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BELLA Hadid brims with confidence as she anticipates the sweet smell of success from her new perfume.

The US supermodel, 29, wore a large titfer as she fronted up in a plunging white top and no bra to launch her fifth fragrance for her own brand, Orebella.

And it was hat’s off as she posed almost topless while clutching the golden bottle containing her new product.

She’s not short of naked ambition.

Her cowboy boyfriend Adan Banuelos, 37, would approve.

Bella and Adan have been saddled up together since October 2024, after being spotted on a date in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Rumours that Bella Hadid was dating Adan first spread in autumn 2023.

The two made things Instagram official the following February.

Bella shared loved-up pictures of Adan and herself on Valentine’s Day 2024.

Adan is an accomplished horse rider, and trainer.

He said of Bella last year: “I didn’t know God made ’em like that.”

South Korea on Thursday confirmed the successful launch of its homegrown space rocket Nuri, which took off from Naro Space Center, with the main unit of the 13 satellites deployed establishing communication with King Sejong Station in Antarctica.

The 200-ton Nuri blasted off from the center in the country’s southern coastal village of Goheung, some 330 kilometers south of Seoul, at 1:13 a.m., slightly behind the original plan of 12:55 a.m. due to a sensor issue.

According to the KASA and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), the main satellite, CAS500-3, made communication with South Korea’s research center in Antarctica at 1:55 a.m., allowing experts to check the unit’s condition.

“The fourth launch of Nuri was successful,” Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said during a press briefing at the center, noting all satellites have been put into orbit.

“This was an important turning point in which the focus of the space ecosystem shifted to the private sector from the previous government-oriented approach,” Bae added, noting the government will make efforts to become one of the world’s top five space powerhouses in an unwavering manner.

Yoon Young-bin, administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), echoed the view, while stressing the government’s plan to continue efforts to bolster South Korea’s space exploration capabilities.

President Lee Jae Myung hailed the successful launch of Nuri in a social media post, calling it “a moment that opens a new chapter” in the country’s space exploration history.

Researchers will continue to monitor the main satellite through communication with other ground stations, including those in the central city of Daejeon and Norway, space authorities added.

The CAS500-3, built by Korea Aerospace Industries Co., is a medium-class satellite unit developed using the standard platform technology from the first CAS500 model.

The satellite will conduct observations of Earth’s auroras and upper atmosphere, and be used in various experiments, including the verification of three-dimensional stem cell cultivation using bio 3D-printing technology.

About two minutes after liftoff, Nuri separated the first stage, followed by the second-stage four minutes and 30 seconds into the flight.

After reaching the target altitude of 600 km, Nuri separated the main satellite, along with 12 cube satellites.

The main satellite will be tasked with conducting space science research, including measurement of space magnetic fields and plasma along with observation of auroras.

Nuri’s flight ended at 1:31 a.m., completing its 18-minute mission. It will later reenter Earth’s atmosphere and disintegrate as it falls.

South Korea first launched the Nuri rocket in October 2021, which failed to enter orbit while carrying a 1.5-ton dummy satellite. In June 2022, the rocket successfully put a Performance Verification Satellite (PVSAT) and a 1.3-ton dummy satellite into orbit.

The third launch was held in May 2023 with South Korea putting a next-generation small satellite and seven cube satellites into orbit.

The latest launch marked the first time for Hanwha Aerospace Co. to oversee the entire assembly process as part of the government’s long-term plan to hand over space technologies to the private sector.

South Korea, meanwhile, plans to carry out the fifth launch in 2026, followed by another in 2027.

Yoon said KASA will seek to secure additional funding beyond the sixth launch.

“We are planning to secure funds for the seventh launch (in 2028) as part of efforts to advance Nuri’s performance, although it has not been confirmed,” Yoon said, noting the administration aims to launch the rocket at least once every year starting with the eighth launch.

KARI noted Hanwha Aerospace will take on a broader role in the fifth and sixth launches in terms of launch and operation.

“Currently, Hanwha Aerospace is playing a secondary role (in the area), but it will take a more proactive role in the fifth and sixth launches and receive technology transfers related to the launch process,” said Park Jong-chan, director of the Korean Launch Vehicle Enhancement Program at KARI.

Park added that while the government does not plan to charge for satellites loaded onto Nuri for public purposes through the sixth launch, KARI will coordinate with KASA on how to assess costs when the launch is led by the private sector starting with the seventh launch.

