Most accidents that occur during climbing are down to “poor planning”, says Matt Cooper, a mountain rescue team member in Wales and founder of the Mountaineering Company. This includes not having suitable clothing and equipment, like crampons and an ice axe, not checking and fully understanding the weather forecast, like which wind speeds are too strong, and not navigating properly, he says.

Dubai Airports confirmed an incident at Dubai International Airport on Saturday night with four people injured and emergency response teams activated

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Accounts have emerged of an ‘attack’ at a Dubai airport amidst a wave of retaliatory strikes targeting multiple locations across the Middle East.

Dubai International Airport was the scene of an incident on Saturday evening, Dubai Airports has confirmed this evening (Saturday). Footage and photographs spreading across social media platforms depict individuals, including some with injuries, fleeing the smoke-laden terminal.

Several people sustained injuries during the incident and were given immediate medical attention on site. Dubai Airports stated that further information would be released once more details emerged, reports the Daily Star.

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The development follows Iran’s launch of strikes against various targets throughout the Middle East in the wake of the US and Israel’s Operation Epic Fury.

Authorities in Dubai acknowledged they were dealing with an active situation at the airport. In a statement, Dubai media office said: “Dubai Airports has confirmed an incident at Dubai International Airport (DXB) just moments ago.

“Emergency response teams have been activated immediately, and the incident is being handled in coordination with the relevant authorities.

“This has resulted in four injuries, and the necessary urgent medical assistance has been provided to them.”

The Brit Awards 2026 featured an awkward moment where I’m A Celebrity star Angry Ginge’s comment was censored during the live ITV broadcast, but fans worked out what was said.

The audience at the Brit Awards ceremony were left in shock after I’m A Celebrity winner Angry Ginge ‘swore’ while presenting an award. The streamer took to the stage to hand out an award, but as he started talking, the audio cut out.

It became clear that Morgan Burtwistle was being censored. On stage with him was Darts champion Luke Littler, who appeared awkward about it, and said: “Okay…” before moving things on. Angry Ginge appeared to smirk, as though he wasn’t meant to say what he did.

Those in the venue at the Co-op Live in Manchester witnessed the moment and heard what was actually said, while fans at home also believed they had figured it out. Taking to X, they all commented the same thing, appearing to figure out what he’d said that got bleeped out, reports the Mirror.

Taking to social media, one fan said: “Angry Ginge just called London a s******e and it got bleeped.” Another added: “They cut Angry Ginge saying London is a s******e. Once again the truth is censored.”

A third continued: “angry ginge saying the brits are in manchester bc london is a s******e is so real.” A fourth fan posted: “Angry Ginge deffo said ‘London is a s******e’ and they censored it.” The Mirror was in attendance and has confirmed this was the case.

Ahead of Saturday night, it was revealed that tributes would be made to some of the music artists that have recently passed away. Ozzy Osbourne is set to be honoured with Robbie Williams fronting a super group paying tribute to the star. It comes seven months after the Black Sabbath frontman died aged 76.

The performance will be a special arrangement of ‘No More Tears’ – the title track from Ozzy’s multi-million selling 1991 album of the same name. It was curated by Ozzy’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, and will boast a phenomenal line up of British and international musical talent.

It will feature musicians who played as part of Ozzy’s band over the years, including Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde. The makeshift group will be fronted by Robbie, who was invited personally by Sharon to be part of this special moment.

BRIT Awards bosses are also set to honour Stone Roses bassist Mani at Saturday night’s show – led by Charlatans legend Tim Burgess. Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield died suddenly aged 63 last November, and close pal Tim will be on hand to deliver an emotional speech.

A source said: “Tim is set to present the In Memoriam section, but before he does so, he is primed to talk about Mani who was both a dear friend and mentor. The fact that Mani was from Manchester too – and the awards is being held there for the first time – means it will be a really special moment. Mani will then feature heavily in the section, as will other greats we have lost including Ozzy Osbourne.”

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US President Donald Trump has claimed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, though Iran disputes the reports

Donald Trump has broken his silence over reports that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have died following overnight US and Israeli strikes on Iran, despite Tehran’s denial of the claims.

The US President asserted that Khamenei had died, branding him “one of the most evil people in History” and framing the development as part of his broader ambitions to establish peace across the Middle East.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS.”

He continued: “He was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems and, working closely with Israel, there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do. This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country.

