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UK airline cancels all Dubai flights until summer 2026 due to conflict
9+ hour, 36+ min ago (196+ words) Thousands of tourists have been stranded across the Middle East following the US-Israeli air attacks against Iran British Airways has scrapped all flights to Dubai until June amid ongoing Iranian attacks targeting the UAE. The carrier has confirmed that services…...
'At least 400 dead' after horror air strike at hospital
21+ hour, 9+ min ago (352+ words) Afghan firefighters and Taliban security personnel work to extinguish a fire at the Secondary Rehabilitation Services Centre in Kabul on March 16, 2026 Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of intentionally attacking a hospital in an airstrike that has reportedly left 400 people dead. Pakistan…...
Woman in court for what she allegedly shouted at crowd in Cardiff
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (246+ words) Central Square in Cardiff, where the march was taking place(Image: WalesOnline/ Rob Browne) A woman accused of voicing support for Hamas told a crowd the banned organisation is "fighting for freedom", a court has heard. On Monday Bristol Crown…...
Flights cancelled with major airline from city airport after huge fire
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (346+ words) The airport was closed temporarily Emirates has been forced to cancel a series of flights today after a drone struck a fuel tank near Dubai's airport, triggering a major fire. The strike led to the temporary closure of Dubai International…...
US bombs key oil island as embassy hit amid reports 5,000 troops being sent
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (416+ words) The latest death toll has reached 2,000 deaths (Image: Getty Images) President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US military had bombed Iran's Kharg Island in the latest attacks in the Middle East. The island is a significant area in which…...
What the Middle East conflict means for your holiday – latest travel advice
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (764+ words) Here's what you need to know The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting travel with airspace closures, flight cancellations, and tourists stranded in holiday hotspots like Dubai. Escalating tensions have shut two of the region's main air hubs…...
Welsh council warned of reputational harm by investing in firms linked to war
1+ week, 2+ day ago (456+ words) It also said "the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza requires an immediate bilateral ceasefire, the provision of food and medicine to the civilian population, and a lasting political and diplomatic solution. It said by continuing to invest in complicit companies…...
YouTube star reveals UK Eurovision 2026 entry song
1+ week, 4+ day ago (635+ words) Sam Battle aka LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will be representing the UK in this year's Eurovision(Image: Melanie King/BBC) The Eurovision Song Contest representative for the UK has been announced as LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER. He will fly the…...
Emergency alerts sound on phones in Dubai amid 'missile threat"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (435+ words) People in Dubai report receiving an emergency alert on their mobile phones due to 'missile threats'. It's almost been a week since the conflict in the Middle East erupted, sparked by the US-Israeli joint operation which saw missiles strike Iran....
Welsh expat in Dubai describes 'pure fear' as Iran missiles strike near her home
1+ week, 5+ day ago (658+ words) North Wales expat Poppy Owen says she fears debris from defensive missiles more than the explosions as Iranian attacks hit UAE Approximately 250,000 British citizens reside in Dubai - a varied population of business professionals, social media influencers, and pensioners. So far,…...