People close to Vance told The Washington Postthat if the conflict with Iran lasts for months, it could pose a political problem for whoever secures the Republican presidential nomination in 2028. However, Vance still hasn’t decided whether he’ll run, the outlet’s sources also said.
A prolonged conflict with Iran could politically damage the 2028 Republican nominee, a new report says (Getty)
“You’re trying to drive a wedge between members of the administration, between me and the president. What the president has said consistently, going back to 2015, and I agreed with him, is that Iran should not have a nuclear weapon,” he added.
Still, the president has said Vance was “maybe less enthusiastic” at the beginning of the conflict.
“We get along very well on this,” Trump told reporters last week. “He was, I would say, philosophically a little bit different than me. I think he was maybe less enthusiastic about going, but he was quite enthusiastic.”
“But I felt it was something we had to do. I didn’t feel we had a choice,” he continued. “If we didn’t do it, they would have done it to us.”
Vice President JD Vance has long been considered a 2028 front-runner, but sources close to him told The Washington Post he hasn’t yet decided whether to launch a campaign (Getty)
Vance also reportedly met with Joe Kent, the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center, who resigned over the war with Iran. The vice president urged him to “go quietly” and not make his resignation a “big thing,” a U.S. official told TheWashington Post.
The Independent has contacted Vance’s office for comment.
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly previously told The Independent that “efforts to drive a wedge between President Trump and Vice President Vance are totally misguided.” Vance spokesperson Taylor Van Kirk told Politico the vice president is “a proud member of the President’s national security team” and “keeps his counsel to the President private.”
When asked by CNN’s Pamela Brown if the Iran war could hurt the vice president’s chances of becoming Trump’s successor, the ex-lawmaker replied: “The longer it goes on, it definitely does hurt JD Vance.”
Emergency services were called to the Elie Chain Walk after the alarm was raised at around 11am on Thursday.
A walker has been rushed to hospital after falling from a sea cliff in Fife.
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Emergency services were called to the Elie Chain Walk after the alarm was raised at around 11am on Thursday.
Pictures shared with the Record showed an ambulance at the scene alongside a helicopter.
Medics confirmed one person was rushed to the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy for treatment. Their condition is currently unknown.
The popular route forms part of the Fife Coastal Path and requires walkers to traverse jagged cliffs with the help of vertical chains anchored into the cliff-face and foot and handholds to reduce the risk of falls.
The 500m route comes with several dangers, including becoming trapped by the incoming tide, being struck by falling rocks, and the risk of falling.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service said: “We received a call at 11.41am to attend an incident at Elie Chainwalk.
“An ambulance was dispatched to the scene, and one patient was transported to the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.”
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Former The Only Way Is Essex and Ex On The Beach star Jordan Wright was found dead in a canal in Thailand months after moving to the country for a new start
20:14, 19 Mar 2026Updated 20:16, 19 Mar 2026
The death of former Towie star Jordan Wright is shrouded in mystery after he was found dead in Thailand. The reality TV star died at the age of 33. He was found dead months after he moved to the holiday destination for a ‘new start’.
His body was found in a canal in the country. He had earlier checked into a hotel alone and was seen to be “pacing relentlessly” outside of the building. The devastating discovery was made on the popular island of Phuket.
Police chief Sutthirak Chuthong of Choeng Thale district station said: “The guest was identified as Mr Jordan Wright, a British national, whom the hotel had been unable to contact. A search of the room revealed no signs of forced entry or other irregularities.”
Reports say police had rushed to the scene of the incident near Bang Tao Beach – an idyllic spot popular with tourists. His body was found in the water. He was wearing a grey shirt and black pants, but was barefoot, according to police.
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He is thought to still have his key card and in his pocket and a phone was found left on the bank nearby.
Police are said to have been told by hotel staff that the former reality TV star had checked into their accommodation alone. He had reportedly been due to leave the hotel on March 13, but never checked out.
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Following his death, a spokesperson for The Only Way is Essex said in a statement: “Everyone at Towie sends their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jordan Wright at this very sad time.”
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Others paying tribute in the comments section of Wright’s last Instagram post include fellow stars of the show. Chloe Brockett wrote: “Rest in peace Jordan.”
Liam “Gatsby” Blackwell, who also appeared on the reality programme, also wrote: “Miss you already, brother. Glad I got to see you in Thailand a couple of months ago. Big love to all your Family.”
A spokesperson from the UK Foreign Office said: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand and are in contact with the local authorities.”
