A technical problem with air traffic control caused delays and cancellations at major UK airports like Manchester, Birmingham, and London on Tuesday. The issue lasted about three hours and led to ongoing disruptions. The Civil Aviation Authority explains passengers’ rights to care, rebooking, refunds, and compensation during such events.
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The air traffic control problem started just before 2pm and was fixed around 5pm.
Hundreds of flights were cancelled, affecting travel in the UK and abroad.
Passengers delayed long enough are entitled to food, drinks, phone calls, emails, and sometimes hotel stays from their airline.
Airlines must offer a refund or a new flight if your plane is cancelled under UK law.
Delays over five hours allow passengers to cancel their journey and get a refund.
Passengers should keep receipts if they pay for their own care while waiting.
Airlines usually do not pay compensation if the delay or cancellation is due to events beyond their control, like this technical problem.
Travel insurance may help cover costs not paid by the airline, depending on the policy.
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Hurricane Lowell passed near the western side of Hawaii early Tuesday, causing flooding on the islands. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, leading to rising water and emergency situations.
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Hurricane Lowell moved close to the western part of Hawaii.
The storm caused significant flooding after it passed.
Heavy rain and strong winds occurred during the hurricane.
The flooding created emergency situations for residents.
Authorities were monitoring the situation and providing updates.
The storm affected travel and daily activities on the islands.
Weather officials warned people to stay alert for changing conditions.
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Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Ruslan Kravchenko, resigned after anti-corruption agents raided his office linked to a large corruption case involving fake call centres. These centres trick people into sending money and paid officials for protection, leading to a major scandal threatening President Zelenskyy’s government.
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Ruslan Kravchenko resigned amid allegations that officials in his office protected illegal phone scam call centres.
These call centres pretended to be banks or officials to steal money from people in Ukraine, Russia, and the EU.
The call centres paid about $7,000 a month each in bribes, totaling millions of dollars.
Anti-corruption agencies had to use ladders to raid Kravchenko’s office after staff refused entry.
A suspect was arrested in Lviv, with evidence showing he managed bribe money and home repairs for Kravchenko.
Police found a safe with large amounts of cash, which was spent on luxury items and real estate.
President Zelenskyy initially tried to weaken the anti-corruption agencies but reversed his decision after protests.
The scandal emerged during ongoing attacks on Kyiv and after visits from envoys of President Donald Trump aiming to promote peace talks.
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Israel has decided to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem after the UK imposed sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements that are considered illegal under international law. The Israeli government also banned entry for several UK politicians and ended cooperation on Palestinian security training and a Gaza coordination mission.
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Israel will close the British consulate located in the Sheikh Jarrah area of East Jerusalem.
The UK imposed sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Israel banned entry to several mostly left-wing UK MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn and Diane Abbott.
British involvement in training Palestinian security forces on the West Bank will end.
The UK will be excluded from the US-led Gaza coordination mission based in Israel.
Israel views Jerusalem as its undivided capital, while most countries consider East Jerusalem occupied territory since 1967.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar coordinated the response with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October election.
Israel criticized the UK’s sanctions as interference in its democratic process, while Israel’s president called for dialogue instead of sanctions.
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An Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway while landing at Miami International Airport, causing a crash that killed five people in vehicles near the airport. Both pilots survived, were injured, and have been released from the hospital. Investigators are examining the cause of the crash and whether runway safety features could prevent similar accidents.
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The crash happened when Prime Air Flight 7598 overran the runway on September 6, 2026.
Five people died in the two vehicles hit by the plane after it went off the runway.
The pilots, Joseph Carroll (55) and Jaime Felipe Silva Molina (37), were injured but are now out of the hospital.
A witness saw one pilot shaking and upset, saying, "My career is over."
The plane hit airport navigation equipment, a cleaning crew van, a Toyota SUV, and fences before stopping near parked Tesla robotaxis.
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are looking into the crash and have recovered the plane’s black boxes for analysis.
Officials are considering whether to require Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS), a safety bed made of crushable material to stop planes, at more airports.
