Air India to test all pilots for banned substances

It comes after an incident last week in which its Phuket to Delhi flight suddenly lost altitude, with a preliminary report saying the senior pilot had to retake their substance test. Reports say they had tested positive…

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Five key takeaways from results day 2026

And this year, they've come at a time when all eyes are on what teenagers decide to do next. Universities are keen to get them through the door. As they grapple with their finances, they know that every filled seat in a…

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Let rich pensioners opt out of state pension in exchange for OBE, Labour pressure group urges Burnham

Compass, a leading think tank , has put together a report – seen by The Independent – outlining 100 policies they believe the prime minister should introduce in his first 100 days, which will be published in three parts…

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Bishop appears in court over child rape charges

He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via videolink from his lawyer's office. Oakley was not asked to enter a plea during the hearing as Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring sent the case to the Old Bailey. Oakley…

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Honeytrap thieves jailed for killing men they had drugged

On the first day of their trial in June, the pair also each admitted two further counts of administering poison to surviving victims. Mihai, 31, and Dumitru, 30, were both sentenced to 17 years in prison at Oxford Crown…

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Brothers injured by 'exploding' steam room door

The brothers, who were 11 and 16 at the time of the incident, were staying at the Green Nature Diamond Hotel with their parents. CCTV footage sourced from the hotel by their father shows the moment the glass door…

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Temperatures top 37C in the South East

The Met Office said by midday on Thursday the temperature was provisionally recorded as 37.8C (100F) at Charlwood in Surrey. At Wisley, temperatures hit 37.2C (99F). It reached 34C (93.2F) in Maidstone, Kent, and in…

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Couple tie the knot on 'magical' solar eclipse day

And for one couple, it was especially unforgettable as they got married during the once-in-a-generation event . Jerry and Jamie Bone, from Gosfield, Essex, planned their big day around the astronomical phenomenon - the…

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Binning batteries can start fires and put lives at risk, says union boss

It is the latest in a series of fires affecting Scotland's refuse services which have been linked to goods containing lithium batteries, including vapes. Mitchell called for a national strategy to educate people on how…

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Arson arrest after massive fire destroys homes

No injuries were reported, Gwent Police said in a statement, but 32 properties were evacuated near Hazelwood Road, Newbridge, in Caerphilly county. The force said its officers were conducting a joint investigation into…

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