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BA295 dropped from about 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet over Ireland. Oxygen masks deployed after the aircraft experienced a technical issue. The Boeing 777-200ER circled before safely landing back at Heathrow. A British Airways flight from London to Chicago was forced to turn back after making a sudden descent of around 28,000 feet over Ireland. Flight BA295 was about an hour into its transatlantic journey from London Heathrow to Chicago OHare when the Boeing 777-200ER descended from its cruising al

Highlights Novak Djokovic, 39, has returned to the China Open for the first time in 11 years, still holding a perfect career record in Beijing He's shown visible physical struggles in both his opening matches, repeatedly glancing at his box as if searching for answers He battled from the brink of defeat to beat Chinese wildcard Bu Yunchaokete, after also needing a tiebreak to see off Nuno Borges Despite his own struggles, Djokovic has spoken warmly about the rise of Chinese tennis, including the

The NHS winter flu and Covid vaccination programme is under way. Eligibility differs between the free flu and Covid jabs. Older people, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems are among those urged to get protected. The flu covid vaccine programme is under way in England, with the NHS urging eligible people to book their free jabs before winter. The latest campaign is particularly focused on protecting people most at risk from serious illness, including older adults, pregnant women

UK new-car registrations rose 12.1 per cent to 350,518 in September. Battery-electric car sales jumped 36 per cent to a record 99,199. The Jaecoo 7 topped the monthly sales chart ahead of the Tesla Model 3. The UK new-car market had its strongest September in almost a decade as record demand for electric vehicles helped push registrations up 12.1 per cent year on year. Some 350,518 new cars were registered in September, the highest figure for the month since 2017, according to the Society of Mot

Highlights Nicolas Cage has compared the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a well-funded and glorified WWE The actor criticised the franchises focus on large-scale action over character-driven storytelling His comments come days after his Marvel series Spider-Noir was cancelled after one season Nicolas Cage has criticised the direction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, comparing the superhero franchise to a well-funded and glorified WWE. The Oscar-winning actor made the comments during an appearance

Greggs plans to close four factories. About 740 jobs are at risk. Sales rose 7.7 per cent in the latest quarter. Greggs is planning to close four factories and put around 740 jobs at risk as the bakery chain restructures its manufacturing operations. The closures will affect manufacturing sites in Enfield in Greater London, North Lakes near Penrith in Cumbria, Pettigrews in Kelso, Scotland, and Seaham in County Durham. Greggs will continue to operate its distribution operations from the Enfield

Highlights: The ONS does not publish divorce rates by ethnicity. The Forced Marriage Unit supported 407 cases in 2025. 40 per cent of supported victims were aged 17 or under. Pakistan was linked to 35 per cent of cases receiving support. Community leaders say wedding culture can overshadow preparation for marriage. Marriage is often described as a celebration that brings two families together. But for some British Asian couples, the pressures surrounding marriage can continue long after the wedd

Air India was named Best Airline in India and Best Airline Staff in India & South Asia. The airline also won Most Improved Airline in Asia and several economy and business class awards. Its Skytrax rating was raised from three to four stars earlier this year as part of its wider transformation programme. Air India has won the Best Airline in India and Best Airline Staff in India & South Asia awards at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, adding to a series of recognitions for the airline as it

GLOBAL leaders, diplomats, entrepreneurs and professionals from more than 30 countries gathered at Oxford Town Hall for the Oxford Diplomat Summit & Nelson Mandela Leadership Awards 2026. Held on September 7 under the theme Shaping the Future: Global Leadership, Diplomacy & Inclusive Progress, the summit brought together figures from politics, public service, business, healthcare, technology and the creative industries for discussions on leadership, international cooperation, innovation and soci

Community leaders, civic representatives and members of the Indian diaspora gathered at the International Siddhashram Shakti Centre in London to mark Indian prime minister Narendra Modis birthday with prayers, spiritual traditions and patriotic tributes. The celebration, held at Siddhashram Dham on September 17, featured a special Aashirwad Ka Diya (Lamp of Blessings), through which guests and devotees offered prayers and good wishes for Modis health, strength and continued service to India. The

