A small passenger aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Southend Airport in London on Sunday, killing four people and triggering a large fireball, The Independent reported.According to initial information, the aircraft involved is believed to be a Beech B200 model, which was en route to Lelystad in the Netherlands at the time of the incident. Emergency services are at the scene and officers have evacuated the Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club due to its proximity to the incident.Four flights scheduled to take off from the airport on Sunday afternoon have been cancelled, according to its website.Essex police said it was at the scene of a “serious incident”. A statement from the force said: “We were alerted shortly before 4pm to reports of a collision involving one 12-metre plane.“We are working with all emergency services at the scene now and that work will be ongoing for several hours.Essex County fire and rescue service said four crews along with off-road vehicles attended the incident.The East of England ambulance service said four ambulances and four hazardous area response team vehicles were at the scene in addition to an air ambulance.David Burton-Sampson, the Labour MP for Southend West and Leigh, posted on X: “I am aware of an incident at Southend airport. Please keep away and allow the emergency services to do their work. My thoughts are with everyone involved.”Police said they were evacuating the Rochford Hundred golf club and Westcliff rugby club as a precaution because of their proximity to the incident.

Trade chaos is forcing America’s allies closer together, and further from the United States. And as that happens, the European Union is trying to position itself at the center of a new global trade map. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the E.U. She also made it clear that, while the European Union would delay any retaliation until early August, it would continue to draw up plans to hit back with force. Europe, like many of the United States’ trading partners, is also looking for more reliable friends.

“He’s not afraid to speak his mind.”There is talk in Reform circles, given Farage’s popularity with Trump’s team, that Malhotra will address the party’s annual conference in Birmingham this autumn. He has also been appointed as chief health adviser to Action on World Health, an anti-WHO campaign group co-founded by Farage. Wider agendaLater this month, he will travel to Washington DC for a fundraiser for RFK Jr, when he says he plans to speak to him about health policy. But despite their working relationship, there are clear political differences between the clean-living doctor and the Trump administration’s health chief. The next year will reveal what influence Malhotra really has, and whether this British cardiologist is the man to help turn America’s health around.

Cocklawburn Beach made it onto the Times and Sunday Times Best UK Beaches list earlier this week, ranking it among the top sandy spots to visit in the country this year. Priced from £405 for a seven-night stay, this two-bedroom holiday let has room for up to four guests and one dog. Described as a "home from home" and "totally perfect in every way" by guests, Sea Snug has views overlooking Spittal Beach, which is the next door neighbour of Cocklawburn Beach. Visitors to this part of Northumberland can't go without a trip to Berwick, England's northernmost town which was recently named as the happiest place to live in the UK. Many of Berwick's holiday cottages are housed in quirky buildings dating back centuries - read about a unique stay in a former Victorian stable here.

The Transport Secretary was asked about comments criticising her female Cabinet colleagues over recent months, amid rumours of a reshuffle at the top of Government. Media reports have suggested Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, Commons Leader Lucy Powell and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could be demoted or sacked from their frontbench roles. Meanwhile, The Times has reported Sir Keir Starmer could instigate a reshuffle in September, but said this would likely be of junior ministerial roles. Ms Alexander defended her female colleagues when asked about suggestions they could be removed from their senior roles. “It is not without its challenges.”Asked what her message to people within Government briefing against senior women ministers would be, the Transport Secretary told Times Radio: “Stop it.”

Brancaster, Thornham and Burnham Market were named among the foodie capitals of the country in an article released by Olive Magazine. While Norfolk’s north-west region is known to be especially "flavour-intense," these villages are said to lure visitors there with their foodie offerings. Thornham and Brancaster are among the villages named best (Image: Newsquest) The article recommends that readers "take a trip to Brancaster Staithe, where the freshest mussels and local smoked fish are stuffed into baguettes at the Crab Hut". The north Norfolk coast has had a lot of national press coverage this year. Blakeney has just been named one of the UK's prettiest staycations and The Times named the north Norfolk coast among the top 18 picturesque locations across the country.