Following the liftoff, spectators at a launch viewing site at the Naro Space Center erupted in cheers, lifting their phones to capture the historic moment in photos and videos.

Park Sung-wook, 40, who traveled from the central city of Dangjin with his son, said observing the launch in person was “overwhelming,” adding, “We came here at 3 p.m. yesterday to wait, and it was absolutely worth it.”

Kim Do-yun, a 22-year-old university student who visited Goheung with friends, said he had worried the rocket might be difficult to see at night, “but it was even clearer than I had expected, which was surprising.”

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TUI has revealed plans for more hotels in some very stunning holiday destinations that won’t break the bank.

The tour operator – the second biggest in the UK – has confirmed that they will be expanding across Africa.

This includes destinations such as Egypt, Tunisia, Zanzibar and Gambia.

They said in a statement: “With the expansion of our hotel clusters in North, West, and East Africa, we are continuing to deliver differentiated holiday experiences in promising growth destinations.”

When it comes to Tunisia, there is the new Mora Sahara Tozeur on the edge of the Sahara which opened earlier this month.

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Tunisia has been made easier to visit in recent months following a number of new flight routes too.

In Egypt, two new JAZ hotels have also opened this month.

There is JAZ Royal Palmariva, on Makadi Bay, or JAZ Palmariva Beach which is on Madinat Makadi.

One Sun writer stayed at both the Jaz Aquaviva and Jaz Casa Del Mar Beach in Egypt.

She wrote: ‘It is one of several hotels within the gated, ­security- patrolled Madinat Makadi, which features restaurants — shout out to the delicious Indian, Amaya — a souk selling spices, perfumes and souvenirs, and a ­private beach, all reachable by a free shuttle bus.

“Another huge draw to the complex is its championship golf course (an 18-hole round costs from £70pp).

“Twenty minutes north of Madinat Makadi is its more luxurious sister, Jaz Casa Del Mar Beach, which also offers desert tours and watersports.

“If my home had four pools, a private beach, spa, Parisian-style bistro, 24-hour martini bars, a grill restaurant serving delicious seafood soup and lamb chops in jus, plus a jam-packed activity programme, I would never leave.”

And TUI is launching more hotels across Zanzibar as well.

Next month will see the opening of adults-only JAZ Amaluna, with the five-star resort on Uroa Beach.

RIU Palace Swahili, also an adult only hotel, will open in 2026, with infinity, pools, eight bars and 500 rooms.

It comes after a major expansion in Tanzania last year, which also saw the opening of their first Mora hotel there.

Zanzibar isn’t particularly expensive – a beer is around 5,000 shillings, which is about £1 – and it rarely drops below 28C.

The Sun’s UK’s Digital Editor Stewart Jackson recently visited the island.

He explained: “The beach — pretty much deserted apart from guests of the hotel and local vendors — is worth exploring at low tide, with starfish, crabs and fish easy to find in the rock pools beyond the expansive golden sands.

“It is worth visiting the island itself, including a tour of Stone Town, the oldest part of Zanzibar’s capital.

“You will take in atmospheric spice markets, historic landmarks and — perhaps the island’s biggest claim to fame among British visitors — the birthplace of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.”

And the new TUI Blue Tamala opened earlier this month in The Gambia, with 140 rooms overlooking the private beach.

TUI‘s chief executive Sebastian Ebel said: “There is a lot of growth outside the region of Europe.”

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It comes after huge success in other parts of Africa such as Morocco, Senegal and Kenya.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s a Superman comic beyond most of our price range!

A pristine copy of “Superman” No. 1 sold for $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions on Thursday, making it the most expensive comic book ever sold at auction. The closing price smashed the record previously set by another Superman-related comic, a copy of “Action Comics” No. 1, which sold for $6 million through Heritage Auctions in 2024.

The first issue of “Superman” was among a small trove of comic books found by three brothers in Northern California who were sorting through their late mother’s belongings. The collection had been tucked under a pile of old newspapers and cobwebs in the attic of their family home, according to a press release from Heritage Auctions.

The copy of “Superman” No. 1 was graded 9.0 on a 10-point scale by the Certified Guaranty Company (CGC), a third-party service that authenticates and grades collectibles, including comics, trading cards and video games. It’s the highest-ever graded copy of the 1939 comic book. (That newspapers helped preserve the comic’s condition would make reporters Lois Lane and Clark Kent proud.)