Jordan, who previously dated Vicky Pattison, appeared on TOWIE on series 22 and 23 in 2018. He had previously featured on reality dating series Ex On The Beach. However, he was reported to have been axed from the series after claims suggested he had been filming after taking sick leave from the London Fire Brigade.
Using a heated airer to dry clothes is a smart way to save on bills. The best airers cost mere pennies per hour to run, and come with other benefits, too. Cleverly designed frames, multiple tiers, covers and flexible feet offer versatility for even the heaviest laundry load. In colder months, the increased drying speed helps prevent damp smells in your home, and ensures clothes can be washed and dried as needed (dehumidifiers can help speed up this process further).
Compared with traditional tumble dryers (rather than newer, more expensive heat-pump varieties), airers often win for efficiency and garment care. “Heated airers are far more energy-efficient than a tumble dryer, which can use up to five or six times more electricity per hour,” says Stephen Day, heating engineer at iHeat. “That’s a big difference in both emissions and energy bills. Plus, you’re also reducing wear and tear on clothes, as tumble dryers can be quite harsh on fabrics over time.”
I tested a range of heated clothes airers at different prices, and answered your FAQs below.
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The best heated clothes airers: At a glance
How to choose the best heated clothes airers
The type of airer best for your home depends on a few factors.
Laundry capacity: Be realistic about the size of your laundry loads. Biggeris not always better. While large families may need a large airer for regular washing, this also takes up valuable space. One or two-person households might benefit from a smaller heated airer which can be stored easily and doesn’t dominate your living area.
Energy efficiency: Appliance repair expert Ian Palmer-Smith explains that heated airers are a popular option due to their low running costs. The heated airers tested here cost between 7p and 28p per hour to run – measured via a smart plug – whereas a tumble dryer can cost you closer to 75p per hour. “Although you’d probably have to use a heater airer or drying pod for longer at a time, it would likely still cost you much less overall than a tumble dryer load,” he says.
Storage and build quality: A heated airer needs to be sturdy enough to withstand the weight of 10 to 20kg of wet laundry, but also to fold down sufficiently to be stored away without issue. Consider the size of your storage space before you buy.
Both Emily and I have experience testing mattresses, having contributed numerous reviews across our different mattress guides. It’s a difficult job for one obvious reason – they’re huge.
So, for this guide, you’ll find a mixture of products that Emily tested at home and ones I (Rebecca) tested after a week visiting dozens of showrooms across London. I tested sofa beds at the same time, if you’re in the market.
It’s important to note that the best mattress for each individual varies enormously, based on weight, height, pressure points, sleeping position and whether or not you share a bed.
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Memory foam mattresses tested at home were slept on for at least a month, to get a true feel for how each one adjusted to the person sleeping on it and whether it helped regulate their temperature, and how durable it was. Edge support (being able to sleep at the edge of the mattress without rolling off) was also considered.
In the showroom, I judged the mattresses on more objective criteria: foam density and thickness, number of layers, temperature-regulating features, sustainability of materials and, of course, comfort.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — David Punch provided some bulletin-board material this week when he told the Columbus Dispatch that TCU would beat Ohio State “nine times out of 10” because of its athleticism.
On Thursday, Punch and the Horned Frogs backed up his bold talk.
Punch delivered a textbook entry pass to Xavier Edmonds, who converted a layup to beat the shot clock with 4.3 seconds left as No. 9 seed TCU held off a furious second-half rally by eighth-seeded Ohio State for a 66-64 victory to open the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Bruce Thornton’s half-court heave at the buzzer hit all backboard, and the Buckeyes’ standout senior leaned forward and put his hands on his knees in dismay near midcourt as TCU began its celebration.
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Micah Robinson made four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead TCU, Edmonds scored 16 and Punch had 16 points and 13 rebounds. The Horned Frogs (23-11) will play Saturday against either No. 16 seed Siena or Duke, the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament.
“I felt like it kind of put a little more pressure on us, but at the same time, I know his words were just a little bit misconstrued and a little twisted,” Edmonds said of Punch’s comments. “That’s not 100 percent how he meant it. Still we seen it, and we felt like we had to stand on it. So we wanted to go out there and make sure we won nine out of 10 times.”
The 6-foot-7 Punch hurt the Buckeyes with his physicality in the paint, but no play was bigger than finding Edmonds for the winner.
“We got it to Punch, and he created some space,” Edmonds said. “He didn’t have a shot he wanted, so he kicked it out to me, and I had a good seal and I just went up with it. Credit to him for making a better pass.”
