58 m. ago Ryanair passenger stops plane from landing as crew strap him to seat with spare belts

Passengers on a Ryanair flight were witnesses to huge disruptions as one unruly passenger kicked off mid-flight, leaving staff with no choice but to strap him in during landing

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73 m. ago Gethin Jones told 'not bad' by Gavin & Stacey star in behind

The presenter attempted his best recreation of Mick standing up during Smithy's wedding from the season finale of Gavin and Stacey

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2 h. ago 11 actors who lost out on famous movie roles, from Emma Stone to Timothee Chalamet

Even the best actors have their bad days

Culture

3 h. ago Egg curry and fish patties: Dom Fernando’s recipes for Sri Lankan new year

Mackerel patties to snack on and deep-fried eggs in a rich curry sauce – both are great for new year on 14 AprilSinhalese and Tamil traditions may differ, but the celebration of the new year in mid-April unites the two communities. It’s a major cultural moment that marks the end of the harvest season, and some key customs include everyone cleaning their home to prepare for the festivities (and to clear away bad luck!), the lighting of oil lamps and, of course, food. That can take the form of special sweets, celebratory treats such as kavum (cakes made with coconut oil), kiri-bath (milk rice), kokis (a crisp fried dough), and everyday favourites such as today’s two dishes. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Apocalyptic warning about economic meltdown that forced Trump's hand on tariffs... NOT any 'art of the deal'

A Fox Business finance guru has explained why President Trump 'capitulated' on his sweeping tariff plans and had no choice but to U-turn. 

Economics

12 h. ago The Dark Side of Kidfluencing: The grim story behind Tiffany Smith and Piper Rockelle

Netflix’s new docuseries, ‘Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing,’ takes a look at the ‘disturbing’ tale of influencer Piper Rockelle and her momager Tiffany Smith

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16 h. ago A man had 'hundreds of pounds stolen', then police came knocking... with a special guest

'There is no earthly point carrying a warrant card if you don't go around arresting bad people'

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16 h. ago Two arrested as police raid house with their boss watching on

'There is no earthly point carrying a warrant card if you don't go around arresting bad people'

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16 h. ago The AP’s win against Trump shows principles still have power in America | Margaret Sullivan

Series of actions this week including at Princeton and in a tiny town, offer hope that courageous voices can make a differenceGiven the constant flow of bad news – recession nearing, markets tanking, federal agencies run amok – a victory in court for a news wire service might seem trivial.But the Associated Press’s win against the Trump administration this week is meaningful for two reasons. It underscores the judiciary’s commitment to the first amendment, and it suggests that standing up for one’s principles may not be just a gesture made in vain. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Novak Djokovic exits Monte Carlo after ‘horrible’ defeat to Alejandro Tabilo

Djovokic ‘didn’t expect to play this bad’ in MonacoAlcaraz battles past Francisco Cerundolo in three setsNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters with a straight sets defeat to Alejandro Tabilo. The Chilean had beaten the world No 5 on clay in Rome last year and built on a solid start to the second-round match before securing a 6-3, 6-4 win in just under an hour and a half on Court Rainier III.Tabilo, ranked 32 in the world, broke twice in the opening set, with Djokovic looking rather subdued playing his first match on clay since winning Olympic gold last summer. Djokovic’s wayward returns continued to prove costly as Tabilo – who beat Stan Wawrinka in the first round – built on an early break in the second before closing out an impressive victory to take his place in the last 16. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Prince Harry's barrister claims his 'life is at stake' in final High Court arguments against government's decision to scale back his taxpayer

Prince Harry's barrister ended his appeal for the return of full scale security protection with a claim that its removal has left his very life at stake.

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18 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson reignites Jeremy Vine feud as he fires off cruel 'child' dig

Television personalities Jeremy Clarkson and Jeremy Vine are locking horns yet again online after car fanatic Clarkson mocked Vine's choice of vehicle after a rant about safety

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19 h. ago Netflix Bad Influence’s Piper Rockelle and Tiffany Smith now and what happened with The Squad lawsuit

Netflix's latest docurseries Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing explores the horrifying 'exploitation' of YouTube group The Squad and Piper Rockelle at the hands of her mother, Tiffany Smith

Technology

19 h. ago Dunelm's 'brilliant' £40 air purifier branded 'game changer' for allergies and hay fever

With spring here and high pollen levels expected, Dunelm's 4 Speed Air Purifier is a popular choice for hay fever sufferers.

Economics

20 h. ago Hurricane Helene hit Augusta National last summer. What it left is noticeable, not necessarily bad

Augusta National looks as pristine as ever on the eve of the Masters

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20 h. ago Pet dogs have ‘extensive and multifarious’ impact on environment, new research finds

Scale of environmental damage attributed to huge number of dogs globally as well as ‘lax or uninformed behaviour of dog owners’Dogs have “extensive and multifarious” environmental impacts, disturbing wildlife, polluting waterways and contributing to carbon emissions, new research has found.An Australian review of existing studies has argued that “the environmental impact of owned dogs is far greater, more insidious, and more concerning than is generally recognised”. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Boat race feud results in Oxford and Cambridge ditching women’s trial race

Cambridge failed to fill women’s boat with eligible rowersSituation indicative of on-going ill-feeling between clubsThe bad blood between Oxford and Cambridge continues to fester ahead of Sunday’s University Boat Race, with the fallout from the PGCE row leading to the abandonment of a trial race between the two clubs this morning.The Guardian has learned that Cambridge were unable to field a crew in Wednesday’s women’s spare race after Oxford insisted that the ban on PGCE students taking part also applied to what is a practice race for squad members not selected for the Boat Race. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago American Airlines flight turns back when passenger’s meal choice isn’t available, prompting him to attempt to ‘barge into’ the cockpit

The man was also upset that he couldn’t sit in the exit row with his baby

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23 h. ago Amazon users hail 'miraculous' £14 shampoo for thinning locks that 'stops hair loss'

This multi-award winning product has been singled out as an 'Amazon Choice' due to its popularity.

Economics

24 h. ago ‘It is about all of humankind’: Ukrainian violinist Valentina Goncharova on her cosmic call to compose

Born in Kyiv, trained in a Soviet conservatory and inspired in a Mongolian temple, the experimental musician describes the impulse that led to her first original album in 30 yearsOn 7 October 2023, Kyiv-born, Tallinn-based violinist and electronic musician Valentina Goncharova “woke up in a bad state”, she says. “I felt something terrible was happening on our planet I called my sister and brother in Ukraine. Nothing had happened to them. But I continued to feel some kind of uncontrollable violence.“An inner impulse told me: ‘You must urgently return to work.’ I turned on the electric violin, put on Tibetan percussion instruments, and began recording,” she says. Then, later that day, she opened the news “and found out what had happened in Israel”. Continue reading...

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