“We are hearing that many of their IRGC, Military, and other Security and Police Forces, no longer want to fight, and are looking for Immunity from us. As I said last night, “Now they can have Immunity, later they only get Death!

“Hopefully, the IRGC and Police will peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots, and work together as a unit to bring back the Country to the Greatness it deserves. That process should soon be starting in that, not only the death of Khamenei but the Country has been, in only one day, very much destroyed and, even, obliterated.

“The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!”

Prior to publishing his Truth Social post, the US President spoke to NBC News, and when questioned about reports of the Iranian Supreme Leader’s death, he stated: “We feel that is a correct story.”

The Daily Star reported that Israeli officials told The Associated Press on Saturday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had reportedly been killed during a significant joint military offensive on Iran carried out by Israel and the United States. Iran has since refuted claims that he is dead.

During a brief telephone interview with NBC News, Trump went on to assert that “a large amount of leadership” of Iran had been killed, adding: “I don’t mean like two people. “

He further claimed that “most” of Iran’s senior leadership is “gone,” including numerous key decision-makers within the regime. When questioned about who might succeed Iran’s supreme leader, Trump quipped, “I don’t know. But at some point they’ll be calling me to ask who I’d like” before clarifying he was “only being a little sarcastic” with the remark.

The purported assassination of the Islamic Republic’s second leader, who had not named a successor, would cast significant uncertainty over the nation’s future and heighten the possibility of prolonged conflict amid Iranian vows of retribution. During a nationally broadcast address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated there were “growing signs” that Khamenei had been killed when Israel targeted his compound in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Following the address, two Israeli officials confirmed his death. Both sources requested anonymity ahead of an official statement and provided no additional information. Khamenei took over from Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who spearheaded the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

He wielded ultimate authority over all significant policy decisions, overseeing Iran’s clerical establishment and its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard – the two principal power bases within the country’s theocratic system. As the strike on Iran developed, President Donald Trump called upon the Iranian people to “seize control of your destiny” by challenging the Islamic leadership.

In a video statement announcing the “major combat operations,” Trump addressed Iranians directly, saying: “When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. his will be probably your only chance for generations. “

Donald Trump has claimed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israel strikes, calling him ‘one of the most evil people in history’, though Iran denies the reports

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Donald Trump has spoken out regarding claims that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have perished following overnight US and Israeli military action against Iran, despite Tehran’s denials of such reports.

The US President has declared that Khamenei has died, branding him “one of the most evil people in History”. He went on to frame this development as aligned with his goals of establishing peace across the Middle East, reports the Daily Star.

In a post on Truth Social, he wrote: “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS.

“He was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems and, working closely with Israel, there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do. This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country. We are hearing that many of their IRGC, Military, and other Security and Police Forces, no longer want to fight, and are looking for Immunity from us.”

“As I said last night, “Now they can have Immunity, later they only get Death! Hopefully, the IRGC and Police will peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots, and work together as a unit to bring back the Country to the Greatness it deserves. T

“hat process should soon be starting in that, not only the death of Khamenei but the Country has been, in only one day, very much destroyed and, even, obliterated. The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!”

Prior to his Truth Social statement, the US President addressed NBC News this evening and when questioned about reports surrounding the Iranian Supreme Leader’s death, he stated: “We feel that is a correct story.”

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was allegedly killed during a significant strike on Iran carried out by Israel and the United States, Israeli sources informed The Associated Press on Saturday. Tehran has subsequently dismissed claims of his death.

During a short telephone conversation with NBC News, Trump went on to claim that “a large amount of leadership” within Iran had been eliminated, emphasising: “I don’t mean like two people.”

He further suggested that “most” of Iran’s top-tier leadership has been “gone,” including numerous key decision-makers. When questioned about who might succeed as Iran’s new supreme leader, Trump quipped, “I don’t know. But at some point they’ll be calling me to ask who I’d like” before clarifying he was “only being a little sarcastic” with that remark.

The reported assassination of the Islamic Republic’s second leader, who had not named a successor, would cast uncertainty over the nation’s future and heighten the possibility of prolonged conflict amid Iranian vows of retaliation. During a televised national address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated there were “growing signs” that Khamenei had been killed in Israel’s strike on his compound early Saturday morning.