Superman made his comic book debut in 1938 in “Action Comics” No. 1. The anthology comic is often credited as kicking off the superhero genre in comics. The popularity of the Man of Steel — created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster — led to the launch of his own comic book series in 1939.

In addition to the launch issue of “Superman,” the mother’s comic book collection included issues of “Action Comics” Nos. 9, 12, 15, 18 and 21.

According to Heritage Auctions, this copy of “Superman” No. 1 is one of just seven known copies with a CGC grade of 6.0 or higher. A CGC graded 8.0 copy of “Superman” No. 1 sold for $5.3 million in 2022.

BRITISH Airways flies to over 200 destinations in more than 65 countries – but with so many places to choose from across the globe how does it decide on where to fly to?

Well, we thought the same so, of course, we asked the airline the question.

Rachel Riley, British Airways’ director of Route Network Development and her team are responsible for launching new routes and looking at future opportunities for the airline.

Ultimately, they then create a schedule and new flights to destinations across the globe that allow the airline to continue to thrive in the aviation industry.

Rachel told Sun Travel: “Planning our network is a fine balancing act, like completing a complex puzzle.

“It’s not only about selecting destinations that we think our customers love and want to visit throughout the year – we also think about things like aircraft availability, cabin crewing requirements, and the specific commercial and operational dynamics that influence a particular route or destination.”

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Rachel added how the process actually begins 18 months before a route launches.

“It’s certainly a marathon and not a sprint when it comes to branching out our network,” she said.

When coming up with ideas for a new route, the airline makes sure to always watch out for trends, but this isn’t the only factor that goes into deciding a new route.

Rachel explained: “Route planning is a bit like solving a giant puzzle.

“Like how my namesake Rachel Riley uses her maths skills to solve games on Countdown, my love for maths has taken me in the direction of solving route network puzzles.

“Our teams do a lot of mathematical modelling and analysis to determine the best overall network, incorporating any new destinations we want to operate.

“From market size and customer demand to competitor activity and connecting traffic, we consider many variables to ensure each new route makes sense for both our network and our customers.”

And it isn’t as simple as getting rid of one route and adding another.

When the moment does come though, when a new route is created, the team will work closely with the British Airways scheduling team to turn it into an operable route and flight schedule.

Rachel also shared: “There’s no hiding from the fact that we are impacted by external factors beyond our control [as well].”

These factors include things like geopolitical issues and engine delivery delays.

But it isn’t just about creating brand new routes, exciting routes and connections to destinations can be improved through airline codeshare partners.

For example, British Airways recently expanded its codeshare agreement with Cathay Pacific to 12 destinations in Southeast Asia and Australasia.

For the first time, the airline is also connecting Heathrow and Manila in the Philippines through this partnership as well.

Perhaps, the most exciting job though is for the person who tries the new destinations.

Rachel explained: “When we introduce a new route, visiting the destination plays a crucial role in the planning process.

“It allows us to check that the location aligns with our expectations.

“These visits enable us to evaluate a wide range of factors in person, including assessing the progress of any construction that’s underway (if it’s a new airport, for example) through to experiencing the
end-to-end customer journey.

“This is to ensure we’re confident that everything is in place and ready to go.”

As a part of this, the airline will work closely with tourism boards, as well as airport authorities and ground partners.

“We of course also engage our operational teams to assess the airport and to ensure everything from catering to cleaning is set up in preparation,” Rachel continued.

And while new routes can be introduced at any point throughout the year, the airline will usually make any exciting announcements before flights go on sale for our winter and summer schedules.

This is usually around the end of October for winter and end of March for summer.

For example, last year the airline launched a winter route to Tromsø, and this winter, it is expanding its seasonal offering with two new BA Euroflyer routes – Rabat in Morocco and Graz in Austria, both starting this month.

Rachel added: “Ultimately, our goal is to fly where our customers want to go, and to do so with the world-class service they expect from British Airways.

“Last year alone, we welcomed 13 new aircraft into the fleet, including the Airbus A350-1000, four Boeing 787-10s, and several A320neo and A321neo aircraft.

“This continued investment opens exciting possibilities for our future network, and our teams are constantly evaluating new opportunities – so watch this space.”

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DID you think festivals were all music main stages? Well, you’d be wrong because a new one is launching in the UK next year – based on farming.

