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Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.18 hrs agoWorld
Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks — a grim milestone that could affect whether the United States can keep its measles-free designation. More than 680 people have gotten sick since the state’s first outbreak began on June 20, 2025.Unlike measles outbreaks in Texas, South Carolina and Arizona, the spread in Utah has been tough to contain to one region — infecting undervaccinated communities in nearly every county. Measles popped up in healthcare settings, big-box stores and restaurants, and youth sporting events. In February, an exposure at a state high school wrestling championship sparked at least 46 cases…
EPAAcrid black smoke billowed from the oil refinery after Thursday’s attackThere are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal. Thursday morning wasn’t one of them.In the south-east of the city an oil refinery had been hit during a Ukrainian drone attack – even from a distance the sight was surreal.Thick smoke billowing from the direction of the facility had turned the sky dark. Like a giant black shroud, it hung over the Moscow skyline.As extraordinary and eye-catching this was, so was the reaction of people near the refinery.At the playground opposite, children were having fun on the swings.Shoppers were…
LIVEWorld Cup reaction: Turkey out and Brazil ‘yet to show up’All the latest news from the World Cup after Scotland’s narrow defeat to Morocco as Turkey are dumped out by Paraguay.
Tequila spritz and dot cakes – why these summer trends are having a momentFairy cakes, milk bread and a fresh take on a popular cocktail will be big in the coming months.10 hrs ago
ReutersDrone footage shows the extent of the fire at the resort on the Caribbean coastA huge fire at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic killed one woman and forced nearly 1,700 guests to be evacuated on Friday.In a statement to local media, the DAEH emergency services said that a 46-year-old Italian tourist died, three people were taken to medical facilities and six others were treated on site.Drone footage shows how widespread the fire was, with buildings spanning the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe on fire and thick black smoke billowing into the air.What sparked the early-morning blaze…
XGALXXG’s hits include Hypnotise, Mascara and Left RightEvery night, before they take the stage, the seven members of pop group XG form a circle and join hands. Band leader Jurin shouts “Hesono”, and the other members reply with a loud shout of “Oh”, flinging their arms towards the sky.They’re not the only band to have pre-show ritual – but there’s a special message behind XG’s chant.Hesono-o (or, more accurately へその緒) is the Japanese word for umbilical cord. It can symbolise someone’s fate or destiny from birth. For XG, the phrase represents the intensity of their bond.”We’re so strongly connected, we’re…
World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show upWhile rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form – despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.2 hrs agoWorld Cup
Getty ImagesI did not see myself as an avid supplement taker, but then I took a good look in my cupboard. Without realising it, I had accumulated several pouches of creatine, vitamin D, magnesium, collagen, an all-in-one green supplement, and some tablets designed to help with the ups and downs of perimenopause.I had thought I was immune to the constant ads on social media, but apparently not. Comments like: “I can’t get over how these supplements have made me feel!” had clearly got under my (questionably) collagen-enhanced skin.While supplements can play a vital role in enhancing our wellbeing when needed,…
Umer ChaneThe video, filmed by a nurse at the hospital, captured Markos’ concern for the chickenGrowing up in rural Ethiopia, 12-year-old Markos Abaye developed a deep affection for animals.So when his beloved chicken fell sick earlier this month and did not respond to any at-home treatments, Markos popped his shoes on and did what made the most sense to him – he rushed the bird to the local hospital.A video of the unlikely couple, recorded by a nurse at Denbecha Primary Hospital in the Amhara region, racked up 770,000 views on TikTok, with many Ethiopians struck by Markos’ compassion.”She is…