UK travellers turn to the Mediterranean as Middle East conflict disrupts travel

European holiday destinations are expected to get even more popular this year as Brits lean towards closer-to-home trips amid theMiddle Eastconflict.

TheIran-US warhas raised concerns amongholidaymakerswho have trips booked to the region or have travel plans to Asia, which often involves a stopover in a Gulf country.

International flights were thrown into chaos throughout March as airlines halted flights and airspaces closed, with Middle East countries hit by airstrikes carried out by the US, Israel and Iran.

While a conditional ceasefire is currently in place, the ever-evolving situation appears to have caused British holidaymakers to turn towards “reliable”, familiar destinations closer to home.

It is too early to tell the full impact of the conflict on travel, but travel companies have seen an increase in interest in European holiday destinations compared to last year.

“Travel continues to show its resilience,” says booking agent Loveholidays’ CEO Donat Rétif . “We know that even in periods of uncertainty, holidaymakers aren’t willing to forgo their time away – instead, they adapt their choices.”

Spain and other European favourites

Spain, which is already the most popular destination visited by Brits according to the most recentONSstatistics, is set to see a greater increase in tourism.

Holiday price comparison website TravelSupermarket said searches for Mallorca have gone up by 168 per cent during the first three weeks of March compared to the previous three weeks, showing a return to “reliable” favourite destinations among Brits.

On the Beach adds that in the last month it has seen a 36 per cent increase on average in demand for Costa Blanca, Costa Brava and Costa Dorada, compared to last year.

Loveholidays’ CEO Donat Rétif said that mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, the Greek Islands and the Balearic Islands have each seen an increase in bookings share in recent weeks compared to the same period last year, “as customers gravitate towards familiar favourites”.

He explained that while European destinations have always been popular, “many have seen an even greater increase in demand in recent weeks compared to last year”.

Lastminute.com has drawn similar conclusions from search data, with travellers showing a greater focus on “perceived safer” destinations in Western and SouthernEurope, particularly the Canary and Balearic Islands.

Lastminute.com’s early April data suggests that customers are taking longer to book holidays, which they describe as a “wait and see” approach over cancelling plans altogether.

A spokesperson claimed that there has not been a drop in appetite for travel, “but a change in how people approach it”.

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“For example, the shift to Spain and the pivot to Portugal as preferred destinations. Travellers may take more time, weigh options carefully, and look for reassurance as well as value,” they said.

Yvonne Moynihan, the UK managing director of budget airline Wizz Air, said it's still early to draw definitive conclusions, but some shifts in booking behaviour in recent weeks show that British travellers currently have a preference for destinations closer to home.

She said that they are also seeing a particularly strong demand for Spain, including Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and Valencia.

“As we prepare for the busy summer season, what's clear is that Brits are placing greater emphasis on value, familiarity and flexibility when choosing where to travel,” she added.

Travelsupermarket and Lastminute.com have also noticed a huge increase in interest in Sardinia, with the former stating that the Italian island has been leading trending rankings with searches up by 236 per cent.

Turkey, Cyprus and Egypt

Many travel companies have also noted the stability of interest in holidays to Turkey, Egypt and Cyprus, countries that the UK’s Foreign Office said are safe to visit, but have also been given a “regional risk” warning statement by the department.

TravelSupermarket said that in Turkey Bodrum’s search share is up 138 per cent, while Wizz Air says there's a sustained interest in Turkey and Egypt.

Loveholidays said it is “beginning to see a strong recovery in bookings for Turkey and Cyprus, which remain affordable options for holidaymakers wanting to maximise their budgets”.

Lastminute.com shared similar insight: “Some destinations like Turkey and Egypt were perceived as risky, even if not directly impacted, but demand for these destinations is recovering.”

Customers booking through On the Beach in the past few weeks have increased bookings by five per cent to Sharm El Sheikh compared to last year, while Tunisia has seen a 17 per cent rise.

Long haul

An increase in interest inMediterraneanholidays does not mean that long-haul destinations are totally ruled out.

The Caribbean is home to a number of trending destinations, including the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and St Lucia, while Hays Travel says it has also seen an increase in customers choosing a cruise holiday.

The travel agent added that long-haul destinations Japan, Australia and South Africa are still selling well, while Tui said that destinations it runs direct flights to from the UK, like Phuket and Goa, are still popular.

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Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

The Israeli soldier who hit a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in Lebanon and the soldier who photographed the incident will receive 30 days of military detention, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said.

