BREAKING: The Who retiring as Pete Townsend says ‘Everyone needs to know the truth’

Rock band The Who have announced they are retiring from touring after 60 years after one last set of dates. Pete Townshend said at a London press conference to announce the tour: “Everyone needs to know the truth…. I can’t lie…. I am not crazy about touring”.

They are playing 16 shows in North America, and insiders hope they will later come to Europe, including dates in the UK. The show is called The Song Is Over, which is also the name of their new single. Speaking on video link, Roger Daltrey added: “It will have to come to an end one day”.

He said: “IPete (Townshend) is still playing great guitar, the music’s still got the vitality that suits it, because it’s something about the way Pete’s music is written, the way it’s shaped, the sentiment behind it, it doesn’t seem to age like a lot of rock music does”. Roger added: “Us out there performing for the last time is a thank you for fans”.

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BREAKING: The Who retiring as Pete Townsend says ‘Everyone needs to know the truth’

Rock band The Who have announced they are retiring from touring after 60 years after one last set of dates. Pete Townshend said at a London press conference to announce the tour: “Everyone needs to know the truth…. I can’t lie…. I am not crazy about touring”.

They are playing 16 shows in North America, and insiders hope they will later come to Europe, including dates in the UK. The show is called The Song Is Over, which is also the name of their new single. Speaking on video link, Roger Daltrey added: “It will have to come to an end one day”.

He said: “IPete (Townshend) is still playing great guitar, the music’s still got the vitality that suits it, because it’s something about the way Pete’s music is written, the way it’s shaped, the sentiment behind it, it doesn’t seem to age like a lot of rock music does”. Roger added: “Us out there performing for the last time is a thank you for fans”.

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Have India and Pakistan started a drone war?

Pakistan’s military said on Thursday morning that the country’s air defence system had brought down 25 Indian drones overnight over some of the country’s chief cities, including Lahore and Karachi. At least one civilian has died, and five people were wounded, it said.

India’s Defence Ministry confirmed hours later that it had targeted Pakistan’s air defence radars and claimed that it was able to “neutralize” one defence system in Lahore. It said Pakistan had attempted to attack India and Indian-administered Kashmir with drones and missiles overnight, but that these had been shot down.

The drone attacks represent the latest escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours, a day after India launched deadly missile strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing at least 31 people, according to Islamabad. Those were the most extensive Indian strikes ever on Pakistan outside the four wars that they have fought. Heavy artillery shelling from both sides overnight caused border communities in the disputed Kashmir region to flee.

Simmering tensions erupted on April 22 after gunmen killed 25 tourists and a local pony rider in Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan for backing fighters who claimed the attack. Islamabad has denied any involvement.

Here’s what we know about the latest escalation of drone attacks:

What happened?

In a briefing on Thursday, Pakistani army spokesman Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry said the country came under attack from a wave of drones overnight, targeting many of the most populated cities, including Karachi and Lahore.

Pakistan’s air defence system intercepted and brought down these drones, he said. Pakistan’s military said 25 such drones were jammed and shot out of the sky.

The falling debris killed one civilian and injured another person in the southern Sindh province, while an additional drone targeted and wounded four soldiers in a military installation in Lahore, Chaudhry said in the news briefing. Partial damage to “military equipment” was recorded in that latter incident.

Chaudhry described the drone attacks as an act of “naked aggression” and a “serious provocation”, and pledged that Pakistan was ready to retaliate.

“It appears that India has apparently lost the plot and, rather than going on a path of rationality, is further escalating in a highly charged environment. Pakistan Armed Forces remain fully vigilant to any type of threat,” he said.

People gather outside a street near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium after an alleged drone was shot down in Rawalpindi on May 8, 2025. Pakistan’s military said it shot down 25 Indian drones across the country on May 8, including some that fell near sensitive military installations [Aamir Qureshi/AFP]

What has India said?

Hours after the drone attacks, India accepted responsibility – but insisted it had been provoked.

On the night of May 7-8, India’s Ministry of Defence said, Pakistani forces attempted to “engage a number of military targets” in multiple areas in northern and western India and Indian-administered Kashmir using “drones and missiles”. These were shot down by India’s air defence systems, the ministry said.

