ITV Lorraine presenter Lorraine Kelly looked back on a segment from her chat show over 10 years ago, where she danced in a bikini live on air
Lorraine Kelly returned to our screens with a fresh episode of her ITV chat show on Thursday (12 June), where she chatted with celebs and delved into the latest entertainment gossip.
The beloved TV host tackled a range of topics, including the potentially harmful effects of social media filters on self-perception.
Joining Lorraine was Emily Clarkson, Jeremy Clarkson’s daughter, who is known for her candid Instagram posts about body positivity.
In a revealing segment, they displayed a photo of Lorraine in a bikini next to an altered version, highlighting the drastic changes that filters and editing can impose on images.
“It just shows you what you can do now,” Lorraine declared, recalling her initial reaction to the edited image, reports the Express.
An edited version of a photograph of Lorraine was shown alongside the original(Image: ITV)
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She laughed off the transformation, saying, “It depends on what you’re using it for. They did it with me, and I looked at it, and I actually laughed! I thought, crikey!”
Lorraine pointed out the authenticity of the original photo, commenting: “That’s more kind of normal, I’ve got a belly, who hasn’t?”
She explained that the process involved perfecting the skin tone before “pulling you in”, while Emily remarked on how “too easy” it is to manipulate photos nowadays.
Lorraine also reminisced about a memorable moment from over a decade ago when she famously wore a bikini and danced with her co-stars live on her show.
Lorraine Kelly issued a blunt response over filters and how they can change pictures(Image: ITV)
She humorously confessed to slathering herself in fake tan for the filming, chuckling about her unsullied on-screen appearance: “I did lather on the fake tan, and, as you can see, I was the colour of a satsuma!”.
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The beloved TV presenter couldn’t help but laugh as she expressed disbelief at her participation in the recently discussed segment.
Lucie Cave, who was present with the pair, praised Lorraine for her staunch stance against using filters, highlighting how she was a “champion” of natural beauty during a period when airbrushing and editing images were commonplace.
Video shows 11-year-old Adam al-Najjar arriving in Italy for treatment after surviving an Israeli strike that killed his father and nine siblings. As he speaks about the attack and his injuries, the UN says Israel is waging a “war on children.”
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane with at least 242 people on board crashed in a densely populated residential area close to an airport on the edge of India’s western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday morning.
Later on Thursday, the local police chief in Ahmedabad said at least 204 bodies had been recovered. Local rescue workers said they had retrieved between 30 and 35 bodies from a building hit by the aircraft, Reuters reported.
So far, no survivors have been reported.
Flight AI171 was headed to London Gatwick Airport on Thursday where it was due to land at 6:25pm local time (17:25 GMT).
“Of these [on board], 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals,” Air India said in a statement. The airline described the incident as “a tragic accident”.
“Many people” have died in the crash, the country’s health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda wrote in a post on X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X: “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it.
“Have been in touch with ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.”
This incident is the latest in a series of serious and fatal events in the civil aviation industry this year, including a midair collision in Washington in January between a military helicopter and an aircraft.
Where and when did the plane crash?
The plane crashed in a residential area called Meghani Nagar, Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, head of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, told The Associated Press.
The city of 7-8 million people is in President Modi’s home state of Gujarat. Modi has directed the Ministry of Civil Aviation to take “all possible action” to assist at the crash site.
There is a large Gujarat population in Great Britain, and the Ahmedabad-London route is a popular one.
According to flight tracking website Flightradar24, the plane’s final signal was received just seconds after takeoff at 1:38pm local time (08:08 GMT). It had reached an altitude of 625 feet (190 metres) before crashing back to the ground outside the airport, close to densely populated residential areas on the outskirts of the city.
The plane issued a mayday alert to air traffic control before all communications from the aircraft ceased.
Ahmedabad airport has been closed and all flight operations have been suspended until further notice.
Wreckage of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner lies at the site, showing part of its registration ‘VT-ANB’, where the Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, India, June 12, 2025 [Amit Dave/Reuters]
What do we know about the crash site?
Footage shared on social media of the crash site showed debris on fire, with huge plumes of thick, black smoke rising into the sky near the airport.
They also showed people being moved in stretchers and being taken away in ambulances.
