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British holidaymaker dies after falling from apartment in Tenerife resort
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Get you up to speed: British holidaymaker dies after falling from apartment in Tenerife resort
A 24-year-old British holidaymaker died after falling ‘face first’ from the second floor of an apartment complex in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene following the incident at around 5.30am on Saturday.
A 24-year-old British man died after falling from the second floor of an apartment complex in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife, with police investigating the incident as an accident, focusing on whether substances may have influenced his behaviour, according to reports. Additionally, an elderly British tourist from Hartlepool fell into a fish pond in Lanzarote and was later transferred to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough for treatment of multiple injuries.
The results of a post-mortem for the 24-year-old British holidaymaker who died in Tenerife have not yet been released, which will include tests to determine whether he consumed drink or drugs before his death. In a separate incident, the 70-year-old British tourist rescued from a fish pond in Lanzarote was transferred to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough with multiple injuries.
British tourist dies on Tenerife holiday after plunging down apartment stairs | News World
The Brit is being treated at Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria Hospital (Picture: SOLARPIX.COM)
A British holidaymaker has died after plunging down the stairs of an apartment complex in Spain.
The victim, understood to be a 24-year-old man, fell ‘face first’ to his death at around 5.30am on Saturday at the Playa de las Americas resort in Tenerife.
Emergency responders rushed to the complex after reports of a lifeless person on the ground but pronounced him dead at the scene.
Police soon discovered that the Brit had spent the day at an electronic music festival in nearby Costa Adeje with a friend.
Officers are said to be working on the theory he woke up during the night and left the fourth-floor apartment he was staying in moments before his fall in an accident from two floors down.
The results of a post-mortem, which will include tests to determine whether he consumed drink or drugs before his death that could have influenced his behaviour, have not yet been released.
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The Brit fell from the second floor of the unnamed apartment complex (Picture: Getty Images)
It comes weeks after an elderly British tourist from Hartlepool fell from the second floor of his Lanzarote hotel into a knee-deep fish pond filled with Koi carp and terrapins.
Firefighters and medical staff had to be called to rescue the pensioner, 70, from the pond at the popular resort of Playa Blanca on April 18.
A well-placed source has claimed the fall is being treated as an accident as it appears he was trying to peer down and look at the fish pond before he lost his balance and fell.
Medical staff had already fitted the elderly tourist with a neck brace by the time firefighters arrived.
They lifted him out on a rescue board they had strapped him onto before taking him to a waiting ambulance.
He was then evacuated to Molina Orosa Hospital in the Lanzarote capital Arrecife.
The holidaymaker was later transferred to the UK and taken to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough with multiple injuries including broken bones and a head injury.
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Kaja Kallas rejects direct EU-Russia talks amid military escalation
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Kaja Kallas rejects direct EU-Russia talks amid military escalation
EU-Russia Talks
High Representative Kaja Kallas has dismissed the possibility of direct talks between the European Union and Russia, citing Moscow’s military preparations for a prolonged conflict with the West.
High Representative Kaja Kallas has dismissed the possibility of direct talks between the European Union and Russia, citing Moscow’s military preparations for a prolonged conflict with the West.
Strategic Stance
High Representative Kaja Kallas emphasised the EU’s commitment to resisting direct negotiation with Russia, indicating a prolonged military escalation.
High Representative Kaja Kallas emphasised the EU’s commitment to resisting direct negotiation with Russia, indicating a prolonged military escalation.
Firm Rejection
Kaja Kallas stated, “Moscow is gearing up its military for a long-term confrontation with the West,” reiterating her opposition to direct talks with Russia.
Kaja Kallas stated, “Moscow is gearing up its military for a long-term confrontation with the West,” reiterating her opposition to direct talks with Russia.
Key developments
High Representative Kaja Kallas has reiterated her opposition to direct talks between the European Union and Russia, emphasising Moscow’s preparations for a protracted military confrontation with Western nations.
Kallas’s statement highlights the ongoing tensions, reflecting concerns among EU leaders regarding Russia’s military strategies and their implications for regional stability.
EU shouldn't 'humiliate' itself by seeking direct talks with Russia, warns Kallas
High Representative Kaja Kallas has once again rebuffed the idea of direct talks between the European Union and Russia, warning that Moscow is “gearing up its military for a long-term confrontation with the West”.
Ferrari unveils first yacht, Hypersail, during Milan Design Week
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Get you up to speed: Ferrari unveils first yacht, Hypersail, during Milan Design Week
Ferrari has unveiled its first yacht, a 100ft ocean monohull named Hypersail, during Milan Design Week. The project involves collaboration between Ferrari’s engineering and design teams and naval architect Guillaume Verdier.
