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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

Trump says US withdrew all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford He says threats were linked to Iran; Tehran denies involvement Downing Street insists the base is safe Six people arrested over incident released on bail US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States had withdrawn all its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford because of threats he believed were linked to Iran, as the UK government insisted the base was safe. The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday that the bombers had left the base in s

Highlights AJ Pritchard has taken on a new presenting role on GB News The former Strictly Come Dancing professional appeared on The Saturday Five He presented a segment about shoplifting and petty crime Some viewers questioned why the dancer had moved into current-affairs presenting His delivery was mocked by some viewers on X, while others praised his performance Former Strictly Come Dancing professional AJ Pritchard has surprised viewers with a new television role on GB News, but his appearanc

The author (Lord) Jeffrey Archer, who has an especially devoted following in India, died suddenly on Monday at his home in the UK at the age of 86. He would have liked the fact that his end resembled one of the twists in his tales. He passed away after he had spent Sunday promoting what he had declared was his very last novel, Adam & Eve . This was formally published on Tuesday, October 6, by HarperCollins, who announced he died suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions. Kate

Highlights Janhvi Kapoor has spoken out after an AI-morphed video featuring her went viral online The actress called the misuse of technology to objectify women deeply violating Janhvi said such manipulation is bordering on sexual assault She stressed that consent, choice and respect for a womans body should never be open to interpretation Janhvi Kapoor has broken her silence after an AI-morphed video featuring her likeness sparked outrage online, describing the misuse of technology to objectify

Green Party votes 1,022 to 813 to define Zionism as racism Israel bars party leader Zack Polanski from entering the country Jewish groups warn of risk to safety of British Jews At least three of five Green MPs opposed the motion ISRAEL has barred Green Party leader Zack Polanski from entering the country after his party voted to define Zionism as racism at its annual conference on Sunday. Members backed the motion by 1,022 votes to 813. It states that Zionism should be reated as any other form

Reported losses from account hacking rose from 1.2m to 6.3m. Account takeovers made up 69 per cent of reported cybercrime cases. Report Fraud is urging people to use passkeys to secure their accounts. Criminals stole 6.3 million from people after hacking their email and social media accounts in the 2025-26 financial year, more than five times the amount reported a year earlier, according to new figures from Report Fraud. The losses rose from 1.2m in 2024-25, representing an increase of more than

BT has acquired TalkTalk and PlatformX Communications out of administration. The deal is intended to protect services for 2.5 million customers and around 900 employees. The CMA will examine the competition implications before the government considers wider public-interest concerns. BT has agreed to buy TalkTalk out of administration in a 400m rescue deal designed to prevent the collapse of the broadband provider and protect services for around 2.5 million customers across the UK. The deal gives

Highlights Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates are reportedly dating after growing close as Match of the Day co-hosts Chapman is said to have split from his girlfriend Clere Collier in April after three years together A report claims Chapman told Collier there was no overlap between the two relationships Chapman and Cates appeared together on Celebrity Gogglebox in July Cates previously opened up about her worries about dating again Match of the Day presenters Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates are reportedl

A YouGov projection puts the Tories second on 130 seats, ahead of Reform on 123. Reform's support slips amid a police investigation and a sleaze probe over a 5 million gift to Farage. Analysts call it a very small revival driven by Reform's fall rather than Tory gains. A split right-wing vote could help Labour, now led by Andy Burnham, hold key seats. THE CONSERVATIVES have overtaken Reform UK in a new seat projection, reversing a year in which Nigel Farage's party appeared on course to replace

A BRITISH ASIAN businessman and his former wife are fighting extradition to the US, where they are accused of defrauding American health programmes of millions of dollars by supplying cancer drugs that had not been approved by US regulators. Sukhi Ghuman and Kiranjit Ghuman, both 48 and now living in the UK, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London last week for an extradition hearing. The pair, who have divorced since the charges were brought, deny the allegations. They are also wan

POLICE in New Delhi detained several people on Saturday as they broke up a second day of protests against changes to India's voter rolls, led by the Gen Z-backed Cockroach Janta Party and other opposition groups. Protesters say the changes benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and are demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. About 100 demonstrators removed security barricades and chanted vote thief, leave the post and G

G7 countries will coordinate the release of 100 million barrels over four months. A substantial amount of diesel will be released within the first 20 days. UK diesel prices have climbed above 2 a litre amid a global supply squeeze. The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and petroleum products in an effort to ease a global supply squeeze that has sent diesel and other fuel prices sharply higher. The coordinated release by the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan will

Highlights: South Asians seek health advice on WhatsApp NHS information can feel culturally disconnected Family networks remain highly trusted Social media fills perceived health information gaps Researchers warn about misinformation risks British south Asians are increasingly turning to family, friends and social media for health information when official advice does not feel relevant to their everyday lives. A new UK study suggests that WhatsApp, in particular, has become an important part of