“Today morning Indian Armed Forces targeted Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan. Indian response has been in the same domain with same intensity as Pakistan,” the ministry’s statement said. “It has been reliably learnt that an Air Defence system at Lahore has been neutralised.”

Pakistan has not commented on Indian claims that it attempted to strike India with drones and missiles.

Harop drones
A picture taken on June 21, 2011, at the Bourget airport on the second day of the International Paris Air Show, shows an Israeli UCAV IAI Harop drone [Pierre Verdy/AFP]

Where were the drones in Pakistan brought down?

In his briefing, Pakistan army spokesperson Chaudhry said drones either attacked or were shot down in the following locations:

Lahore: The capital of the eastern Punjab region, and Pakistan’s second-largest city of 14 million people. Local police official Mohammad Rizwan told reporters a drone was downed near Walton Airport, an airfield that the Pakistani military manages and uses for radars. The airport also has training schools.

Gujranwala: The fourth-largest city in Punjab, with a population of 2.5 million people.

Chakwal: Also in the Punjab region, with a population of about 1.5 million.

Rawalpindi: The city in Punjab is home to the headquarters of Pakistan’s powerful military. The city has a population of close to 6 million people.

Attock: Close to the capital, Islamabad, Attock is a cantonment city with a population of 2.1 million.

Nankana Sahib: The Punjab city has a population of just more than 100,000 but enjoys far greater significance than that number suggests: It was the birthplace of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and is one of the holiest sites of the faith.

Bahawalpur: Also in Punjab, it has a population of nearly one million.

Miano: A town in Sindh province, housing a major oil field.

Chor: A small town in the Umerkot district of the southeastern province of Sindh.

Ghotki: A city in northern Sindh known for its date palms, with a population of about 120,000.

Karachi: Pakistan’s most populous city of 20 million people is based in Sindh.

Which cities did India claim Pakistan was targeting?

India said Pakistani missiles and drones attempted to strike 15 cities and towns but that all were brought down.

Awantipora: A town of 12,000 people, on the Jhelum River in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Srinagar: The biggest city in the Kashmir valley, Srinagar has a population of 1.2 million people.

Jammu: The winter capital of Indian-administered Kashmir, it has a population of 500,000 people.

Pathankot: Also in Indian-administered Kashmir, Pathankot is a major nerve centre of the Indian army’s operations. It is home to the largest military base in Asia.

Amritsar: The city in India’s Punjab state has a population of 1.1 million and is home to the Golden Temple, one of Sikhism’s holiest shrines.

Kapurthala: A smaller town of 100,000 people in Indian Punjab.

Jalandhar: Right next to Kapurthala, Jalandhar has a population of nearly 900,000.

Ludhiana: The most populous city in Indian Punjab is home to 1.6 million people.

Adampur: The Punjab town is tiny, with just 20,000 people. But it is home to India’s second-largest air force base.

Bhatinda: The city in Indian Punjab has a population of nearly 300,000.

Chandigarh: The capital of both Indian Punjab and the neighbouring state of Haryana, Chandigarh has a population of just more than one million.

Nal: A tiny town near the India-Pakistan border in the desert state of Rajasthan, it is home to a civilian airport and an air force base.

Phalodi: A city of 66,000 people in Rajasthan, Phalodi is famous for its salt industry.

Uttarlai: A small village in Rajasthan that is home to an air force station.

Bhuj: A city of 190,000 people, Bhuj is in Gujarat, the western state of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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What drones were used in the attack on Pakistan?

Chaudhry, the Pakistani military spokesperson, identified the Indian projectiles as Harop drones.

Harop drones are a form of what are known as loitering munitions, and are developed by the Israeli government’s primary aviation manufacturer and supplier, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

Loitering munitions are usually remotely controlled unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) designed to hover in the air after being deployed, waiting for a precise target to be exposed before they crash into it and self-detonate.

They are not meant to survive a confrontation, and so are also known as suicide drones or kamikaze drones.

The IAI Harop is reputed to be one of the deadliest drones because it combines ordinary UAV and missile capabilities. Spanning two metres (6.6ft) in length, the vehicle is small enough to bypass most aircraft detection systems. It can fly over a range of 200km (120 miles) and is programmed for about six hours of flight. The drone can return and land at its launch base if it fails to engage a target.

