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‘Cancellations and delays’ are plaguing three major airlines amid Sir Keir Starmer‘s fears of a ‘regional war’ in the Middle East. The UAE-based Emirates, Qatar Airways and Flydubai are reportedly among them – halting or rerouting Dubai journeys to and from the UK and several other destinations. The alarm comes just days after Iran launched almost 200 missiles towards Israel in response to the ongoing bloodshed in Palestine and killings of senior Hamas, Hezbollah, and Revolutionary Guard figures. Estimates suggest its attack was ‘the largest ballistic missile barrage on a state in history‘. Last night, Emirates said it would ‘continue ... Read more

Two former Metropolitan Police officers have been handed their jobs back after winning an appeal against a ruling that they lied by saying they could smell cannabis during a stop and search of British athlete Bianca Williams and her partner in 2020. We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit: /news Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow our social media accounts here on facebook.com/DailyExpress and @daily_express Source link

Ukraine says it has assassinated the head of security at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP). The ZNPP was seized by Russian troops soon after the full-scale invasion was launched in February 2022. Andriy Korotky went on to cooperate with the Russians, becoming head of the plant’s security. He is alleged to have taken part in repressions and betrayed personnel with a pro-Ukrainian position. Dramatic video images released by Ukraine‘s intelligence services show a white car turning onto a main road before suddenly exploding. In a statement, the GUR said: “On October 4, 2024, at around 7 am in the ... Read more

Anyone who has been pondering the purchase of the ultimate Galaxy S24 Ultra might fancy an online shopping spree. Samsung has just confirmed a big price reduction for this premium device which makes buying it feel a little more affordable. Right now there’s a whopping £150 off the cost which drops things from £1,249 down to a more reasonable £1,099. It’s still a lot of money but you do get a lot of smartphone for the price. The S24 Ultra features a huge 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, speedy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a quad camera that ... Read more

The Nutritive range has been formulated to gently hydrate dry hair making it ideal for this time of year where your strands might need a little more care and attention following the summer. With a creamy texture, the shampoo helps to cleanse hair and restore thickness all while improving moisture retention.  It’s not just Kate who favours the shampoo, one reviewer wrote: “This stuff is so far incredible – I’ve used the shampoo, conditioner and leave in ONCE and my damaged curly hair already looks and feels so much healthier. The shampoo gives you a squeaky clean feel after one ... Read more

Harry Maguire salvaged Erik ten Hag’s job with a stoppage-time equaliser in a dramatic 3-3 Europa League draw with Porto. During a remarkable game in which the Red Devils led 2-0, fell 3-2 behind, had Bruno Fernandes sent off for the second game in a row and then drew level in added-time, there remained some seriously concerning moments for Ten Hag’s side. The Red Devils are yet to win in their opening two Europa League fixtures. The performance in their 1-1 draw with FC Twente at Old Trafford last week was poor, but at times this display reached new lowly ... Read more

Sir Keir Starmer’s close friend is Mauritius’s chief legal adviser, it has emerged. The Prime Minister, who is facing widespread fury over the UK’s decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, will face further questions over his relationship with Philippe Sands KC. Sands is the chief legal adviser for the island and has argued for Mauritian control of the islands. He said in January: “At the outset, I wish to make clear that as a member of the Bar of England and Wales I have acted as counsel to Mauritius since 2010 in relation to the Chagos Archipelago. ... Read more

The UK’s decision to give up sovereignty of the Chago Islands to Mauritius raises serious questions as to the future of other disputed overseas British territories – most notably, the Falkland Islands. It was announced today that Foreign Secretary David Lammy had agreed to hand over control of the Chagos, an archipelago of more than 60 islands in the Indian Ocean, in exchange for securing the future use of a strategically important UK-US military base at Diego Garcia. Tensions over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands have risen recently, with Argentina’s President Javier Milei this year suggesting that his government ... Read more

Amazon doesn’t update its Kindle ereader line up very often but it seems to update its Fire HD tablets all the time and 2024 is no different. The tech firm has just announced a new version of its cheapest colour screen tablet, the Fire HD 8, but the biggest surprise is the price. The new Fire HD 8 is half price at £49.99, down from £99.99, for the 32GB model. Amazon has slashed the cost of its new tablet for two weeks, with the deal ending on 16 October at 8:55am. The best part is you don’t have to be ... Read more

Eugène Henri Cauchois [1850-1911] was born in the city of Rouen on February 14, 1850. He received his artistic training under the master painters Ferdinand Duboc and Alexandre Cabanel. His soft, colorful and lustrous still‑lives reflect a strong influence from the renowned Impressionist artists of his time. Similar to the techniques of the Impressionists, Cauchois’ canvases are created with layer upon layer of loose and fluid brush strokes.   Cauchois exhibited frequently at the Paris Salon and received several  Awards at the exhibitions including a third place medal in 1898, a bronze medal in 1900, and a 2nd place medal in 1904.  Among the ... Read more