71 m. ago Flight attendant shares five things you should 'never' wear on a plane

A flight attendant with six years of experience in the skies has shared exactly which items of clothing you should avoid wearing when travelling, and there are good reasons for all of them

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92 m. ago Indian flight issues ‘mayday’ call after almost running out of fuel during diversion

Reports offer differing reasons for the IndiGo flight’s initial diversion, with the plane eventually landing safely 300km from its intended destination

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1 hour ago UK 'told Trump planned to hit Iran's nukes but played no part in US strike': Keir Starmer backs attack as officials make plans to get Britons out of Israel

Jonathan Reynolds said the UK had played no role in the strikes on three facilities overnight, but warned the threat of terrorism here due rise due to the close transatlantic alliance.

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1 hour ago Boost blueberry plants and make them ‘tastier and healthier' adding 2 items to soil

Blueberry plants are fairly easy to grow, making them a great choice for both inexperienced and avid gardeners. But, for the biggest and juiciest blueberries, fertilising is key - and two household items can help

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2 h. ago Brits trapped in Israel to be evacuated 'in hours not days' amid US attacks on Iran

The UK has been working on charter flights for Britons trapped in Israel with the airspace expected to reopen on Sunday afternoon so planes can safely enter the country

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3 h. ago Duffy, 40, 'is planning a return to the spotlight as details of her comeback emerge 10 years after horror kidnap ordeal'

The singer, 40, who surprised fans by appearing in a TikTok in March, has reportedly reunited with ex-Suede musician Bernard Butler, who was the producer of her debut album in 2008.

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3 h. ago Ayrshire library set to temporarily close as new heating and air conditioning unit installed

Plans are in place for anyone wishing to borrow or return books while the facility is closed.

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4 h. ago Voices: ‘Worth every penny’ or ‘a bit OTT’? Readers debate the rise of expensive dog birthday parties

Our community was split over the rise of lavish dog birthday parties. While some said they’re ‘worth every penny’, others questioned whether the pets – or the price tags – really make sense

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4 h. ago Everything we know as Trump says US strikes fully obliterated Iran's key nuclear facilities

In an address to the nation, President Trump said that key nuclear plans had been a 'spectacular success'

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5 h. ago Trump news at a glance: President praises attacks on Iran as lawmakers divided on US involvement

Trump calls attacks on Iranian nuclear sites a success, but some US lawmakers immediately called the attack unconstitutional. Key US politics stories from Saturday 21 JuneWashington was in a flurry late on Saturday as Donald Trump announced that the US had completed strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort to destroy the country’s nuclear program.American politicians reacted to the news of the US bombing of nuclear targets in Iran with a mix of cheering support and instant condemnation, reflecting deep divisions in the country, as Washington grapples with yet another military intervention overseas. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Trump launches airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites as threat of all

The US president authorised the overnight bombings of key nuclear sites, including the heavily fortified Fordow plant

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6 h. ago US bombs Iran latest: Trump launches airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites as threat of all

The US president authorised the overnight bombings of key nuclear sites, including the heavily fortified Fordow plant

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6 h. ago Our community borrowed millions to build wind turbines – but it’s paid off, big time

Next month is a milestone for North Yell. On 14 July the first house purchased by the local development trust will be let, and its new tenant will move in.

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6 h. ago Man City could change transfer plans after unexpected Club World Cup development

Vitor Reis performed well for Manchester City in their opening game in the Club World Cup and his development could mean a departure for another defender.

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6 h. ago Man United 'plan' transfer for Ruben Amorim favourite amid Marcus Rashford Barcelona update

The latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip including updates on Joao Palhinha, Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford

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8 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Shock new target emerges as Gunners ace reveals club's huge summer plans

Arsenal are expected to be one of the Premier League's most active team in the summer transfer window as they pursue a deal for a top quality striker and a new winger

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8 h. ago Denied, detained, deported: the faces of Trump’s immigration crackdown

The administration has torn up the rulebook as it seeks to implement a hardline agenda to expel people from the USDonald Trump retook the White House vowing to stage “the largest deportation operation in American history”. As previewed, the administration set about further militarizing the US-Mexico border and targeting people requesting asylum and refugees while conducting raids and deportations in undocumented communities, detaining and deporting immigrants and spreading fear.Critics are outraged, if not surprised. But few expected the new legal chapter that unfolded next: a multipronged crackdown on certain people seen as opponents of the US president’s ideological agenda. This extraordinary assault has come in the context of wider attacks on higher education, the courts and the constitution. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Donald Trump says US has attacked three Iranian nuclear sites and ‘totally obliterated’ them

The strikes hit uranium enrichment sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, Trump saidUS strikes Iran – follow it liveExplainer: What is Iran’s Fordow nuclear site and why was a US strike needed?Donald Trump on Saturday said on national television that the US had bombed and destroyed three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to destroy the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.“Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror,” Trump said in a speech from the White House. “Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.” Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Donald Trump says US has attacked Iranian nuclear sites and ‘totally obliterated’ them

President on Truth Social says US completed ‘very successful attack’ on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan sitesUS strikes Iran – follow it liveDonald Trump on Saturday said on national television that the US had bombed and destroyed three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to destroy the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.“Our objective was the destruction of Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world’s number one state sponsor of terror,” Trump said in a speech from the White House. “Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.” Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Cheering support and instant condemnation: US lawmakers respond to attack on Iran

Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders denounced the decision to launch attack, while most Republicans praised the actionUS strikes Iran – follow it liveAmerican politicians reacted to the news of the US bombing of nuclear targets in Iran with a mix of cheering support and instant condemnation, reflecting deep divisions in the country that cross party lines as Washington grapples with yet another military intervention overseas.Donald Trump announced on Saturday night that the US had completed strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort this month to destroy the country’s nuclear program. Continue reading...

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