The Indian Armed Force (IAF) is one of Israel’s biggest clients for drones. Between 2009 and 2019, India bought at least 25 Harop drones, with a single sale of 10 units costing $100m, according to reporting by The Jerusalem Post.

India’s fleet also includes Searcher and Heron drones, similarly manufactured by the IAI. Searchers are typically used for reconnaissance missions, while the Heron has similar missile capabilities to the Harop.

Why are the drone attacks on Pakistan significant?

Multiple drones breaching Pakistan’s airspace, hovering in the country’s most populous regions, and managing to attack a military location imply that India has the capabilities to breach Pakistan’s air defence and strike its most crucial nerve centres.

The attacks, according to the Pakistani army, were an “extreme act of provocation” that could lead to a major escalation of violence between the two nuclear powers.

Additionally, the drone breach poses a potential threat to civil aviation safety in Pakistan.

The country’s civil aviation authorities temporarily suspended operations in four airports on Thursday, before lifting the restrictions: Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Islamabad International Airport, and Sialkot International Airport.

What’s the wider context?

Kashmir, famed for its picturesque lakes, meadows and snow-capped mountains, is at the heart of tensions between the two countries.

India and Pakistan both administer parts of it, as does China. But India claims all of it, and Pakistan claims Indian-administered Kashmir, too. Three of the four previous India-Pakistan wars have been over Kashmir, which spans 22,200 sq km (8,570 square miles).

India has for years blamed Pakistan for supporting, arming, and training armed groups seeking secession from India. Pakistan has insisted it provides only moral and diplomatic support to Kashmir’s separatist movement.

New Delhi blamed April’s attack on an obscure group, The Resistance Front (TRF), and claimed it was Pakistan-backed. Islamabad, however, has denounced the attacks and denied involvement, calling for a “transparent, credible, impartial” investigation into the incident.

Foreo’s LED device that ‘instantly lifts’ and makes the skin ‘look younger’ gets £68 price cut

If you’ve been dealing with lacklustre skin, you’re in luck as Amazon’s tech sale has discounted the price of Foreo’s LED gadget that ‘instantly lifts’ and targets dullness by £68

This Foreo device is now less than £250 in Amazon’s tech sale(Image: Amazon)

Amazon has slashed the price of hundreds of pieces of tech this week, and we’ve spotted a few beauty gadgets worth splurging on. One in particular is Foreo’s Ufo Full Facial Led Face Mask Treatment.

If you love the idea of a pro-level facial without leaving your sofa, this clever little gadget is about to become your new skincare go-to.

And the best part is that it’s currently got a £68 price cut. It was initially priced at over £200, and is now £141 in Amazon’s limited-time offer.

This device is like your own mini facialist, combining warming, cooling, and T-Sonic massage tech with LED light therapy to rejuvenate your skin in just a couple of minutes. It’s designed to boost glow and target everything from dullness to fine lines.

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Boost glow, reduce fine lines and rejuvenate the skin with this handy device(Image: Amazon)

Shoppers have been praising this high-tech mask especially for its ability to provide professional results for a fraction of the price. One happy shopper wrote: “I’m more than happy with my UFO. It makes my face brighter and younger. Massive bonus is that I can do it at home and don’t have to spend thousands for attending professional cosmetic procedures.”

A second added: “So I thought this was such a hyped up product – until I tried it. Yes, it’s expensive, however the app is really helpful and I do my treatment twice in a row because there is a lot of leftover serum on the sheet mask. My skin looks amazing, like I just had a professional facial. Amazing!”

One of its selling points is that the device only takes 90 seconds, which is perfect for those who don’t have much time to spare. However, this was a criticism for a few who view a face mask as an act of self-care and something to dedicate time to. One reviewer wrote: “I wish this treatment lasted longer, as I would really enjoy lying back with this treatment for at least 10 minutes. The 90 seconds is over so quickly.”

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Foreo’s LED device that ‘instantly lifts’ and makes the skin ‘look younger’ gets £68 price cut

If you’ve been dealing with lacklustre skin, you’re in luck as Amazon’s tech sale has discounted the price of Foreo’s LED gadget that ‘instantly lifts’ and targets dullness by £68

This Foreo device is now less than £250 in Amazon’s tech sale(Image: Amazon)

Amazon has slashed the price of hundreds of pieces of tech this week, and we’ve spotted a few beauty gadgets worth splurging on. One in particular is Foreo’s Ufo Full Facial Led Face Mask Treatment.