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Following the address, two Israeli officials confirmed his death on condition of anonymity, pending an official announcement, though they provided no additional information. Khamenei took over from Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who led the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

He held ultimate authority over all significant policies, heading Iran’s clerical establishment and its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard – the country’s two primary power centres within its theocratic system. As the assault on Iran developed, President Donald Trump called upon the Iranian people to “seize control of your destiny” by challenging the Islamic leadership.

In footage announcing the “major combat operations,” Trump addressed Iranians: “When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations. “

Two women have been convicted of stalking an ICE agent in Los Angeles following last summer’s protests in the city.

Cynthia Raygoza, 38, and Ashleigh Brown, 38, were found guilty Friday following the incident that took place amid anti-immigration enforcement protests in August.

On August 28, Raygoza and Brown followed the agent from a federal building in downtown Los Angeles to his home, live-streaming the incident on social media and providing directions to the address, their trial was told.

They also encouraged viewers to share the stream with others, according to First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, with clips of the stream being played at the trial.

The agent, identified during the trial as Rogelio Reyes Huitzilin, told jurors that he had been headed home to meet up with his wife and two young children for a “surprise” when he noticed the women wearing masks, according to The Los Angeles Times.

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Upon arriving at the victim’s residence, shouted to bystanders while livestreaming that their “neighbor is ICE,” “la migra lives here,” and “ICE lives on your street and you should know.”

According to Essayli they also shouted racial slurs at the agent’s wife and his children had witnessed the incident.

Huitzilin said during the trial that his family had lived in fear since the incident and that they had moved out of their neighborhood, though he admitted he had not sold the property. He also said one of his sons had requested to be homeschooled and that his wife had needed therapy as a result.

However, he later admitted that no other protesters had come to his house after that day and that he had never heard from Brown and Raygoza again. It’s understood that no other similar incidents occurred at the home.

Brown and Raygoza were both found guilty of one count of stalking but acquitted of one count of conspiring to publish personal information about a federal employee. They were charged alongside a third woman, Sandra Samane, who was acquitted of both counts.

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During their trial, which lasted a week, Raygoza and Brown claimed that they had believed they were following the agent to an ICE raid, rather than his home, The Times reported.

Following ICE and Border Patrol agents to enforcement sites has become a common tactic used by protesters in cities including LA, though this appears to be the first instance of a federal agent being followed and confronted at their home, according to The Times.

“We thank the jury for bringing justice to these agitators who violated the law and endangered the safety of this federal officer and his family,” Essayli said in a statement.

“Peaceful protests are protected by the Constitution, political violence and unlawful intimidation are not.”

Essayli and federal prosecutors in LA have filed more than 100 cases against protesters over the assault and hindrance of immigration agents. Despite securing 23 guilty pleas, until Friday, they had so far lost every case taken to trial.

Brown and Raygoza face up to five years in prison for their crimes and are due to be sentenced on June 8.

Good afternoon and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester City at Elland Road. City start the game in rude health, with four wins and a draw from their last five games in this competition, 13 points secured with the new signing Marc Guéhi in the team and a win today, which would make it three in a row for them in LS11 for the first time since 1928, would put them only two points behind Arsenal at the top after 28 games each. A first home victory for Leeds in five meetings, stretching back to 2004 the year when they fell out of the top flight and endured 16 years of trauma, would put them on 34 points, the same as Brighton, but they would remain in 15th.

Leeds’ transformation since walking into the away dressing room at the Etihad in November 2-0 down, changed ‘base formation’ as Daniel Farke always calls it, scored twice yet ultimately lost by virtue of Phil Foden’s exceptional skill and tenacity, has become a well-worn story. In the 14 matches since that defeat they have taken 20 points with four wins and eight draws but they have not played with an orthodox 3-5-2, the home victory over Chelsea apart, for all that many minutes, evolving styles and shapes as the game demands, innovation particularly on the right side of their defence with the right centre-back often galloping up the wing and the right wing-back drifting from inside-right to No 10 and even inside-left, whence Bogle scored against Nottingham Forest.

City’s system remains as fluid as ever and, with the addition of one of the best three goalkeepers in the world, England’s centre-half and the sprightly and spite-like Antoine Semenyo charging left, right and centre, to their cadre of world-class players, they will be as formidable as ever. Leeds fans will cling to that second half performance four months ago and to the imperishable memories of Stuart Dallas and a Marcelo Bielsa-orchestrated 10-man away victory over an even better City side in 2021, but they will need their team to show more belief and attacking gusto than they did against Arsenal a couple of weeks ago when they soiled the bed against a side they seem unable to match anymore. 