Ferrari’s first yacht, named Hypersail, was revealed during Milan Design Week and is a 100ft ocean monohull vessel incorporating elements inspired by its iconic cars. According to designer Flavio Manzoni, the project pushed the team into “unfamiliar territory” while allowing them to “extend our creative research into a context different from our usual one.”
Ferrari’s first yacht, Hypersail, will launch later this year, integrating solar panels and foiling technology designed for peak performance at sea. The yacht is currently on display at Ferrari’s flagship store in Milan, alongside a lighthouse-inspired installation.
Ferrari unveils its latest model – a 100ft ocean yacht named Hypersail | News Tech
Ferrari’s first yacht has been inspired by some of its most iconic cars but designers said it has pushed them inot unfamiliar territory (Picture: Ferrari/Cover Media)
It’s the ‘flying’ Ferrari set to launch later this year – but don’t expect to see it on a race track.
The Italian company is setting sail with its first ever yacht, a 100ft ocean monohull vessel revealed during Milan Design Week.
Named Hypersail, it has been developed as part of a wider push by the supercar maker to extend its expertise beyond motoring.
The project brings together specialists from Ferrari’s engineering and design teams alongside naval architect Guillaume Verdier.
Led by Flavio Manzoni, the design team worked closely with engineers to turn aerodynamic and structural constraints into stylistic features.
The resulting silhouette draws inspiration from Ferrari models such as the Monza SP1 and SP2, while elements of the deck design echo the company’s Le Mans-winning 499P Hypercar.
The 100ft vessel comes in Giallo Fly, a yellow traditionally associated with Ferrari (Picture: Ferrari/Cover Media
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Manzoni said the project pushed his team into unfamiliar territory.
‘Hypersail represented an unexpected opportunity for the Ferrari Design Studio; a challenging objective due to its complexity, which allowed us to extend our creative research into a context different from our usual one,’ he said.
‘In reality, the Design Studio is not new to this kind of endeavour. In the past, the experience gained in racing car projects, one of the most technologically advanced sectors, has encouraged exploration into more complex fields, allowing us to test ourselves and expand our expertise.’
The yacht has solar panels integrated into the deck and hull, designed to maximise energy capture during voyages while remaining durable enough for crew movement.
According to mechanical engineer Matteo Lanzavecchia, Hypersail’s performance is underpinned by foiling technology and renewable energy systems.
‘Hypersail is a vessel unique in scale and technology, engineered to deliver peak performance within an environment as singular and unpredictable as the ocean,’ he added.
‘This is achieved through its core concept: foiling, made possible by a sophisticated control system, leveraging the expertise gained from our automotive developments, and powered by energy recovered from renewable sources such as wind, solar, and motion.’
The yacht’s livery features Giallo Fly, a vivid yellow historically associated with Ferrari and first seen on the 275 GTB, paired with a new carbon fibre tone known as Grigio Hypersail.
Designers say the combination reflects both heritage and performance, with the yellow highlighting key structural elements.
Hypersail has been on show to the public at Ferrari’s flagship store in Milan, alongside a lighthouse-inspired installation overlooking Piazza del Duomo.
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Trump criticises Germany’s Merz, urges focus on Ukraine war resolution
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Trump criticises Germany’s Merz, urges focus on Ukraine war resolution
Trump’s Criticism
US President Trump has threatened a potential reduction of troops stationed in Germany, following critical remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the US’s handling of international negotiations.
US President Trump has threatened a potential reduction of troops stationed in Germany, following critical remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the US’s handling of international negotiations.
Potential Troop Reduction
Considering troop reductions in Germany signifies a strategic erosion of the transatlantic alliance, highlighting growing tensions in US-European relations amid ongoing global conflicts.
Considering troop reductions in Germany signifies a strategic erosion of the transatlantic alliance, highlighting growing tensions in US-European relations amid ongoing global conflicts.
Political Response
“On all these issues, we maintain close and trusting contact with our partners, including, and especially, those in Washington,” said Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
“On all these issues, we maintain close and trusting contact with our partners, including, and especially, those in Washington,” said Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Key developments
US President Trump has intensified criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urging him to focus on the Russia-Ukraine war instead of the Iran conflict. Trump accused Merz of being ineffective in addressing pressing domestic issues like immigration and energy.
In response to Merz’s comments regarding US humiliation by Iranian leadership, Trump hinted at a potential troop reduction in Germany. This announcement aligns with ongoing discussions about the future of US military presence in Europe, which have raised concerns among NATO experts.
