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A reunion at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport has brought together the former pilot of Air Force One, members of the president’s security detail and the teacher whose classroom became the setting for one of the defining moments of 11 September 2001. Retired Colonel Mark Tillman, former Air Force One security chief Will Chandler and Emma E. Booker Elementary School teacher Kay Daniels spoke at the gathering, recalling how President George W. Bush’s planned visit to Sarasota changed within minutes after the terrorist attacks began. Bush had been visiting the school to mark pupils’ reading achievements when he was told that…

Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in a major product launch led by new chief executive John Ternus at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. The device opens into a 7.6in display, which Apple says is 80 per cent larger than that of the latest iPhone 18 Pro, while still being designed to fit into a pocket. It will also support the Apple Pencil, a feature previously associated with the iPad range. Introducing the phone at the Steve Jobs Theatre, Mr Ternus ended the presentation with the words “actually there is one more thing”, echoing the…

Donald Trump’s departure for the Republican midterm convention in Dallas was delayed at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday after an emergency slide deployed from the new Air Force One. The president remained aboard Marine One after the helicopter landed, while engineers carried out checks on the inflatable slide at the aircraft’s front right-hand door. “They were doing a check on the slide. I think it takes 15 minutes,” Mr Trump told reporters after leaving the helicopter. He added that the system had been inspected before the flight because officials wanted to ensure “everything works perfectly”. As Marine One came to…

Summer 2026 has become the highest-grossing season in US cinema history, with ticket sales reaching $4.76 billion between May 1 and September 7. The result narrowly surpassed the previous record, set in 2013, when films including Iron Man 3, Despicable Me 2, Man of Steel, Monsters University and Fast & Furious 6 generated around $4.75 billion. Sony’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Universal’s The Odyssey were the leading contributors this year, accounting for more than $1.5 billion between them — over 30 per cent of the summer total. Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 also helped sustain audiences through the…

Céline Dion was given a discreet helping hand by a member of her team as she greeted fans in Paris while wearing a pair of towering heels. The 58-year-old Canadian singer appeared at the door of her car in the French capital, smiling and raising a gloved hand to admirers. However, a member of her security team could be seen crouching behind her with a hand against her back to help keep her steady. Dion was dressed in a charcoal wool midi dress by Bottega Veneta, priced at £2,590, with dramatic draping gathered at the waist by a brown leather…

Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, at an event led by chief executive John Ternus, alongside new Pro iPhone models, AirPods and Apple Watch devices. The iPhone Duo opens out from a passport-shaped handset into a 7.6in display, while a 5.4in screen remains available on the outside. Apple described it as the thinnest iPhone it has produced, with the device designed to lie flat when opened. It includes Touch ID in the side button and will support the Apple Pencil later this year. Both screens share the same aspect ratio, while changes to iOS 27 allow…

Norwich City will host Birmingham City at Carrow Road on Wednesday evening in a Sky Bet Championship fixture scheduled to kick off at 7.45pm. The match forms part of the sixth round of the 2026-27 Championship season, with Norwich looking to respond after a 1-0 defeat away to Stoke City in their previous league outing. Birmingham arrive in Norfolk after drawing 1-1 at home to Southampton. The sides meet at Carrow Road with both aiming to strengthen their position in the early-season table.

The United States is to ban imports of a range of Canadian alcoholic drinks, motorcycles and dairy-related products from 29 September, escalating a trade war between the two North American neighbours. The restrictions were announced by President Donald Trump after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion (£15.1 billion) of US goods, including steel, dairy and agricultural equipment. The White House said the new measures were authorised under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which allows the president to impose duties or exclude imports where foreign trade practices are judged to discriminate against US commerce. ([whitehouse.gov](https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/09/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-responds-to-canadas-retaliation/)) Which…

Augusta Abalones ended a 30-year wait for an Onshore Cup premiership with a tense two-point victory over Busselton Bombers in Saturday’s grand final. The Abalones held on to win 4.10 (34) to 1.8 (32), securing their first title in three decades after a closely fought contest that went down to the final siren. Augusta entered the match as minor premiers, while Busselton were attempting to claim a fifth consecutive premiership in the competition. The result sparked jubilant scenes among the home support, with Augusta club president Paul Canny describing the atmosphere as “electric”, according to ABC reporting. Supporters began arriving…

Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, in the first major product launch led by new chief executive John Ternus. The device, called the iPhone Duo, was revealed at Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. It has the largest display ever fitted to an Apple phone and folds to roughly the size of a passport. Apple said the inner screen is 80 per cent larger than that of its next-largest iPhone and supports the Apple Pencil, marking the company’s entry into a smartphone…