The event called The Great British Farm-Fest will arrive at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire for May 22-24, 2026.

It claims it will still maintain that festival vibe though with food trucks, activities, celebrity faces and you’ll probably still need your wellies.

It’s been described as combining the traditional attractions of a large country fair with the excitement and energy of a modern music festival. 

While it does celebrate farmers, you don’t have to be one to go. I

Across three unforgettable days there will be live music, working displays, livestock, machinery and mouth-watering food.  

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As for those celebrity faces, headlining the weekend are the stars of Clarkson’s Farm – Jeremy Clarkson himself, Lisa Hogan, Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland.

Farmer Adam Henson and British chef Matt Tebbutt will also make an appearance along with dozens of other farmers, musicians, and chefs from across the UK.   

During the day, visitors can explore activities across the 300-acre country park.

There will be eight show arenas with livestock competitions, traditional skills, working animals, field-to-fork experiences and even a full-scale British Food Festival.   

During the day, Tractorama will show tractors old and new doing what they do driven by the experts who will partake in challenges, parades, drag strips and stunts.

During the evening, the All-Star Tractor Parade will light up and from 6PM each evening there will be live music and entertainment in the Hawkstone Music Arena.

Acts taking to the stage include Alex James’ Britpop Classical and DJ Chris Moyles – and there’s another 20 acts still yet to be announced.

For fans of Clarkson’s Farm, you’ll get the chance to visit The Diddly Squat Farm Shop Pop Up – The Piddly Diddly.

Inside will be everything from sweet and savoury treats to homeware and clothing.

One day admission tickets for adults aged 18+ start at £60, or £48 if you nab an early bird one.

For teens aged 13-17 it’s £30 (£24 early bird), children between 6-12 are £15 (£12 early bird). Children between 0-5 can enter for free.

Other tickets include the full three days without camping for £150 per adult (£120 early bird) and with camping tickets for adults are £200 (£160 early bird).

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How to visit the Diddly Squat Farm Shop…

Diddly Squat Farm Shop and the Farmer’s Dog are both open to visitors. The exact location of the Farm Shop is 5-12 Chipping Norton Road, Chadlington, Chipping Norton, OX7 3PE.

Once there, fans will be able to experience some of the key locations featured on the Clarkson-fronted show.

While visiting the site, many will hope to catch a glimpse of the rising stars of the show, including fan favourite Kaleb Cooper, straight-man and farm management consultant Charlie Ireland, the humorous Gerald Cooper, plus farm shop front-woman and Jezza’s partner, Lisa Hogan.

The iconic shop has become a public attraction since it opened, with thousands flocking to it each year, much to the dislike of some of the community.

For visitors coming from outside the Cotswolds, the trip can take two hours from central London by car, or two and a half hours by public transport.

If fans are staying nearby there is the X9 bus from The Bell Hotel in Charlbury that will take them straight past the 1000 acres site and near the Farm Shop.

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JET2 is launching nearly 30 flights next year from a new UK airport – for the first time ever.

The airline confirmed they are to start operating from London Gatwick in 2026.

It is the biggest new airline to launch from London Gatwick since 2020.

And flights are already on sale, with the first flight taking off to Tenerife on March 26, 2026.

Other new routes include destinations across Spain, Greece, Portugal, Croatia, Italy and Cyprus.

Bulgaria, Malta and Turkey will also gain new Jet2 flights from London Gatwick.

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The new routes will be operated by five new Airbus A321neo aircraft.

The addition of Jet2 flights at London Gatwick takes their bases in the UK to 14.

Jet2’s CEO Steve Heapy said: “Today’s announcement represents an incredibly exciting moment for Jet2.

“For many years, our ambition has been to provide our differentiated, service led, end-to-end product offering from London Gatwick, and we see this as a once in a generation opportunity to accelerate our growth from the UK’s largest beach and city leisure destination airport.”

He added that they saw “high demand” from passengers wanting to travel with Jet2 from London Gatwick, which he called a “game-changer” move.

The news was also welcomed by London Gatwick’s Chief Executive Pierre-Hugues.

They added: “We are thrilled to welcome Jet2 to London Gatwick, marking an exciting new chapter for the airport and our passengers. 

“Jet2’s arrival brings even more choice and flexibility to passengers across the South East and beyond, strengthening London Gatwick’s vision to be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey.”