Miami International Airport’s runway has a 1,000-foot safety area, which typically reduces the need for EMAS.
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The UK government announced sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank to stop their expansion, focusing on the planned E1 settlement. In response, Israel said it would close the British consulate in Jerusalem and called the UK’s actions hostile.
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The UK announced sanctions to prevent construction in the E1 area, part of the West Bank where Israel plans to build around 1,200 new homes.
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Miliband accused some settlers of ethnic cleansing and said the Israeli government ignores these actions.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticized the UK and said Israel will close the British consulate in Jerusalem.
Ma'ale Adumim is an existing Israeli settlement near the proposed E1 site.
The West Bank is a disputed territory where Israeli settlement expansion is a subject of international concern.
The UK’s actions aim to pressure Israel to stop settlement building, which the UK considers illegal under international law.
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The U.S. Coast Guard is helping search for a plane that disappeared near the Bahamas. The plane had four family members on board and was flying back to Florida when it went missing.
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A plane with four family members went missing near the Bahamas.
The flight was returning to Florida.
The Royal Bahamian Defense Force asked the U.S. Coast Guard for help.
The Coast Guard is actively searching for the missing airplane.
The missing plane's location and condition are not yet known.
Search efforts involve cooperation between Bahamian and U.S. authorities.
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An X account named 2001 Live plans to post about 410 live updates on September 11, 2026, retracing the events of 9/11 minute by minute on its 25th anniversary. The updates will be based on detailed research and eyewitness reports, avoiding graphic content to respect victims, with posts increasing frequency during the key moments of the attacks.
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2001 Live (@25YearsAgoLive) is an X account that shares past events as if they are happening live, focusing on historical accuracy.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the account will post every 3 minutes on average, and more frequently between 8:46 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. ET, the critical period of the attacks.
The account curator, Manny Marotta, reviewed 240 hours of footage, news reports, and eyewitness accounts to build the timeline.
Graphic images and videos will not be shown to avoid disrespecting victims.
The timeline aims to follow the most supported version of events and will block users promoting conspiracy theories.
2001 Live began in 2022 and has since covered various years in history, attracting over 500,000 followers.
The US will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorial events including readings of victims' names and moments of silence.
The project will not seek profit from the 9/11 coverage, pledging to donate any funds raised.
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Prince George, who is 13 years old and second in line to be king of the United Kingdom, has started his first term at Eton College, a well-known all-boys boarding school. His parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, took him to school, continuing a family tradition since his father also attended the same school.
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Prince George is the son of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
He is 13 years old and second in line to the British throne.
George began his first term at Eton College, a prestigious boarding school for boys.
Eton College has educated 20 British prime ministers in the past.
The school charges about £65,000 per year in fees.
Prince George’s father, Prince William, also went to Eton College.
The school is known for its elite status and high academic standards.
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A 78-year-old British woman named Joyce Thomas faces deportation from Sweden after living there for 22 years. She missed a required application to stay in the country after Brexit, and despite many appeals, the Swedish government has set a deadline for her to leave.
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Joyce Thomas, a retired nurse, moved to Sweden 22 years ago with her husband, who died three years ago.
British citizens lost automatic residence rights in Sweden after the UK left the EU on January 31, 2020.
There was a deadline of December 31, 2021, for British nationals to apply for residence under the Brexit withdrawal deal.
Thomas and her husband were unaware they needed to apply until she tried to re-enter Sweden in 2023.
The Swedish migration agency rejected many of her applications and appeals, with a voluntary departure deadline of September 8.
Swedish officials said they are reviewing whether they can ease the process for British citizens affected by Brexit.
Between 2021 and 2025, about 2,490 UK nationals were ordered to leave Sweden.
The UK government supports Sweden looking for solutions to help British citizens facing deportation.
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Hurricane Lowell brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii’s western islands, causing risks of floods, mudslides, and tornadoes. Kauai and Ni’ihau were under hurricane warnings, while Oahu had a tropical storm warning as the storm moved away from the islands.
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Kauai and Ni’ihau were under a hurricane warning; Oahu was under a tropical storm warning.
