Air India captain ‘cut fuel to engines before crash’

Environment Minister Steve Reed is set to announce major reforms in the water sector, aimed at addressing sewage spills, enhancing infrastructure, and potentially abolishing the regulator Ofwat, following a significant bill increase this year. While promising smaller, steady increases in water bills, he could not rule out further above-inflation hikes and committed to halving sewage pollution by 2030, despite criticism over the current regulatory framework. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Environment Minister Steve...

Vladimir Putin faced humiliation as Ukrainian drones breached Russian air defenses for the fourth consecutive day, targeting Moscow and disrupting four major airports, leading to the redirection of 134 flights. Despite Russia claiming to have shot down 93 drones, the chaos reflects Ukraine's strategy to disrupt air travel, while Kremlin officials assert Putin aims for a peace settlement amid ongoing conflict. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Ukrainian drones have been attacking Moscow for...

Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid bin Talal Al-Saud, known as the ‘Sleeping Prince,’ has passed away at 36 after 20 years in a coma due to a brain hemorrhage from a car accident at age 15. His father, Prince Khaled, fought tirelessly for his life, and funeral prayers will be held at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque and King Faisal Specialist Hospital. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid...

A Delta Boeing 767 was forced to return to Los Angeles shortly after takeoff when flames erupted from its left engine, prompting an emergency landing. Passengers reported a mix of calm and fear during the incident, which was resolved safely on the ground, with emergency services extinguishing the fire and no injuries reported. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A Delta airplane had to come back to the airport after takeoff because one of...

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for the UK as storms are expected this week, with yellow thunderstorm alerts in Wales, the Midlands, Northern Ireland, and northern England, and additional warnings in Scotland. Heavy showers could lead to local flooding and transport disruptions, but conditions are predicted to improve towards the end of the week, coinciding with ongoing drought measures in various regions. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The UK is getting...

Police are urgently searching for 38-year-old Rachel Booth, last seen in the Barnton area of Northwich around 4:50 am, with CCTV footage capturing her near Sandiway Garage at 3:50 am. Described as 5'9" with a slim build and blonde hair, she was wearing black leggings and a black top; authorities ask anyone with information to contact Cheshire Police. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Police are searching for a missing woman named Rachel Booth,...