Comedian Jason Manford has been forced to cancel his show tonight at the last minute as his plane was turned back around. The TV star was set to perform in Belfast this evening and was flying out from London.
However, his delayed plane was unable to land in Northern Ireland due to Storm Amy. He was then diverted to Manchester instead. In a statement, he said: “Due to extreme weather conditions caused by Storm Amy, the British Airways plane that Jason Manford was flying on this afternoon could not land in Belfast and was rerouted to Manchester.
“This unfortunately means that Jason’s show tonight has been cancelled. Please hold onto your tickets and you will be contacted next week with the date for the rescheduled show.
Jason gave updates to his fans from the plane ( Instagram/jasonmanford)
He was forced to issue a statement ( Instagram/jasonmanford)
“On behalf of Jason, we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.” Jason had already been documenting his journey to Belfast as it got off to a tricky start.
He was sat on the plane when it became delayed in London due to the weather. It prompted four passengers to decided to get off the plane as they didn’t want to carry on the flight.
In another update, Jason shared terrifying footage of his plane trying to land in Belfast. The British Airways flight could be seen trying to get to the ground before a gust left the nose of the plane facing down.
The pilot made the decision to get the plane back up into the air, and Jason revealed they instead flew to Manchester to land. While in Manchester, the passnegers stayed on the plane as officials decided if they were going back to London.
However, in another turn of events Jason revealed he was now only 15 minutes away from his home and joked that he would ask to get off there rather than London.
The TV star told his followers: “Not gonna lie! That was scary! After those women got off too! Premonition. Anyway, really sorry weather has scuppered our show tonight, will be back as soon as possible!
“Thanks for understanding and all lovely messages.” Fans were quick to share their support to Jason amid his ongoing journey as one said: “Just thankful he’s landed safe, even if it’s not where he wanted to be. Safety is the most important thing. Gigs can be rescheduled x.”
Another added: “After earlier post i did wonder as long as all are safe main things.” Someone else commented: “Nightmare. I was thinking landing in Manchester was actually perfect for you….. gig aside obviously!”
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As part of a general strike in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, which Israel intercepted this week as it attempted to aid Palestinians in Gaza, hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Italy.
More than two million people showed up for the protests on Friday after trade unions called the strike “in defense of the flotilla” carrying 40 Italians in total and to “stop the genocide,” according to the Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL) on X.
The public and private sectors, according to the Turin-based newspaper La Stampa, “were the ones who were affected by the mobilization, including schools, healthcare, and rail, air, metro, and bus transportation.” Protesters reportedly blocked roads near Pisa, Pescara, Bologna, and Milan and blocked access to the port of Livorno among the numerous acts of dissent, according to the newspaper.
More than 80, 000 people marched in Milan, according to police reports to the news agency AFP, carrying a massive banner that read “Free Palestine, Stop the War Machine” as they made their way through the streets.
This is not just any strike, they say. We’re here today to fight for brotherhood among people, people, to put humanity back at center, to reject genocide, to support a rearmament policy, according to CGIL leader Maurizio Landini, who was quoted by the Reuters news agency.
According to Milena Veselinovic, a reporter from Rome, “there were” many people from all walks of life in the turnout.” You have students, retired people, and many people who have young children who are also emigrating.
On October 3, 2025, pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Rome to launch the national general strike, which was organized by various unions to protest the state of Gaza.
Expect a sizable turnout for Saturday’s election in Rome.
Massive protests are scheduled for tomorrow in Rome, where the CGIL reported 300,000 people on Friday. At 2: 30 p.m. (12: 30 GMT), crowds are expected to leave the town square, Piazzale Ostiense.
We were hundreds of thousands today. According to Rome-based newspaper La Repubblica, Maya Issa, the leader of the Palestinian Student Movement, “tomorrow for Palestine we must be a million.”
The Italian government has been “caught on its back foot,” according to Andrea Dessi, an assistant professor of international relations and global politics at the American University of Rome.
Protesters argued that Meloni’s support for a Palestinian state should have been unconditional despite Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s announcement this week that Italy would grant it if Hamas was barred from a future government.
“I think the pressure will keep mounting,” Dessi said. We anticipate a significant, significant march from all over Italy on Saturday, with activists, members, and citizens from Rome, he said.