The IDF also said the two soldiers - who have not been named - would be "removed from combat duty" following an inquiry.

Another six soldiers who were at the scene and failed to intervene or report the incident will be dealt with separately, it added.

The incident in the village of Debel in southern Lebanon prompted widespread condemnation after an image of it was widely shared online this week. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was "stunned and saddened" by what happened.

In its statement on Tuesday, the IDF said an inquiry into the incident had "determined that the soldiers' conduct completely deviated from IDF orders and values" and expressed "deep regret over the incident".

It also said IDF troops had replaced the damaged statue "in full co-ordination with the local community" a short while ago.

It stressed that its operations in Lebanon were directed "solely" against the Iran-backed group Hezbollah "and other terrorist groups, and not against Lebanese civilians".

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Locals had said the statue was on a crucifix outside a family home on the edge of Debel, one of the few villages where residents have remained during Israel's war with Hezbollah.

The head of Debel's congregation, Father Fadi Flaifel, told the BBC after the incident: "We totally reject the desecration of the cross, our sacred symbol, and all religious symbols.

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"It goes against the declaration of human rights, and it doesn't reflect civility."

He claimed similar incidents had happened before.

Among those to condemn the incident was the US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee - the representative of Israel's most important ally - who called on Monday for "swift, severe, and public consequences" following the "outrageous act".

Netanyahu had expressed regret for the incident "and for any hurt this has caused to believers in Lebanon and around the world".

Thousands of Israeli troops continue to occupy a wide area of southern Lebanon after a US-brokered ceasefire came into force between Israel and Lebanon on Friday.

The ceasefire has paused six weeks of fighting between the IDF and the Shia Muslim armed group Hezbollah, although both sides have accused each other of violations.

Hezbollah began firing rockets at Israel in support of Iran two days after Israel and the US launched a war on Tehran on 28 February.

Israel began a military campaign in Lebanon on 2 March in which more than a million people have been displaced and more than 2,290 have been killed, including 177 children and 100 healthcare workers, Lebanese authorities say.

Israeli officials say that 13 Israeli soldiers and two civilians have been killed by Hezbollah attacks in the same period.

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Demi Lovato Slips Into Neon Bikini Under Fully Sheer Dress Amid New Single

When it comes to teasing a new era,Demi Lovatoclearly knows how to make an applause-worthy grand entrance. The “Cool For The Summer” singer has once again turned heads with a bold, high-fashion moment that felt equal parts moody, cinematic, and unapologetically daring. Lovato slipped into a neon-hued bikini set, which helped her show off her gasp-worthy curves to pure perfection. The beyond-unique hue also worked wonders for her gorgeous complexion.

Demi Lovato wows in neon bikini under sheer dress

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In her latest photo, Demi Lovato stepped out in a fully sheer, body-hugging dress. This was layered over a striking neon bikini, creating a look impossible to ignore.

The translucent fabric of the piece hugged her silhouette, subtly revealing the vibrant, stringy bikini underneath. Meanwhile, the rain-soaked setting and soft glow of the headlights in the background added a dramatic, almost film-like intensity.

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Justin Theroux welcomes first child, ex Jennifer Aniston reacts

Justin Therouxis a dad!

"The Leftovers" star, 54, has welcomed his first child withwife Nicole Brydon Bloom, 32.

The couple shared the news in ajoint Instagram poston April 18, showing a cute photo of Theroux cuddling with the baby boy. "He's here 🕊️ we are so in love," the caption read. They did not share the child's name.

Jennifer Aniston, who was married to Theroux from 2015 to 2018, liked the post from her verified Instagram account.

The baby news comes more than a year after Theroux and Bloom tied the knot in March 2025.According to Vogue, their wedding was held in Mexico, with Jimmy Kimmel, Howard Stern, Ben Stiller, Paul Rudd and more stars in attendance.

"All I'll say is, it was wonderful," Theroux told Vogue. "Ceremonies with vows are about the words contained within them. And they are better left undescribed here. That being said, the officiant said some wonderful things, and my wife was just … well, incredibly touching. I was very moved."

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Justin Theroux,Nicole Brydon Bloom expecting first baby together

Stars are kicking off 2026 by bringing new bundles of joy into the world, with celebrity couples among those who have grown their families so far this year.

Scroll through to see the stars who have welcomed babies in 2026, starting with Justin Theroux.