Second major NATS failure in a fortnight leaves passengers facing renewed chaos 25,000 Ryanair passengers hit as airline repeats demand for Rolfe's resignation easyJet says repeated failures expose serious weakness in NATS' systems 2023 outage cost airlines 100 million, yet failures keep recurring PASSENGERS were left facing fresh disruption on Monday after a second air traffic control failure in just two weeks hit UK airports, reigniting anger over repeated breakdowns at NATS and fresh demands

Climate volatility is reducing tea yields and damaging crops in major producing regions. Only one in five Kenyan tea farmers surveyed by Fairtrade said they earned enough each month to cover essential family costs. Lidl has launched a new Kenyan tea designed to pay growers an additional living-income premium. Kenyan farmers supply around half of the black tea consumed in Britain, yet many are struggling to earn enough to cover basic household costs as unpredictable weather damages crops and rais

Highlights Salman Khan defended Katrina Kaif after she was targeted over her postpartum weight. The Bigg Boss 20 host also criticised paparazzi for taking inappropriate photographs of female celebrities. Khan urged trolls to think about their own behaviour before targeting others online. Salman Khan has spoken out against the trolling of Katrina Kaif over her postpartum weight, while also taking aim at paparazzi culture and the way female celebrities are photographed. During Bigg Boss 20 s Weeke

Highlights Ed Sheeran said friends, family and people he has known for years have been backing away amid the controversy. The singer became emotional while addressing 50,000 fans during his Philadelphia show. Sheeran said he chose to continue his tour despite being urged by people close to him to cancel. Ed Sheeran has opened up about the personal toll of the controversy surrounding Macklemore s removal from his Loop Tour , revealing that some friends and family members have distanced themselves

The couple visited Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple on Friday, dressed in matching purple, as they prepare to welcome their second child. It's the same temple, the same kind of visit, they made in September 2024, weeks before their daughter Dua was born right down to Ranveer's parents, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani and Anju Bhavnani, joining them both times. What they wore Deepika had worn a green saree on that earlier visit. This time she chose a heavily embroidered salwar kameez, while Ranveer wore a pu

Highlights Nani says he wants The Paradise to be recognised as a Telugu film rather than labelled pan-Indian The actor questions why films such as Jawan and Pathaan are still identified as Hindi films when they succeed across India Nani says this is the last time he will address the debate and claims parts of the media take his comments out of context Nani is once again addressing the debate around the term pan-Indian, saying he would rather T he Paradise be recognised for the language it was ma

MPs want the government to reject a 10bn rescue proposal from Thames Waters creditors. The company has more than 20bn of debt and serves around 16 million customers. The EFRA Committee says Thames Water is trapped in a doom loop and wants stronger powers for earlier government intervention. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has urged the government to reject a 10bn restructuring proposal from London & Valley Water, a consortium of more than 100 Thames Water creditors. The

Alexander-Arnold is an England international again, on paper at least, after fifteen months out of the picture. Thomas Tuchel named his squad for this month's Nations League fixtures with both Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer back in, the two most notable absences from England's World Cup run this summer, and the two names every conversation about this squad was always going to start with. Eight changes separate this squad from the one that took England to a third-place finish at the World Cup i

Highlights Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran play two police officers with very different ideas of justice Meghna Gulzar turns a controversial encounter into a wider examination of law, conscience and accountability Kshitee Jog delivers one of the film's most affecting performances as a grieving mother Meghna Gulzar 's Daayra does not make it easy to decide where justice begins and where it crosses a line. Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the investigative drama

Japans policy rate has reached 1.25 per cent, its highest level in 31 years. The BOJ is increasingly focused on preventing inflation from moving above its 2 per cent target. The weak yen, higher energy costs and pressure on borrowing costs could complicate the next phase of rate hikes. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25 per cent on Friday (18), taking it to its highest level since 1995. The seven-to-two decision was widely expected, but the speed of the mov

