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Fresh misery for travellers as hundreds more flights cancelled today with air traffic control meltdown leaving passengers trapped on planes for hours and forced to sleep on airport floors - as NATS boss faces pressure to quit

Hundreds more flights have been cancelled as passengers brace for a second day of travel chaos following a major technical failure that brought Britain's air traffic control system to a standstill. Around 1,300 flights were cancelled to and from UK airports on Tuesday after a technical issue hit NATS, which provides air traffic control services to 15 airports across the country.

Ed Miliband shrugs off Israel sanctions fury as Labour is accused of risking Jewish lives for votes ahead of by-election battle with Greens

QUENTIN LETTS: Ed Mil's eyeballs bored in on his nose. His fingers trembled. He was tremendously wound up...

OPINIONJAKE WALLIS SIMONS: A monumental act of national self-harm to stop Muslim voters from deserting Labour for the Greens

Israel hits back at Ed Miliband and closes UK consulate, bars a dozen MPs and boots out military

Argentina stokes Falklands tensions with more sanctions on oilfield plans

AI could 'kill all humans' by the end of the decade, Anthropic researcher warns - as he quits over 'out of control' superintelligence race

The taxman is coming for your pension when you die. Here's what to do NOW to save your loved ones from a new red tape NIGHTMARE

Millions of savers are at risk of plunging their loved ones into a bureaucratic nightmare when they die as a result of new rules taking effect next spring.

Mo Gilligan takes a swipe at Miriam Margolyes at the NTAs

Bleary-eyed stars look all partied out after the NTAs

Florence Pugh makes a glam appearance in Venice

Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks trade cheeky insults

Phoebe Dynevor's sister shares first wedding snaps

Tearful Alan Carr receives Special Recognition gong

Mo Gilligan takes a swipe at Miriam Margolyes at the NTAs

Bleary-eyed stars look all partied out after the NTAs

Florence Pugh makes a glam appearance in Venice

Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks trade cheeky insults

Phoebe Dynevor's sister shares first wedding snaps

Tearful Alan Carr receives Special Recognition gong

Mo Gilligan takes a swipe at Miriam Margolyes at the NTAs

Bleary-eyed stars look all partied out after the NTAs

Florence Pugh makes a glam appearance in Venice

Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks trade cheeky insults

Phoebe Dynevor's sister shares first wedding snaps

Tearful Alan Carr receives Special Recognition gong

The King has slapped down Harry and Meghan... but this is the biggest revelation from his public letter. Finally, someone's put them in their place: SARAH VINE

'Surprised?' What do the Duke and Duchess of Sussex mean, exactly, by 'surprised'?

Harry and Meghan would prefer to be 'public figures' NOT private citizens, sources reveal amid string of extraordinary claims

Buckingham Palace on Monday released a letter of 'guidance' on the monarch's behalf, confirming the couple were not returning to the UK as working royals.

'Gisele Pelicot 2.0' wife who was 'drugged by husband so other men could rape her' dies 'after sexual abuse caused fatal injuries'

An Austrian woman who was allegedly drugged by her husband so that other men could rape her has died of the injuries she sustained while being sexually abused.

Why we should ALL fear the exodus of Britain's 'wealth creators': Inside the reality of Labour's spiteful war on success... and the stark impact it will have on hard-working Britons

'I would like to give something back to Britain.' So said the hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos after donating a cool £190million to Cambridge University in March.

Exactly how to retire at 45, 50, 55 or 60 years old: This is how much you need to have saved in your pension at every age

Many of us dream of retiring early and living a life of Saturdays, free to spend more time doing the things we enjoy with our family and friends.

Solemn Prince William leads the world's royals in mourning at King Harald of Norway's funeral - as the new Queen's disgraced son is released from house arrest to attend

NEW The Prince of Wales represented his father, King Charles, at the service at Oslo Cathedral, while the Princess Royal attended in a private and personal capacity as godmother of the new king, Haakon VIII.

Pancreatic cancer is terrifyingly deadly and there are almost no symptoms until it's too late. But, analysing the dozens of patients I've treated, there ARE warning signs... including this specific back pain: DR PHILIPPA KAYE

The disease can strike almost without warning, causing few obvious symptoms until it has already spread and become far harder to treat. But it's a myth that its impossible to spot early.

