The 90s favourite platform flip flops have been making a comeback this summer, and Kylie Jenner is leading the trend with her pair that she’s worn on repeat whilst in Italy
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Kylie Jenner has been sharing her holiday outfits whilst in Italy(Image: Kylie Jenner/Instagram)
The Italian girl summer, or Euro summer as it’s also referred to, has been a major trend this season, with everyone embracing the laid back but still chic look that Europeans are known for. Never one to be left behind on a trend, Kylie Jenner has been fully embracing the style during her Italian getaway with family, and a key part of her holiday looks has been a pair of platform flip flops.
The style might have first been popular in the 90s, but for 2025 they’re back in a big – and decidedly chic – way. Despite her reported $70 million net worth, Kylie’s sandals are actually an ultra affordable pick, with the youngest KarJenner wearing a pair of Tkees’ Lily Platforms, which retail for £114.
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The perfect pair to get that platform look whilst still being comfortable and easy to walk in, the Lily Platforms have a subtle 2.5cm lift with a flat platform design, so your feet don’t slip forwards into the toe post and cause rubbing. The sole is also cushioned to add to the comfort factor, so there should be no aching feet even if you do wear them all day.
Kylie has been wearing the platform flip flops on repeat(Image: Kylie Jenner/Instagram)
Rather than the usual flimsy rubber that most flip flops are made from, these are made with Brazilian leather which makes them much more durable and comfortable to wear. The soles are still finished with rubber, though, to give you plenty of grip.
Although Kylie opted for the versatile black pair, which she styled with everything from flowing white linen trousers to a pair of polka dot capris pants, you can also pick them up in either a tan or a beige colourway.
It’s worth noting that, thanks to the popularity of the Tkees Lily Platforms, they’re now available on pre-sale, which means they’ll be shipped sometime between July 28 and August 7 – still giving you plenty of time for your holiday wardrobe. However if you need something sooner, we have found some great alternatives like the Schuh Tanisha Leather Toe Post in Black which are on sale for £33.99 down from £45 and have a similar look.
The Tkees Lily Platform Flip Flops are made from leather(Image: Tkees)
We also love Havaianas’ High Platform flip flops, which retail for £40 and have the classic Haviana look – with the addition of a sloping platform heel. Alternatively FitFlop has launched its Relieff Recovery Toe-Post Sandals for £50, which have the brand’s signature ergonomic design and microwobbleboard footbed, and come in nine different colours.
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However if you’re happy to wait a little longer for Kylie’s exact Tkees Lily Platforms, you can purchase them directly from the Tkees website now.
Jake Quickenden has been rushed to hospital with a painful injury as he revealed he got into a ‘nightmare’ accident while taking part in a boat race.
The I’m A Celebrity star was taking part in Yukon 1000 boat race, which is the longest paddle race in the world, when he found himself in trouble.
However, it didn’t go quite to plan and he and his partner had to withdraw from the race after Jake ended up injured. He took to his Instagram page to update his fans with what actually happened to him.
He said he had a “nightmare” as he showed off his bandaged hand. Posting to social media, Jake wrote: “So gutted…
Jake had to withdraw from the race
“Started well, got intro trouble, set back off got into more trouble!! Sometimes you have to remember you have kids and it’s best to not push when luck isn’t on your side. Just at hospital getting an xray and me and Matt both fine.”
He then shared another story where he posed with his left arm in a sling and a red plaster cast. Jake said: “Will update with the nightmare we had.. but we are both safe and literally all that matters. It was going great until it wasn’t.”
The Yukon1000 Instagram account also posted a behind-the-scenes video of the duo as they waited at the hospital. Jake said in the video: “Why always be? Why always us?”
Matt then claimed: “Well, as you see smiles on our faces, both gutted to have withdrawn the way we have. But it is what it is. We’re both safe. We’re both going home to our families.”
Explaining why they had to withdraw, Jake said: “So that’s the main thing. Like we felt like we had a great start. We was buzzing with how quickly we went off.
“We got into a bit of trouble, then the boat broke, then we got stuck in a storm, then we set off again thinking we were on it again, and then we go into more trouble. And I’m just about to have an x ray.”