Trump launches fresh tirade against Merz after troop withdrawal threat
US President Trump has continued his tirade against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who heads the government one of America’s most important allies, telling him to “spend more time ending the war in Russia/Ukraine,” rather than commenting on the Iran war.
“The Chancellor of Germany should spend more time on ending the war with Russia/Ukraine (Where he has been totally ineffective!), and fixing his broken Country, especially Immigration and Energy, and less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat, thereby making the World, including Germany, a safer place!” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform.
It follows on from a late night post on Wednesday where Trump threatened a significant reduction in the number of US troops stationed in German.
“The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time,” Trump wrote.
Trump’s barrage of criticism comes in response to Merz’s comments on Monday that the US was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership. Merz said Tehran had out skilled the White House team of negotiators.
“An entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership, especially by these so-called Revolutionary Guards,” Merz said.
“The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected and the Americans clearly have no truly convincing strategy in the negotiations either,” he told students in Marsberg.
Merz also slammed Washington for having what he perceived as an ill-conceived strategy for starting and ending the war.
On Thursday afternoon, at a visit to troops at a military area in Munster, Merz reportedly didn’t directly address Trump’s threats regarding the troop drawdown, but referenced instead the endurance of the transatlantic partnership.
“On all these [world] issues, we maintain close and trusting contact with our partners, including, and especially, those in Washington,” he said. “We do this in the shared transatlantic interest. We do so with mutual respect and a fair sharing of the burden.”
Trump’s announcement that he is considering reducing the number of troops in Europe is not new, but NATO experts say the frequent pronouncements have eroded the transatlantic alliance irretrievably.
The time has come to think of “Europe without the US,” former NATO Policy Director Fabrice Pothier told EU News.
Pothier said Europe is going through a “boiling frog moment” when it comes to relations with Washington, where “the situation gets worse every year,” but European states are then reassured by the US that “it’s still a good ally,” he said.
The boiling frog refers to a person’s refusal to acknowledge existing threats, through the metaphor of a frog in a pot of lukewarm water which slowly starts boiling, endangering it gradually.
He said Europe needs to immediately scale up its collective defence in order to stand alone in the face of future threats to the continent.
“There has to be an assumption that the US will not be in the Article 5 mindset if and when it’s presented with scenarios,” where Europe needs its support, he said.
Article 5 of the NATO charter is the cornerstone of the alliance which states “an attack on one is an attack on all.”
There is now a “tiredness among European leaders for dealing with Trump’s bully tactics,” Poitier told EU News.
In recent months, Trump has revoked sanctions on Russian oil, a key pillar of the Western response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. He has also threatened to annexe Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
He frequently delivers searing verbal assaults against NATO allies for not joining him in the Iran war, despite not having consulted them about it before it started.
Last week a leaked email from the Pentagon floated the idea of punishing Spain and the UK for their leaders’ criticism of the war.
“The US has put has itself in stupid situation which has massive global consequences,” and “leaders are now less concerned about criticising this,” Pothier said.
“This is not the first time he talks about reducing US forces in Germany, so we have to realise there is something to it.”
Arsenal Aim for Six-Point Lead Against Fulham in Premier League Clash
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Arsenal vs Fulham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups, title race
Arsenal will move six points clear of Premier League rivals Manchester City if they defeat Fulham on Saturday, May 2. The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium in London at 5:30pm.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is aiming for his first Premier League title and according to data analysts Opta, Arsenal are still favourites to finish the season on top, though this could change if they stumble against Marco Silva’s Fulham.
Arsenal aim to beat Fulham on Saturday, May 2, to move six points clear of Manchester City, who will have two games in hand. Meanwhile, Fulham, currently sitting 10th, is still in contention for European qualification and will look to take advantage of any fatigue in the Arsenal squad.
Arsenal Aim for Six-Point Lead Against Fulham in Premier League Clash
Sport|Football Arsenal vs Fulham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups, title race
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is targeting his first Premier League title [File: Isabel Infantes/Reuters]
Who: Arsenal vs Fulham
What: English Premier League
Where: Emirates Stadium, London, United Kingdom
When: Saturday, May 2, at 5:30pm (16:30 GMT)
For all the talk of Arsenal having blown their Premier League title hopes after being reeled in by Manchester City, the truth is that come Saturday, they could have re-established a six-point lead to pile the pressure on Pep Guardiola’s side.
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City’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on April 29 meant that, having trailed by 10 points a few weeks earlier, they were able to knock Mikel Arteta’s side off the summit for the first time since October.
Momentum appeared to have shifted completely, but the fixture schedule may have come to Arsenal’s rescue as they try to clinch a first English crown since 2004.