The storm’s center passed west of the islands but had tropical storm-force winds spreading nearly 200 miles.
Wind gusts reached up to 80 mph on Kauai, with sustained winds around 50 mph.
Hawaii’s governor closed schools and government offices on Kauai, Ni’ihau, and Oahu during the storm.
Rainfall on Kauai could reach up to 24 inches, increasing flood and mudslide risks.
Damaging winds, flooding, and dangerous surf were expected through Tuesday.
Last month, Tropical Storm Lala caused landslides and power outages in Hawaii.
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A strong El Niño climate pattern is expected to continue through the 2026-2027 winter, likely causing milder weather across much of the United States and increased rain and snow in parts of the West and South. Both the Old Farmer’s Almanac and NOAA forecast above-normal temperatures in northern U.S. regions and wetter conditions along the West Coast during this period.
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El Niño is a warming of Pacific Ocean waters that influences weather patterns globally.
NOAA says there is over a 90% chance of a very strong El Niño this fall and winter.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a mostly mild winter with wetter conditions in the West, South, Midwest, and Florida.
Some areas from central New England to the Ohio Valley may experience colder-than-normal temperatures.
Both NOAA and the Almanac agree on above-normal temperatures across northern states and wetter weather on the West Coast.
Past strong El Niño winters have brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of California and wetter weather to the Southeast.
"Super El Niño" is a term used to describe very strong events but is not an official NOAA classification.
Forecasts use different methods: the Almanac uses solar cycles and historical patterns, while NOAA uses climate models and scientific data.
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A public inquiry has examined the 2023 Nottingham attacks where Barnaby Webber and two others were fatally stabbed by Valdo Calocane, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. The inquiry found that Webber’s death might have been prevented with faster medical treatment, and also revealed new evidence about Calocane’s past behavior and planning that was not previously shared.
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The attacks happened on June 13, 2023, killing Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar (both 19), and Ian Coates (65).
Valdo Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, admitted manslaughter and attempted murder charges and was given an indefinite hospital order in 2024.
Medical experts told the inquiry that quicker blood transfusions might have increased Webber’s chance of survival, though his chance was initially below 50%.
The deaths of O’Malley-Kumar and Coates were judged not preventable with quicker treatment.
New evidence emerged after the initial hearings, including hidden notebooks where Calocane wrote about being “God,” mind-reading software, and explosives.
Police had not shared some information, including violent incidents by Calocane and notes on explosives, with the inquiry or other officials earlier.
Calocane had a history of violent behavior and had been admitted to hospital under mental health laws multiple times before the attack.
At the time of the attacks, there was an outstanding warrant for Calocane’s arrest for failing to appear in court.
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An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, hitting two vehicles and causing a fire. Five people in the vehicles were killed, and five others were injured, including the plane's pilot and co-pilot.
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The plane was an Amazon Air Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air LLC.
The flight came from San Juan, Puerto Rico, on its third trip of the day.
The plane overshot runway 30, hitting a van and a car near the airport.
Five people in the two vehicles died in the crash.
Five other people were injured, including the pilot and co-pilot, who have been treated and released.
Three injured people remain hospitalized, with two in critical condition.
The van involved was owned by a contracting cleaning company for airlines.
The plane traveled about 1,300 feet past the runway after landing.
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London police created a special team called the Interceptors to fight phone theft by masked thieves using mopeds and electric bikes. They use modern tools like drones, special cameras, and their own electric bikes to catch the criminals, and recent data shows phone theft is decreasing.
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In 2024, there were 80,000 phone snatchings in London; by July 2025, that number dropped to 35,000.
The Interceptors are trained officers who chase and catch phone thieves in central London.
Police use drones to quickly locate stolen phones and track suspects.
Officers sometimes use their cars or bikes to bump robbers off their vehicles safely.
License plate recognition cameras help identify mopeds linked to crimes.
Some stolen phones are shipped to countries like North Africa, Asia, and China to be broken into parts.
London police work with U.S. companies like Apple and Alphabet to stop phone hacking used to unlock stolen devices.
Phone snatching gangs are connected to larger criminal networks involved in international trade.
