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A young British influencer on the ‘holiday of a lifetime’ in Sri Lanka was one of two guests to suddenly die after reportedly being poisoned by pesticides used to kill bed bugs at the backpackers hostel where they were staying. Ebony McIntosh, 24, from Derby, was just four days into her dream trip to the tropical island when she was rushed to hospital on Saturday along with other guests and treated for vomiting, nausea and breathing difficulties.But within hours of arriving at the hospital, Ebony and another German guest, who had the same symptoms, both died. The backpacker had only left the…
Australia will return to England later this autumn to compete for the first Ashes series in 22 years. The Kangaroos will contest for the coveted title over a three-Test series, with the reigning world champions having also not played England in eight years. Speculation had gathered in recent months over the revival of the huge rivalry, with the Australian Rugby League Commission confirming the news on Wednesday. The series is set to begin at Wembley Stadium on October 25, with Everton’s new stadium on the Bramley Moore Dock will host the second Test on November 1. The series will conclude at the…
Russia staged blistering strikes across Ukraine last night just hours after Kyiv signalled it was ready for a ceasefire following talks with the United States.The massive missile and drone attacks cast doubt on Vladimir Putin’s willingness to accept Donald Trump’s demands for peace in the three year war.Last night the US President said he would talk directly to Putin, telling reporters: ‘It takes two to tango. I hope he will agree.’ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Kyiv’s agreement to a 30-day ceasefire, which came after significant pressure from Washington, meant that the ball was now in Moscow’s court. ‘Now…
By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 00:06, 10 April 2025 | Updated: 00:12, 10 April 2025 The world’s best airport has been crowned in a new ranking, with the UK failing to get a spot in the top 20. Singapore Changi Airport topped the list for a ‘record-breaking’ 13th time at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards. The awards are the world’s largest customer airport satisfaction survey and assess customer service and facilities across 565 airports. Changi Airport has a huge number of attractions for travellers including a butterfly garden, a rooftop pool and a hedge maze. Perhaps the airport’s most famous feature, Changi’s Rain Vortex is…
By LIVE COMMENTARY Updated: 05:42 EST, 17 December 2024 UK wages grew by a stronger than expected 5.2 per cent in the three months to October, fresh data from the Office for National Statistics shows.The data, which surpassed forecasts of 5 per cent growth in average weekly earnings before bonuses, could further weigh on expectations for the pace and scale of Bank of England interest rate cuts.The FTSE 100 is down 0.7 per cent in early trading. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Britvic, Capita, Chemring and Indivior. Read the Tuesday 17 December Business Live blog below.>…
By BEN NAGLE Published: 18:55 EST, 1 December 2024 | Updated: 18:58 EST, 1 December 2024 Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins only arrived in Buffalo this year – but it appears he is not fazed by the blisteringly cold weather in western New York.After staff cleared 23 inches of snow in a desperate bid to ready Highmark Stadium for Sunday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, Hollins turned heads with his bold arrival.TV cameras caught the Super Bowl champion dressed as a mad professor – minus the shoes – strolling through the parking lot from his car to the…
Orient Express is bringing the luxury of its famous trains to the high seas with the launch of two stunning cruise ships.Now the interiors of the first ship to set sail, the Orient Express Corinthian, have been revealed, with guests promised a ‘dreamlike experience’ while on board.The Corinthian, it has been announced, will set sail in June 2026 and sail the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas. At 220m (721ft) long with 4,500 m sq (48,437 sq ft) of sails mounted on three masts, Orient Express Corinthian will be the ‘world’s largest sailing yacht’. In a statement, Orient Express says: ‘By combining the…
These airlines are dream tickets – carriers that offer the very best cabins and customer service, according to Britons.They were voted into the top five places in a ranking unveiled this week of long-haul carriers, the list the result of a Which? Travel survey.These pictures of their cabins show why they hold flyers spellbound, with some resembling hotel rooms.They feature double beds, showers, enormous TV screens and passengers in them enjoy dining worthy of a gourmet restaurant.Scroll down for a portfolio of plane-ly phenomenal seats and suites.Which one is your favourite? Head to the comments… NO.1 – SINGAPORE AIRLINES Singapore Airlines comes top of…
The wall is covered with live screens stretching so far that no one person can possibly keep an eye on all of them. One is reporting updates on around a dozen minor incidents.I see that an ambulance is on its way to check-in at Terminal 3, for example, or that the police are checking an unattended bag in a cafe in Terminal 4. One section of the wall is made up of nine screens simply showing closed-circuit live footage from one platform of the shuttle train running beneath Terminal 5.There are monitors covering approach roads, fire alarm systems, baggage belts,…
California has declared a state of emergency for H5N1 bird flu amid fears that the virus could jump to people and start to spread.The move comes in response to a major outbreak of the virus among the state’s cattle which has spilled over and infected dozens of dairy workers.The announcement follows news that an individual in Louisiana was hospitalized with H5N1, becoming the country’s first severe case.The declaration of emergency gives California state and local resources to contain the outbreak, including hiring staff or issuing contracts for things like tests or personal protective equipment (PPE).Governor Gavin Newsom said the move would free up funds…