Israeli website Ynet reports that the captain was Indian and fought an Omani co-pilot suspected of trying to crash the plane. The flight dropped about 17,000 feet in a minute before diverting to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia. Netanyahu says the alleged attacker has been arrested and is being questioned by Saudi authorities. Flydubai has not confirmed either pilot's identity or nationality. THE CAPTAIN of a flydubai flight who fought with his co-pilot during a violent cockpit confrontation was an Indian

Trump brought leading AI and technology executives to the White House. The companies agreed to voluntary safety controls and external audits. Trump also directed federal agencies to use Super Intelligence instead of AI. Why were Sundar Pichai, Jensen Huang, Greg Brockman and Satya Nadella all in the same room with US President Donald Trump? The answer goes beyond a meeting of technology executives. The White House gathering brought together leaders from different parts of the artificial intellig

Highlights Dakota Johnson opened up about filming intimate scenes with Anne Hathaway for Verity . Johnson said: I would kiss Annie for the rest of my life. Every day. The actors improvised one of the films intimate scenes with director Michael Showalter. Josh Hartnett described the casts chemistry as coming from mutual respect and understanding. Dakota Johnson has opened up about filming intimate scenes with Anne Hathaway in Verity , the upcoming adaptation of Colleen Hoovers bestselling novel.

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

Hope again is the theme emblazoned everywhere around the Labour conference in Liverpool. Andy Burnham was on home soil to address his first conference as the party leader and prime minister. Yet the novelty factor is somewhat dimmed by this being the fourth year out of five to see a different prime minister make their first autumn keynote address. After Liz Truss in 2022, Rishi Sunak in 2023, Keir Starmer in 2024 was the only one of that trio to get a second go, but not a third. Can Burnham brea

Highlights Riz Ahmed stars alongside Tom Cruise in Alejandro G Inarritus Digger Vir Das and Fahadh Faasil had both auditioned for Rizs role in the film Ahmed was asked what message he would give the two Indian actors His response was simply: Sorry. Thank you for your incredible work, and I hope we get to work together Riz Ahmed is set to star alongside Tom Cruise in Alejandro G Inarritus Digger , but the role of Ganesh was also auditioned for by Indian actors Vir Das and Fahadh Faasil. With the

Anthropic devoted about 80 pages of its IPO filing to risk factors. The company warned that advanced AI could resist shutdown or manipulate information. Anthropic is seeking a valuation of more than $2 trillion despite heavy AI development costs. Anthropic has devoted about 80 pages of its IPO filing to warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence, including the possibility that increasingly powerful systems could pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity. The developer of Claude

For some British Asian couples, the decision to travel to India for IVF involves more than the cost of treatment. Access to care, waiting times, donor availability, family connections, and cultural comfort can all shape where they seek treatment, says Dr Rohit Gutgutia, a fertility and IVF specialist. Speaking to Eastern Eye, Gutgutia discusses why some British Asian couples are looking beyond the UK for fertility treatment, from NHS waiting times and private costs to donor availability, family

Highlights Courtney Meppen-Walter, a former Manchester City academy player and England youth international, has died aged 32 His former club Bury confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday morning; no cause of death has been given He spent his career mostly in non-league football after leaving Manchester City, most recently with Bury and on loan at Stalybridge Celtic He was convicted in 2013, at age 18, of causing the deaths of two people in a car crash, and served 16 months in prison Courtney

Highlights Arun Govil, who famously played Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagars Ramayan , has praised Ranbir Kapoors casting in Ramayana Govil said Kapoor was the closest among current young stars to his idea of Lord Rama Kapoor plays Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwaris two-part adaptation of the epic Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita, also spoke about seeing Kapoor in character for the first time Ranbir Kapoors portrayal of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwaris upcoming Ramayana has received a major endorsement from Arun Govi

Highlights Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is auctioning his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal, expected to fetch between 50,000 and 80,000 The sale follows a divorce and subsequent bankruptcy, which Dallaglio has discussed candidly, including seeking therapy for what he called self-pity His full memorabilia collection at Budd's auction house, including Lions and Sevens World Cup items, is valued at around 180,000 in total The auction takes place on October 13 in Northamptonshire The

Shabana Mahmood has reopened the UK Resettlement Scheme for new refugee referrals. Afghan women and girls and Palestinians are expected to account for around a quarter of referrals. New community, university and work sponsorship routes will begin accepting applications from October. Shabana Mahmood has reopened the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), bringing back a route for refugees fleeing war and persecution while the government steps up its focus on controlled, safe and legal migration. The Home