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A 48-year-old man was arrested in Germany after a series of attacks on the country’s power grid using rockets and explosives. The attacks caused some power plants to temporarily shut down, and the suspect is linked to multiple incidents across different states.
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The suspect was caught near the Weisweiler power plant in western Germany with explosives.
Police found additional explosives set up in a tent nearby.
The man, identified by German media as Daniel V, allegedly sent letters claiming responsibility for the attacks.
The attacks happened in Brandenburg, Saxony, and North Rhine-Westphalia.
Rockets were used to shoot wires at high-voltage power cables to cause short circuits.
Several power-generating units were temporarily taken offline due to the damage.
Police found multiple explosive devices near high-voltage lines in Saxony shortly before the arrest.
Authorities are checking the area for more devices and are investigating all details surrounding the incidents.
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Iceland asked the US ambassador to explain after President Donald Trump posted a map showing Iceland and other countries covered with the American flag, labeling the area as the "United States of America." Leaders from Iceland, Greenland, and Mexico criticized the post as inappropriate and rejected any suggestion of becoming part of the US.
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President Trump shared a map on social media showing the US, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean with the American flag across them.
The map labeled the entire land area as "United States of America" without explanation.
Iceland’s Foreign Minister called the post "completely inappropriate" and summoned the US ambassador for a formal meeting.
Greenland’s Prime Minister stated that Greenland does not want to be part of the US.
Mexico’s President said Mexico is a free and independent country and will not be a colony or protectorate.
Trump has previously shown interest in acquiring Greenland and suggested Canada could become the 51st US state.
The European Commission recently announced major investments in Greenland, focusing on education, internet access, raw materials, and hydropower.
Summoning an ambassador is a diplomatic way for a country to express official displeasure about another government’s actions.
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The UK government announced it will ban goods imported from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, calling the situation there ethnic cleansing. Israel reacted by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem and banning some UK left-wing politicians from entering the country.
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UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Parliament that Britain will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
The UK government says there is ethnic cleansing happening in parts of the West Bank.
The UK says the Israeli government is ignoring these actions.
In response, Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem.
Israel also banned 11 left-wing UK Members of Parliament from entering Israel.
This represents a shift in the UK’s policy toward Israel.
The news was discussed by BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen on the Newscast program.
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Cancer cases worldwide are expected to rise from nearly 21 million in 2024 to around 34 million by 2050, a 67% increase mainly due to population growth and aging. Almost half of cancer deaths could be prevented through better access to vaccines, smoking cessation, and screening.
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Global cancer cases may increase by 67% from 2024 to 2050 because more people will live longer.
About 1 in 5 people will develop cancer during their lifetime.
Nearly 1 in 9 men and 1 in 13 women are expected to die from cancer.
Lung cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death worldwide.
Nearly 48% of cancer deaths could be prevented with existing tools.
Cancer rates differ greatly by region, with Australia and New Zealand having the highest rates, and parts of Africa and Asia the lowest.
Breast cancer is the second most common diagnosis globally; colorectal cancer is third.
Experts stress increasing access to prevention methods, including tobacco control, vaccines, and regular screening.
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Finland has extended a 120-mile fence along its border with Russia to stop migrants from crossing into the country. This move comes amid tensions after Finland joined NATO and accused Russia of sending migrants to the border to cause problems.
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Finland built a 120-mile fence near the Nuijamaa border crossing on its eastern border with Russia.
Finland closed its entire 832-mile border with Russia in December 2023 after more than 1,300 migrants arrived without visas.
Finland's government accuses Russia of pushing asylum seekers to the border to destabilize Finland, but Russia denies this.
Finland joined NATO in 2023, ending its long-time neutrality due to concerns about Russian threats.
The border fence includes patrol roads, loudspeakers, night lighting, and cameras and cost about 356 million euros ($413 million).
Finland is extending the Border Security Act to restrict entry from Russia until 2028, with powers to turn back asylum seekers.
All land border crossings between Finland and Russia remain closed indefinitely.
Finland is also strengthening its military with F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. and domestic production of jet engines.
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