John Gasson falls in love with Italy’s blissful, rustic Aeolian Islands, from the fertile soils of Panarea, through to Lipari, the largest of the archipelago, and onto Salina.

Forecasters predicted more violent thunderstorms in the US over the weekend after two days of storms and flooding that left five people dead and one missing in central Texas.

STEVE FOSSETT’S latest adventure gives the millionaire yet another aviation record, adding to the many he holds as a balloonist, pilot and sailor.

A triumphant Steve Fossett returned to earth today after becoming the first person to fly solo non-stop around the world.