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Linen trousers are a summer essential, in our opinion. Thanks to their versatility, they can be worn for so many different occasions, from beach trips to office days and alfresco dinners.
In addition, linen’s natural breathability and moisture-wicking properties make it ideal for wearing in hot weather, keeping you cool and dry all day long.
After some scrolling, we spotted Next’s Stay Smart Wide Leg Linen Rich Trousers, priced at £38, and think they are the ultimate summer trousers.
These trousers are smart enough for work or dressed-up plans, but comfy enough for everyday wear, making them a wardrobe hero you’ll want to reach for again and again. Made from a breathable linen-rich blend, they keep you cool on warm days while the wide-leg cut gives a flattering, floaty fit that elongates the legs.
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Pair them with a crisp white shirt for office days or a simple tee and sandals for a casual everyday look.
With over 100 reviews, shoppers have been praising these linen trousers for their quality, fit and chic look. One shopper wrote: “Feel so comfortable, can smarten them up or make them look casual, nice quality, and they do wash well. Will be ordering some other colours”
A second added: “Beautiful trousers that are smart, chic and cool to wear. So impressed that I also bought a pair in navy”
While a third reviewer wrote: “Smart navy trousers good for summer. Very comfortable and just the right length for me. I find it difficult to get trousers to fit comfortably and these are just right. Easy to dress up or down for a more casual look. Have washed well too.”
Israeli soldiers have used commercial drones to drop grenades on civilians in Gaza, according to an investigation by Israeli outlets +972 Magazine and Local Call. Soldiers admitted targeting unarmed people, even children, as part of a broader effort to forcibly displace Palestinians from areas in Gaza.
Excavation has begun in Ireland at an unmarked mass burial site to identify the remains of about 800 infants and toddlers who died at a church-run home for unmarried mothers.
The digging of the site on Monday marked the beginning of a two-year investigation planned by Irish and foreign forensic archaeologists and crime scene experts in the western city of Tuam.
The probe comes more than a decade after Catherine Corless, an amateur historian, first uncovered evidence of a mass grave there, forcing the government to form a commission to investigate the matter.
The commission found that the remains of 802 children from newborns to three-year-olds were buried in Tuam from 1925 to 1961 as it discovered an “appalling” mortality rate of about 15 percent among children born at all of the so-called Mother and Baby Homes, which operated across Ireland.
Subsequent test excavations from 2016 and 2017 found significant quantities of baby remains in a disused septic tank at the location, which now sits within a housing complex.
Ireland’s Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention (ODAIT) will undertake the excavation with experts from Colombia, Spain, Britain, Canada and the United States.
It will involve exhumation, analysis, identification if possible and reinterment of the remains found, Director Daniel MacSweeney said at a recent news conference in Tuam.
“These children were denied every human right in their lifetime as were their mothers,” Anna Corrigan, whose two siblings may have been buried at the Tuam site, told reporters this month, the AFP news agency reported.
“And they were denied dignity and respect in death.”
The Tuam home, run by nuns from the Bon Secours Order, was demolished in the 1970s and replaced by a housing estate.
Significant quantities of human skeletal remains were found in chambers along with babies’ shoes and nappy pins underneath a patch of grass near a playground during the test excavations.
Corless found records that show as many as 796 babies and children died at the Tuam home over the decades that it operated. State-issued death certificates compiled show that various ailments, from tuberculosis and convulsions to measles and whooping cough, were listed as the causes of death.
“It’s been a fierce battle. When I started this, nobody wanted to listen. At last we are righting the wrongs,” Corless, 71, told AFP in May. “I was just begging: Take the babies out of this sewage system and give them the decent Christian burial that they were denied.”
A six-year inquiry sparked by the initial discoveries in Tuam found 56,000 unmarried women and 57,000 children passed through 18 such homes over a 76-year period. It also concluded that 9,000 children had died in the various state- and Catholic Church-run homes nationwide.
Horror film fans have been going crazy after the release of one of the ‘most interesting film posters of all time’, sparking masses of speculation and hype around an upcoming blockbuster.
