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Plane carrying Queen Elizabeth aborts landing, just hours before Platinum Jubilee celebrations
There’s been royal drama in the skies when the plane carrying Queen Elizabeth was forced to abort its landing
Stormy weather and lightning are to blame, with the jet’s pilot forced to return the aircraft to cruising altitude, just seconds before it was due to touchdown.
The 13-seater was eventually able to make a safe landing, arriving in London after a short trip from Aberdeen.
Queen Elizabeth’s convoy was awaiting her majesty’s arrival, whisking the monarch away to Windsor Castle with her corgi on the back seat.
Buckingham Palace has since confirmed the flight did in fact abort the landing but stresses there were no safety concerns.
Celebrating 70 years on the throne
Now, Queen Elizabeth has arrived safely back at Windsor Castle ahead of four days of Platinum Jubilee celebrations
There are less than 48 hours to go before the long weekend of Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The Jubilee celebrates her majesty’s 70 years on the throne. The 96-year-old monarch was seen at Aberdeen airport, after a break in Scotland, before her special events begin.
The festivities will spread right across London over a four-day bank holiday.
Four days of festivities
First, is Trooping The Colour, with thousands anticipated to flock to London for the Queen’s Birthday Parade.
Next, the Queen will head to the palace balcony, for the RAF flypast.
In a show of solidarity, thousands will light beacons collectively as well as Buckingham Palace on Thursday evening.
There will be a thanksgiving service on Friday at St Paul’s Cathedral, with a reception shortly after at Guildhall.
On Saturday, her Majesty will attend Derby Day in Surrey, where she will be greeted with a guard of honour by her jockeys over the years.
Platinum party
Then comes to Platinum Party of 22,000 people at Buckingham Palace on Saturday night.
This is where the music will kick off, with a concert from the return of the rock band Queen, to begin around 8 pm local time.
Celebrities will be pouring into the events, with the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Alicia Keys, Nile Rodgers, and Craig David.
Sir Elton John will also grace the audience with a pre-recorded special performance.
On Sunday, Celebrations will wrap up with another parade throughout London. Here, is where performers will tell the monarch’s 70-year story on the throne.
The four-day celebrations will conclude with the national anthem sung by Ed Sheeran, where the Queen will stand on the palace balcony, singing along with thousands of onlookers.
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OpenAI prepares first consumer device amid revenue boom
OpenAI plans to launch a screenless smart speaker by late 2026, shifting focus to hardware amid significant revenue growth.
OpenAI plans to launch a screenless smart speaker by late 2026, shifting focus to hardware amid significant revenue growth.
OpenAI is gearing up to launch its first-ever consumer hardware device in late 2026. The product is expected to be a screenless smart speaker, signalling the tech giant’s move beyond software and into the world of physical devices.
The device comes after OpenAI acquired a promising hardware startup to accelerate development.
The company is also pushing a strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing, working closely with U.S. manufacturers to secure efficient production of essential components.
Despite the progress, technical hurdles remain, especially around the device’s listening capabilities, which could delay the rollout.
This development comes on the heels of OpenAI reporting an annualised revenue of over $20 billion in 2025, representing a staggering 233% increase from the previous year. The combination of massive revenue growth and expansion into hardware marks a new era for the AI pioneer.
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Putin invited to Trump’s Gaza Peace Board
Putin invited to U.S.-led ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza amid ceasefire efforts and reconstruction debates.
Putin invited to U.S.-led ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza amid ceasefire efforts and reconstruction debates.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly received an invitation to join the U.S.-led ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, according to the Kremlin. The council, created by President Donald Trump, is designed to maintain a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas while overseeing the region’s reconstruction.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow will review the details of the invitation before responding. The board has already extended invitations to several world leaders, with some nations confirming their participation.
The proposal has sparked debate because the Trump administration reportedly requires participating nations to pay $1 billion to secure a permanent seat. Putin’s potential involvement also raises concerns, given his ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
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Trump escalates Greenland standoff as Europe weighs retaliation
Denmark boosts Greenland troops as Trump pushes U.S. control, prompting European leaders to seek diplomatic solutions amidst rising tensions.
Denmark boosts Greenland troops as Trump pushes U.S. control, prompting European leaders to seek diplomatic solutions amidst rising tensions.
Denmark has deployed additional troops to Greenland after President Donald Trump renewed his push for U.S. control of the island, linking the issue to what he claims cost him a Nobel Peace Prize.
The move has raised alarm across Europe, with leaders scrambling to prevent a fresh transatlantic crisis.
Trump has warned of tariffs against countries opposing American control of Greenland, calling the territory vital to U.S. security interests. Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has privately raised concerns with Trump, while EU officials assess potential coordinated countermeasures.
Despite the rhetoric, European leaders remain cautious. With U.S. influence deeply embedded in Europe’s defence and security framework, the bloc is keen to avoid further escalation as diplomatic negotiations continue behind the scenes.
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