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John Mobley Jr. scored 15 points to lead Ohio State (21-13), which was making its first March Madness appearance since 2022.
TCU built a 15-point halftime lead and appeared in control, only to miss 18 of its first 22 shots to start the second half and fall behind 55-50 with seven minutes left.
“I just thought, I’m not going home like that,” Mobley said. “I’m not going home without putting my all to it. I had a talk at halftime, I’ve just got to do better. I was a little sluggish in the first half, can’t do that.”
The Horned Frogs rallied for a 64-61 advantage on a 3 by Robinson with 56 seconds left. Thornton hit a tying 3 with 33 seconds remaining, and TCU called timeout to set up a final play in the halfcourt.
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“What a character check for us down the stretch and just going and executing on every play,” TCU coach Jamie Dixon said. “It was multiple guys in a variety of ways.”
Dixon won’t let his players overrule him again
Dixon said his players convinced him to change up the defense on Ohio State’s possession, which ended with Thornton’s tying 3.
“We guarded it well,” Dixon said. “So I’ll let them get away with that one. It was a tough 3 that they hit.”
Teams entered March Madness in fine form
Both teams came into the tournament playing well. Ohio State won four straight before falling to Michigan 71-67 in the Big Ten Tournament. TCU had won six in a row before losing to Kansas 79-78 in the Big 12 tourney.
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Buckeyes find motivation for next season
Mobley said the loss will drive him and his young teammates in the offseason.
“There is a motivation now of getting back here,” Mobley said. “Ohio State has a great repertoire to come here. We want to keep building that. … When the guys come in, we’re going to have that and be ready to go for the summer.”
A total of 16 dates have been announced for 2026, including a stop at Leeds’ O2 Academy on October 16.
The tour marks the alt-rock band’s 40th anniversary and begins in Newcastle on October 1, concluding at London’s O2 Brixton Academy on December 8.
Vocalist and guitarist Miles Hunt said: “When the original line-up of The Wonder Stuff first rehearsed together on March 19th 1986 – exactly forty years ago today – I wonder what our thoughts might have been if Malc Treece and I knew that we would be fortunate enough to still be playing gigs together now?
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“Whatever those scruffy young fellas would have thought I can tell you now, all these years later, both of us are incredibly grateful to all of the audiences that have stuck with us these past four decades.
“And it shall be our absolute honour to get up on stage this year and play as many of the old faves as we can to those wonderful people. We are blessed.”
The Wonder Stuff’s long-standing line-up will include Hunt, Malc Treece, Erica Nockalls, Mark Gemini Thwaite, Tim Sewell and Pete Howard.
They will perform a setlist covering their four-decade career, featuring hits such as Unbearable, A Wish Away, and Size of A Cow.
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Formed in 1986 in the Birmingham/Black Country area, The Wonder Stuff signed to Polydor Records in 1987 and released four Top 20 albums between 1988 and 1994.
Joining them as special guests on the tour are Madchester favourites Inspiral Carpets.
Inspiral Carpets said: “We are looking forward to hitting the road later this year with our mates The Wonder Stuff.
“Expect a set full of our garage pop hit singles and maybe a couple of surprises… see you down front.”
A venue pre-sale will take place from 10.00am on Wednesday, March 25, before going on general sale at 10.00am on Friday, March 27, available from www.thewonderstuff.co.uk.
The former world champion boxer was found dead at the age of 46 last year
A full inquest into the death of former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton will begin on Friday.
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The British sporting legend was found dead at the age of 46 at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on September 14 last year, leaving the world of boxing stunned as tributes poured in from across the globe. Police said at the time that there was not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the tragedy, but referred Hatton’s death to the coroner.
An inquest into the boxer’s death was then opened in October, with the hearing at South Manchester Coroners’ Court in Stockport seeing senior coroner Alison Mutch give the provisional cause of death as ‘hanging’.
The inquest was then adjourned until March 20 (Friday), with further details of his final days and the events in the lead-up to his death now set to be made public as the full inquest begins.
Inquests are opened by coroners when there is reasonable cause to suspect that a death has occurred due to anything other than natural causes. While there is no exact legal definition of a ‘natural’ cause of death, it is typically described as “death due to a disease running its full course with no other intervening factors”.It comes after Hatton’s friend and manager Paul Speak, who found the boxing legend’s body after coming to his house to take him to the airport, revealed “the truth” about what happened to him.
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“The lights weren’t on, which I thought was strange,” Speak told Boxing News after news of Hatton’s death broke. “I thought he’d overslept, but it’s not unusual. People do oversleep.