"The Leftovers" star, 54, confirmed on April 18 that he has welcomed his first child with wife Nicole Brydon Bloom.

"He's here 🕊️ we are so in love," the couple captioned a joint Instagram post showing Theroux cuddling with the baby boy.

Theroux and Bloom have been married since March 2025. The two actors met through a mutual friend.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Hailee Steinfeld announced on April 2 that she has welcomed her first child with husband Josh Allen.

In Steinfeld's "Beau Society" newsletter, the couple shared that "our baby girl has arrived," adding, "We're feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring these early moments. Thank you so much for the love and well wishes." The Oscar-nominated actress and the Buffalo Bills quarterback have been married since 2025.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Elliot Grainge and Sofia Richie Grainge have added another bundle of joy to their growing family. "Henry Cecil Grainge 💙 03/18/26," Richie Grainge wrote in a March 25 Instagram post, which included a photo of a blue onesie-donning newborn in the lap of their daughter, Eloise.

"Loves of my life," she added.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Carly Rae Jepsen is a mom!

"Last 2 weeks have been the best of my life. Welcome to the world little one," the "Run Away with Me" singer shared on her Instagram story March 17. In the photo, she cuddled her newborn, who was wearing a spring-appropriate mint green set.

The baby is her first with Cole M.G.N., whom she married in October 2025. Their pregnancy announcement came a month later.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Jack Osbourne, son of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, announced on March 11 that he welcomed a baby girl: Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, named after his late father.

This is Jack Osbourne's fifth child and second with his wife, Aree Osbourne. Ozzy Osbourne, the cofounder of Black Sabbath, died in July 2025 at age 76.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Charles Melton is now officially a dad! The "May December" actor and "Riverdale" alum shared the news in a March 9 Instagram carousel that featured photos from "our family."

He and girlfriend Camille Summers-Valli, who'd previously shared her pregnancy in a Jan. 2 Instagram post, were seen cuddling up with the newborn in the portraits.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Alyssa Farah Griffin, cohost of "The View" and former White House strategic communications director, welcomed her first child with husband Justin Griffin on Feb. 10.

"We're overjoyed and so grateful for all the well wishes!" Griffin wrote on Instagram while confirming the birth of her son Justin Patrick Griffin Jr. The other hosts of "The View" offered their congratulations on the Feb. 11 episode, as Whoopi Goldberg told viewers that "both mom and baby are doing well," though "I'm sure they're tired."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> R&B singer Mario confirmed the birth of his first child with girlfriend Esmeralda Rios in an Instagram story on Monday, Jan. 26.

The "Let Me Love You" artist shared a selfie taken from a hospital and wrote, "Women are God's greatest creation cuz what I witness today was ONLY GODS work!" He added that he and Rios had welcomed a "healthy baby boy!" Mario previously confirmed he was expecting a child with Rios in August 2025, when he shared a photo of himself touching her baby bump. "It's a whole universe in there!" he wrote. "I can't wait."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Meghan Trainor announced on Jan. 20 that she and husband Daryl Sabara have welcomed their third child together via surrogacy. "Our baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor has finally made it to the world thanks to our incredible, superwoman surrogate," Trainor captioned a series of photos, including one of her holding her newborn daughter.

She added, "We had endless conversations with our doctors in this journey and this was the safest way for us to be able to continue growing our family." Trainor and Sabara are already parents to Riley, 4, and Barry, 2. Trainor later told People magazine she wants "people to know that surrogacy is just another beautiful way to build a family" and is "not something to whisper about or judge."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Singer Perrie Edwards welcomed her second child with partner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, she announced in a Jan. 17 Instagram post.

"Alanis Valentine 💕," she captioned a photo showing the newborn being held. The couple previously welcomed their first child, a boy, in August 2021.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Dom Natale and Lo Bosworth welcomed their baby girl Nelle, announcing the birth in a Jan. 15 Instagram post.

"She started the year by surprising us two weeks early, but really, she was right on time. Our teeny one is named for her Oma and already so loved," Bosworth wrote.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Broadway actress Jennifer Damiano confirmed she welcomed a child with "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" star Michael Zegen on Jan. 9.

"Our beautiful baby girl, Oona Rose Zegen, was born January 3rd, 2026 under a full moon in New York City. It’s been nice knowing ya!" she wrote. The news came about a year after Damiano and Zegen tied the knot in January 2025.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Meghan McCain, daughter of late Sen. John McCain and former cohost of "The View," welcomed her third child with husband Ben Domenech on Jan. 2.