Jake tied the knot with his wife Sophie Church back in 2022, The couple also share two children together. They welcomed had their first son Leo in 2021 before Sophie gave birth to six-month-old Kit back in January of this year.
The I’m A Celebrity star revealed they were expecting their second child back in July 2024 with a sweet video and gender reveal.
He announced their baby’s arrival by sharing the exciting news with his followers. Jake announced: “Welcome to world little one. Kit Quickenden 6lb 13oz. Born 08/01/25 – As a dad I just want to say Sophie was incredible, thank you for delivering Kit and being so amazing.”
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New Delhi, India – Just moments before a fatal Air India crash on June 12, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s fuel-control switches in the cockpit mysteriously moved from the “run” to the “cutoff” position, an early investigation into the disaster has revealed.
Flipping to cutoff almost immediately cuts the engines. The investigation’s report, issued by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) early on Saturday, found that both engines shut down within the space of one second, leading to immediate loss of altitude.
The report does not conclude any reason for the switches moving or apportion blame for the crash of Air India’s Flight 171, which had been bound for London’s Gatwick Airport.
Rather, the new details emerging from the report, including voice recordings from the cockpit, appear to have compounded the mystery about what caused the crash.
This is what the report has found and what we know about the final minute before the plane crashed.
What happened on June 12?
At 13:38 [08:08 GMT] on the afternoon of June 12, the Dreamliner departed Ahmedabad for London Gatwick with 230 passengers, 10 cabin crew and 2 pilots on board.
Less than 40 seconds later, the aircraft lost both engines during its initial climb.
In the first such incident for a 787 Dreamliner, the plane crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel and adjoining structures in a densely populated suburb of the city, just under a nautical mile (equivalent to about 1.85km) from the runway.
The aircraft broke apart on impact, igniting a fire that destroyed parts of five buildings. All but one of the people on board the plane were killed. The sole survivor was Vishwaskumar Ramesh, a 40-year-old British national of Indian origin.
Some 19 people on the ground were also killed and 67 were injured.
A journalist stands next to the wreckage of the landing gear of the Air India aircraft, bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, which crashed during takeoff from the airport in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025 [Adnan Abidi/Reuters]
What has the investigation revealed?
The AAIB, an office under India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation, is leading the probe into the world’s deadliest aviation accident in a decade. The probe is also joined by experts from Boeing and participants from the United States and United Kingdom.
According to the preliminary report, the aircraft was deemed airworthy, with its Airworthiness Review Certificate valid until May 2026. Routine maintenance had been carried out, and no dangerous goods were on board.
However, investigators noted a previous US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advisory from December 2018 regarding a potential flaw in the aircraft’s fuel-control switch system – highlighting the potential disengagement of the locking feature.
The report on the Air India crash noted that this advisory had been prompted by reports from operators of Boeing 737 aircraft, highlighting that fuel-control switches had been found to have been installed with their locking mechanisms disengaged.
Air India told the investigators that no inspection had been made in response to this SAIB, since compliance was not mandatory.
The report noted that the throttle control module on the aircraft had been replaced in 2019 and again in 2023. However, these replacements were not related to the fuel-control switch, and no defects concerning the switch have been reported since 2023, the report highlighted.
Key systems such as the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) were engaged and attempted automatic recovery, but only partial engine relight was achieved before the aircraft crashed.
(Al Jazeera)
What does the audio recording from the cockpit reveal?
Shortly after takeoff, both engines shut down almost simultaneously, as the fuel control switches inexplicably moved from “run” to “cutoff”.
Cockpit voice recordings captured one pilot questioning the other, “Why did you cut off?”
The other pilot replied that he had not done so.
The pilots quickly attempted to recover control: the fuel switches were returned to “run”; the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) was deployed; and the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) auto-started.
According to the report, Engine 1 began relighting, but Engine 2 failed to regain thrust. Just seconds before impact, a panicked “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY” call was transmitted.
What did air traffic control observe?
The Air Traffic Control Officer at Ahmedabad received no response at all following the Mayday call sign but observed the aircraft crashing outside the airport boundary.