India’s CNN News-18 TV channels said the plane crashed on top of the dining area of state-run B.J. Medical College hostel, killing many medical students as well. It showed a visual of a portion of the aircraft perched atop the building.
“The building on which it has crashed is a doctors’ hostel…We have cleared almost 70 percent to 80 percent of the area and will clear the rest soon,” a senior police officer also told reporters.
Local journalist Sunil Vaidya told Al Jazeera: “The crash site is very close to a civil hospital where there is a medical college,” he said. “It is quite possible that students studying there are staying in a hostel nearby.”
How bad is this incident?
This could be a very serious crash, experts say. Alex Macheras, an independent aviation analyst, told Al Jazeera that the Boeing 787 is a long-haul craft, which means it has capacity for a large number of passengers.
“This is probably going to be one of the worst aviation incidents for Indian aviation history in recent decades,” Macheras said.
However, he added that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, of which there are 1,100 in operation around the world, has a very good track record for safety.
“There has never been a fatal crash involving a 787 Dreamliner before this,” Macheras said. He said the incident would raise serious questions about what could have gone wrong with this flight and why the aircraft was “struggling to gain altitude” after takeoff.
What do we know about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner craft?
“The 787 has been in service for 15 years – this is a mid to long-haul passenger aircraft, one of the latest from Boeing in terms of the development and the introduction of carbon-fibre aircraft,” Macheras told Al Jazeera.
“It provides airlines with immense efficiency but also with the promise of stellar safety record that the 787 has. In fact, in its 15 years of commercial service globally, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has never been involved in a crash or a whole loss or a fatal accident,” Macheras said.
“So combined, it’s an aircraft that the industry knows is of the highest standards in terms of meeting safety regulations globally, across different markets but also one that is trusted and essentially a workhorse of the skies when it comes to long-haul travel”.
Macheras added that he is hearing from executives within the aviation industry who are “utterly shocked” at the footage.
They “can’t quite believe that an aircraft with an impeccable safety record was involved in something that looks like is going to be so catastrophic”, he said.
What are the authorities doing now?
ANI news agency reported that at least 90 emergency response workers are currently deployed at the site of the crash.
India’s Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said he was “shocked and devastated” by the plane crash.
“I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action. Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families,” he added.
Elsewhere, Air India’s chairman, Natarajan Chandrasekaran said that “further updates will be shared as we receive more verified information. An emergency centre has been activated and support team have been set up for families seeking information.”
However, local people said little information was reaching those worried about loved ones on the flight or on the ground where it crashed. Vaidya told Al Jazeera: “It is chaos. They have cordoned off the accident site and ambulances are rushing to hospitals. But the general public and relatives – they are not getting any information.”
Have Air India planes crashed in the past?
Yes, but not for some time.
Air India’s safety record is comparable with international carriers such as Turkish Airlines, American Airlines or Lufthansa. However, it is not as safe as “top-tier” carriers like Singapore Airlines or Emirates (which have had zero, or near-zero, fatal crashes in recent decades).
Previous instances of fatal Air India crashes include:
1966: Flight 101, a Boeing 707, crashed into Mont Blanc in the European Alps, killing all 117 people on board.
1978: Flight 855, a Boeing 747, crashed into the Arabian Sea shortly after takeoff, killing all 213 passengers and crew.
1985: Flight 182, a Boeing 747, crashed when a bomb was detonated on board, killing all 329 people on board.
1982: Flight 403, a Boeing 707, crashed during a hard landing, killing 17 people.
The unprofitable carrier was acquired by the Tata Group from the Indian government in 2021.
Air India is currently in the middle of a strategic turnaround, including making a large aircraft order as it seeks to tap growing demand from India’s expanding middle class.
Have there been other Boeing disasters in recent years?
Yes.
Boeing, which leads the global aircraft market alongside Europe’s Airbus, has come under intense scrutiny over its safety record since two fatal crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max in 2018 and 2019.
The 737 Max jets were grounded worldwide for almost two years after a crash killed 189 people in Indonesia in October 2018 and another killed 157 people in Ethiopia five months later.
It was found that the crashes had occurred due to defects in the automated flight control software, which activated erroneously.
The software was improved and the Boeing 737s were revamped and cleared to fly again.
