The UK’s weather is cooling down and autumn is rolling in – but there’s still plenty of sun and sea to be had overseas. According to travel expert Simon Calder, now is the perfect time to start booking a late summer getaway. Calder told ITV’s This Morning he had recently returned from a fabulous holiday...
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At least 12 migrants killed after channel crossing disaster
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video At least 12 people have died and two are missing after a boat carrying migrants was ‘ripped apart’ while crossing the English Channel to Britain. The boat carrying 65 people sank near Cap Gris-Nez, a cape off...
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Paris Paralympics day 4 medals tally: China stays on top, Great Britain is second; USA overtakes Brazil, France is 5th and India is at 27th | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: China has showcased its prowess in the competition, securing the top position with an impressive haul of 71 medals. The nation’s athletes have garnered 33 gold, 27 silver, and 11 bronze medals, outshining their rivals in the race for the highest number of gold medals.Following closely behind, Great Britain has claimed the second...
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British PM Keir Starmer in Berlin for talks to reset ties with Europe
Starmer will discuss with Scholz, a fellow leftist, a new pact they hope will bring about an unprecedented degree of bilateral military cooperation and greater collaboration in areas such as trade and energy (Photo: Reuters) 3 min read Last Updated : Aug 28 2024 | 3:02 PM IST British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will...
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Every young Keely Hodgkinson should have a chance to realise their Olympic dream
Amidst every spectacular moment, many people will have Keely Hodgkinson’s dominant 800m gold as their highlight of Paris 2024. It certainly represents a glorious achievement for her. For many sports the Olympic and Paralympic Games are the pinnacle of competition. For athletes like Keely, it’s a long, hard road to get there – and a...
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Spain and France: Travel strikes planned for August and September
Our travel guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced. ADVERTISEMENT Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions. Walkouts are sometimes planned months ahead but others are announced last minute, showing that it always pays to check before you...
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Former Australian cyclist Matthew Richardson could face two-year ban after British defection
Former Australian cyclist Matthew Richardson could be ineligible to take part in competitive events for two years following his defection to Great Britain. On Monday, Richardson penned an emotional Instagram post revealing he would represent Great Britain going forward, with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) approving the switch this week. The 25-year-old, who made his...
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Prince William, Princess Kate congratulate Great Britain’s Olympic team
Wimbledon graced by Princess Kate in rare appearance Princess Kate made a rare appearance with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, at Wimbledon in London. Prince William and Princess Kate are congratulating team Great Britain. The British royals marked the end of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris with a shoutout to their home team, in a...
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World on brink as UK, France and Germany issue chilling warning to Iran
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany have issued a stark warning to Iran not to escalate tensions in the Middle East, as Israel fears an attack on them following the killing of Hamas’ leader. In a joint statement this morning, Sir Keir Starmer joined with Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz to personally name Iran...
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‘No further delay’ to Gaza ceasefire: France, Germany, UK – World News
PARIS The leaders of France, Germany and Britain said Monday that “there can be no further delay” in negotiating a ceasefire in Gaza, warning Iran and its allies against any “further escalation” of the conflict. The joint statement came after one of the deadliest reported Israeli strikes on the besieged Gaza Strip in more than...
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Watch: British man arrested for climbing the Eiffel Tower
A British man has been arrested after he climbed the Eiffel Tower hours before the start of the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games. The shirtless man, identified as a professional climber in French media, scaled the 1,083-foot-tall monument without any equipment. In one video shared on social media, the blond, bearded man, who...
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The beautiful European seaside city with hardly any tourists
France is one of the most visited countries in the world – but only some parts of it are rammed with tourists. The overcrowding experienced just in certain locations has been noted even by the French Tourism Ministry, which last year said an average of 80 percent of holidaymakers tend to flock to just 20...