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By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 00:26 BST, 12 June 2025 | Updated: 00:26 BST, 12 June 2025 Looking to escape tourist traps in the UK this summer? A new study has unearthed the country’s best hidden gems for Brits and created a hotlist of underrated landmarks. The research looked at the number of reviews, the tourist traffic per landmark and the cost of public transport to create the list. So, where are the UK’s best hidden gems? According to the study, the Wasdale Emerald Pool in Cumbria is the country’s best hidden gem. Sometimes known as the ‘Fairy Pool’, the picturesque spot is formed by several…
By NATALIE LISBONA IN JERUSALEM Published: 23:52 BST, 12 June 2025 | Updated: 00:17 BST, 13 June 2025 Israel is preparing to attack Iran’s nuclear sites within days after a UN watchdog said Tehran has breached its non-proliferation obligations, it has been claimed.Strikes could take place without US support amid fears Washington could agree to a deal with Iran that falls short of ending all nuclear enrichment, with a fresh round of talks expected on Sunday.Sources in the US revealed the possibility of an imminent attack, which a senior source in the Israeli prime minister’s office would not confirm or…
Aviation experts say that the Gatwick-bound Boeing that crashed in India, reportedly with no survivors, may have suddenly lost power ‘at the most critical phase of flight’ after takeoff.Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers including 53 Britons, crashed shortly after departing Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat this morning.Video showed the plane rapidly descending into a residential area with a high nose angle and landing gear deployed before it exploded in a huge fireball upon impact. Authorities confirmed that no one is believed to have survived the crash, while rescuers told reporters at the scene that they had recovered dozens…
Paul Kent has claimed one of the driving factors behind Ivan Cleary’s return to coach the Penrith Panthers in 2019 was to seek revenge against the powerbroker who sacked him in the first place. The now four-time premiership-winning coach has previously opened up on the turn of events that ended in 2015 when he was sacked by NRL legend, Phil ‘Gus’ Gould.Cleary and the now-Canterbury boss have maintained a strained relationship since then, after Gould said he wielded the axe on Clearly because he ‘looked tired’ and needed a break after four years with the club.But in a sensational revelation, Kent has…
In recent years, I’ve started buying Swatch watches as a fun, slightly eclectic collectible hobby.While friends and family wear Rolex, Omega and the like, I enjoy having a colourful Swatch on my wrist – especially retro ones from the early 1990s, it’s always a talking point.Two of my favourites are a 1996 Atlanta watch, which is a ‘Seoul’ design and a 1994 First Sin Adam and Eve design.I’ve got around 30 now, bought in charity shops, boot sales and auctions – I’ve kept a spreadsheet, and I’ve paid £26 per watch (excluding a Vivienne Westwood Orb version, which I paid…
What is it? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurogenerative disorder which impacts the nerve cells in the spinal cord and the brain, according to the Mayo Clinic. It gets progressively worse and causes significant muscle control loss in people who have it. Treatment There is no cure for ALS and the disease is fatal, but it progresses at different speeds in patients. SymptomsThe first signs of ALS are twitching of the muscles, weaknesses of the limbs and problems with swallowing and speaking. Progressively, it deteriorates muscle control and impacts an individual’s ability to breathe, move, speak and eat.ALS symptoms correspond with where nerve…
For centuries, palm readers have told us the future of our relationships, finances and health are written in the creases of our hands.Now, scientists have found the length of our fingers really could divulge some secrets – including our athletic potential.They have revealed a simple trick to indicate whether you’d thrive in endurance events, such as a marathon or long-distance cycling.It involves the 2D:4D ratio (second-to-fourth digit ratio), which is the relative difference between your index and ring fingers.Researchers analysed the results of 22 previous studies involving more than 5,000 participants in 12 countries.They discovered a lower digit ratio -…
A doctor who has appeared on the Joe Rogan podcast has been appointed to America’s top vaccine panel despite his controversial views.Dr Robert Malone, a former University of Maryland physician who has promoted the conspiracy theory that Covid vaccines have killed millions of people, has been appointed to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).Malone, who appeared on Rogan’s podcast back in 2021, is among eight physicians and individuals appointed to ACIP, whose job will be to make recommendations on vaccination schedules.Malone has also likened Covid vaccine mandates to Nazi Germany and claimed that at least half-a-million lives could have…
Planning on driving in Europe this summer? Whether you’re blitzing across borders in your car or picking up a rental after arriving at an airport, it’s crucial to be aware of what to expect when navigating the road ahead. Over half of Brits have driven overseas at some point in their lives, but with British drivers three times more likely to get into road accidents abroad, understanding road signs is one of the first steps to ensuring drivers and passengers remain safe. Not only is this knowledge crucial for preventing accidents, it helps to navigate unfamiliar roads, avoid fines, and can even lead…
A Covid-era rule may have played a role in the tragic death of former MTV star Ananda Lewis who lost a six-year battle with breast cancer this week at age 52. Lewis – who rose to fame as a video jockey for MTV – revealed last year that she was unable to get a mastectomy during lockdown in 2020 because California hospitals deemed it a non-emergency.At that time, a rule emphasized using hospital space for Covid patients with severe illnesses instead of those needing ‘non-essential’ or ‘elective’ procedures. Lewis’ was diagnosed in 2019 with stage three breast cancer. Authorities like the American…