There have been some incredible film posters over the years, whether it’s the iconic Uma Thurman smoking a cigarette on the Pulp Fiction flyer or Marlon Brando in the background for The Godfather’s striking promotion. A solid movie poster can make or break a film’s promotion even lining walls in university halls for decades after its release.
But one new film has caught the attention of cinephiles around the world for its distinctly unique take. With no floating head of the film’s big star, no dramatic tagline or title, and no fancy graphics – you’d easily walk past this poster thinking it was something else entirely.
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Resembling a young children’s drawing of their family, the new poster for Weapons shows an almost scrunched-up drawing of two parents labelled ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’ and a young child in the middle labelled ‘me’.
While the poster seems completely innocent at first glance, when you learn about the film’s plot, the poster takes on a much more sinister meaning. According to the trailer, the film follows the mysterious disappearance of a group of schoolchildren.
At 2.17am all 17 children from Mrs Gandy’s class woke up, stepped out onto the streets and walked away never to return. In the aftermath of their strange night-time walk their parents try to uncover the sinister truth behind their disappearance and bring them home for good.
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Warner Bros gives only a brief explanation of what audiences can expect, they said: “When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanishes on the same night and at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.”
Little else is known about what will play in cinemas, with many of the film’s details being shrouded in mystery.
Barbarian director Zach Creggar created even more mystery as he told Entertainment Weekly: “I didn’t have an outline. I didn’t know what it was about. It was just like, let the movie show itself to me. I want to watch the movie as I’m writing it.”
The film is set to star Avengers Endgame’s Josh Brolin and Ozark’s Julia Garner along with appearances from Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong and Amy Madigan.
Just weeks away from its release on August 8, fans have been crazy with anticipation with the bizarre poster only adding to its mystery.
Whether you’re planning on dancing into the early hours of the morning and spending the day walking miles around festival grounds, you need sturdy and comfortable shoes that will carry you through the day without slowing you down. But what shoes do you go for?
Well, this expert, Carla Khouri, the community hiking lead at Merrell Hiking Club, has given her top suggestions for the shoes you should reach for ahead of your next big summer event. And we think we’ve found the perfect pick that matches all of your festival or hiking needs and more.
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Carla points out that there are a few things to look for when picking festival-ready footwear, and these Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex hiking boots meet all the criteria.
Carla notes that you’ll want your new shoes to have cushioned midsoles for shock absorption, ensuring they stay comfortable even when you’re dancing your heart out. You’ll also want footwear that offers good arch and heel support to prevent foot fatigue, most important when you’re attending an event at a large campground that involves a lot of walking.
You’ll want durable shoes with grippy outsoles for unpredictable terrain and to ensure you stay upright if the ground becomes slick in a sudden downpour. A waterproof exterior would also be handy. That said, your shoes should feature a lightweight build to avoid adding strain over the day and, most importantly, you’ll want them to look good.
Carla says: “Comfort and support are non-negotiable when you’re clocking up festival miles, but you also shouldn’t have to compromise on style.”
She goes on to add: “I would say the Merrell Moab Speed and the Speed Arc Matis would be my top choices for festival-goers. I love the look and feel of them both. The Moab Speed combines lightweight trail-running performance with enough support for hiking, offering great grip for slippery grounds and long-wear comfort.”
The Moab Speed 2 Gore-Tex come in a huge range of colours and sizes to best suit your style and ensure the best fit for your foot shape, reducing the risk of rubbing or constriction throughout the day. Completely waterproof, so you don’t have to face soggy feet in the unpredictable British weather, these hiking boots are built for all sorts of terrain and conditions, ensuring they keep your feet supported and comfortable no matter where you’re walking or dancing.
Featuring protective and abrasion-resistant synthetic heel and toe caps, so they come out of the festival unscathed, these hiking shoes boast lightweight FlexPlate technology that provides torsional rigidity, lateral stability, and forefoot flexibility, promising ultimate support no matter your step count. They also come equipped with FloatPro Foam midsoles that are super lightweight, so your shoes don’t weigh you down, and ensure all-day comfort that lasts.