The danger of buying 'off plan' homes: When Jasmine, 38, saw designs for a two-bedroom apartment in a new development, she thought she'd hit the jackpot. But she ended up LOSING her entire £108,000 deposit...

The modern flat, located in Westgate House, came with perks including a 24-hour concierge in the lobby, an onsite gym, sauna and steam room, a cafe, cinema room and lounges.

Eastenders star Shane Richie pleads not guilty to being almost double drink driving limit after police were called 'when he argued with petrol station staff over vaping'

A court was told today that the actor had 55mg per 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 35mg.

Brent crude oil hit $100 a barrel as experts warn interest rates could stay higher for longer

Tehran attacks US targets in Middle East in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian tankers, sparking jump in oil prices as war deepens

EXCLUSIVEWhy Elon Musk could be the most dangerous man in the world: We know he's a maverick genius. But now former partners and friends break their silence to ALISON BOSHOFF... and describe a fanatic hellbent on global domination

He grew up the son of a model and electromechanical engineer in Pretoria, South Africa, before heading to the University of Pennsylvania, then Stanford where he started his fabled career in tech. He is also, according to the mother of one of his children, a 'Gatling gun of sperm' who is determined to create a legion of mini-Musks ahead of a 'civil war' by impregnating any suitably Right-wing young woman who asks. First wife Justine Wilson, who bore him six children, says: 'I feel like we [women] are pretty much interchangeable to him. I heard that he refers to us as "the breeders".'

Millionaire racing tipster who abused vulnerable women in chamber beneath remote Highland lodge loses travel ban appeal

Kevin Booth, who recruited women to work at his isolated Lochdu Lodge in Caithness and is said to have subjected them to so-called 'punishment beatings', was banned from travelling abroad.

Since the age of 20 I have been plagued by painful - and mortifying - boils in my intimate areas. Now hope is finally on the horizon for me and millions of sufferers

It's an agonising and disfiguring skin condition that plagues one in every 100 Britons - yet very few have ever heard of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

Cambridge lecturer who called passenger 'jihadist' and told him to 'blow himself up' in drunken outburst on BA flight avoids jail

Dr Adam Coutts, 48, told Hammad Aziz that he should 'shave his beard' and that he looked 'like a jihadist' after Mr Aziz tried to intervene between Coutts and another passenger.

'Superhero' officer killed in A66 crash to be laid to rest today with procession through his home town

The devastated wife and sons of one of the police officers killed in the A66 tragedy will pay a heartbreaking final farewell to him today.

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Mo Gilligan draws gasps from the NTAs audience as he takes a swipe at Miriam Margolyes amid Andi Peters 'racism row' live on stage

Mo Gilligan took a swipe at Miriam Margolyes as he presented an award at the National Television Awards in London on Tuesday night. The outspoken actress, 85, used an offensive term to describe ITV presenter Andi Peter's skin colour during an appearance on This Morning last week. Making reference to the shocking comment, comedian Mo introduced himself to the audience and said: 'If you know me, I'm Mo Gilligan. And if you don't know me, then I'm Andi Peters.'

'First time in 48 years I can look in the mirror and say I fancy myself': Katie Price gushes over her heavy NTAs makeup as she covers up her black eye hours after getting face filler

Katie Price was so delighted with her National Television Awards look that she declared it is the 'first time in 48 years I can look in the mirror and say "I fancy that"'.

Katie Price opts for tiny lace hot pants and displays the results of her recent surgeries while Amanda Holden wears a garish pink gown as they lead the worst dressed on the National Television Awards red carpet

The National Television Awards is typically a night for glamorous gowns and eye-catching dresses, but not every star hits the mark with their looks.

Bleary-eyed Olivia Attwood and Tina O'Brien look all partied out as they lead TV's finest heading home after the NTAs

Olivia Attwood and Tina O'Brien led the bleary-eyed exits after a boozy night at the National Television Awards at the O2 Arena on Tuesday evening. The stars of British television departed after a night of drinking and celebrating at the ceremony, which is known for celebrities partying late into the night. TV presenter Olivia, 35, who made her red carpet debut with her boyfriend Pete Wicks on the night, looked animated as she left the venue.

