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Vera Weisfeld, retail pioneer and OBE, dies at 87

Vera Weisfeld OBE, co-founder of the iconic What Every Woman Wants fashion chain, has died aged 87. The retail pioneer transformed UK high streets, making fashion affordable for millions. Read her remarkable story.

Australian Radio Pioneer Nadya Anderson Dies Aged 73

Australian radio pioneer and artist Nadya Anderson has died aged 73 after a long battle with cancer. A key figure at Melbourne's 3RRR, she championed women on air and later forged a successful sculpture career. Read the full tribute.

Typography Pioneer Michael Twyman Dies Aged 91

Professor Michael Twyman, who founded the University of Reading's Department of Typography & Graphic Communication, has died. Discover his lasting legacy in design education.

US FAA Faces Shutdown Threat That Could Ground Flights

Exclusive: The Federal Aviation Administration could face catastrophic shutdown within days, forcing flight reductions and airport closures that would severely impact transatlantic travel between the UK and United States.

Jets 5 seconds from mid-air collision over UK

Two passenger aircraft came terrifyingly close to disaster over the UK after an air traffic control blunder, with investigators revealing they were just five seconds from catastrophic collision.

Qatar Airways CEO warns of aviation industry crisis

Exclusive: Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker reveals major industry concerns over aircraft delivery delays and manufacturing quality issues affecting global carriers including Cathay Pacific and Emirates.

Why Boeing Planes Always End With the Number 7

Discover the fascinating truth behind Boeing's numbering convention and why their commercial planes consistently end with the digit 7 - from engineering heritage to marketing genius.

Delta jet in terrifying 200-foot near-miss with Cessna

A Delta Air Lines flight carrying nearly 200 passengers narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision with a Cessna aircraft over Wisconsin, with the two planes coming within 200 feet of each other in a heart-stopping aviation incident now under federal inves

Police Helicopter Emergency Landing Near Leeds

A North Yorkshire Police helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near Leeds, prompting an urgent investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Discover the full story behind this alarming aviation incident.

JetBlue A320 emergency landing after engine failure

A JetBlue flight from Tampa to Mexico declared a mid-air emergency after experiencing catastrophic engine failure, forcing pilots to dump fuel and make a heart-stopping return to Tampa International Airport.

Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies

Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.

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