A disc parking restriction on Lorton Road, Cockermouth, will be removed. Additionally, double yellow lines will be removed from the north-east side of the B5289 in Buttermere, opposite the Bridge Hotel. In Great Broughton, the council will replace a limited waiting restriction on Moor Road with a permanent double yellow line. The previous restriction prohibited waiting between 8am and 9.30am and between 2.30pm and 4pm, Monday to Friday. The public notice can be viewed in full on the Times and Star Public Notice Portal at publicnoticeportal.uk/times-and-star.

A village in the North East near the River Derwent and home to the set of ITV’s Vera has been revealed among the prettiest for a mini break in the UK. Local hotel Lord Crewe Arms was also praised for adding to the “buzz” of the village. Why is Blanchland one of UK’s prettiest village mini breaks? The publisher shared: “A featured location in the 1995 film Jude and the ITV drama Vera, this village near the River Derwent was built from the stones of a 12th-century abbey. Recommended reading:A regular guest wrote: “Me and my husband love visiting the Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland when we are heading North to Scotland.

(Image via WWE)WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event: Confirmed match card for 07/12/2025LA Knight vs. Seth RollinsWorld Heavyweight Champion Gunther vs. GoldbergRandy Orton vs. Drew McIntyreUnited States Championship -- Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jimmy UsoWWE Saturday Night’s Main Event: Date and venueWWE Saturday Night’s Main Event: Start timingsStreaming details: How to watch WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event? WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event will go live at 8 pm ET / 7 pm CT, Saturday, 12 July on NBC, and will stream live on Peacock. Also ReadViewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show live at 04 AM AST on WWE’s official YouTube page. South American audiences can watch SNME at 9:00 PM BRT. The Stamford-based promotion is back again with another major event this week, with Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) and Evolution 2.

THE MIRRORMarcus Rashford is set for crunch talks scheduled with Manchester United's hierarchy this week. Altay Bayindir's agent has been at Carrington this week to discuss his client's Manchester United future. Jack Grealish emotionally declared his love for Manchester City supporters as he looks set to leave the club. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The Independent’s Miguel Delaney and The Times’ Martyn Ziegler discuss a potential move to Napoli for Jack Grealish. DAILY RECORDPSV Eindhoven have lined up a replacement for Luuk De Jong should the Rangers-linked striker decide to move on.

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Israeli settlers beat and killed a 20-year-old Palestinian-American man during a confrontation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, and a second Palestinian was fatally shot, according to Palestinian authorities and the families of both men. The Israeli military did not confirm or deny the deaths, but said there had been a violent exchange on Friday between Palestinians and Israeli civilians near the West Bank town of Sinjil, where the two deaths were reported. The Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, and the Israeli police were looking into the reported casualties, the military said. Mr. Musallet, 20, was born in Florida and returned to the West Bank last month to visit family, his cousin, Diana Halum, told The New York Times in an interview on Saturday. Ms. Halum and other family members live in Mazraa al-Sharqiya, a nearby Palestinian town.

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Naga Munchetty says she 'regrets all the times I was mean to someone' in frank admissionBBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has spoken about her career, including her time on BBC Breakfast, and her hopes for the future during an honest discussionNaga Munchetty spoke with the Guardian about her career (Image: BBC )Presenter Naga Munchetty has delivered a forthright interview about her TV journey, discussing her standout moments and experiences throughout her decades-spanning journalism career. The 50-year-old BBC Breakfast presenter reflected on her formative years, her tenure on BBC Breakfast, and her aspirations moving forward, as well as revealing who she'd want to portray her in a biographical film. ‌Additionally, when asked what she would alter if given the chance to revise her past, Naga responded: "All the times I was mean to someone." ‌Naga's remarks come as BBC Breakfast insiders have rallied behind one of her colleagues who is at the heart of a bullying investigation. Naga Munchetty (Image: Getty )Article continues belowOne source told the publication that some were displeased with Naga, who they alleged previously voiced concerns about Mr Frediani's leadership approach.