According to him, their demands include the release of the remaining Italians from the Sumud Flotilla, unconditional support for a Palestinian state, and “more serious sanctions” on Israel for its use of force against Gaza.
Veselinovic for Al Jazeera predicted that the right-wing Italian government would not succumb to pressure. Given that Italy is a significant ally of Israel in the European Union, that is probably unlikely to occur. The government has since adopted a slightly harsher stance toward Israeli officials, in particular because of things like this protest, she said.
Meloni alleged that people were using the protests as an excuse for a longer weekend break, despite the government’s criticism of the strike.
Out of the 40 Italians who were detained from the flotilla, the foreign ministry of Italy announced that Israel had released four of the country’s parliamentarians as a result of the protests. According to the ministry, the two parliamentarians and two members of the European Parliament were scheduled to return to Rome on Friday.
global response
On Thursday, protests in solidarity with the humanitarian convoy, which included prominent people like Greta Thunberg and a number of politicians, spread from Europe to Australia and South America.
About 15, 000 demonstrators marched in Barcelona, where the flotilla’s journey began, chanting “Freiheit for Palestine” and “Gaza, you are not alone.” Ada Colau, a former mayor of Barcelona, was among those who were detained at sea, and he is currently facing deportation along with other activists, including Nelson Mandela’s grandchild.
The flotilla organizers claimed on Friday that Israeli naval forces had “illegally intercepted all 42 of our vessels, each carrying humanitarian aid, volunteers, and the determination to end Israel’s illegal siege on Gaza.” According to them, Marianette, the last boat still standing, was taken at 10:29 am (07:29 GMT) that morning.
More than 470 flotilla participants were “taken into custody by the military police, subjected to rigorous screening, and transferred to the prison administration,” according to Israeli police, according to AFP.
More than 20 journalists were detained from the flotilla, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which includes Al Jazeera, El Pais, and RAI, an Italian public broadcaster.
Israel’s military praised its naval forces’ ability to intercept the flotilla, claiming that the humanitarian mission had violated Israel’s “mere maritime security blockade.”
According to the military statement, Israeli Navy personnel “survived a large-scale incursion attempt by hundreds of individuals aboard 42 naval vessels during Yom Kippur during an operation that lasted for approximately 12 hours”
Israel’s interception of the flotilla’s boats was alleged to be against the law by rights groups, politicians, and UN representative Francesca Albanese.
protests in Israel
Protesters in Israel on Friday staged a sit-in demanding that the flotilla’s aid be allowed into Palestinian territory. Additionally, hundreds of protesters attempted to stop Israeli soldiers from entering the Strip while holding banners calling for the end of the genocide and the imposition of sanctions against Israel.
Hamdah Salhut, a reporter for Al Jazeera, quoted as saying, “These are Israeli peace activists who claim to be members of various organizations from all walks of life in solidarity with the flotilla.” Salhut, who was speaking from Amman.
Salhut reported that the Israeli Navy had seized more than 40 vessels in the port of Ashdod, which is located just north of the Gaza Strip.
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship – round two leaderboard
–12 R MacIntryre (Sco), R Sterne (SA), -11 L Oosthuizen (SA)
Selected others: -10 S Jamieson (Sco), T McKibbin (NI), -8 B Koepka (US) *, M Fitzpatrick (Eng), -7 B Schmidt (Eng), T Clements (Eng) * T Hatton (Eng), T Fleetwood (Eng)
*Denotes still to finish second round
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre shot a six-under 66 in brutal conditions at Kingsbarns to claim a share of the clubhouse lead before the second round of the weather-affected Alfred Dunhill Links Championship was suspended.
The home favourite and European Ryder Cup star made seven birdies and a solitary bogey to join South Africa’s Richard Sterne at 12 under overall.
Sterne’s compatriot Louis Oosthuizen was a shot further back, while Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin and Scotland’s Scott Jamieson are in a nine-man group at 10 under, and England’s Matt Fitzpatrick two shots adrift at eight under.
The world number nine, who started on the 10th tee, collected birdies on the 11th, 12th and 14th holes and was equally impressive after the turn, with the sole blemish to his card arriving on the second during a run of three birdies in five holes.
“It was almost a perfect round of golf, especially once the weather came in, just a lovely round”, said MacIntyre, 29.