How can Arsenal re-establish their Premier League lead so quickly?
With City otherwise engaged in FA Cup semifinal action last weekend, Arsenal ground out a 1-0 home win over Newcastle United to end a four-match losing streak in domestic competitions.
On Saturday, they host London rivals Fulham while City do not play again in the league until Monday, when they face a tough-looking trip to European-chasing Everton.
While City would have two games in hand before they kick off at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the prospect of again having to make up a six-point gap with absolutely no margin for error would be a serious test of their resolve.
How do Arsenal and Fulham shape up for Premier League clash?
According to data analysts Opta, Arsenal are still favourites to end the season on top – but that could all change if they stumble against Marco Silva’s Fulham.
Sitting in 10th place with four games, Fulham are still very much in the hunt for European qualification and will be looking to exploit any Arsenal fatigue after Arteta’s side’s 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semis on Wednesday.
“We will go there with no fear, and play for the badge,” Fulham midfielder Josh King said.
Stat attack – Fulham at Arsenal
History will be a considerable comfort, however, to Arsenal fans struggling to cope with the title-race tension.
Fulham have played 32 times away to Arsenal in all competitions and never won.
City’s record at Everton is equally impressive, though, losing none of their last 18 in all competitions and winning 15 of them and drawing three.
Whatever the outcome of Arsenal’s derby with Fulham, a City win at Everton would then give them the chance to crank up the pressure as their next league game at home to Brentford comes the day before Arsenal’s trip to West Ham United, a fixture being described as Arsenal’s toughest in the run-in.
What happened the last time Arsenal played Fulham?
Arsenal beat Fulham 1-0 in the reverse fixture between the sides earlier this season at Craven Cottage.
Leandro Trossard scored the only goal of the game on October 18, in the 58th minute.
The home side failed to register a shot on target, while Arsenal managed five and had a 63 percent share of possession.
When did Fulham last beat Arsenal?
The west London club secured a 2-1 home win in the Premier League two seasons ago.
Raul Jimenez and Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored the goals to turn the game around following Bukayo Saka’s fifth-minute opener.
Head-to-head
This will be the 67th meeting between the sides, with Arsenal winning 44 of the encounters and Fulham claiming the spoils nine times.
The first match between the sides came in 1904 in an FA Cup tie that Arsenal won 3-2.
The next game came 10 years later when the sides met in the league for the first time, with Fulham exacting revenge with a 6-1 home win in the old Division Two.
Arsenal team news
Both the German and fellow forward Eze were injured in the Premier League win against Newcastle last week, but the latter shrugged off his knock to appear as a substitute against Atletico.
Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino are both definite absentees through injury, but Riccardo Calafiori returned to the bench for the Champions League game in midweek and could be in line for a start.
Arsenal predicted starting lineup
Raya; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
Fulham team news
Former Tottenham winger Ryan Sessegnon could return from a knock sustained in Fulham’s last outing, but Alex Iwobi’s thigh problem means he will not face his former club.
Kenny Tete and Kevin remain confirmed absentees.
Fulham predicted starting lineup
Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Jimenez
Africa Backs Infantino for Fourth Term as FIFA President in 2027
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Get you up to speed: Africa backing Infantino for unique fourth term as FIFA president
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed its unanimous support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term in 2027. This decision was announced following a meeting prior to the FIFA Congress in Vancouver.
According to a statement released following a meeting before the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. Infantino’s prior term from 2016 to 2019 is not counted towards the three-term limit due to FIFA statutes, allowing him to seek a fourth term.
This follows a similar endorsement from the South American football governing body, CONMEBOL, earlier in April.
Africa Backs Infantino for Fourth Term as FIFA President in 2027
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African football has given its backing to Gianni Infantino to run again in 2027 as head of the global governing body.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, and CAF President Patrice Motsepe in the stands before a match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it is backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term as head of football’s global governing body.
In a statement after a meeting before the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, CAF said it had “unanimously agreed” to support Infantino when the FIFA chief stands for re-election in 2027.
Infantino took over as head of FIFA in 2016 in the wake of the corruption scandal that led to the downfall of his predecessor Sepp Blatter.
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He was re-elected to the post in 2019 and 2023.
Although FIFA statutes limit FIFA presidents to three terms in office, Infantino is allowed to run for re-election next year after the body ruled that his first, partial term from 2016 to 2019 after Blatter’s ouster did not count towards the total.
CAF’s decision to support Infantino comes after South American football’s governing body, CONMEBOL, also pledged to support the Swiss-Italian official earlier in April.
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