If you love the idea of a pro-level facial without leaving your sofa, this clever little gadget is about to become your new skincare go-to.

And the best part is that it’s currently got a £68 price cut. It was initially priced at over £200, and is now £141 in Amazon’s limited-time offer.

This device is like your own mini facialist, combining warming, cooling, and T-Sonic massage tech with LED light therapy to rejuvenate your skin in just a couple of minutes. It’s designed to boost glow and target everything from dullness to fine lines.

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FOREO LED Face mask
Boost glow, reduce fine lines and rejuvenate the skin with this handy device(Image: Amazon)

Shoppers have been praising this high-tech mask especially for its ability to provide professional results for a fraction of the price. One happy shopper wrote: “I’m more than happy with my UFO. It makes my face brighter and younger. Massive bonus is that I can do it at home and don’t have to spend thousands for attending professional cosmetic procedures.”

A second added: “So I thought this was such a hyped up product – until I tried it. Yes, it’s expensive, however the app is really helpful and I do my treatment twice in a row because there is a lot of leftover serum on the sheet mask. My skin looks amazing, like I just had a professional facial. Amazing!”

One of its selling points is that the device only takes 90 seconds, which is perfect for those who don’t have much time to spare. However, this was a criticism for a few who view a face mask as an act of self-care and something to dedicate time to. One reviewer wrote: “I wish this treatment lasted longer, as I would really enjoy lying back with this treatment for at least 10 minutes. The 90 seconds is over so quickly.”

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Stormzy reveals he’s ‘met his wife’ and teases starting a family after Maya Jama split

Grime star Stormzy has teased he has met his future wife and is ready to start a family in his surprise new song, while admitting the mystery woman looks like ex Maya Jama

Stormzy has opened up on his new romance in his song(Image: Getty Images for The Met Museum/)

Stormzy has surprisingly said he has met his wife and is ready to start a family in a new song. The grime star, 31, dropped his brand new track Sorry Rach! this week, which came with some candid admissions.

He declared he is ready to take the next steps in his life in the song, before noting his new woman is similar to exes Maya Jama and Victoria Monet. Stormzy and Love Island host Maya shocked fans when they split last summer after rekindling their romance a year before.

The pair delighted fans with their reunion, having dated for five years before their split in 2019. Maya has since moved on with her secret romance with Portuguese footballer Ruben Dias.

Maya Jama and Stormzy
Stormzy and Maya split last summer after rekindling their romance(Image: Instagram/mayajama)

Stormzy also moved on with US artist Victoria Monet, but they are said to have ended things. In his new song, Stormzy appeared to reference a new woman as he rrapped: “I told the boys I think I met my wife. Baby if you have my baby then you’re set for life.’

He went added: “I think I’ve got a type, she’s like the two before.”

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Earlier this year, Maya appeared to take a brutal swipe at her own exes as she shared tips to the secret of a successful relationship. She had also enjoyed a high-profile romance with Australian basketball player Ben Simmons from 2021 until 2022.

Her back-handed insult to Stormzy and Ben comes as her romance with Ruben is said to be taking off. Explaining that she has a lot of love to give to the right person, Maya said she is only too happy to walk away if she is not getting what she needs.

Opening up to Julie Adenuga on Now You Know, the Love Island host discussed what she looks for in a partner. She revealed: “I’m such a lover but I am a big leaver as well.

“I know what makes me happy and I know what I like — and this is no disrespect to anyone I’ve been in a relationship with, but if it’s not that then I will leave it.

“My point I always try to make is that I am really, really happy and I have curated this lovely little life for myself and my friends. I only want you if you are going to add to that or make it better, otherwise I am not really on it.”

Maya went on to compare herself to a secret agent as she tries to form relationships while being in the public eye. She said: “Dating is a bit of a ball-ache if I am honest because I am like, ‘I can’t go anywhere with you because even if I step out with my friend they are going to say I am dating him.’ That’s a bit annoying, having to be a secret agent to date.”

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