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A Greek F-4 Phantom fighter jet has crashed during the Athens Flying Week air show at Tanagra air base, north of Athens, sending a column of black smoke into the sky in front of thousands of spectators. The twin-seat aircraft came down during a display on Saturday, with the crash site reported to be several hundred metres from the viewing area. There were no immediate reports of injuries among members of the crowd. The condition of the two pilots was initially unknown. Greek air force officials said a search and rescue operation had been launched, while it was unclear whether…

Guy Adams has warned that Britain faces a “terrible reckoning” unless there is a dramatic change in direction, after spending a day observing the City trading floor as markets turned sharply lower. From an office overlooking the Barbican, Adams described traders working against a backdrop of computer screens dominated by falling prices. Men in gilets spoke into telephone headsets while the financial data flashed red across the room. The scene formed the basis of his argument that the country may be entering a “death spiral”, with the City reflecting growing anxiety over Britain’s economic prospects and the pressures facing its…

The widow of a US airman killed in a KC-135 crash in Iraq says it took a viral social media post to secure answers from the Pentagon over her husband’s final pay and combat-related benefits. Libby Klinner said the Air Force contacted her this week after she raised concerns that Major John “Alex” Klinner had initially been deemed ineligible for hazard pay and tax relief because the US administration had not formally described its operations against Iran as a war. Major Klinner, 33, was among six crew members killed when the refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on March 12…

The Real Housewives of London returns for a second series on Monday, with Amanda Cronin and Juliet Angus’ notorious Paddington row set to remain one of the show’s defining feuds. All six original cast members are back for the new run on Hayu, including Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker and Nessie Welschinger. The series will follow the women through charity events, London Fashion Week and a trip to Antigua, with producers promising further tension between the group. ([rts.org.uk](https://rts.org.uk/article/real-housewives-london-confirmed-series-two)) Cronin and Angus’ strained relationship began before filming and became a central storyline in the first series. Their dispute reached its…

US Open influencers have come under scrutiny after a group of content creators disrupted Naomi Osaka’s match against Anastasia Zakharova, prompting the umpire to repeatedly call for silence from a luxury suite. Some spectators were reportedly using ring lights while Osaka and Zakharova played. Elsewhere at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, creators were seen asking staff to take full-flash photographs during matches. The incidents have reignited questions about the tournament’s growing reliance on influencers to promote the event, and whether brands are doing enough to ensure that their guests respect the sport and other spectators. Jeanmarie Daly,…

Alex Scott strengthened his case for a major transfer with an outstanding midfield display as Bournemouth drew 2-2 with Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Saturday. The 23-year-old was named man of the match after producing an influential all-round performance, underlining why Chelsea remain interested in signing him despite Bournemouth’s determination to keep hold of the England Under-21 international. Scott completed 58 touches, made 19 passes into the final third and won eight duels. He also regained possession six times, created two chances, completed both of his attempted take-ons and won five fouls. His contribution was particularly notable for…

A West Virginia high-school principal has been suspended and arrested after four recording devices were allegedly discovered in areas where female students changed at Brooke High School in Wellsburg. Eric James, 53, faces felony charges in connection with the investigation and is being held at Northern Regional Jail on $100,000 bond. He was removed from his post indefinitely by Brooke County Schools. The devices were found in the girls’ physical education locker room, the girls’ varsity locker room and two areas used by the school’s dance team, according to the Brooke County Sheriff’s Office. ([wvmetronews.com](https://wvmetronews.com/2026/09/04/brooke-high-principal-arrested-after-hidden-cams-found-in-girls-dressing-rooms/?utm_source=openai)) Sheriff Richard Beatty said the…

Travel is often presented as a race from one attraction to the next. Yet for travel writer Tim Richards, some of the most welcome moments come when the sightseeing stops and the hotel-room door closes. In the Polish mountain town of Jelenia Góra, Richards found himself asking reception in hesitant Polish: “Czy masz czajnik?” — “Do you have a kettle?” The answer was yes, allowing him to retreat upstairs with a pot of herbal tea and several quiet hours before his train departed. He had a choice between leaving at 5.30am or waiting until 12.30pm. Having already covered the town…

A 12-year-old boy named locally as Eoin Doyle has died after the car he was travelling in with his father was struck by a train at a level crossing near Ballyhaunis, County Mayo. The collision happened shortly before 8.45pm on Thursday, September 3, at the user-operated crossing in Kiltybo. Gardaí and emergency services attended, but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. His father, who was driving the car, was taken by ambulance to hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The train was the Dublin Heuston to Westport service. All passengers on board were able to leave…

Missouri has asked the US Supreme Court to allow a Republican-backed congressional map to be used in November’s election, after the state’s highest court ruled that the boundaries should be suspended and put to a public vote. Attorney general Catherine Hanaway, a Republican, filed an emergency application on Friday seeking to overturn the Missouri Supreme Court’s decision of September 3. She argued that changing the map after the August primary would create serious disruption and disenfranchise voters. The state court found unanimously that opponents of the map had been wrongly prevented from placing a referendum on the November ballot. It…