
The mess behind aircraft turnaround
When biological contamination strikes a cabin, cleaning can mean more than a quick wipe: crews may isolate seats, replace materials or hold a flight while ground teams respond.
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When biological contamination strikes a cabin, cleaning can mean more than a quick wipe: crews may isolate seats, replace materials or hold a flight while ground teams respond.
A chance choice led a couple to Les Ayres, a small mountain hamlet where old livestock paths doubled as hiking routes.
From a Côte d’Azur hotel to a Cheshire farm shop, venues are setting different limits on filming as they weigh social media visibility against guests’ privacy.
Kenya’s Ministry of Health confirmed an imported case and other linked cases, according to a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention travel notice.
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The Level 2 notice advises travellers to Ghana’s Upper West Region to be vaccinated at least 10 days before travel and prevent mosquito bites.

The Guardian’s fashion guide pairs bold colour, sharp shapes and slogan T-shirts with considered clothing and accessories.

A Guardian feature follows a slow cycling loop and a steep forest hike on Lake Iseo’s Monte Isola, where village life, local food and wide lake views shape the visit.

Ms Lam Montessori’s pleated staff dresses drew millions of views online. Head of school Stephanie Woo says they are by Yamasaki Takashi, chosen for classroom practicality and understated design.

Chefs’ visibility online and renewed interest in cooking at home are bringing restaurant-style tools into domestic kitchens, from squeeze bottles to pot fillers.

At the Louvre, Nicolas Ghesquière paired light, flowing silhouettes with a runway of Damier-check flying-car models.

A new travel feature highlights Extremadura and Castile and León as emerging destinations for astrotourism and wildlife observation, offering a stark contrast to overcrowded coastal hubs.

At Paris Fashion Week, Miuccia Prada turned track pants, sports bras and Wrangler denim into a study in contrasts.

Chiffon, sheer layers and house codes meet a wry take on Jane Austen at Anderson’s latest Paris show.

The screen-based assistant is planned for December, with researchers suggesting its avatar could shape how people relate to the technology.

An Australian-born writer hoped her children would connect with their Chinese heritage. Their visit instead found meaning in shared meals, heat and time together.

Medieval experts read its crowns, armour and accessories as clues to rank and power, while cautioning that the imagery is no reliable wardrobe record.

Named alongside the Red Centre, the Northern Rivers region is recognised for slower-paced travel. Residents welcome its profile while weighing the prospect of more visitors against housing pressures.
The CDC’s Level 2 notice says poliovirus is circulating in destinations across five regions and recommends travellers be up to date on polio vaccines.

A one-off collection paired Birtwell’s florals, vines and smiley faces with Burberry’s signature checks, placing heritage and emotional appeal at the centre of the brand’s latest show.

A reported eight-mile New York walk in Prada slip-ons has renewed questions about the limits of fashion’s return to narrow, flat footwear.

Seán McGirr’s theatrical collection marked the brand’s return from the Paris schedule as Alexander McQueen undergoes reported store closures and job losses.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 2 travel notice for Colombia, citing an increased number of reported yellow fever cases.
Travellers are advised to practice usual health precautions as the majority of reported cases are concentrated in San José province.

Curated by Edward Enninful, The 90s: Art and Fashion examines the creative networks and cultural tensions that reshaped British life.