CCTV footage from the airport showed the aircraft’s Ram Air Turbine (RAT) being deployed during the initial climb immediately after lift-off. The aircraft then started to lose altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall.
The report has not determined whether the fuel-switch shutdown was mechanical or accidental. The investigators have also not “speaker-stamped” the voice recording – identified who is speaking – from the cockpit yet.
Who were the pilots?
Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, the 56-year-old pilot-in-command (PIC), had extensive experience with 15,638 total flying hours, including 8,596 hours on the Boeing 787, of which 8,260 hours were as PIC.
The co-pilot, or first officer, was Clive Kunder. The 32-year-old had accumulated 3,403 flying hours, including 1,128 hours on the B787, all as co-pilot. His endorsements included C172 and PA-34 as PIC and A320 and B787 as co-pilot.
On the day of the accident, Kunder was the pilot flying the Dreamliner while Sabharwal acted as the pilot monitoring, responsible for supporting the flight through communication with air traffic control and system monitoring.
Rescue officials work at the site where Air India flight 171 crashed in a residential area near the airport in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The London-bound passenger plane crashed in India’s western city of Ahmedabad with 242 on board, aviation officials said, in what the airline called a ‘tragic accident’ [Sam Panthaky/AFP]
This is a second-by-second timeline of Flight 171’s last moments:
08:07:33 [GMT]: Cleared for takeoff from Ahmedabad’s runway 23.
08:07:37: Aircraft begins takeoff roll.
08:08:33: Aircraft reaches V1 (153 knots).
08:08:35: Aircraft achieves Vr (155 knots) for rotation.
08:08:39: Lift-off registered.
08:08:42: Aircraft peaks at its maximum recorded speed of 180 knots; both engine-fuel switches abruptly transition to “cutoff”.
08:08:47: Engines lose power; RAT deploys to provide emergency hydraulics.
08:08:52: Engine 1 fuel switch is returned to “run”.
08:08:54: APU inlet door begins to open (auto-start initiates).
08:08:56: Engine 2 fuel switch also moved to “run”.
08:09:05: Pilot transmits “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY”.
08:09:11: Final data recorded; aircraft hits the ground.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the country has begun a new era as the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) began to disarm after a four-decade armed conflict that killed more than 40,000 people.
In an address to his party, Justice and Development (AKP), Erdogan said on Saturday that the “scourge of terrorism has entered the process of ending”.
“Decades of sorrow, tears and distress came to an end. Turkiye turned that page as of yesterday,” Erdogan said.
“Today is a new day; a new page has opened in history. Today, the doors of a great, powerful Turkiye have been flung wide open,” the president added.
In a cave in northern Iraq on Friday, 30 PKK members burned their weapons, marking a hugely symbolic step towards ending their armed campaign against Turkiye.
During Friday’s ceremony, senior PKK figure Bese Hozat read out a statement at the Jasana cave in the town of Dukan, 60 km (37 miles) northwest of Sulaymaniyah in the Kurdish of Iraq’s north, announcing the group’s decision to disarm.
“We voluntarily destroy our weapons, in your presence, as a step of goodwill and determination,” she said.
Since 1984, the PKK has been locked in armed conflict with the Turkish state and decided in May to disarm and disband after a public call from the group’s long-imprisoned leader, Abdullah Ocalan.
Ocalan said in a video earlier this week, which was recorded in June by the groups affiliated with Firat News Agency, that the move to disarm was a “ voluntary transition from the phase of armed conflict to the phase of democratic politics and law” calling it a “historic gain”.
Here’s where to buy the exact wide-leg jeans TV presenter Cat Deeley wore earlier this year – and how to get them for less
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Cat Deeley always hits the mark with her fashion choices(Image: WireImage)
Cat Deeley is known for looking stylish whenever she appears on ITV’s This Morning. Back in March, the blonde presenter stepped out in a chic high-street outfit alongside co-host Ben Shephard – and we loved what she wore.
The exact jeans Cat sported for her telly appearance were from Boden. Thankfully, the celeb-approved denim style has recenty been restocked in petite, regular and long sizes, plus it’s on offer.
