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Air traffic control strikes could put up to a third of summer flights in Europe at riskThe walkouts could see up to 12,600 flights across Europe delayed or cancelled every day during the peak summer travel period, with workers downing tools over pay, staffing and working hours, according to reports.Workers at Eurocontrol, which manages European airspace, have said they will walk out in a dispute over pay, working hours and staffing issues, according to The Times.An industry source told the newspaper: "In a full-blown strike, 20 to 30% of flights would be at least delayed."
Ford unleashes the UK’s first legal hands-free drive car – but who will buy it?Ford’s Mustang Mach-E lets motorists drive hands-free in UK (T&Cs apply: motorways only; don’t look away for too long)
Suspected gunman disarmed in Birmingham coffee shop by off-duty volunteer police officerA brave off-duty volunteer police officer disarmed a suspected gunman moments after a gunshot was fired near a Birmingham coffee shop.Abdullah Bin Imad was about to get some food when he saw two men acting suspiciously.After becoming increasingly concerned about their behaviour, he moved into a coffee shop to phone 999 to report that he believed the men may have had a gun.Seconds later, a shot was fired and Abdullah ran out of the shop, detained one of the men and recovered a firearm.CCTV shows Abdullah restraining the man and keeping the gun out of reach until armed officers arrived minutes later.The gun was later established as a blank-firing weapon.Abdullah, 22, who is an electrical engineer, said: “I wanted the suspect off the street and as far away from the public as possible.“I was worried for other people’s safety because of what - from my point of view - I believed it to be a live and viable firearm.”
Eyewitness alleges horse abuseNew information has surfaced regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of a horse that collapsed on Thursday afternoon in Corfu. According to a report on Proto Thema, an 80-year-old carriage driver is alleged to have whipped the animal just moments before it tragically collapsed.The incident unfolded at approximately 2 pm on Thursday, despite explicit instructions from the Corfu veterinary service, as reported by MEGA news, which had notified carriage drivers of a temporary ban on horse movements between 1 pm and 5 pm.An autopsy conducted by the Greek Public Broadcaster, ERT, revealed that the horse's untimely demise was the result of pathological factors, with pulmonary edema being the leading cause. The autopsy, conducted by both public and private veterinarians, confirmed that the horse had been properly fed and cared for, exhibiting no signs of mistreatment.In response to that unfortunate event, a protest rally was scheduled to take place that day in front of Corfu's old fortress. The rally, organized with the slogan "Corfu should not become Santorini," aimed to raise awareness about the issue and demanded an extension of the ban on horse-drawn carriages.
Mile-long swarm of flying ants spotted near south coast and more could be on wayA swarm of flying ants a mile long was caught on a weather radar on the south coast – and more could be seen in the coming days.The Met Office picked up the ants on a rain radar on Friday as people took to social media reporting sightings saying it was “flying ant day”.The forecaster said the winged insects are usually picked up on their radars at this time of the year over the space of about a week.The swarms appear on the radars and look similar to rainfall, but the Met Office can check its weather gauges to confirm if it is rain or flying ants.
Pig fed diet of junk food for seven years rescued from small flatPortia was said to be 'very depressed' after she ballooned to 26 stone and could barely walkAn obese pig fed a diet of fizzy drinks and junk food for seven years has been rescued from a flat in Manchester.Portia was said to be “very depressed” after she ballooned to 26 stone (165kg), meaning she could barely walk.Animal rescuers said Portia - almost three times its healthy weight - appeared resigned to her inevitable fate before she was taken to Whitegate Animal Sanctuary in Wirral, Merseyside.
Don’t expect compensation if strikes disrupt plans, UK holidaymakers toldAirlines don’t have to pay up if flights are cancelled through industrial action, so check the terms of your travel insurance, Britons warned“Make sure you have travel insurance from the date you book your holiday and check the policy carefully to ensure it covers you in the event of strike action.”
QuotePig fed diet of junk food for seven years rescued from small flatPortia was said to be 'very depressed' after she ballooned to 26 stone and could barely walkAn obese pig fed a diet of fizzy drinks and junk food for seven years has been rescued from a flat in Manchester.Portia was said to be “very depressed” after she ballooned to 26 stone (165kg), meaning she could barely walk.Animal rescuers said Portia - almost three times its healthy weight - appeared resigned to her inevitable fate before she was taken to Whitegate Animal Sanctuary in Wirral, Merseyside.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/07/08/pig-fed-junk-food-seven-years-in-small-flat/
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