Soman Noori gives birth to baby girl Havva while flying to Birmingham, with no doctor on board. An Afghan refugee fleeing to the UK gave birth to a baby girl at 30,000 feet while on an evacuation flight destined for Birmingham. Soman Noori, 26, was
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah wins the 100m at the Diamond League meet in Paris in 10.72 seconds with Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith third.Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah wins the 100m at the Diamond League meet in Paris in 10.72 seconds with Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith third.
Hurricane Ida is forecast to strike as a category 4 storm, even stronger Katrina 16 years ago. image sourceNational Weather Service The mayor of New Orleans has called on residents to evacuate unprotected city neighbourhoods as Hurricane Ida bears down on the Louisiana coastline. “What
Paul Ellis, who had both his legs amputated in 2008, says the support of passers-by kept him going.Paul Ellis, who had both his legs amputated in 2008, says the support of passers-by kept him going.
Italian coastguards rescue 539 people from a small fishing boat believed to have set off from Libya. image sourceEPA Italian coastguard vessels have rescued 539 migrants from a fishing boat drifting off the island of Lampedusa. The rescue on Saturday delivered one of the largest
More than 30 firefighters are called to a fire in the kitchen of Nick’s in Bridge of Allan, near Stirling. image source@kimnotsowilde More than 30 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a Nick Nairn restaurant near Stirling. Fire crews called to Nick’s on Henderson Street
The US president says commanders have told him another attack could happen within the next 36 hours. image sourceReuters Another attack on Kabul airport is highly likely, US President Joe Biden has warned, saying that military commanders have told him it could come as early
Andy Murray says tennis players have a responsibility to the public as they travel the world, and should therefore be vaccinated against Covid.Andy Murray says tennis players have a responsibility to the public as they travel the world, and should therefore be vaccinated against Covid.