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TimesLIVE
4 hours ago
- General
- TimesLIVE
Fire on MSC container ship near Gulf of Suez platform extinguished
Egypt's petroleum ministry said on Wednesday that a fire on the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) container ship PUMBA was extinguished with no casualties reported. The ministry said on Wednesday it had received a distress call from the vessel and that it was towed to a safe anchorage away from navigation routes. Reuters
Al Arabiya
10 hours ago
- General
- Al Arabiya
Egypt says fire on MSC container ship near Gulf of Suez platform extinguished
Egypt's petroleum ministry said on Wednesday that a fire on the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) container ship Pumba was extinguished, with no casualties reported.
The Age
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
After breaking his neck, Shane is on a mission to change global travel
You'd be furious, wouldn't you, if you boarded a cruise to find a suitable cabin wasn't available, and you were turned away, with the cruise line refusing you a refund? If you had a physical disability, you'd be angry but perhaps not surprised. This sort of customer service fail is common for people with mobility issues. For those travellers (and 38 per cent of people over 65 identify as having some sort of disability), there are many barriers to getting around, but the most infuriating involve thoughtlessness, selfishness and bureaucratic laziness. Shane Hryhorec is on a mission to raise awareness of what it's like to travel with a disability – and to challenge airlines, cruise ships, hotels and other travellers to do better. Seventeen years ago, Shane broke his neck in a swimming accident. Today, he's an entrepreneur and disability advocate, and a finalist in the 2025 Australian of the Year Local Hero Awards. In 2016, he started the charity Accessible Beaches Australia, which increased the number of accessible beaches in the country from five to more than 60, with plans for many more. He's also the force behind the viral TikTok travel series Wheel Around the World, which has 242,000 followers and has reached more than 100 million views online. His video of travelling in a wheelchair on an MSC cruise had 40 million views. And then there's his Instagram account, @wheelaroundtheworldwithshane, which has 35,000 followers. You could say he is influential. He's also very, very funny. His brutal honesty and wry humour make him a must-follow. I'm addicted. You can check the trailer for his latest adventure – 'Can I get around the entire island of Taiwan in a wheelchair?' − on his YouTube channel.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
After breaking his neck, Shane is on a mission to change global travel
You'd be furious, wouldn't you, if you boarded a cruise to find a suitable cabin wasn't available, and you were turned away, with the cruise line refusing you a refund? If you had a physical disability, you'd be angry but perhaps not surprised. This sort of customer service fail is common for people with mobility issues. For those travellers (and 38 per cent of people over 65 identify as having some sort of disability), there are many barriers to getting around, but the most infuriating involve thoughtlessness, selfishness and bureaucratic laziness. Shane Hryhorec is on a mission to raise awareness of what it's like to travel with a disability – and to challenge airlines, cruise ships, hotels and other travellers to do better. Seventeen years ago, Shane broke his neck in a swimming accident. Today, he's an entrepreneur and disability advocate, and a finalist in the 2025 Australian of the Year Local Hero Awards. In 2016, he started the charity Accessible Beaches Australia, which increased the number of accessible beaches in the country from five to more than 60, with plans for many more. He's also the force behind the viral TikTok travel series Wheel Around the World, which has 242,000 followers and has reached more than 100 million views online. His video of travelling in a wheelchair on an MSC cruise had 40 million views. And then there's his Instagram account, @wheelaroundtheworldwithshane, which has 35,000 followers. You could say he is influential. He's also very, very funny. His brutal honesty and wry humour make him a must-follow. I'm addicted. You can check the trailer for his latest adventure – 'Can I get around the entire island of Taiwan in a wheelchair?' − on his YouTube channel.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
I visited the seaside town with the UK's best fish and chips – they're worth the price and it was like being in the Med