"We are all blissed out over the moon," she wrote on Instagram. "Everyone is happy, healthy and exhausted." She added, "Our family is officially a party of 5." McCain and Domenech's family also includes daughters Liberty, 5, and Clover, 3.

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Stars who welcomed babies in 2026 – Justin Theroux, Hailee Steinfeld

Stars are kicking off 2026 by bringing new bundles of joy into the world, with celebrity couples among those who have grown their families so far this year.Scroll through to see the stars who have welcomed babies in 2026, starting withJustin Theroux."The Leftovers" star, 54, confirmed on April 18 that he has welcomed his first child with wife Nicole Brydon Bloom."He's here 🕊️ we are so in love," the couple captioned a joint Instagram post showing Theroux cuddling with the baby boy.Theroux and Bloom have been married since March 2025. The two actors met through a mutual friend.

Theroux met Bloom, a fellow actor who stars as Jane Driscoll oppositeSterling K. Brownon the Hulu series "Paradise," at a mutual friend's party.

"The first impression was, 'Wow,'" Therouxrecalled on "The Drew Barrymore Show.""And then a friend of mine who was with me, literally the quote was, 'That's the one.' Like, we hadn't even met yet. And I was like, she's so stunning, so I went over and started talking."

Justin Therouxmarries Nicole Brydon Bloom in star-studded Mexico wedding

In December, arepresentative for Therouxconfirmed to USA TODAY that the couple was expecting their first child together.

"We're feeling good," Bloomsaid on the "Today" show in March. "You know, we've got the nursery on its way, and we just feel very, very grateful and lucky."

Bloom also recalled telling her husband that she was pregnant one morning over breakfast.

"We weren't entirely planning it, but we were excited to start a family," she said on "Today." "I shared over breakfast, and he kind of did the classic thing that you see in movies. He was like, 'How?' And I was like, 'Well, I can walk you through it.' "

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7 Child Stars Who Financially Supported Their Families

Several former child stars have discussed their experiences financially supporting their families in the beginning of their careers

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• Zendaya, JoJo Siwa and Demi Lovato have all opened up about how child stardom made them their family's breadwinners

• Other stars, like Cole Sprouse and Jodie Foster, have reflected on the pressures of being a young person making a lot of money

In somefamous families, there's no shortage of star power.

However, there are also several entertainers who were the first members of their family to become famous. As they grew up on various television shows and movie sets, they also received more paychecks than the average kid.

In the years since becoming famous child stars, many of them have opened up about being the "breadwinners" for their families and helping with their finances. Some stars — likeSydney Sweeney— have even gone on to help with their parents' homes.

Read on to learn more about the young stars who've opened up about supporting their loved ones.

Zendaya

While speaking toVoguein April 2024,Zendayashared that she has"complicated" feelings about child stardom.

"I don’t know how much of a choice I had," she told the outlet. "I have complicated feelings about kids and fame and being in the public eye, or being a child actor."

"We’ve seen a lot of cases of it being detrimental," she continued. "I think only now, as an adult, am I starting to go, 'Oh, okay, wait a minute: I’ve only ever done what I’ve known, and this isallI’ve known.'"

The actress, who got her start on Disney Channel'sShake It Upsays that because of the success she found as a young actor, there was a shift in her family's dynamic.

"I felt like I was thrust into a very adult position: I was becoming thebreadwinner of my familyvery early, and there was a lot of role-reversal happening, and just kind of becominggrown,really," she explained.

Melissa Joan Hart

Melissa Joan Hartlooked back on her experience growing up as the oldest of eight siblings andthe ways in which she supported her familyduring an appearance on ABC Audio andGood Morning America’sPop Culture Momsin August 2024.

"I felt like I had to behave to be a role model for them,” she said. “You know, the money that I made on commercials andClarissa[Explains It All] or any of my acting jobs, it always went to the family.”

“I got to go pick out a Barbie and like, as I got older, some people were like, ‘Oh, that's not right. You should have kept your money,’ ” she added. “And I was like ... I would rather put food on the table and make sure my siblings had good clothes and bicycles for Christmas, you know, things like that. So, I definitely felt like I wanted to be responsible for them.”