Time, though, is on their side. Of the 11 Leeds televised Premier League games this season that have kicked off after 4.30pm, they have won five, drawn six and lost only one, all five wins and two of the draws at home.

Noah Okafor alone is on Leeds’ casualty list while City’s Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic are at home still nursing long-term injuries. 

Sir Keir has repeated his long-standing condemnation of Iran and, in particular, its retaliatory actions this weekend against Israel and several Gulf nations which host US military bases. He was careful to emphasise that the British warplanes airborne in the region are there in a defensive capacity, within international law – in other words offering protection for allies who are facing attacks from Iran.

Lexi Medforth, 13, from Pocklington, was born missing her left hand after being diagnosed with amniotic band syndrome while in the womb.

The condition occurs when bands of tissue in the uterus wrap around the baby and restrict blood flow – causing limb loss and abnormalities.

Her mum Becki said: “We found out at the 18-week scan that she would be born missing her left hand, and while it was a shock and left us worried about how she would manage, Lexi has grown into a strong and inspiring young girl who approaches life with courage and creativity.”

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Lexi developed a love for football and art but faced “more noticeable” challenges as she grew.  

The teen began exploring her options, and after trialling a prosthesis supplied by the NHS, decided to push forward with her dream of using a bionic Hero Arm.

“I have been doing things I could only dream of now I have two hands” (Image: Supplied)

The multi-grip arm is developed by Open Bionics and is equipped with special sensors which detect upper arm muscle movements, allowing patients like Lexi to use it for everyday activities.

The Hero Arm is offered on the NHS and despite meeting the necessary criteria, Lexi faced a years-long waiting list.

Becki said: “Lexi found this news really difficult.

“At the time, each hospital visit had left her feeling deflated and frustrated, questioning whether she would ever feel ‘normal’.”

“So far, I have used it to brush my teeth, have a drink, eat a slice of pizza and even to shake someone’s hand” (Image: Supplied)

Amid the frustration, Lexi’s family came across The Open Bionics Foundation – a charity which works alongside people hoping to receive a bionic arm.

The charity informed Lexi that if £20,000 could be raised, she would be able to have her arm built and moulded privately before Christmas.

Social media fundraisers – Hand It To Lexi – were set up alongside a dedicated GoFundMe page – and the Pocklington community came together to make Lexi’s dream a reality.

She received her Hero Pro – an upgrade to the previous Hero Arm – after visiting the Open Bionics clinic in Bristol on Wednesday (February 25).

Speaking about this, she said: “I have only had the arm for four days, but it has already been life-changing for me.

“I have been doing things I could only dream of now I have two hands.

“I know it will take some time to get used to but so far, I have used it to brush my teeth, have a drink, eat a slice of pizza and even to shake someone’s hand.

“I can’t thank my mum and dad enough for all the organising they did to raise the money, as well as all the support from family and friends.

“The people of Pocklington have been amazing at getting behind the fundraising events – not just with donating money but goods and volunteering as well.

“Even stranger further afield have helped – so thank you to everyone for making my dreams come true.”

Robbie Williams led a performance in honour of the singer and Black Sabbath frontman during the Brit Awards in Manchester

Those watching The BRIT Awards 2026 unfold live from Manchester were left divided as Ozzy Osbourne was honoured with a posthumous Brit Awards lifetime achievement award before a musical performance in his memory.

The singer and Black Sabbath frontman, known as the Prince of Darkness, died aged 76 in July last year just over two weeks after his Back To The Beginning farewell concert where he was reunited with his bandmates.

The music star died of a reported heart attack on July 22 after suffering a string of health issues over the years, including multiple surgeries following a fall in February 2019 and being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

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Black Sabbath formed in 1968 and are widely credited with defining and popularising the sound of heavy metal. Ozzy, who also had a successful solo career, found a new legion of fans when he appeared in the 2000s reality TV series The Osbournes, starring alongside wife Sharon and their two youngest children.

His legacy was recognised by the Brits during its annual award show on Saturday (February 28) night as the ceremony was broadcast live from Manchester’s Co-Op Live for the first time.

Ozzy’s wife, Sharon Osbourne who was in attendance on the night alongside her daughter, Kelly, took to the stage to accept the award and said in her speech: “First of all [censored], all of us, everyone in this place tonight are joined. We’re one because everyone in this place loves music, and it brings us all together. Such amazing artists tonight. I mean, everyone’s a winner, everyone. How lucky are we all to be in this business? It’s a gift. It really is.”