“It’s difficult when it gets this windy. It’s hard to hit the ball good with the wind.
” So I was having to try to fight the wind on certain holes and wasn’t comfortable – but I made some beautiful shots. “
Meanwhile, England’s Nathan Kimsey made nine successive birdies at the Old Course to write his name into the DP World Tour record books, becoming only the third player to achieve the feat after Matt Wallace two years ago and Australian James Nitties in 2019.
The 32-year-old, who ended the day on five under after a 68, started his stunning streak on the second hole after a par at the first.
Almost a third of the 168-man field will complete their second rounds from 08: 00 BST on Saturday, with the third round scheduled to get under way at 12: 30 with a shotgun start.
Murray has bunker-related socials.
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A poorly executed bunker shot was published on social media on Friday, despite former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray’s prowess off the tee and around the greens having caught the eye.
Along with MacIntyre and his partner Brett Overman, Eddie Pepperell, who also plays the Scot, and Eddie Pepperell, who laughed at the unfortunate moment.
On 24 under, ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and LIV golfer Dustin Johnson are 10 shots back, while Downton Abbey actor Matthew Goode and Alejandro del Rey are tied for fourth place on the team leaderboard.
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship – round two leaderboard
–12 R MacIntryre (Sco), R Sterne (SA); -11 L Oosthuizen (SA)
Selected others: -10 S Jamieson (Sco), T McKibbin (NI); -8 B Koepka (US)*, M Fitzpatrick (Eng); -7 B Schmidt (Eng), T Clements (Eng)* T Hatton (Eng), T Fleetwood (Eng)
*Denotes still to finish second round
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre shot a six-under 66 in brutal conditions at Kingsbarns to claim a share of the clubhouse lead before the second round of the weather-affected Alfred Dunhill Links Championship was suspended.
The home favourite and European Ryder Cup star made seven birdies and a solitary bogey to join South Africa’s Richard Sterne at 12 under overall.
Sterne’s compatriot Louis Oosthuizen was a shot further back, while Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin and Scotland’s Scott Jamieson are in a nine-man group at 10 under, and England’s Matt Fitzpatrick two shots adrift at eight under.
The world number nine, who started on the 10th tee, collected birdies on the 11th, 12th and 14th holes and was equally impressive after the turn, with the sole blemish to his card arriving on the second during a run of three birdies in five holes.
“It was almost a perfect round of golf, especially once the weather came in, just a lovely round,” said MacIntyre, 29.
“It’s difficult when it gets this windy. It’s hard to hit the ball good with the wind.
“So I was having to try to fight the wind on certain holes and wasn’t comfortable – but I made some beautiful shots.”
Meanwhile, England’s Nathan Kimsey made nine successive birdies at the Old Course to write his name into the DP World Tour record books, becoming only the third player to achieve the feat after Matt Wallace two years ago and Australian James Nitties in 2019.
The 32-year-old, who ended the day on five under after a 68, started his stunning streak on the second hole after a par at the first.
Almost a third of the 168-man field will complete their second rounds from 08:00 BST on Saturday, with the third round scheduled to get under way at 12:30 with a shotgun start.
Murray finds socials with bunker trouble
Getty Images
While former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray’s prowess off the tee and around the greens has caught the eye, a poorly executed bunker shot found its way on to social media on Friday.
The unfortunate moment for the Scot also drew laughter from his playing partner Eddie Pepperell, along with MacIntyre and his partner Brett Overman.
Alejandro del Rey and Downton Abbey actor Matthew Goode are in a four-way tie at the top of the team leaderboard on 24 under, while ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and LIV golfer Dustin Johnson are 10 shots back.
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship – round two leaderboard
–12 R MacIntryre (Sco), R Sterne (SA); -11 L Oosthuizen (SA)
Selected others: -10 S Jamieson (Sco), T McKibbin (NI); -8 B Koepka (US)*, M Fitzpatrick (Eng); -7 B Schmidt (Eng), T Clements (Eng)* T Hatton (Eng), T Fleetwood (Eng)
*Denotes still to finish second round
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre shot a six-under 66 in brutal conditions at Kingsbarns to claim a share of the clubhouse lead before the second round of the weather-affected Alfred Dunhill Links Championship was suspended.