British Steel is costing taxpayers about 1.3 million a day, according to the Public Accounts Committee. The government had provided 555 million in funding by June, while spending was expected to reach 642 million by the end of June. MPs say there is still no credible plan for the companys long-term business model, decarbonisation or finances. Britains decision to rescue British Steel was meant to buy time. More than a year later, MPs are asking what that time has actually bought. The Public Acco

Highlights Ranveer Singh has pledged to support the education of 1,000 girls Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are reportedly backing the refurbishment of 20 schools The Bollywood stars are among film personalities supporting the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan Ganesh Chaturthi is often a time for prayers, celebrations and seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha. For Ranveer Singh , Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt , this year's festivities have also become an opportunity to give back. Ranveer visited Mumbai's iconic L

UK borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 1998. Markets are pricing in as many as five interest rate rises by November 2027. Energy bills could rise by 25 per cent in January. UK households could face a difficult run-up to Christmas, with borrowing costs rising sharply just as energy and fuel prices threaten to push inflation higher. The yield on 30-year UK government bonds, known as gilts, climbed above 5.95 per cent this week, reaching its highest level since 1998. The yield is

UK nurse Agimol Pradeep wins global award for tackling South Asian organ donation gap Beat 134,000 entrants from 214 countries in award's biggest-ever year Her initiative Upahaar has registered over 10,000 South Asian stem-cell donors since 2012 Will use $250,000 prize to expand her work and fund nursing education A UK-BASED nurse who has spent over a decade tackling low rates of organ and stem-cell donation among South Asian communities has been named the world's best nurse, winning the Aster G

Customers can use a smartphone instead of physical ID to prove their age. A short-lived QR code will be generated after an identity check. The government wants the technology to eventually cover tobacco and vaping products. A QR code on your phone could soon be enough to prove your age when buying a pint, as new rules allow pubs and shops in England and Wales to accept digital ID for alcohol purchases. Changes to the Licensing Act came into force today, giving digital proof of age the same legal

French health service documents bruising, fractures and restraint injuries in UK deportees 90 cases recorded since January, mostly young men who fled Eritrea, Sudan and Afghanistan MSF calls scheme a machine for psychological destruction amid suicide risk cases Home Office says welfare is taken incredibly seriously; scheme ends October 1 ASYLUM seekers deported from the UK to France have arrived showing signs consistent with recent physical and psychological violence, according to a health servi

Revolut has contacted 680 customers believed to have been affected. The information reportedly included passport and bank account details. The UK's data watchdog is investigating the incident. A genuine government email address was reportedly used to trick Revolut into handing over sensitive customer information in a data breach that has affected hundreds of people. The fintech company has contacted 680 customers following the incident, in which a hacker allegedly used a legitimate government em

Supriya Ganesh was one of the names fashion writers kept circling back to on the 2026 Emmys red carpet, singled out in an ice-blue silk gown with ruffle detailing among a night otherwise short on real sartorial risk. It's a nice moment for an actress two years into her career. It's also, on its own, a fairly ordinary awards-season story. What isn't ordinary is what she gave up to get there. Ganesh scored in the 99th percentile on her MCAT. She was on track for medical school at Columbia Universi

Highlights Widows Bay was the biggest winner at the 2026 Emmy Awards Matthew Rhys made history with two lead acting wins on the same night The Pitt took home Outstanding Drama Series, while Rhea Seehorn won for Pluribus The 78th Emmy Awards delivered a night of big wins, surprises and history-making moments, with Widows Bay emerging as the comedy series to beat. The Apple TV+ series won Outstanding Comedy Series, while Matthew Rhys, Stephen Root and Kate OFlynn also picked up acting prizes. Rhys

Wage growth fell to 3.9 per cent in the three months to July. Job vacancies dropped to 702,000 as payroll numbers continued to decline. Oil prices above $100 a barrel are adding to the Bank of Englands inflation dilemma. UK workers could be heading into a difficult autumn as wage growth slows and the cost of fuel and other essentials threatens to rise again. Average UK wage growth, including bonuses, eased to 3.9 per cent in the three months to July, down from 4.1 per cent in the three months to

