Getty Images The banning of high street fashion adverts which featured models who looked “unhealthily thin” has led industry experts to warn of a return to the super skinny trend. The aesthetic characterised by models with hollow faces and protruding bones was seen in the 1990s and early 2000s but …
Read More »Astronaut who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth dies aged 97
NASA Astronaut Jim Lovell, who guided the Apollo 13 mission safely back to Earth in 1970, has died aged 97. Nasa said he had “turned a potential tragedy into a success” after an attempt to land on the Moon was aborted because of an explosion onboard the spacecraft while it …
Read More »Australian Darts Masters: Luke Littler avoids upset to reach last eight
“I had to grind it out. I’ll be honest, not much practice has been put in, people don’t see behind the scenes, body clock, not sleeping, it has an effect.” The 18-year-old will now play Australian Damon Heta in the last eight, while world number one Luke Humphries will take …
Read More »Drained Trent and Mersey Canal blamed on vandals seeking likes
Alex McIntyre BBC News, West Midlands BBC A stretch of the Trent and Mersey Canal in Cheshire and Staffordshire is recovering after it was drained by vandals Vandals “motivated by social media likes” have been blamed for draining a stretch of canal. The Canal and River Trust (CRT) said it …
Read More »Bin collection strikes in Wrexham amid pay and hours dispute
PA Thirteen days of bin collection worker strikes have been planned in a dispute over pay and overtime hours in Wrexham Refuse workers in Wrexham will be striking this month in a dispute over working patterns and reduced pay. Members of the Unite union who work in the street scene …
Read More »The unlikely bond between JD Vance and David Lammy
Kate Whannel Political reporter PA Media JD Vance and David Lammy fishing together at Chevening in Kent US Vice President JD Vance is taking his holiday in the UK – a trip which will include visits to the Cotswolds, Scotland and, to kick it all off, a few days staying …
Read More »This three-pack of fast Wi-Fi 7 routers is under $200 for the first time
Having a solid set of Wi-Fi routers is essential, whether you’re working from home, playing online games , or streaming a movie. I’ve used this three-pack of TP-Link’s Deco BE26 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Routers for months without any issues, and I’m eager to recommend them, especially since it’s currently on …
Read More »Beloved by bands and bank robbers, the Ford Transit turns 60
Theo Leggett International Business Correspondent BBC Theo Leggett at the wheel of the oldest Ford Transit still in existence Climbing into a 1965 Ford Transit is like stepping into a time capsule on wheels. Forget your modern high-tech nicknacks like satnavs and touchscreens. All you get here is a steering …
Read More »Blackburn Rovers Women: WSL2 rivals ‘shocked’ and ‘gutted’ by withdrawal
Portsmouth defender Hannah Coan also started her career at Blackburn, winning their young player of the year award for the 2023-24 season before moving to the south coast. She knew many of the playing squad, and said those who had injuries were now fearful for their future in the game. …
Read More »Azerbaijan and Armenia sign peace deal at White House summit
The leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia signed an agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict as they were hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday. Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan shook hands after the US president described the event as “historic”. …
Read More »Tangled parachutes and chaotic crowds: The dangers posed by airdrops in Gaza | World News
Five days before he was killed by a falling aid package, father-of-two Uday al Qaraan called on world leaders to open Gaza’s borders to food – and criticised the use of airdrops. “This isn’t aid delivery,” said the 32-year-old medic as a crowd of children rummaged through the remains of …
Read More »England: Chris Woakes may risk rehab over surgery to be fit for Ashes
Chris Woakes says rehabilitation “could be a risk he’s willing to take” to be fit for the Ashes, rather than having surgery on the shoulder injury sustained in England’s fifth Test defeat against India. The 36-year-old is waiting for the results of a scan after he suffered a suspected dislocated …
Read More »Prince Andrew book seals his fate for any return
Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent Getty Images Prince Andrew faces an unflattering portrait of his private life and finances This searing biography of Prince Andrew crackles with scandals about sex and money on almost every page, two subjects that have always caused problems for the royals. Andrew Lownie’s book, Entitled: The …
Read More »Rasmus Hojlund: AC keen to sign Manchester United forward
A number of clubs are thought to have expressed an interest in Hojlund, 23, in the knowledge United are willing to negotiate over his release. It is understood Milan are keen, although they would only want a loan initially as they, like United, are hindered financially by an absence from …
Read More »Young squad shines after dramatic England Test series
The enthralling 2-2 draw for the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy between England and India provided a dramatic start to the new World Test Championship cycle. It was an epic contest, each of the five Tests going into the final day, four in fact into the final session, providing some of the best …
Read More »Kent and Sussex residents urged to use water when ‘essential’
Nathan Bevan BBC News, South East Getty Images The driest spring in over 100 years has hit reserves hard People are being asked to “work together” with water companies and only turn on their taps when “essential” to help conserve falling resources. South East Water (SEW) has warned its customers …
Read More »Wrexham footballer receives top honour
BBC Lili Jones, 19, from Wrexham, says it was “such a privilege” to receive one of Wales’ highest honours at the National Eisteddfod A Wrexham footballer says it’s “such a privilege” to receive one of Wales’ highest honours at the National Eisteddfod. Lili Jones, 19, who has played since the …
Read More »Microsoft’s Clippy Crocs Might Be the World’s Weirdest Pair of Shoes
Crocs are an infamously ugly shoe style that was once named to Time’s list of the 50 worst inventions. Clippy is an annoying animated paperclip from Microsoft that once made that same list. So maybe it’s fate that the two much-mocked products are teaming up for a pair of limited-edition …
Read More »Kate Hudson enjoys family time in Colorado, calls it ‘soul reset’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kate Hudson is enjoying some time away with her family. The 46-year-old “Almost Famous” star posted a series of photos on Instagram from her family vacation in Colorado, which included some familiar faces. One of the photos shows Kate giving the camera …
Read More »Emma Little-Pengelly defends Wimbledon trip as chance to promote NI
PA Emma Little-Pengelly had not directly addressed the criticism of her Wimbledon trip until a post on social media site X late on Friday Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has defended spending public money on a trip to Wimbledon, saying she will always seek to promote and champion Northern Ireland. …
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