Then, in January 2024, the door plug of a Boeing 737 Max 9 flew off midair during an Alaska Airlines flight.
The Alaska Airlines incident was found to have been caused by a defect in the manufacturing process, with loose hardware on the aircraft.
In March 2024, John Barnett, 62, who reported safety problems at Boeing, died from an apparent “self-inflicted” injury during the time he was giving evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company.
Barnett worked as a quality manager for the US aircraft giant for more than three decades until he retired in 2017.
In 2019, Barnett alleged the aircraft maker, based just outside Washington, DC, had deliberately fitted planes with faulty parts and passengers on its 787 Dreamliner could be left without oxygen in the event of a sudden decompression.
On June 10, the French Senate nearly unanimously passed a bill that seeks to regulate ‘ultra’ fast fashion giants Shein and Temu with strict sanctions and ad bans
The amended bill targets Chinese e-commerce companies, with leniency for European fashion brands (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
The French Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation to regulate ‘ultra’ fast fashion giants Shein and Temu. On June 10, the Senate passed a bill which would sanction companies with low “eco-scores” and prohibit fast fashion advertisements.
The bill directly targets Chinese e-commerce companies which have a reputation for selling products at extremely low prices. Environmental groups like Friends of the Earth have highlighted that Shein high product turnover “break[s] the market by selling at a loss” and “encourag[es] overconsumption and waste”.
The minister for ecological transition, Agnes Pannier-Runacher, called the bill “a major step in the fight against the economic and environmental impact of fast fashion and a strong signal sent to businesses and to consumers”.
The French Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation to regulate ‘ultra’ fast fashion(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
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Pannier-Runacher has called fast fashion a “triple threat” that promotes overconsumption, causes ecological damage and threatens French clothing businesses. The new bill was modified from a previous version that was passed by France’s lower house in 2024.
The new version focuses on ‘ultra’ fast fashion companies and is notably lenient on European offenders like Zara, H&M and Kiabi. The amendments have drawn criticism from environmental groups with Pierre Condamine, campaign manager at Friends of the Earth France, calling the bill a “missed opportunity” for “real environmental ambition”.
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Jean-François Longeot, chair of the Senate’s Committee on regional planning and sustainable development, defended the amendment saying: “The [bill] clarifications make it possible to target players who ignore environmental, social, and economic realities, notably Shein and Temu, without penalising the European ready-to-wear sector”.
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The bill will see the introduction of an “eco-score” system applicable to all fast fashion companies. Those receiving the lowest scores will face taxes of up to five euros per product in 2025, increasing to 10 euros by 2030 with a cap of 50 percent of the product’s original price.
The legislation would also ban fast fashion advertising and impose sanctions on influencers who promote such products.
Solicitor Yinan Zhu, Shein’s European general counsel, appeared before the House of Commons business and trade committee in January 2025(Image: PA)
A joint committee of senators and lower house deputies is expected to meet in September to produce a joint text, prior to the final adoption of the law. The European Commission also has to be notified, to ensure the bill complies with EU law prior to its adoption.
Speaking to RTL radio on Monday, Shein spokesperson Quentin Ruffat said that regulation of the fast fashion industry will only succeed with “collective effort” and not by targeting a “single actor”. Ruffatsaid the new law would “impact the purchasing power” of French people.
The approval of the French legislation comes just a few weeks after consumer watchdogs from 21 countries filed a formal complaint to EU authorities about Shein for “shaming” customers into buying more than they can afford.
Fashion fans praised the ‘gorgeous’ dress they recommended for holidays and special occasions
Shoppers love Zara’s ‘classy’ black dress (stock photo)(Image: Getty)
Zara shoppers love a “gorgeous” and “classy” black dress that resembles a pricier alternative. Customers fell for the £69.99 Halter Ruffle Long Dress when it was showcased on TikTok by @thescousestylists. Fashion fans Georgina and Jess regularly share style tips on their popular account, devoting a recent video to the Zara style.
In the clip, the TiKTokers said: “I just love this. I think if you’ve got a special event coming up, it’s gorgeous.” They praised the “fab” dipped hem, suggesting “it would be lovely on holiday” or for a special occasion.
The pair thought the dress would look stunning with gold accessories. “I just love all the ruffles on it,” they said. They added that it would look “very nice” with a tan. Reacting to the video, someone praised: “That’s a gorgeous dress!”