Cat’s High Rise Wide Leg Jeans usually cost £99 on boden.com, but they currently have money off when entering the code: W7CX. This takes the price down to £84.15 – a saving of 15%. The 47-year-old TV star wore the ecru-coloured bottoms with a one shoulder top from M&S that’s now sold out.
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The Boden jeans have racked up over 180 reviews online, with many customers praising how ‘comfortable’ they are. Sizes range from 25-34 and for exact measurements, a size guide is available on the website.
Cat Deeley posing backstage in the wide-leg Boden jeans(Image: Instagram/@catdeeley)
For those wanting to pair the denim with a top similar to one Cat wore in March, we’ve found an alternative. Mango’s Textured Asymmetrical Neck T-Shirt has a fitted design and is offered in an olive-green hue. It is in the sale as well, bringing the price down from £22.99 to £12.99 – saving 43%.
A pair of jeans similar to Boden’s can be found at & Other Stories, with the cropped wide-leg pair coming in at £77. With five pockets, this high-waisted style falls to an ankle length in a regular fit.
Back to the Boden jeans, these are high-rise and described as having just the right amount of stretch, meaning they’ll be comfortable during the warm months. Those who prefer a more fitted look are advised to size down.
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Giving the jeans a glowing review, one shopper said: “I love these very comfortable and on trend jeans. Soft stretchy denim.” A second added: “Love these. Excellent colour especially for the summer.”
“The denim is really soft but hugs you,” wrote someone else. “The bum looks great, and the whole effect of the wide leg makes them look stylish. The L is to the ground on me. If I could, I would choose the denim to be slightly darker – more mid denim, but as they look so good and feel so comfy, I as going to overlook the slighly too light-ness of the denim!”
Mark Wright, JoJo Siwa and Molly-Mae join a whole host of celebrities have signed up for the latest series of Celebrity Bake Off which is due to air next year
Mark Wright has signed up for a new show
TV star Mark Wright has reportedly signed up for a hugely popular show alongside JoJo Siwa and Molly-Mae Hague. The new dad is taking on yet another challenge as he is said to be joining the cast of Celebrity Bake Off.
The 38-year-old is set to sign up alongside plenty of other famous faces as they appear on the popular Channel 4 show. Molly-Mae Hague and JoJo Siwa are just two of the other names that have been thrown into the mix.
It has been said Mark is due to brush up on his baking skills and this will be the first time he has appeared on TV since his daughter Palma Elizabeth was born. He became a dad for the first time alongside actress wife Michelle Keegan back in March.
Mark is set to appear on Celebrity Bake Off(Image: PA)
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It has been said that filming for the show has already taken place and is due to come to our screens next year. A source told The Sun: “Mark has had his hands full being a new dad but he found time to film for the new series of Celebrity Bake Off.
“It’s a cause close to Mark’s heart as it’s all for the Stand Up Cancer charity and he is a big fan of the show. It won’t air until next year so fans will have to wait a good few months to find out how he fares in the tent.'”
The last series of Celebrity Bake Off aired in March of this year but there are plenty of other well-known names set to tie up their aprons for the next series. Another celeb who is rumoured to be entering the famous tent is Babatunde Aleshe who was the latest star to have reportedly signed up last month.
Mark and Michelle welcomed their baby in March
The 38-year-old previously featured on I’m A Celeb in 2022 and has also appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox alongside pal Mo Gilligan. A TV insider said: “Babatunde is guaranteed to be hilarious and will no doubt have plenty of banter with Paul, Noel, Caroline and Alison.
“He’s not known for his prowess in the kitchen so there’s sure to be some panicky moments laced with the good humour he’s known for. His energy on the Gogglebox sofa has always been pure positivity and very infectious, and bosses are hoping he’ll bring that to the tent.”
Mark and Michelle became parents for the film time in March of this year. Michelle gave birth to baby Palma, 10 years after the couple first tied the knot.
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Michelle had Palma on March 6, announcing the news on Instagram around two weeks later. The actress shared an adorable black and white photo, showing her and Mark holding hands with their newborn daughter.
The caption read: “Together we have a new love to share… Our little girl,” followed by a white heart emoji. The pair have since shared little glimpses of their little girl, as well as recently enjoying their first holiday as a family of three to Marbella.
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