26 m. ago Flight cancellations and evacuations ordered as Typhoon Podul makes landfall in Taiwan

More than 5,500 people have been moved from vulnerable areas, some still recovering from storms earlier in the summer

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2 h. ago Festivals diary: Why working Fringe is like training for the Marathon des Sables, and flies in the Spiegeltent

The heat makes the Fringe an endurance

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2 h. ago Albion Rovers boss compares goal hero to Usain Bolt after comeback win at Gala Fairydean Rovers

Sandy Clark was full of praise for Devan McColl after his contribution in Saturday's success

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3 h. ago Seals, puffins and sunshine: snorkelling trip to remote British island gives young carers a taste of the sea

Charity gives children a well-earned break from caring responsibilities, hoping that a day’s snorkelling amid the island’s wildlife will help them connect with nature“A seal just swam right by me,” squeals Odin Rawlinson, 14, as he awkwardly clambers back on to the dive boat in his flippers. He had hoped to see a megalodon or a kraken (a mythical sea creature) on his first ever snorkelling trip. But to his surprise, he finds the marine life that actually frequents the waters off Lundy in the Bristol Channel just as enchanting.Odin Rawlinson on the trip to Lundy – the 14-year-old looks after his mother who has kidney failure and has to have regular dialysis sessions in hospital. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The Swiss lived in splendid isolation for years. Trump’s tariffs have shattered that complacency | Joseph de Weck

The shockwaves sent by the US president could finally push Switzerland closer to the EUGrowing up in Zurich often felt like being removed from the world. It shouldn’t be that way: after all, Switzerland is at the heart of Europe. Riding on the cosy Zurich trams, one hears all the world’s languages; and the airport offers more direct intercontinental flights than Berlin. And yet, coming of age in Switzerland is like sitting in an aquarium looking at the world through a thick bulletproof window.That glass was shattered last week when Donald Trump announced 39% tariffs on Swiss exports. The US is the most important destination for Swiss products: 18.6% of all its exports go there. If Trump maintains the tariffs, sales to the US “will be effectively annihilated”, said Switzerland’s industry lobbying group. The rightwing Swiss business minister, Guy Parmelin, announced a furlough programme to shield the economy from “mass layoffs”. The tabloid newspaper Blick captured the mood with a sta...

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4 h. ago UK airport could 'shutdown' next month with all flights grounded

A UK airport is facing shutdown over potential strike action as key staff members are discontent with recent pay offers which they claim don't cover the increasing cost of living

Events

6 h. ago Travel expert's verdict on whether booking holiday on a Tuesday actually saves you money

Travel expert Maisie Blewitt explains whether or not booking a flight on a Tuesday is actually cheaper and shares her take on the most common holiday booking hacks

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7 h. ago Woman, 23, who tried to smuggle £800,000 worth of crack cocaine into the UK in a wheel of cheese is jailed

US national Jamie Choi, 23, was stopped by Border Force officers at Heathrow on May 25 after arriving on a flight from Brazil.

Economics

7 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews In Flight on Ch4: Spare a thought for the Bulgarian tourist board after this dark thriller

The opening three minutes of In Flight were crammed with so much backstory, I had to check this rush of events wasn't a recap of an earlier series.

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7 h. ago Seven vital tricks to help you get the compensation you deserve if your flight is delayed or cancelled

Holidaymakers facing delays or cancellations to their flights this summer may not get the full compensation they are owed due to a series of sneaky pitfalls.

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9 h. ago American tried to assassinate her lover's enemy on Birmingham street wearing flip

Aimee Betro, 45, was found guilty on Tuesday of travelling 4,000 miles from her Wisconsin home to carry out a 'hit' on a man in Birmingham.

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10 h. ago American teen is STILL trapped in Antarctica five weeks after 'illegal' charity flight to frozen continent

Ethan Guo, a 20-year-old influencer was attempting to become the youngest person to fly solo to all seven continents, when he landed at a remote Chilean military base on Antarctic territory in June.

Events

10 h. ago Channel 4 viewers make same complaint about new thriller In Flight minutes after debut

Tonight, Channel 4 viewers sat down for the first instalment of gripping new thriller, In Flight but it seemed like they all had the same complaint as they took to X to discuss

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11 h. ago Glasgow road locked down after horror smash sees car flip onto roof

It is not yet known if anyone has been injured.

Events

11 h. ago In Flight star Stuart Martin's life off screen with Rivals actress wife

Stuart Martin is back on our screens tonight in the gritty drama In Flight but away from the world of TV, he has a happy family with an actress who starred in Rivals last year

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12 h. ago In Flight on Channel 4: What's it about, full cast and where you've seen them before

The series boasts a Coronation Street legend in the lead role

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12 h. ago Romeo Beckham shuns first class on Jet2 flight as Brooklyn bonds with billionaire in

Former footballer Romeo Beckham was spotted getting on a budget airline flight in Birmingham as his older brother Brooklyn Beckham snubbed his family at his vow renewals

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12 h. ago Reacher season 4 set photos unveil 'love interest' played by Netflix star

The first set photos from the fourth season of Reacher have been shared online, giving fans their first glimpse at a new love interest for Alan Ritchson's hero

Culture

13 h. ago Paris Hilton and Her 2 Kids Debut Cutesie Crew Flight Jackets (Excusive)

Paris Hilton and Her 2 Kids Debut Cutesie Crew Flight Jackets (Excusive)  People.com

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13 h. ago Romeo Beckham seen on a Jet2 flight after his estranged brother's gratuitous show of wealth

The footballer, 22, appeared to keep a low profile dressed in a black hoodie and a pair of matching jogging bottoms.

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