Highlights Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, have made no public comments about Harry and Meghans return to the UK A royal expert says the couples actions are speaking louder than words William and Catherine have continued their royal duties without publicly addressing the family tensions Their approach has been compared with the Royal Familys long-standing Keep Calm and Carry On attitude Prince Harry and Meghan Markles return to the UK has raised questions about how Prince Willia

UK diesel prices have reached a record 199.18p a litre. Filling an average family car with diesel now costs almost 110. Fuel duty is already being increased in stages through March 2027. Diesel prices in the UK have reached a record 199.18p a litre, pushing the average cost to within touching distance of 2 and surpassing the previous high recorded during the aftermath of Russias invasion of Ukraine. The RAC said the latest average price was 0.09p above the previous record of 199.09p a litre, rec

At least 70 people killed, 56 in India and 14 in Nepal, with 11 missing in Nepal. More than 1,000 homes damaged in India, and 46 people injured. Power and phone lines are cut in parts of Nepal, with flash-flood warnings in 49 districts. Ten workers missing after an avalanche buried the Himlung Himal base camp. FLOODS and landslides triggered by heavy rain and storms have killed at least 70 people across India and Nepal, with 11 more missing in Nepal and authorities warning that further flash flo

Rayner says Mahmood's plan unfairly changes the goalposts for foreign care workers. Care workers on health and care visas would wait 15 years, not five, for permanent residence. The rules would apply retrospectively to arrivals since 2021. More than 100 Labour MPs and trade unions oppose the plan ahead of conference. ANGELA RAYNER has criticised home secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan to make it harder for foreign care workers to gain permanent residence in the UK, saying it would unfairly change

Highlights: Nagarjuna ranks second with a reported $568 million fortune. Chiranjeevi takes the eighth spot. Venkatesh Daggubati ranks ninth. Ram Charan rounds out the top 10. Shah Rukh Khan tops the reported list. Bollywood remains the biggest force in Indias film industry when it comes to scale and commercial reach, but Telugu cinema has been expanding its influence, particularly through the rise of pan-India films. That growing presence is also reflected in a recently reported list of Indias r

42 per cent of Gen Z workers could face retirement poverty at minimum auto-enrolment levels. Younger savers are prioritising flexible options such as cash savings and ISAs. Pensions dashboards could make retirement savings easier to track. For a generation that says it wants financial freedom and the option to retire earlier, saving enough for retirement is becoming a difficult balancing act. More than two-fifths, or 42 per cent, of Gen Z workers are on track for retirement poverty if they remai

Highlights Lalbaugcha Raja began in 1934 after traders and fishermen in the area faced losing their marketplace A vow to Lord Ganesha gave rise to the tradition of the Navsacha Ganpati The Kambli family has been creating the distinctive idol since 1935 Bollywood stars, cricketers and prominent business families now visit the pandal during Ganesh Chaturthi The celebration attracts huge crowds, with reports of around 1.5 million devotees visiting each day Every year, Lalbaugcha Raja becomes one of

Highlights Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 of the 115 Premier League financial charges brought against them, first reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic The charges relate to alleged breaches between 2009 and 2018, including inaccurate financial reporting and undisclosed manager and player pay Sanctions have not yet been decided; City are expected to appeal The verdict lands while City sit top of the Premier League table, unbeaten after five games under new head coach Enzo Mar

Highlights Tom Cruise reunited with Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, at the London premiere of Digger . The actor later opened up about meeting the royal couple during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show . Cruise also reflected on the memorable red-carpet reunion, having previously met William and Catherine at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere. Tom Cruise has opened up about his latest meeting with Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, after the royal couple attended

Britains food and drink trade deficit has passed 21bn. UK food export volumes fell 11.7 per cent in the first half of 2026. Food imports reached 19.1bn kg, the second-highest level on record. Britain is importing more food while its producers are struggling to sell as much overseas, pushing the country's food and drink trade deficit towards its highest level this century. The gap between exports and imports has risen to more than 21bn, according to analysis by the Food & Drink Federation (FDF),

Highlights: Real Kashmir Football Club has been nominated for Drama Series at the 2026 International Emmy Awards The SonyLIV drama is inspired by the true story of Jammu and Kashmirs first professional football club The series follows two men who set out to build a football team and create opportunities for young people in the Valley A football club born from a real story in Kashmir has now made its way to the International Emmys. SonyLIVs Real Kashmir Football Club has been nominated in the Dra

Temperatures could reach 28C in south-east England. Norwich could be warmer than Athens on Friday. Wet and windy weather is expected next week. Britain is set for one last taste of summer , with temperatures forecast to climb as high as 28C in parts of south-east England on Friday (25). The Met Office said conditions will be exceptionally warm for late September, particularly across the south-east, as high pressure over continental Europe draws warm air towards the UK. Much of England and Wales

