’s iconic music video for Untitled (How Does It Feel) had him unfairly pigeonholed for much of his careerExperimental, sensual and political, D’Angelo radically redrew the boundaries of soul music‘The architect of Black Gen X sonic feeling and eloquence’: D’Angelo’s 10 greatest tracksThe news of D’Angelo’s death following a privately handled pancreatic cancer diagnosis had shocked fans crying Shit, Damn, Motherfucker – a cult favorite from the 1995 Brown Sugar album that heralded the R&B singer as a force in the blossoming neo-soul movement. But the winking references on social media to that crash-out song, about a man who discovers his girl in bed with his best friend and lets rage take over, were soon crowded out by shirtless images of the four-time Grammy winner as tribute. It’s the last thing he’d want to be remembered for.The images all derive from the same source: the 2000 music video for Untitled (How Does It Feel), from D’Angelo’s sophomore album, Voodoo. ...

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3 h. ago Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris has received $65 million from his estate, new court documents claim

The 27-year-old is taking legal action against the executors of his estate over ‘irregular payments’ to lawyers

Economics

3 h. ago Golden Boy 2025: Chelsea and Arsenal stars among shortlist for prestigious award

There are plenty of Premier League representatives in the 25-strong list

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3 h. ago Mercury Prize 2025 Latest Odds: Here's how the bookies rate all 12 artists' chances

We’ll soon know this year’s winner of one of the biggest prized in UK music.

Culture

3 h. ago Charli XCX's dig at Taylor Swift as Eras Tour documentary announced

The feud between Charli XCX and Taylor Swift continues as the Brat singer takes a swipe at music documentaries just before one about the Eras Tour is announced

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4 h. ago Ghost town Hyena wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award

This year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year was won by South African wildlife photographer Wim van den Heever, who scooped top spot out of a record-breaking 60,636 images

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4 h. ago New Ayrshire homes move step closer as Church of Scotland sell land

Miller Homes have completed the purchase of 6.96 acres of land in Beith from the Church of Scotland as they progress with their Manse Field development

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4 h. ago Baker who dreamt up business in bath named start up ambassador

Rachel Munro, founder of The Rebel Baker, has been named as a Start Up Loans Ambassador following the success of her business.

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5 h. ago Sex worker hoping to land racing’s hottest date with runner in £10 million horse race

EXCLUSIVE: Carly Electric is a part-owner in sprinter Iowna Merc who is one of the emergency reserves for Saturday’s Everest, the richest race in the world run on turf

Economics

5 h. ago Ayrshire music maestro could be in line to land Ivor Novello Award

The Cumnock Tryst founder and artistic director, who has been nominated twice for the award, joins Lucie Treacher and Helen Grime on the shortlist.

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5 h. ago Aisle pay that: seat surcharges leave spectators on edge at some of Australia’s biggest events

Aisle seats cost $25 extra at Melbourne Formula One Grand PrixAustralian Open puts in place premium based on demandSome fans hate being stepped over inside the stadium and just want to enjoy the action in peace. Others won’t sit anywhere else except the end of a row, and are prepared to pay a premium for the privilege.The extra cost of an aisle seat has reached $25 at the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix, as part of a trend adopted at sporting events such as the MotoGP at Phillip Island and the Australian Open tennis, as well as at some music concerts, to price tickets on the edge of bays higher than those in the middle. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago Magnifying the minuscule: Nikon Small World photomicrography 2025 – in pictures

Weevils, spores, slime mold and cells are in extreme closeup for the 51st anniversary of the Nikon Small World competition. For more than five decades, the award has brought scientific wonders under the microscope, with scientists, artists and enthusiasts from 77 countries contributing 1,925 photo entries this year alone. Judges have arrived at this stunning top 20. Continue reading...

Culture

5 h. ago Wife of Ian Watkins' Lostprophets bandmate speaks out after disgraced frontman's death

Syirin Said, who married Lostprophets' guitarist Lee Gaze in 2008, said saying the band's name felt like a 'curse' for years after Ian Watkins' crimes came to light

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6 h. ago Judge halts free transfer of land worth $67M for Trump’s presidential library in Miami

A local historian sued Miami Dade College and its board of trustees last week over the potential transfer

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6 h. ago Dog rescue charity saved from brink after being weeks away from closure

Islay Dog Rescue near Cumnock had enough funds to last just three weeks before supporters rallied behind the charity at the weekend.

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