British Airways flight to Chicago declares emergency after 'dropping 28,000ft in minutes' while flying over Ireland

Daily Mail - Oct 5, 2026

BA Flight BA295, a Boeing 777-200ER operating from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare, departed Heathrow's Terminal 5 at around 11.50am on its scheduled transatlantic service.

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We love Badenoch's Kemistry but not the Tories: Leader's challenge laid bare as poll shows just a third of her fans also back 'M&S' Conservatives

Oct 5, 2026

We love Badenoch's Kemistry but not the Tories: Leader's challenge laid bare as poll shows just a third of her fans also back 'M&S' Conservatives

While Mrs Badenoch's personal brand has grown since she took over as Conservative leader, just a third of voters who say they like her would also back the party at an election.

Two Brits, 19 and 22, are arrested in Barbados 'over plot to export more than $1million of cocaine'

Oct 5, 2026

Two Brits, 19 and 22, are arrested in Barbados 'over plot to export more than $1million of cocaine'

Abdul-Rasheed Anjolaoluwa Oduola and Miraldie Ndunzi, from east London, were arrested by the Barbados Police Service Narcotics Unit on Tuesday.

Euro slides to 17-month low, boosting dollar’s standing

Oct 5, 2026

Euro slides to 17-month low, boosting dollar’s standing

The value of the euro slid on Monday to a 17-month low amid mounting government debt across Europe. As of mid-afternoon on the East Coast, one euro is worth roughly $1.12, after sinking below that threshold earlier in the day. The European currency hit its lowest point since May 2025, when it was roughly equivalent...

Cornell activists smash windows and vandalize building with red paint in wake of gang rape allegations

Oct 5, 2026

Cornell activists smash windows and vandalize building with red paint in wake of gang rape allegations

Holes were knocked into one of the administration hall's glass doors, and the walls beside them were marked with red-painted messages condemning patriarchy.

Traffic held and lane blocked after M20 vehicle fire

Oct 5, 2026

Traffic held and lane blocked after M20 vehicle fire

Traffic was halted and a lane remains shut on the M20 following reports of a vehicle on fire.

Scotch on the rockets! The water of life to be given an extraterrestrial flavour

Oct 5, 2026

Scotch on the rockets! The water of life to be given an extraterrestrial flavour

Its origins remain a mystery with the earliest references in Scotland dating to the late 15th century.

Moment escaped prisoner rams armed police in gym car park after being on the run for four months

Oct 5, 2026

Moment escaped prisoner rams armed police in gym car park after being on the run for four months

Jay Bennett, used his black Volkswagen Golf to repeatedly hit firearm officers in their vehicles outside the Fitness Factory gym in Coventry on March 24.

Crypto super PAC to back candidates in 32 House races

Oct 5, 2026

Crypto super PAC to back candidates in 32 House races

A major cryptocurrency super PAC is backing candidates in 32 House races with one month to go until the midterm elections. Fairshake is throwing its weight behind 13 Democrats and 19 Republicans, spokesperson Geoff Vetter confirmed to The Hill on Monday. The super PAC is spending $1 million each on six candidates — Reps. Janelle...

Buckingham Palace unveils new £25 unfilled advent calendar and £12 chocolate offering that's £100 cheaper than Meghan's luxury version

Oct 5, 2026

Buckingham Palace unveils new £25 unfilled advent calendar and £12 chocolate offering that's £100 cheaper than Meghan's luxury version

Last Thursday, the Duchess of Sussex, 45, opened pre-orders for the festive product that is currently only being shipped in the US.

The shabby West London street plagued by 33 fast food restaurants, 11 barbers and tacky vape shops... and the campaigners facing death threats in their fight to turn it around: ROBERT HARDMAN

Oct 5, 2026

The shabby West London street plagued by 33 fast food restaurants, 11 barbers and tacky vape shops... and the campaigners facing death threats in their fight to turn it around: ROBERT HARDMAN

The last branch of the last bank has vanished but never mind. There are numerous places on this high street which say 'Money Transfer'. Along the half-mile stretch, I jot down 11 of them.

JD Vance says US was just 'trying to protect our guys' by withdrawing bombers from RAF Fairford - as Downing Street insists airbase is safe

Oct 5, 2026

JD Vance says US was just 'trying to protect our guys' by withdrawing bombers from RAF Fairford - as Downing Street insists airbase is safe

The Pentagon confirmed yesterday that aircraft which were being stationed at the Gloucestershire base had been 'redeployed to their home stations in the United States'.

Ken Paxton caught in ANOTHER leaked hot mic moment as Trump's Texas midterm nightmare goes from bad to worse

Oct 5, 2026

Ken Paxton caught in ANOTHER leaked hot mic moment as Trump's Texas midterm nightmare goes from bad to worse

The Texas Republican made the confession to a room of DC lobbyists at a private fundraising lunch.

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