Alan Carr breaks down in tears after receiving Special Recognition gong as fans laud NTAs performance by pals Amanda Holden and Paloma Faith as 'the campest thing they've ever seen'

Alan Carr broke down in tears as he was awarded the Special Recognition gong at the National Television Awards on Tuesday.

Valencia Fury, 8, makes her NTAs debut with her mother Paris as she is branded an 'icon' by viewers after becoming the star of their family show

After posing up a storm on the red carpet in a pink tulle dress, Valencia, eight, joined her mum on stage to present the Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award.

Move aside, Holly and Phil! Hungover Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard groan in delight as they tuck into bacon sandwiches after nearly losing their NTAs gong following 'very late night'

It's become something of a traditional for This Morning presenters to be transparent about their hangovers after a big night at the National Television Awards. The tradition started with former BFFs Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield after they came to work in their stained outfits from the night before in 2016. And hungover Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard gave them a run for their money when they crawled into the studios after nearly losing their Daytime gong on Wednesday.

National Television Awards 2026 winners: Ant and Dec miss out on Best Presenter AGAIN as Sir David Attenborough triumphs in his 100th year while This Morning, Strictly and Clarkson's Farm scoop gongs

In his 100th year, David Attenborough took home the NTA for Best Presenter, leaving Ant and Dec without the gong for the second consecutive year.

Jesy Nelson introduces boyfriend Ben Davies to the showbiz world as they enjoy a date night at the NTAs just weeks after going public

Jesy Nelson introduced her new boyfriend Ben Davies to the showbiz world on Tuesday night when they enjoyed a date night at the NTAs weeks after going public.

Guinness 'heist' suspects are caught on CCTV after 70,000 pints were stolen from depot

NEW The 800 barrels of stout taken from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, on Monday, August 31, have yet to be recovered and no arrests have been made. Both trailers were later found abandoned in Lathom near Skelmersdale, Lancashire, some 30 miles away from the beer heist. Now, Cheshire Police have released CCTV footage of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the crime. In the footage, a white lorry can be seen arriving at the entrance to the Cheshire depot before a man climbs out of the driver's seat.

My neighbour told me I can't have a trampoline in my field because it's farmland. Is he right? Consumer rights lawyer DEAN DUNHAM KC replies

My property backs on to farm fields used for sheep grazing. I recently bought one of the fields from the farmer so our children could play there.

Norway's new Queen Mette-Marit faces uncomfortable funeral reunion with Luxembourg's Grand Duke and Duchess after telling Epstein their 2012 wedding was 'deadly boring'

Royals from around the world arrived in Oslo last night ahead of the late monarch's state funeral, with the Prince of Wales expected to represent King Charles III today.

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CHARLOTTE GRIFFITHS: Did 'paranoia' over secrecy cause Harry and Meghan's Diana dinner to be cancelled?

There is a big mystery in royal circles after a highly anticipated fundraising dinner for the Diana Award was suddenly cancelled. After I revealed the event in the Mail on Sunday, guests received an email saying the whole night was off.

What's the healthiest cocktail? From Margarita to Espresso Martini, diet expert reveals which to pick to stay trim - and which is as calorific as McDonald's large fries

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Bond market mayhem has a silver lining - savings rates are soaring! SYLVIA MORRIS picks the very best deals for YOUR money

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Not their usual style: Europe's royal families are loaded on to a bus from Oslo Airport for the funeral of Norway's Harald V - while Spain's King Felipe carries his own bag

Global leaders and royal figures from across Europe and around the world have gathered in Norway today for the funeral of King Harald V, marking the final farewell to the beloved monarch after a 35-year reign. Ahead of today's service, which takes place at 1pm local time, European royalty were spotted arriving at the five-star Grand Hotel in Oslo. Having landed at Oslo Airport on 8 September, Spain's King Felipe and seemingly Queen Letizia were photographed exiting a bus before entering the luxury hotel.

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'She's pulled the wool over everyone's eyes': We reveal the evidence hidden in Katie Price's own marriage certificate that shows her union with Lee Andrews was a sham... as insiders tell all to KATIE HIND

Katie Price's 'marriage' to Lee Andrews has been only the latest twist in the long-running soap opera of her turbulent love life.