The home favourite and European Ryder Cup star made seven birdies and a solitary bogey to join South Africa’s Richard Sterne at 12 under overall.
Sterne’s compatriot Louis Oosthuizen was a shot further back, while Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin and Scotland’s Scott Jamieson are in a nine-man group at 10 under, and England’s Matt Fitzpatrick two shots adrift at eight under.
The world number nine, who started on the 10th tee, collected birdies on the 11th, 12th and 14th holes and was equally impressive after the turn, with the sole blemish to his card arriving on the second during a run of three birdies in five holes.
“It was almost a perfect round of golf, especially once the weather came in, just a lovely round,” said MacIntyre, 29.
“It’s difficult when it gets this windy. It’s hard to hit the ball good with the wind.
“So I was having to try to fight the wind on certain holes and wasn’t comfortable – but I made some beautiful shots.”
Meanwhile, England’s Nathan Kimsey made nine successive birdies at the Old Course to write his name into the DP World Tour record books, becoming only the third player to achieve the feat after Matt Wallace two years ago and Australian James Nitties in 2019.
The 32-year-old, who ended the day on five under after a 68, started his stunning streak on the second hole after a par at the first.
Almost a third of the 168-man field will complete their second rounds from 08:00 BST on Saturday, with the third round scheduled to get under way at 12:30 with a shotgun start.
Murray finds socials with bunker trouble
Getty Images
While former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray’s prowess off the tee and around the greens has caught the eye, a poorly executed bunker shot found its way on to social media on Friday.
The unfortunate moment for the Scot also drew laughter from his playing partner Eddie Pepperell, along with MacIntyre and his partner Brett Overman.
Alejandro del Rey and Downton Abbey actor Matthew Goode are in a four-way tie at the top of the team leaderboard on 24 under, while ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and LIV golfer Dustin Johnson are 10 shots back.
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship – round two leaderboard
–12 R MacIntryre (Sco), R Sterne (SA); -11 L Oosthuizen (SA)
Selected others: -10 S Jamieson (Sco), T McKibbin (NI); -8 B Koepka (US)*, M Fitzpatrick (Eng); -7 B Schmidt (Eng), T Clements (Eng)* T Hatton (Eng), T Fleetwood (Eng)
*Denotes still to finish second round
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre shot a six-under 66 in brutal conditions at Kingsbarns to claim a share of the clubhouse lead before the second round of the weather-affected Alfred Dunhill Links Championship was suspended.
The home favourite and European Ryder Cup star made seven birdies and a solitary bogey to join South Africa’s Richard Sterne at 12 under overall.
Sterne’s compatriot Louis Oosthuizen was a shot further back, while Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin and Scotland’s Scott Jamieson are in a nine-man group at 10 under, and England’s Matt Fitzpatrick two shots adrift at eight under.
The world number nine, who started on the 10th tee, collected birdies on the 11th, 12th and 14th holes and was equally impressive after the turn, with the sole blemish to his card arriving on the second during a run of three birdies in five holes.
“It was almost a perfect round of golf, especially once the weather came in, just a lovely round,” said MacIntyre, 29.
“It’s difficult when it gets this windy. It’s hard to hit the ball good with the wind.
“So I was having to try to fight the wind on certain holes and wasn’t comfortable – but I made some beautiful shots.”
Meanwhile, England’s Nathan Kimsey made nine successive birdies at the Old Course to write his name into the DP World Tour record books, becoming only the third player to achieve the feat after Matt Wallace two years ago and Australian James Nitties in 2019.
The 32-year-old, who ended the day on five under after a 68, started his stunning streak on the second hole after a par at the first.
Almost a third of the 168-man field will complete their second rounds from 08:00 BST on Saturday, with the third round scheduled to get under way at 12:30 with a shotgun start.
Murray finds socials with bunker trouble
Getty Images
While former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray’s prowess off the tee and around the greens has caught the eye, a poorly executed bunker shot found its way on to social media on Friday.
The unfortunate moment for the Scot also drew laughter from his playing partner Eddie Pepperell, along with MacIntyre and his partner Brett Overman.
Alejandro del Rey and Downton Abbey actor Matthew Goode are in a four-way tie at the top of the team leaderboard on 24 under, while ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and LIV golfer Dustin Johnson are 10 shots back.