WITH the sun beating down, there is often nothing better than a leisurely beach stroll with a good portion of fish and chips after. And this weekend, I did just that - but in the seaside town with the best fish and chips in the country. 6 The UK's best fish and chip shop is located in Torquay, Devon - often dubbed the English Riviera Credit: Cyann Fielding 6 Opposite the spot is Torquay's marina and a long, stretching sandy beach Credit: Cyann Fielding 6 Pier Point has both a takeaway chippy and a sit-down restaurant Credit: Facebook Pier Point in Torquay, Devon was recently named as the UK's best fish and chip shop by the F The Fishermen's Mission charity fights poverty in UK fishing communities by providing support to fishermen and their families. And all of the fish sold at Pier Point Chippy, including cod, haddock and plaice, is MSC certified - which means it comes from well-managed, sustainable fisheries. The fish and chip shop was even named the best in the UK in Read more on travel inspo Describing the inside, The Times stated: "At sunset on a good day, streaks of orange fill the floor-to-ceiling windows that surround Pier Point, and you might as well be in "The restaurant is adjacent to the marina, with With my childhood home being close to the spot, I decided to see whether it lived up to the awards. The venue itself is split into two sections: a sit-down restaurant and a takeaway fish and chippy. Most read in News Travel And both sit right next to So instead of sitting at a table, I grabbed my portions and headed for the nearby pier to soak up the sun while enjoying my food. I visited the English Riviera and found delicious seafood festivals and hidden beaches Admittedly, Pier Point is on the pricier side. For three servings - a regular portion of haddock and chips, a regular portion of light cod and chips, and a regular portion of salt and pepper squid and chips plus a pot of curry sauce - it came to £38. After paying and walking to the pier, my expectations were already high. Despite the slightly steeper price, the portions were decent and we hadn't waited longer than five minutes for it all to be cooked up. Opening up the boxes, the aroma of hot, vinegary chips and crisp batter filled the air. The haddock itself was large and the batter was crisp and buttery. The cod similarly was a good size and cooked perfectly. The squid - which comes with a sauce of your choosing - was cooked just right, making it not too chewy. And if my dog could talk, I think he would agree the chips were super tasty - not too greasy and never feeling like 'just potato'. 6 Whilst it is on the pricier side, the portions are generous Credit: Cyann Fielding The fish also came with a slice of lemon each - a nice touch to add if you want it. So, was it worthy of the award? I'd say so. And the area surrounding the chippy makes it even better. If you choose to grab a portion from Pier Point, head onto the pier for a walk after to see beautiful views across the bay. Or head to the harbour to see some of the most glamourous boats and yachts around. Alternatively, if you head in the other direction, there is Abbey Sands - a large 6 The menu has a range of different offerings including salt and pepper squid Credit: Cyann Fielding Torquay is dubbed the 'English Riviera' for a reason and as you wander around you will see many towering palm trees and vibrant flowers. During the summer months, there is also a giant Ferris wheel which boasts panoramic views of the Many of her novels are either set in or inspired by the The Sun's head of travel Lisa Minot visited the English Riviera THE Sun's head of travel Lisa Minot visited the English Riviera and found delicious seafood festivals and hidden beaches - here's what she thought. We found ourselves on the seafront having built up quite the appetite. At the Offshore Bar & Restaurant on the harbourside we wolf down a seafood platter. Plump prawns and steaming mussels are accompanied by fresh crab, hot smoked salmon and a delicate pan-fried sea bass. The platter was created as part of the annual England's Seafood Feast — held this year from September 26 to October 12. The event celebrates the best of the English Riviera's fish and seafood, with everything from tours of Brixham Fish Market to barbecues and kayak cookouts. There are special offers at more than 30 restaurants across Brixham, Paignton, Torquay and the surrounding countryside. At night, we take the fishy feast up another level with a £55 five-course tasting menu featuring bass, brill and more at Circa, the intimate restaurant at the Sandridge Barton vineyard in the Dart Valley. A chance to explore the coastline on a thrilling, high-speed RIB (rigid inflatable boat) brought a completely different perspective of the sea. The Plus, the 6 After gobbling up a portion of fish and chips, you can explore the surrounding area which includes the Agatha Christie Mile Credit: Facebook
