The unexpected visitors were shipped from Aberdeen to the Valaris Norway, off the coast of Lincolnshire.
Marks & Spencer is joining London Fashion Week this autumn to mark its 100th anniversary in fashion. CEO Stuart Machin aims to transform the retailer into a fashion destination, showcasing designs on a global stage and appealing to younger demographics with trend-driven collections.
The 2026 World Cup, featuring 48 nations across Canada, Mexico, and the US, has been hailed as the biggest ever. Stats show it's been exciting with high goal averages, a record number of late winners, and open play goals. Attendances are high, and star players are performing well, but controversies over ticket prices, hydration breaks, and refereeing persist.
Low-emissivity (low-E) window glass, a green technology for energy efficiency, can inadvertently act like a magnifying glass due to slight bowing, focusing sunlight and heat to potentially ignite nearby property. While architects avoid this in large buildings, poorly manufactured domestic versions pose a risk.
UK students who paid thousands for overseas conservation placements have lost their money after eco tour operator GVI went into liquidation on July 1. The company, which offered volunteer and internship programs, ceased trading, leaving students with no refunds and conservation projects in Africa and South America facing financial uncertainty.
Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee wants veto power over political appointments to top diplomatic posts following controversy over Lord Mandelson's US ambassador posting. A report criticized the vetting process as "made up as it went along" and called for formal pre-appointment hearings.
Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his US Senate campaign in Maine following a sexual assault allegation and other scandals. He cited threats to campaign support and called the accusation false, vowing to withdraw formally once a transparent replacement process is assured.
