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British diving star Tom Daley may not have competed at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games , but he did carry the Queen's baton during the opening ceremony. Despite deciding not to compete, the Commonwealth Games gold medallist has not retired – announcing before Birmingham that he was taking a year out from the sport to rest and spent time with family. The 28-year-old carried the baton in support of LGBT+ rights during the opening ceremony last month, entering the stadium surrounded by flagbearers representing some of the 35 Commonwealth countries where homosexuality is still a crime. Olympic champion Daley has spoken out against the anti-LGBTQ+ laws of many of the 56 Commonwealth member states. This is the subject of BBC One show Tom Daley: Illegal to Be Me, which will be broadcast tonight at 9pm. In it, Daley visits some of the most homophobic Commonwealth countries – where punishments for being gay including whipping, life imprisonment and even death – and speaks … [Read more...] about What is Tom Daley’s net worth – and how much does he earn per gold medal?

It’s the summer holidays which means plenty of British families are boarding flights for a week in the sun. As usual, Greece and its many stunning islands like Mykonos, Crete, Corfu and Rhodes are some of the top choices for bargain hunters. You can secure holidays to Corfu in the North West from just £146 per person on LoveHolidays! READ MORE: Greece hotel has magical overwater bungalows that cost much less than the Maldives But, after years of travel restrictions following the Covid-19 pandemic people are understandably nervous about flying. So what are the rules when travelling from the UK to Greece and all of its islands? Covid rules All of the Greek islands have the same entry rules as the Greek mainland when it comes to vaccinations and PCR-tests. Whether you’re fully vaccinated or not, you don’t currently need to show any proof of a Covid vaccination, negative test or certificate of recovery. Children and young people also do not need to have a negative … [Read more...] about Latest Greece travel rules from UK from passport validity to Covid entry requirements

British defence experts expressed alarm yesterday after Donald Trump suggested he might undo a multi-billion dollar stealth fighter project that is to form a core part of the United Kingdom's defensive capabilities. The president-elect took a casual shot at the F-35 programme for the world's most advanced fighter jet tweeting on Monday that the cost was "out of control". "Billions of dollars can and will be saved on military (and other) purchases after January 20th," he wrote, indicating a change in strategy after his inauguration. Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control, more than $4 billion. Cancel order! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2016 But defence experts told this newspaper there would be disastrous consequences for Britain if Mr Trump were to put the plan on the scrap heap at this late stage. "If the US were to cancel the programme in its entirety tomorrow, the UK would … [Read more...] about Defence experts warn of ‘disaster’ for Britain after Donald Trump suggests undoing ‘out of control’ F-35 fighter jet project

Published 19 March Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Russia's space agency has rejected claims that three Russian cosmonauts boarded the International Space Station wearing Ukrainian colours, in a possible statement against the war. The first arrivals since Russia's war began were shown wearing bright yellow suits with blue trimmings. They were warmly welcomed on board, hugging and greeting their fellow American, Russian and German crew. "Sometimes yellow is just yellow," said the Roscosmos space agency. The ISS is a joint project between Russia, America, Canada, Japan and several European countries. It is led by a US-Russian partnership that has continued for two decades despite fluctuating tensions between the two world powers. Russian cosmonauts Denis Matveyev, Oleg Artemyev and Sergey Korsakov docked at the ISS after a three-hour flight which blasted off … [Read more...] about Russia denies cosmonauts board space station in Ukrainian colours

Crimea military base explosion Powerful explosions rocked an air base in Russian-occupied Crimea on Tuesday, and while the Defence Ministry in Moscow said that nobody was injured in the explosion, local authorities said at least five people, including a child, were wounded. Russia's Defense Ministry said that munitions blew up at the Saki base, and it emphasized that the installation had not been shelled. "Several munitions intended for aviation exploded in a depot located on the territory of the Saki military airfield, near the locality of Novofiodorovka," the statement said, quoted by Russian news agencies. Ukrainian social networks were abuzz with speculation that it was hit by Ukrainian-fired long-range missiles, and the New York Times cites Ukrainian sources who confirm it was their military which carried out the attack. There has been no official confirmation as yet. Read more at our story here. Ukraine: Rise in number of premature babies since … [Read more...] about Ukraine war: The top developments you need to know for Tuesday

Sirhowy Valley, Wales — Mikey Allen didn't plan to build a castle. He just needed somewhere to be alone, to find some peace. But he also needed something to occupy his time and drown out his thoughts. Hauling stones and logs up a remote mountainside in Wales was physically punishing. It left him with little time for reflection, and it gave him purpose. "The goal has created some form of hope, has kept me alive to a certain degree," Allen told CBS News. A combination of skill and luck kept him alive when he served as a lance corporal with the British Army in Afghanistan more than a decade ago. He was the point-man for his unit, which was tasked with uncovering roadside bombs. Death and injury were common during his seven-month tour. On one patrol in Helmand Province, he saw an Afghan National Police officer step on a mine laid by Taliban militants. "There was a big explosion. Me and my colleague went sideways skidding across the floor. The best way I can describe it is it … [Read more...] about How a military veteran battling PTSD built a castle on a mountain, and rebuilt his life, one stone at a time