She continued: “I’m honoured to accept this award for my gorgeous husband, this lifetime achievement award. God knows, I wish he was here to accept it himself. But you’ve got the booby prize, you’ve got me doing it! But I know that Ozzy is looking down on us all right now, and I know what he’s thinking. He hated making speeches, he hated listening to speeches, and he’ll be saying [censored] ‘Just say thank you and get off that stage’. But, I’m not going to because I have to waffle on a bit.

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“We all know how fickle this industry can be, and my old man was blessed with a one-in-a-million career. He was at the top of this game for 56 years. I could go on about his achievements but that’s boring. Ozzy was authentic, he was gifted, totally unpredictable, a wild man. He was a true artist.

“He came from a small working-class neighbourhood in Birmingham. He rose to become one of the most recognisable and respected musicians of his life, and it was filled with extraordinarily wonderful high times, but very real lower times. He never stopped tirelessly pushing himself to do better, he always wanted to do better, both personally and professionally. He never felt that words were enough to thank everybody for the life that he was given and for the life that he led.

“To be honest with you, he was the most humble, egomaniac you could ever meet. And yes, at the end of the day he will always be a rockstar. We spent most of our lives touring the world, but Ozzy’s heart never left England. Wherever we were in the world, he was always proud to be a working class Brummie, and he never let anyone forget it.”

Sharon went on to share: “I’m accepting this for Ozzy, but this award goes to his incredible family. It goes to the so many musicians that helped Ozzy along the way, and I wanted especially to thank his crew that was always there and never let him down. We were blessed to have one of the best crews ever on the road. And thousands of people who lined the streets of Birmingham to say goodbye, and of course the millions of fans around the world, he loved them, for giving him his extraordinary career and for their loyalty that they gave him.

“I know that they loved him back as much as he loved them. If Ozzy was here tonight with us he would be showing that gorgeous smile that he had, and I know he would be so proud to receive this from the country that he loved. So, he may not be here, but he left us one amazing body of work that will never be forgotten by the country that made him.”

The speech was then followed by a tribute performance, curated by Sharon, which consisted of a special arrangement of Black Sabbath’s 1991 song No More Tears, with family friend Robbie Williams also joined on stage by musicians who have previously played as part of Ozzy’s band, including keyboardist Adam Wakeman, Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, drummer Tommy Clufetos and guitarist Zakk Wylde.

But it did leave some divided, with some loving Robbie’s performance, while others were hoping to see Yungblud lead the tribute, after he won the Grammy for best rock performance for his revved-up rendition of Ozzy’s ‘Changes’ at the 2025 Back to the Beginning concert in Villa Park.

@shazzamac1973 said: “Prove all the haters wrong @robbiewilliams show them what you can do. Love the t-shirt #ozzyforever #Brits2026.” @Maffffffff commented: “Robbie Williams sings ozzy better than he sings Robbie Williams #Brits2026.” @JenniCostello wrote: “Robbie doing a tribute to Ozzy, great end to the ceremony! @robbiewilliams #BRITsAwards #Brits2026 #OzzyOsbourne.”

@trogsrus2 gushed: “Go on Robbie!!!!!! My man!!!! Suits you!!! #Brits2026.” @jazzy_j_97 wrote: “Robbie killed it with his performance tribute to OZZY, I loved it! #BRITs.” @Lou_Gou_ typed: “Well I loved that Ozzy tribute; Robbie Williams smashed it! #BRITs #BRITAwards.”

However, @lovesickluce posted: “This Ozzy Osbourne tribute isn’t right, surely Yungblud would have been a better choice? #Brits2026.” @garynetchells echoed: “Big fan of Robbie, but if anyone should be doing the Ozzy tribute it should be @yungblud #Brits2026.” @FleuritoFaveees shared: “Surely it would have made more sense to get yungblud to do this but idm at all cos robbie is doing an amazing job #BRITs2026.”

Meanwhile, @shazzamac1973 rounded off: “Everyone saying it should have been Yungblud doing the Ozzy tribute. There’s more singers than Yungblud. Yeah he’s a great singer but I think @robbiewilliams just proved he can do it. I’m sure Sharon had her say who she wanted to do it. That was a lovely tribute #Brits2026.”