Another commenter said: “Classy!!” Meanwhile, a shopper said the style reminded them of another brand’s dresses. The comment read: “They’ve similar allsaints over £230!” While it wasn’t clear which style the shopper meant, they could have been referencing AllSaints’ £279 Sienna Ruffled Maxi Dress.
While there are differences between the dresses, there are arguably many similarities. Both black maxi dresses have a similar silhouette, with a high-low skirt and ruffle detailing.
Halter Ruffle Long Dress from Zara(Image: Zara)
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You could likely wear either dress to the same event with the same styling choices. In the product images, both brands modelled their dresses with matching black shoes, though Zara opted for wedge sandals while AllSaints opted for black cowboy boots.
However, it’s worth noting that the Zara dress has a halter neck shape. In contrast, the pricier style has an asymmetrical design with an off-the-shoulder sleeve.
There are also differences between the materials used. Zara’s product description says: “Halter neck long dress with buttons. Ruffle detail. Inner lining. Asymmetric hem. Side zip fastening concealed in the seam.” Both the lining and the outer shell are 100% polyester.
Sienna Ruffled Maxi Dress from AllSaints(Image: AllSaints)
Meanwhile, AllSaints’ product description reads: “We’ve got a thing for ruffles this season. Our statement Sienna Dress is full of volume and layered with five heavily ruffled tiers that create a high-low hem.
“A bit of drama, but always playful – we love this dress for all seasons.” The lining is 100% recycled polyester, while the shell is 74% lyocell and 26% polyamide.
AllSaints also offers a Nat Ruffled High Low Maxi Dress, which has a high-low skirt but presents a different look thanks to its long sleeves, on sale for £167 from £279. There’s also a £229 Cavarly Tiered Ruffle Maxi Dress with a scooped neckline and high-low detailing.
Zara does offer a selection of ruffle dresses, but they don’t share the high-low feature. For instance, there’s a £99.99 Long Ruffled Dress – ZW Collection and a 39.99 Metallic Thread Midi Camisole Dress, which offer a different take on the maxi dress style.
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United Rugby Championship final – Leinster v Bulls
Venue: Croke Park, Dublin Date: Saturday, 14 June Kick-off: 17:00 BST
British and Irish Lions Tadhg Furlong and Hugo Keenan will play no part in Leinster’s United Rugby Championship final against the Bulls on Saturday.
Both tight-head prop Furlong and full-back Keenan have been dealing with calf complaints, although fellow Lions Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier are fit to start against the visiting South Africans.
The fixture in Croke Park is the last game before Andy Farrell’s full party for the tour of Australia assemble and will be played six days before the first game against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on 20 June.
Furlong, 32, has struggled with injuries all season, last featuring in Leinster’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final loss to Northampton on 3 May and made just nine appearances in 2024-25 for his province and Ireland.
Keenan, 29, did start Leinster’s URC quarter-final against Scarlets on 31 May but missed out against Glasgow Warriors in the semi-finals a week later.
Flanker Van der Flier, who had a hamstring injury, also last featured against the Scarlets, while Garry Ringrose will be making his first appearance since 10 May against Zebre after a calf issue.
The pair are the only changes made by Leo Cullen after the semi-final victory against the Warriors last week, meaning that 10 Lions will be on show in Dublin.
James Lowe, Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Joe McCarthy, James Ryan and Jack Conan all also start while Ronan Kelleher is on the bench.
The Bulls make one change from their semi-final victory over Sharks with Marco van Standen coming in at flanker to replace the injured Cameron Hanekom and former Ulster back-row Marcell Coetzee switching from blind-side to number eight.
Line-ups
Leinster: J O’Brien; T O’Brien, Ringrose, Barrett, Lowe; Prendergast, Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan, Clarkson, McCarthy, Ryan, Baird, Van der Flier, Conan (captain)
Replacements: Kelleher, Boyle, Slimani, Snyman, Deegan, McGrath, R Byrne, Osborne.
Bulls: Le Roux; Moodie, Kriel, Vorster, De Klerk; Goosen, Papier; Wessels, Grobbelaar, Louw, Wiese, Van Heerden, Van Standen, Nortje (captain), Coetzee.
