Author: Editor Adeel

Aer Lingus has announced that it will extend its 10 kg carry-on baggage allowance to all regional flights from 3 March 2026. This change will apply to short-haul routes operated by Emerald Airlines under the Aer Lingus Regional brand, including flights to and from Glasgow. Until now, regional services had a stricter 7 kg limit for cabin bags, which often confused passengers on UK and European routes. The new rule means every Aer Lingus passenger on regional flights will be entitled to one 10 kg cabin bag as standard. Passengers can either check this bag into the hold for free or…

Muslims around the world welcomed the holy month of Ramadan with the announcement that the Ramadan crescent moon had been sighted in Saudi Arabia. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia officially confirmed the sighting on Tuesday evening, 17 February 2026, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447 in the Islamic calendar. This means the first day of fasting will be Wednesday, 18 February 2026, in the Kingdom and in many Muslim-majority countries that follow its moon-sighting decision.The announcement came after special moon-sighting committees and local courts across Saudi Arabia received reports of the crescent. The Supreme Court had earlier urged Muslims…

Intermittent fasting does not help overweight people lose more weight than a standard daily calorie-reduced diet, a new global review has found. The study adds to growing evidence that popular “feast-and-famine” eating plans are not a miracle solution for obesity. The research, led by Dr Luis Garegnani from the Universidad Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires Cochrane Associate Centre, looked at 22 randomised clinical trials involving 1995 overweight or obese adults. Trials were done in North America, Europe, China, Australia, and South America. He covered several fasting styles, such as fasting on certain days, alternating low-intake and normal-intake days, and eating only…

A Jet2 flight bound for Antalya faced major drama yesterday. Two passengers got into a heated fight Mid-Air. The clash stemmed from alleged racist remarks, forcing the plane to divert.The flight, LS1234 from Leeds Bradford to Antalya, took off around 2 PM local time. Tension boiled over about two hours into the journey over the North Sea. Witnesses said one man made offensive comments about another passenger’s ethnicity.Crew members initially tried to calm things down. However, the argument escalated into a physical altercation, marked by shouting and pushing. The captain decided to divert the Boeing 737 to East Midlands Airport…

British singer Kate Bush has once again become a major talking point in 2026, as older fans and a new generation celebrate her unique voice and songwriting. Known for hits like “Wuthering Heights” and “Running Up That Hill,” Bush is widely regarded as one of pop music’s most inventive artists. After decades of staying away from the spotlight, she is now hinting at fresh creative projects, including possible new music.Bush first rose to fame in 1978 with “Wuthering Heights,” a song inspired by Emily Brontë’s novel. She became famous for her theatrical style, unusual lyrics, and self-written songs, which set…

According to the announcement in Nottingham Forest, coach Sean Dyche was fired on Wednesday after his team had drawn 0-0 with the bottom club in the Premier League, Wolves.Dyche replaced Forest’s third coach in the season, Nuno Espirito Santo, who was initially the manager at the beginning of the season as the manager, but was then fired by Ange Postecoglou, who replaced him.After the tie with Wolves, Forest are ranked 17th in the Premier League, three points above the relegation zone.A Forest statement said: “Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as…

Ice hockey is set to be one of the biggest attractions at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. The sport returns with full participation from NHL players for the first time since the 2014 Sochi Games, raising expectations for a high-quality tournament. Men’s and women’s events will both be held in Italy, with top national teams aiming for gold in a compact, single-elimination format after a short group stage. The men’s ice hockey tournament starts on February 11, 2026, when Slovakia faces Finland in the opening match at the Santagiulia Arena. Twelve men’s teams are split into three groups of four,…

Catherine O’Hara died of pulmonary embolism on 9th February and had rectal cancer. The sources cited it as a pulmonary embolism, which was the immediate cause, and the sequential cause of death was rectal cancer. The comedic actress, who entertained generations of people with her characters in Home Alone, Best in Show and Schitt’s Creek, passed away on Jan. 30. She was 71.The death of O’Hara occurred at her Los Angeles home after a short-term illness. Creative Artists Agency, which had been her representation, had earlier announced the news in a news statement.According to the Associated Press, she was treated…

Amongst the millions of football viewers who watch the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots battle it out in the 2026 Super Bowl, a significant number turned up to watch the celebrity advertisements – and of course, the Halftime performance of Bad Bunny. The history-making performance by the rapper known as the Basis Bunny, as social media referred to it as the Bad Bunny Bowl, created a lot of hype even before he stepped on the stage on February 8. And Bad Bunny served, combining very energetic music, colourful performance, and an enormously star-calibre guest list into a 13-minute…

Brits have been advised to cease using some alcohol-free wipe products as an outbreak of an infection has claimed the life of one individual. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have provided a list of four specific non-sterile, alcohol-free wipe products that should not be used.This follows on the 59 cases of Burkholderia stabilis that were confirmed in a UK outbreak that was linked to selected non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products in the period between January 2018 and February 2026.And now a few cases are also being detected. These have had certain…