A PUBLIC inquiry into Lucy Letby's murder of seven newborn babies was due to publish its final report on Tuesday, amid growing questions about whether the former British nurse's convictions were based on flawed medical evidence. Letby was convicted in 2023 of seven counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder between June 2015 and June 2016 while working in the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital in northern England, making her Britain's most prolific serial child killer o

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner have spent the past year moving between two very different kinds of difficult. His came first: a very public, contested departure from MasterChef after two decades on the show. Hers came after: a breast cancer diagnosis in July, followed by surgery that saved her breast and nipple while removing the cancer entirely. Speaking together recently, both said the second event reshaped how they think about the first. Torode put it plainly. Faulkner's diagnosis, he said, ch

King Charles will bring together leaders from Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for a slowdown in the development of advanced AI models. The push for common principles faces resistance from the US and China. The race to develop increasingly powerful artificial intelligence is entering a more uncomfortable phase, with some of the people building the technology warning that its rapid progress could create risks that are difficult to control. King

Around one in eight UK adults have never checked their State Pension forecast. Almost 6.9 million people could be missing information about their retirement entitlement. Checking the forecast can also reveal gaps in National Insurance records and whether eligible contributions can be topped up. Almost 6.9 million UK adults may be going into later life without knowing what they are currently on track to receive from the State Pension. Research commissioned by HM Revenue and Customs found that 12.

Highlights A.R. Rahman gives Jai Jai Ram a fresh take on the traditional bhajan Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal lend their voices to the song Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi feature as Rama and Sita The song offers a glimpse into their relationship in Ramayana Ramayana has given audiences their first taste of its music with Jai Jai Ram , a new take on the traditional Jai Siya Ram bhajan. Composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, the song accompanies Ranbir Kapoor and Sai

Highlights The Gentlemen attracted 3 million UK viewers for its season two premiere That is 500,000 fewer viewers than the first seasons opening The drop comes after controversy surrounding reports that Meghan Markle could join the series The Gentlemen has lost 500,000 UK viewers between its first and second season premieres, with the latest figures arriving after a major controversy surrounding reports of Meghan Markle joining the Netflix series. The second season attracted 3 million viewers in

THE UK India Business Council (UKIBC) and HSBC UK announced a strategic partnership on Friday to support a major northern England delegation to India, aimed at tapping into the long-term investment opportunities created by the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Great North Mayor Mission, taking place between 12 and 16 October, will bring together mayors, businesses, universities and civic institutions from across the north of England for a first-of-its-kind joint delegation to India. It co

John Lewis Partnership posted a 124m pre-tax loss in the first half, 41 per cent higher than a year earlier. John Lewis sales fell 2 per cent while Waitrose grew 4 per cent, highlighting the sharp difference between the two businesses. The employee-owned group is investing in technology and its stores while calling on the government to reduce the cost of doing business. The owner of John Lewis and Waitrose has suffered a 124m pre-tax loss in the first half of its financial year, as weaker discre

Highlights Dianas iconic dress is returning to auction The dress could fetch up to 220,000 It became famous after one pivotal night Princess Diana s most famous fashion moment is about to take on a new life. The black silk dress she wore to a 1994 party at Londons Serpentine Gallery is going up for auction, decades after it became one of the most recognisable outfits in royal history. Often called the revenge dress, the Christina Stambolian creation could fetch up to 220,000 when it goes under t

The National Theatre is helping to change society for the better, according to its executive director and co-chief executive, Kate Varah. She spoke on Wednesday (9) in the Cottesloe Room in the Dorfman Theatre, with Indhu Rubasingham, the National Theatres artistic director and co-chief executive seated next to her. Varah also set out how the National Theatre was going out of its way to engage with young people. British Asian parents will certainly take note of her comments because even now the