JoJo Siwa

After competing onAbby's Ultimate Dance Competitionat age 9,JoJo Siwa's career took off with appearances onDance Moms,a wildly successful YouTube channel, a hit song "Boomerang" and a Nickelodeon deal that included a slew of merch — which of course included bows.

Now grown up, Siwa opened up onAlex Cooper'sCall Her Daddypodcastin April 2024about the impact her financial success has had on her family.

She said her mom,Jessalynn Siwa, thanked her for not leaving their family "high and dry" when she turned 18 and could access all the money she made as a child.

"My mom actually said something today to me that was really sweet,” Siwa said. "When you are a kid, 15 percent of every penny you make goes into a Coogan account [to protect her earnings]. My parents thought when I turned 18, I was gonna get my Coogan account money, take all of my money and have it all be mine."

“That’s always been a fear of theirs, always has been. Just because the opportunity of me leaving them high and dry was right there," she continued. "People have done it before. Child stars have done it before, but I would never do that to my family.”

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Sydney Sweeney

After starting her acting career at "11, 12 years old,"Sydney Sweeneysaw what her parentssacrificed in order to help her reach her dreams.

“I watched my parents lose a lot. We filed for bankruptcy, and they lost their house back home on the lake," Sweeney toldWomen's Healthin November 2023. "We couldn’t afford life in L.A. We couldn’t afford life anywhere."

To help her parents make ends meet, Sweeney worked at Universal Studios, babysat and cleaned restaurant bathrooms.

“It was hard because they were supporting my dream, and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else,” she explained. “I didn’t want to fail them. No matter how long it took, I was going to be in a TV show or a movie, and I wasn’t going to stop until something happened.”

Women's Healthnoted that Sweeney has since bought back her great-grandparents' home on the same lake where her parents lived and in March 2024, she told WhoWhatWear that she hadpaid off her mom's mortgage.

Demi Lovato

After years in the spotlight, fromBarney & FriendstoCamp Rockto a successful music career,Demi Lovatoopened up about how being her family's "breadwinner" impacted them for years to come.

"I noticed that when I came into the spotlight at a young age, and then was the breadwinner ... there wasn't a manual for my parents to read and it say, 'Here's what to do to raise a child star,' " Lovatosaid on an episode of her podcast,4D with Demi Lovato,in 2021. "They didn't get that."

"So when they would try to ground me at 17, I would say, 'I pay the bills.' And I cringe now when I think about that attitude," Lovato continued. "But when the world is putting you on a pedestal, you kind of think that you could do no wrong. As I've gotten older, I see my parents just as big kids themselves."

Keke Palmer

As a child,Keke Palmer's dream was to move to L.A. from the Chicago suburb where she lived with her parents. That dream would eventually come true, but not without some bumps in the road. While the plan was initially forher dad, Larry, to find a job once they moved, he ultimately stayed home to care for Keke's siblings as her mom, Sharon, was working closely with her as her manager, theLos Angeles Timesreported.

"It just hit a point where my dad could no longer do a job because if he did a job, then there would be nobody to take care of my older sister and my younger siblings because my mom was always with me," she told theTimes. "So it was like, all of our roles were switched. I became the financial breadwinner because my career was bringing in the most money, and my parents wanted to support me but they couldn’t have their own jobs because their own jobs would not even allow them to really be able to sustain a stable household."

"So everybody’s positions were flipped upside down," she added.

Because of this flip, Palmer said, she later began to feel the "pressure" that came along with supporting the family.

"I started to realize that I was the financial breadwinner, and that if I didn’t have a job, who would have a job? Or how could my parents have a job? Or how could we sustain the same lifestyle even if they did have a job? Because I was making the kind of money that many people never make," she said. "It put us in a crazy position."

Cole Sprouse

During a sit down with Alex Cooper for herCall Her Daddypodcast in March 2023,Cole Sprouseopened up about the ups and downs of growing up in the spotlight.

Sprouse, who started acting as an infant alongside his twin brotherDylan, explained what he sees as the "two types of kids" who get into acting at a young age.

"There's, like, the thespian children who choose to do it and then there's the working-class kids that, in our case, at least ... I mean, it started, really, as a means to put bread on the table," he said. "My parents did not come from too much."

Cole explained that he doesn't resent his parents for the decision or "regret" his early work, adding, "I have now been granted a life of primarily financial stability —and surplus in very many cases — that is the byproduct of working for 30 years and trading my childhood."

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1 dead after small plane crashes into Florida yard

A small plane crashed Sunday in the yard of a home near Tampa, Florida, killing one person, authorities said.