Inside Liam Payne's trashed hotel room: From the burned Coca-Cola can lids to the pills lined up on the sofa, incredibly detailed 3D model explores troubled star's third-floor suite

It was the drug-strewn room where Liam Payne spent his final hours before plummeting 40ft to his death from a balcony on October 16, 2024.

Pills vs Jabs... the VERDICT: This summer two weight-loss tablets were launched, leaving many wondering if they should switch from the pen. Now, two writers reveal their VERY different experiences - and results

The weight-loss race ramped up this summer as two new tablet formats from the makers of Ozempic and Mounjaro hit the market.

'It will end when I die': Mustafa was 14 when he was first raped by a group of men. Now, 80 assaults later, he reveals how dancing boys are being dressed as girls and brutalised by sick Taliban officials - and why it's getting worse

He cannot escape the memory of the knife. He holds his hand up and shows me the scar on the underside of his arm, just below the wrist. 'I resisted,' he explains, 'so they forced me.'

Celebrity dog whisperer wins £5million payout after being forced to shut down his kennels to clear the path for HS2

A celebrity dog whisperer who was forced to shut down his exclusive kennels to make way for the HS2 railway line has won a £5million payout from the government. Matthew Wiggins moved his business to a farm near Stone in Staffordshire in 2012, before transforming the 3.4 acre site into a high-end training centre with 44 kennels. The company, WKD Trained Dogs Ltd, supplied highly trained dogs from eastern Europe to high-net-worth individuals and celebrities, including Game of Thrones actress Indira Varma.

EXCLUSIVEI identified 9/11 victims from tiny bone fragments found on rooftops. Twenty-five years later, 1,100 families are still waiting

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James Bond screenwriter Steven Knight confirms 007 has already been cast - with Slow Horses star Jack Lowden frontrunner

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Burglars ignored two decorative tiles while robbing a rural bungalow - which are now tipped to sell for £120,000 after being identified as rare Renaissance treasures

The plaques had hung in the hallway of the modest property in Shaftesbury, Dorset, for more 30 years, with the owners unaware of their significance. Burglars who broke into the house a few years ago similarly did not appear to be students of the classical revival - and completely ignored the plaques. But experts have now concluded they are part of a historic 16th century collection and believe they could fetch £120,000 at auction. It came after the occupants sent photos of the 12ins by 11ins tiles to an auctioneers to find out more about them. The plaques were instantly recognised for their importance and experts arranged to visit the house. Upon closer inspection, the specialists identified the tiles as early 16th century maiolica plaques by celebrated Renaissance artist Francesco Xanto Avelli.

Scientists discover intriguing cause of sex problems in young men - they're spending too long in the office

Researchers said more than half of men working such long hours experienced major stress and had difficulty achieving an erection.

Unravelling the mystery of the Devil's Arrows: Study reveals how prehistoric builders hauled 25-tonne rocks 11 miles across Yorkshire to build the landmark 5,000 years ago

Each weighing around 25 tonnes and standing at almost 23ft (seven metres) tall, how the enormous stones got there has remained unclear - until now.

Eiffel Tower's decision to remove female staff for Hindu group's visit is condemned as 'absurd and unjust' as investigation is launched

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Clancy jurors reveal the evidence that convinced them mom was not guilty of murder before lone holdout forced mistrial

Three women who served as jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have opened up about their decision to find the mother-of-three not guilty of murder before one holdout juror forced a mistrial. Clancy, 36, had admitted to strangling her children with exercise bands, but argued in court that she was overmedicated while suffering from postpartum depression and that the cocktail of drugs she was prescribed brought on a psychosis.

High-profile Reform backer quits divided party warning Nigel Farage to get a grip on 'would-be leader' Zia Yusuf

Commentator Tim Montgomerie, whose membership was suspended last month after he criticised Mr Farage, said he would not be seeking to overturn the ban.

Flight chaos explained: What caused this MAJOR meltdown and can you claim anything back?

In the wake of the UK airport disruption, passengers will have lots of questions - here, we reveal what we know and what travellers need to be aware of.

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