Indhu Rubasingham , artistic director and co-chief executive of the National Theatre, has announced her choice of plays and musicals for 2027. She also revealed that the National Theatres production of The Jungle Book will be free to view online anywhere in the world free of charge for a week in March next year. It will be captioned in Hindi and Tamil. The programme was announced on Wednesday (9) in the Cottesloe Room in the Dorfman Theatre, with Kate Varah, the Nationals executive director and

Highlights: More than 1,100 NHS operations were cancelled because of extreme heat. At least 10 emergency procedures were among the cancelled operations. Heat caused ventilation and air-conditioning systems in theatres to fail. Orthopaedic, eye and other planned surgeries were heavily affected. Experts warn NHS hospitals remain poorly prepared for rising temperatures. More than 1,100 operations at NHS hospitals in England and Wales were cancelled because of extreme heat during the record-breaking

Highlights iOS 27 arrives on September 14 with a redesigned experience and new AI features Siri is getting deeper Apple Intelligence integration, while Screen Time is also being revamped New personalisation options, Handoff features and Wallet tools are coming to compatible iPhones Apple is preparing to roll out iOS 27, bringing a series of changes that could make the iPhone look and work differently. While the new version puts more focus on artificial intelligence, some of the most noticeable u

Highlights Mary Koms extraordinary boxing legacy gives her every reason to be proud of her achievements But her blunt assessment of the next generation raises questions about how champions should speak to young athletes Her Bigg Boss 20 appearance puts the difference between confidence, competitiveness and encouragement under the spotlight Mary Kom has spent decades proving what she can achieve. A six-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist, she has built a sporting legacy that few Indi

Highlights Spider-Noir won five Emmys just days after Prime Video and MGM+ cancelled the series after one season. The Nicolas Cage-led series entered the Creative Arts Emmys with 11 nominations. Cage has now addressed the decision to end the series after its first season. The show picked up awards across stunt coordination, title design, cinematography, sound editing and special visual effects. The timing could hardly have been more striking. Prime Video and MGM+ cancelled Spider-Noir after one

A new documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes had a surprise, unannounced premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, and it has quickly become one of the most talked-about titles at the festival. You Can See Everything , made by A24 and co-directed by comedian Nathan Fielder (known for The Rehearsal and The Curse ) alongside documentarian Lance Oppenheim, follows Holmes in the weeks before she surrendered to prison in 2023. Fielder and his crew were granted remarkable access:

Highlights Rob Reiner won a posthumous Emmy for his role in The Bear , nine months after his death. He won Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy for playing Albert Schnurr. His win received a standing ovation at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The victory broke a 48-year record previously held by his father, Carl Reiner. Rob Reiner has been honoured with a posthumous Emmy for his performance in The Bear, , nine months after his death. Reiner won Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy for playing

The FCA is facing a legal challenge over its 9.1bn compensation scheme. Consumer Voice alleges its chief executive was warned of consequences if it challenged the plan. The regulator says it does not recognise that account and says it will defend the scheme. The UKs 9.1 billion car finance compensation scheme has run into another legal dispute, this time over an alleged attempt by the financial regulator to discourage a consumer group from challenging the payout plan. Consumer Voice claims Finan

Highlights Rashmika Mandanna plays a Gond woman in the upcoming action thriller Mysaa . The film is set against the culturally rich backdrop of the Gond tribes. Its first look shows Rashmika as a fierce warrior, dressed in a red saree and carrying a spear. Mysaa is set to clash with Emraan Hashmis Gunmaster G9 on November 27. Rashmika Mandanna is stepping into a very different world with Mysaa . The actors first look from the upcoming action thriller shows her as a bloodied and determined warrio

The 30-year gilt yield reached 5.89 per cent, its highest level since 1998. The 10-year gilt yield climbed to its highest level since the 2008 financial crisis. Higher debt costs could leave Chancellor John Healey with far less room for new spending. Andy Burnhams first Budget is facing a tougher financial backdrop after the cost of long-term government borrowing climbed to its highest level in 28 years. The yield on 30-year UK government bonds, known as gilts, reached 5.89 per cent on September