Highlights A joke about Victoria Beckham on Have I Got News for You has been removed from BBC iPlayer. The gag came during a discussion involving David Beckhams past comments about the honours system. The BBC ruled that the joke was not editorially justified after two viewers complained. A joke about Victoria Beckham on Have I Got News for You has been removed from BBC iPlayer after complaints from viewers. The gag was made by comedian Katherine Ryan while discussing an old controversy involving

Highlights: Anupriya Nagar left her Zurich job at 21 She invested about 3,942 in Hanuman Ansh The film is inspired by Neem Karoli Babas life and teachings She read the 120-page script in one sitting Nagar also shared her views on Ramayana and Adipurush At 21, Anupriya Nagar had secured what she described as her dream job in Zurich after studying economics in the UK. But instead of building a career in Switzerland, she returned to India and eventually entered the film industry. Her decision led h

Highlights Vogue World Milan featured humanoid robots during a segment called The Age of Intelligence The event had been promoted as a celebration of Italian craftsmanship and the human touch The robots were made by Chinese robotics company Unitree Similar humanoid robots have also appeared at London Fashion Week Vogue World Milan took an unexpected turn this week when humanoid robots joined the fashion spectacle, despite the event being promoted as a celebration of Italian craftsmanship and the

Highlights Former England striker Andy Carroll, 37, has revealed he was sexually assaulted in 2021 The attack happened at his home during his second spell at Newcastle United, carried out by an acquaintance of his former partner The attacker was convicted of sexual offences, sentenced to three years in prison, and placed on the Sex Offender Register Carroll disclosed the attack in his new autobiography, Owning It, released this week Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted in 2021, in

Highlights Vir Das has received his third International Emmy nomination for Vir Das: Fool Volume He is the first Indian performer to receive three International Emmy nominations The Netflix comedy special was created after Das lost his voice shortly before filming Das previously won the International Emmy for Comedy for Vir Das: Landing Vir Das has made International Emmy history with his third nomination for Vir Das: Fool Volume . The comedian has become the first Indian performer to receive th

Harry Ramsdens has signed a master franchise agreement with Franchise India Ventures to expand across India. The first restaurant is expected to open in early 2027, with at least 60 planned over 10 years. The deal marks a major international expansion for the British fish and chips brand, founded in 1928. One of Britain's most recognisable food traditions is heading to India. Harry Ramsdens, the British restaurant brand known for its traditional fish and chips , has signed a master franchise agr

Highlights Nanis physical transformation and committed performance are among the films biggest strengths The action, production design and cinematography add scale to Srikanth Odelas ambitious film A familiar oppression-and-rebellion story, underwritten characters and an uneven second half hold it back Nani and director Srikanth Odela reunite after Dasara with The Paradise , a much bigger and more ambitious film. Set in 1980s India, the story follows the Savaari, a marginalised tribe living with

Highlights: Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh make their LFW debut Bata chappals become sculptural heels Adarsh Balak inspires eveningwear Childhood schoolbook drawings become fashion The designers revisit pre-digital India Fifteen minutes after their London Fashion Week debut, Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh were backstage at Lindley Hall in Victoria, still trying to process what had just happened. The Delhi-based designers and real-life partners had presented their Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Ind

Co-op's employer National Insurance bill has risen from 100m to 150m a year. The group is cutting jobs as part of a wider plan to save 200m. Co-op reported a 92m loss in the first half, despite group sales rising 2.4 per cent. Co-op is cutting jobs as it tries to reduce costs, with a 50m rise in its annual National Insurance bill adding to the pressure on the retailer. The mutually owned group, which runs more than 2,300 food stores and around 800 funeral homes, said it is targeting 200m in savi

Highlights PewDiePie has ended his family vlogs after around four and a half years His final video, Thank You and Goodbye , comes as son Bjrn gets older The YouTuber wants Bjrn to decide for himself whether he wants a public life PewDiePie has said goodbye to one of the most personal chapters of his YouTube career. The Swedish creator, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, has ended the family vlogs he made with his wife Marzia and their son Bjrn. The final video, Thank You and Goodbye , was poste

Highlights Real Madrid trail FC Barcelona by six points after seven rounds of La Liga, sitting fourth on 15 points to Barcelona's 21 Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo has named Rodri as one of the central reasons for Madrid's frustration this season Real Madrid wanted Rodri to fill the midfield gap left by Toni Kroos and Luka Modric; he chose Barcelona instead this summer Rodri has started well at Barcelona, anchoring their unbeaten run so far this season Real Madrid have spent two years looking

Serving Met officer secretly ran staged crashes and fake insurance claims for profit He even fabricated a police report and got a colleague to log the false entry Fled UK after being sacked, only caught after extradition from Georgia Four co-conspirators still at large despite Singh's conviction AN INDIAN-origin former Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed for four years and five months after admitting his part in a crash for cash scam that saw pre-arranged collisions staged to extract fra