“So, I went inside – I have a key – shouting, ‘Rick, Rick, wake up! I heard music coming from upstairs, so I went upstairs… I took a look at him… I had to take some time to process it.
“I was in a state of shock and confusion and loss and many more emotions,” he added. “Then I called the police and the ambulance. But I firmly believe he didn’t intend to do it. It’s for the coroner to determine, but he had it all to live for.”
Maintaining that Hatton – who had been open about his struggles with mental health in recent years – had been “in a really good place” before his sudden death, Speak continued: “He’d arranged to take his daughters to see Oasis next week.
“He was planning to go to Thailand for the WBC convention and a holiday after his fight. He’d just booked a flight to Tenerife for Christmas. I want to get the truth out, otherwise people will just speculate.”
Thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester to pay their respects to Hatton ahead of his funeral service at the city’s cathedral in October, with Wayne Rooney and Liam Gallagher among those attending.
Speaking at the service, the former champion boxer’s 13-year-old daughter Millie delivered a heartbreaking eulogy, asking him “why didn’t you reach out?”.
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Addressing the packed cathedral, she said: “I can’t help but think about how you will never walk me down the aisle, how you will never meet my children and your grandchildren, how you won’t be here to see me leave school or even see me grow into an adult.
“Why did you feel that way? Why didn’t you reach out about how you felt? I genuinely hope you don’t ever think you have let me down, because I would never think that. I love and miss you unconditionally.”
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While the US has concentrated much of its military effort on degrading Iran’s missile and drone capability, sinking its Navy and, in recent days, attacking targets along Iran’s long Gulf shoreline, Israel has gone to great lengths to assassinate Iran’s leaders and attack elements of state control, including paramilitary Basij units responsible for much of the violent crackdown on protests earlier this year.
“Prior to the strikes, warnings were published to ensure that civilians distance themselves from the crossings, in order to reduce civilian harm. In footage released in the past few hours, a journalist is seen at the ‘Qasmiya’ crossing. An explicit warning had been issued regarding this area”, the force said.
Further restrictions could be introduced to address complaints from Scarborough residents who have highlighted the ‘displacement effects’ of the overnight ban on campervans at Royal Albert Drive.
An Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) was introduced to restrict the vehicles at Sandsend, Royal Albert Drive, and Cayton Bay after the number of motorhomes had reached an “unacceptable level”.
However, according to councillors, thousands of complaints have also been made by residents who are “waking up to campervans parked outside their windows”.
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Cllr Rich Maw, who represents Weaponness and Ramshill, said: “As I’ve previously warned, the introduction of this ETRO would displace campervans to surrounding streets.
“Residents in South Cliff are now experiencing the consequences with camperavans parked outside their homes for long periods, increased police callouts, antisocial behaviour, the use of council assets without permission, and grey water being poured into surface drains at a time when we are actively trying ot improve the bathing water quality in the South Bay.”
Speaking at a full meeting of North Yorkshire Council on Wednesday (March 18) he said: “If the Royal Albert Drive ETRO is to become permanent, residents in affected streets – and that includes Holbeck Road, Esplanade Crescent, and Belvedere Road – must be properly considered.
“What immediate steps will the council take to protect residential amenity in these streets? Will additional ETROs be introduced in these streets to address the impact of displaced campervans?”
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“How will the council ensure that environmental and public health concerns, including water quality, are not compromised by unmanaged overnight camping in residential streets? Scarborough residents should not be expected to pay the price for a policy that was implemented without adequate mitigation.”
North Yorkshire Council has plans to permanently prohibit the overnight stopping of campervans in Sandsend, near Whitby, and North Bay in Scarborough.
Cllr Malcolm Taylor, NYC’s executive member for highways and transportation, said the council could introduce additional traffic regulation orders “at some key residential hotspots in Scarborough”.
He told the full meeting: “We do recognise that other areas in Scarborough, Whitby, and Sandsend have seen an increase in overnight caravan parking, and some objectors state that this is because of the restrictions of the ETROs.
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“A report is coming to the executive members’ meeting on Friday, March 27, for consideration, and it would be prudent to start looking at consultations on introducing some traffic regulation orders, similar to the ETROs, at some key residential hotspots in Scarborough, including the Esplanade and the South Cliff area that you represent.
“I think it’s also important to mention that I do get representations from other interested parties, such as the caravan owners in Scarborough, caravan park owners who invest in their sites and provide facilities and employment, and contribute to the economic development in Scarborough, and they are equally interested in this item.”
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