The full list of flight destinations launching from London Gatwick with Jet2 in 2026 are:

• Fuerteventura – two weekly services (Wednesday and Sunday)
• Gran Canaria – two weekly services (Wednesday and Sunday)
• Lanzarote – two weekly services (Tuesday and Saturday)
• Tenerife – three weekly services (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday)
• Ibiza – two weekly services (Monday and Friday)
• Majorca – 10 weekly services (Monday, 2 x Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 2 x Saturday and 2 x Sunday)
• Menorca – three weekly services (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday)
• Alicante – five weekly services (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
• Girona – three weekly services (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday)
• Malaga – four weekly services (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday)
• Reus – three weekly services (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
• Faro (The Algarve) – ten weekly services (Monday, 2 x Tuesday, Wednesday, 2x Thursday, Friday, 2 x Saturday and Sunday)
• Antalya – three weekly services (Monday, Friday and Saturday)
• Corfu – two weekly services (Monday and Friday)
• Crete (Heraklion) – two weekly services (Tuesday and Friday)
• Kalamata – one weekly service (Wednesday)
• Kefalonia – two weekly services (Monday and Friday)
• Kos – two weekly services (Monday and Thursday)
• Halkidiki – two weekly services (Thursday and Sunday)
• Preveza – two weekly services (Wednesday and Saturday)
• Rhodes – two weekly services (Tuesday and Friday)
• Skiathos – one weekly service (Tuesday)
• Zante – one weekly service (Wednesday)
• Malta – two weekly services (Thursday and Sunday)
• Naples – two weekly services (Monday and Friday)
• Verona – one weekly service (Wednesday)
• Paphos (Cyprus) – two weekly services (Monday and Thursday)
• Pula – one weekly service (Saturday)
• Bourgas (Bulgaria) – two weekly services (Wednesday and Saturday)

Earlier this year, Jet2 celebrated 22 years of flying, after first launching back in 2003.

This was followed by the launch of Jet2holidays in 2007.

And it isn’t only London Gatwick that has new Jet2 flights.

The airline launched their first flights from London Luton back earlier this year, with the take off to Majorca on April 1.

This is alongside another 16 destinations in Europe including Greece, Spain and Portugal.

It was the first new airline base or London Luton in 20 years.

The services will fly to 17 destinations across Europe, including Greece, the Balearic Islands and Portugal.

Boss of Luton Airport, Alberto Martin, said that today was the “start of a bright future” and “a day of celebration”.

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It is the first time in 20 years that a new base airline has arrived at Luton.

Jet2 was also named the Most Trusted Travel Company in this year’s Sun Travel Awards, while Jet2holidays was named the Best Short Haul Operator.

BRITISH Airways passengers will soon be able to stay connected mid-flight without having to pay a penny.

The airline has confirmed that they will be rolling out Starlink WiFi on all of their planes next year.

Not only will it be available in all cabins, but it will be completely free for all passengers.

The high speed network means passengers will be able to stream video onboard without any lag.

This also includes over remote regions and oceans, a common area where WiFi can often cut out.

BA boss Sean Doyle, British Airways said “Launching Starlink on both our long-haul and short-haul aircraft is game-changing for us and our customers, elevating their experience on board our flights by offering them seamless connectivity from gate-to-gate.

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“Especially on short-haul, this will really differentiate us from our competitors.”

The rollout is part of British Airways’ massive £7billion expansion.

This includes new airport lounges in both Dubai and Miami, with the Sun’s Travel Reporter Cyann Fielding trying out the latter.

Another 15 airport lounges are being upgraded, with 17 new short-haul aircrafts being introduced.

British Airways is also rolling out a new First Class Suite, with its biggest bed yet as well as 32inch screens.

A new app is also being rolled out next year.

Mr Doyle said at the time the app would be similar to an Amazon when it comes to easily being able to book flights.

He explained: “The website’s been around for 22 years. We were leaders in it many years ago and we’d improved it down through the years.

“But we’ve been falling behind and we need to catch up and leapfrog the rest.”

Other inflight upgrades include larger overhead lockers – where suitcases lie on their side rather than flat – and upgraded seats made from Scottish leather.

But British Airways isn’t the first airline to roll out Starlink onboard.

Back in March, United Airlines confirmed that they would be adding the free WiFi service to more than 40 aircraft.

And Qatar Airways confirmed that all passengers will be able to use free Starlink onboard – even FaceTiming a flight attendant to show how fast it will be