The crash sparked a fire on the property, and the residence itself "sustained some damage," said Sarah Andeara, the Pasco County public information officer, in a statement that CBS affiliateWTSPshared with CBS News. Pasco County includes the neighborhood of Wesley Chapel, where the incident happened.

A neighbor's ring camera footage showed a plume of smoke rising up from the yard where the plane crashed. Flames had been extinguished by 10:30 a.m. ET, said Andeara.

The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration haveconfirmedthey are investigating the incident. The NTSB will lead the probe and provide additional updates as they come.

After departing from Tampa North Aero Park on Sunday morning, the Cessna crashed at around 8:35 a.m. local time, "under unknown circumstances," according to statements from the NTSB and FAA. Only the pilot was on board.

The NTSB said one of its investigators was headed to the scene.

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"Once on site, the investigator will begin the process of documenting the scene and examining the aircraft. The aircraft will then be recovered to a secure facility for further evaluation," the agency said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has access to surveillance video is encouraged to contact the NTSB.

The agency said local authorities are responsible for identifying the deceased and sharing any details about their identity with the public. It also said that, while still investigating the scene, "the NTSB does not determine or speculate about the cause of the accident." A preliminary report on what happened will be released within 30 days.

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Prince Harry Dances with 4-Year-Old Girl After Meghan Markle Tells Her He's 'Very Good at Twirling'

Prince Harry danced with a veteran’s 4-year-old daughter during a meeting with Invictus Australia in Sydney

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• Ahead of the moment, Meghan Markle told the little girl that her husband is "very good at twirling"

• The couple’s four-day trip to the country has included public and private events in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney

Prince Harryshowed off his paternal side during a sweet moment on his andMeghan Markle’s visit to Australia.

During the couple’s fourth and final day of their trip on Friday, April 17 (local time), the couplesailed around Sydney Harbor alongside Invictus Australia, the Australian branch of Prince Harry'sInvictus Games.

And while meeting with Invictus Australia veteran Joel Vanderzwan and his family ahead of their boat trip, the Duke of Sussex, 41, shared a dance with Vanderzwan’s 4-year-old daughter Charlotte.

The moment came after Vanderzwan’s wife, Alexandra, mentioned to the couple that Charlotte was “very good at twirling,” with Harry then happily giving the little girl a spin.

In anInstagram clipposted by Invictus Australia of the meeting, Meghan, 44, noted that her husband was also “very good at twirling,” with Harry then taking Charlotte’s hands and spinning her round.

“Very good,” a smiling Harry said as he began to clap alongside his wife.

“Good job, that’s the perfect dress to twirl in,” added Meghan, who gave the little girl a hug and steadied her after her spin.

Vanderzwan, a former able seaman marine technician in the Royal Australian Navy, and his wife were also joined by their 9-month-old twins William and Harrison.

The family presented Harry and Meghan with a pair of playful flip-flops each, with the footwear reading, “G’Day Megs” and ‘G’Day Harry.”

The gifts made the couple giggle, with Harry noting, “Wow look at this. Normally it’s Budgy Smugglers!” referencing the speedo-style swimwear.

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“Well, we’ve seen you in them already so I thought, I’m sending you some thongs [the Australian word for flip-flops],” said Vanderzwan, before thanking the couple for visiting Australia.

“I love this, thank you so much,” added Meghan.

Harry and Meghan then boarded a dinghy that ferried them to a sailing boat, where more Invictus Australia veterans were waiting.

On the same day as their sail around Sydney Harbor, the couple also visited Bondi Beach and met with volunteer first responders from the Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club, who played a pivotal role in protecting beachgoers and saving lives during theterrorist attack against the Jewish communityin December 2025.

They also met with representatives from the Sydney Jewish Museum, which is preparing to open an exhibition on the Dec. 14 attack. The exhibition will feature messages and illustrations honoring those who were hailed as heroes for helping others during the attack, with Harry and Meghan viewing some of the pieces.

The couple’s four-day visit has included several public and private events in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.

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Their first day included a visit to theRoyal Children’s Hospitaland asolo engagement for Meghanat a women's shelter, while other events saw hermake a surprise appearanceas a guest judge on the beloved cooking showMasterChef Australiaand Harry make a solo outing with the charity Movember.

Harry and Meghan last visited Australia in 2018 on a royal tour, with the trip also taking them to Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand.

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