Lewd propositions, drunken tirades, groping, grumbling and grubby behaviour – cabin crew have to experience it all, at altitude. They open up about the horrors they’ve seen from passengers and colleagues Last week, right at the start of this year’s holiday season, a 30-year-old drunk British holidaymaker tried to kiss ...
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From Cambridge ‘impostor’ to New Labour star: Andy Burnham’s winding path to powerFrom Cambridge ‘impostor’ to New Labour star: Andy Burnham’s winding path to power
In the first of a two-part profile, Daniel Boffey traces the incoming PM’s early forays into politics and his rise to prominence – ultimately leading to him leaving London for Manchester Andy Burnham had emerged victorious, but niggling doubts remained about his mandate. It was the summer of 1987 and ...
Feeling gutted? Five ways to cope with England’s World Cup defeatFeeling gutted? Five ways to cope with England’s World Cup defeat
After England’s loss, fans and experts share their tips for managing the disappointment. ...
How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England’s tactics on the flyHow coach-on-pitch Messi undid England’s tactics on the fly
England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn’t it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan explores a Lionel Messi masterclass. ...
MI5 court evidence based on lies, report saysMI5 court evidence based on lies, report says
Senior MI5 figures were criticised in the report by deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring. ...
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checksTikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being “safe enough” for children. ...
Protests in Ukraine’s cities against Zelensky’s removal of defence ministerProtests in Ukraine’s cities against Zelensky’s removal of defence minister
Ukraine’s president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov’s dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military. ...
US strikes expand to northern Iran as Tehran fires on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan – Middle East crisis liveUS strikes expand to northern Iran as Tehran fires on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan – Middle East crisis live
Iran reports explosions in several cities including capital while US military says it also hit and disabled tanker in strait of Hormuz US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran India’s government has ordered shipowners not to deploy Indian crew members on vessels that require ...
‘The minute I had success, I stopped taking drugs’: John Waters on 60 years of screen carnage‘The minute I had success, I stopped taking drugs’: John Waters on 60 years of screen carnage
As Hairspray and his ‘angriest movie’ Desperate Living are rereleased, the ‘Pope of Trash’ reflects on dead dogs, dirty rats, ‘that lunatic RFK’ and why there are no novelty dances any more John Waters still remembers the day his 1988 comedy Hairspray was awarded a PG certificate. “It was horrible,” ...
The most beautiful act of resistance I’ve seen: Madrid tenants fighting landlords with art | Leah PattemThe most beautiful act of resistance I’ve seen: Madrid tenants fighting landlords with art | Leah Pattem
When an investment fund bought their building, the residents of Tribulete 7 protested in the only way they knew how – through radical creativity Spain’s housing crisis finally came for the tenants of Madrid’s Calle Tribulete 7 when their block was sold to an investment fund. Feeling pressured to leave ...