Flight Chaos As Middle East Airspace Closes In Iran Conflict
Thousands of flights cancelled as Middle East airspace closes amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran, causing worst travel chaos since Covid. Hundreds of thousands stranded.
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Muesli Bar Taste Test Reveals Surprising Winners and Losers
A blind taste test of 19 muesli and nut bars reveals top picks: Nature Valley crunchy, Sam's Pantry nut bar, and Hillcrest premium nut bar. Nut bars outperform traditional muesli bars.
Claire’s Shuts Last UK Stores, 1,000+ Jobs Cut
Claire’s shuts remaining 154 UK stores, resulting in over 1,000 job losses and ending three decades on British high streets.
Qantas A350 sets record with 24-hour, 14,338-mile flight
A Qantas Airways Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a record-breaking 24-hour, 24-minute non-stop flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, covering 14,338 miles across the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Millionaire Charged With Arson Over Luxury Resort Fire
Millionaire Bryce Campbell charged with arson and insurance fraud over luxury resort fire in Minnesota after joking about burning it down.
Home Depot Warns of Price Hikes Due to Trump Tariffs
Home Depot warns it may raise prices due to Trump tariffs, as CFO cites higher costs on imported goods and quarterly sales miss forecasts.
1997 Tesco Receipt Shows Grocery Prices Have Quadrupled
A 1997 Tesco receipt shows grocery prices have quadrupled; a recreation found the same basket cost £62.70 instead of £26.27.
Science-Backed Eye Creams for 2025: Top Picks for Bags, Puffiness and Lines
Discover the best science-backed eye creams for 2025, tested to banish bags, puffiness, and fine lines with ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, and caffeine.
World’s first solo traveller river cruise ship to operate full season from UK
Riviera Travel’s MS George Eliot becomes the first river cruise ship exclusively for solo travellers for a full season in 2027, with itineraries from £2,449.
Vietnam floods: Travel advice for British tourists as severe weather hits
Severe flooding in central Vietnam hits tourist hubs; 90 dead; flights operating but delays likely; FCDO advises monitoring weather; no special cancellation rights.
Wizz Air and TUI Offer Least Legroom on Short-Haul Flights, Which? Survey Finds
Which? survey reveals Wizz Air and TUI have least legroom at 28 inches; Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, KLM most spacious. EasyJet offers wider seats.
Nearly 880,000 UK Pensioners Missing out on £4,000 Pension Credit Boost
Nearly 880,000 UK pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit, worth up to £4,000 a year, plus automatic Winter Fuel Payment eligibility.
Boots Black Friday: YSL Black Opium Extreme Half Price at £51
Boots Black Friday offers YSL Black Opium Extreme at 50% off, £51 for 50ml. Cheapest deal with intense notes and high ratings.
Oil Price Surge Above $100 Spurs Market Turmoil Before Trump Remarks Calm Wall Street
Oil prices briefly hit $100, causing global market turmoil, before Trump's comments on US-Israel war with Iran calmed Wall Street and brought crude back to $85.
Six Hospitalised Following Warrington House Fire on Christmas Eve
Six people taken to hospital after a Christmas Eve house fire in Warrington; suspected accidental kitchen appliance fire.
Self-Heating Spacemasks Hailed as 'Magic' for Migraines and Insomnia
Self-heating Spacemasks, costing £15 for five, are praised by customers for relieving migraines, insomnia, and tension headaches. Available at Oliver Bonas and Selfridges.
Factory Process of Pre-Packaged Sandwiches Shocks Public
Pre-packaged sandwiches are made in factories with workers using bare hands, shocking the public and prompting vows to never buy again.
Starmer under pressure to rethink North Sea drilling stance
Sir Keir Starmer faces cabinet pressure to rethink North Sea drilling amid Iran conflict, while climate experts say it won't lower bills.
One dead and seven in hospital after gas leak at Sydney restaurant
A gas leak at Haveli restaurant in Sydney leaves one dead and seven hospitalised, including five police officers. Carbon monoxide suspected.
Five Stunning UK Estates for Easter Bank Holiday Walks
From daffodil-carpeted grounds to bluebell woods, five stunning UK estates for Easter bank holiday walks.
Met Office Names Nine Areas Facing 35C on Wednesday
Temperatures could reach 35C in nine areas on Wednesday as amber heat health alerts remain in place across Southeast England.
Pilot of 737 Max whose door plug blew out sues Boeing for $10m
Alaska Airlines pilot Brandon Fisher sues Boeing for $10m after 737 Max door plug blowout, alleging the company tried to blame him for the incident.
Ex-cabin crew warns passengers to avoid coffee and tea on planes
Ex-cabin crew Kat Kamalani warns passengers to avoid coffee, tea and tap water on planes due to unclean tanks. Stick to sealed bottles or cans.
US national parks' $100 foreign tourist fee sparks chaos and complaints
New $100 fee for non-residents at US national parks causes long waits and angry visitors, staff say policy risks alienating tourists.
Ryanair Names Tenerife and Lanzarote Worst for Passport Delays
Ryanair names Tenerife South and Lanzarote worst for passport control delays due to EU's new EES system, with queues up to two hours.
Record Sunshine Saturday Holiday Bookings Predicted for 2026
UK travel firms predict a 5% rise in January holiday bookings for 'Sunshine Saturday', with Gozo and Sri Lanka surging in popularity.
Aldi Crowned Cheapest UK Supermarket for July, Beating Lidl by 18p
Which? survey finds Aldi cheapest for 20-item basket at £23.59, Asda cheapest for 79-item trolley, beating rivals by slim margins.
UK households with £5,000 in current account warned they are missing out on hundreds in interest
New research warns UK households with £5,000 in current accounts miss out on hundreds in interest, as millions leave cash idle in low-interest accounts.
DLR Workers to Strike on New Year's Eve in Pay Dispute
DLR workers to stage 24-hour strike on New Year's Eve over pay and conditions dispute with contractor ISS, but DLR says service won't be affected.
Spain Begins Three Days of Mourning After Fatal Train Derailment
Spain mourns after train derailment kills at least 40 near Adamuz; investigations focus on broken rail joint.
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