First wheelchair user reaches space on Blue Origin flight
Michaela Benthaus, an engineer paralysed in a bike accident, made history as the first wheelchair user to reach the edge of space on a Blue Origin flight. Read her inspiring story.
Michaela Benthaus, an engineer paralysed in a bike accident, made history as the first wheelchair user to reach the edge of space on a Blue Origin flight. Read her inspiring story.
Michaela Benthaus, a paraplegic engineer from Germany, becomes the first wheelchair user in space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule. Her landmark flight marks a giant leap for accessibility in space tourism.
An easyJet flight from Malaga to Gatwick was delayed 12 hours after a family boarded with their deceased 89-year-old relative. The airline states she had a fit-to-fly certificate. Read the full story.
Passengers on an easyJet flight from Malaga to Gatwick were left shocked after a family allegedly boarded with a deceased elderly relative, causing a 12-hour delay. Read the full investigation.
Swedish actress May Britt, known for 'The Blue Angel' and her marriage to Sammy Davis Jr., has died at 91. Read about her life and legacy.
A man allegedly boarded a British Airways flight from Heathrow to Norway without travel documents, leading to a three-hour delay and a major security review. Read the full investigation.
Former Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis, 70, discusses her new role as Humanists UK president, single motherhood, losing her husband, and her lifelong godlessness. Read her candid interview.
Biblical rainfall forecast for Dubai risks repeating 2024's airport flooding, potentially leaving tens of thousands of British travellers stranded over Christmas. Know your flight rights.
BBC's Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights ranks No. 5 in the best TV shows of 2025. Discover why its procedural tension and Troubles legacy make it a must-watch.
A Met Office fog warning for London on Dec 17 risks major travel disruption, including flight delays and cancellations at key airports. Plan ahead and check your journey.
Switzerland's overwhelming rejection of a 50% inheritance tax offers a stark lesson for the UK's fiscal debate. Discover why capital flight fears should shape Westminster's approach.
BBC analysis uncovers 87 flights linked to Jeffrey Epstein arriving or departing UK airports, with British victims onboard. Calls grow for a full UK investigation.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 arrives on PlayStation 5 with superb DualSense integration and a vast, authentic world. Discover if this detailed sim is worth your time.
A fatal stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train has left one man dead and a suspect in custody. The attack has raised urgent questions about public transport safety in North Carolina.
Contrary to conservative warnings, New York's wealthiest are not fleeing after Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win. Property data and experts reveal a commitment to the city.
The US government has waived an $11m fine for Southwest Airlines as part of a $140m settlement over its 2022 holiday travel meltdown that stranded over 2 million passengers. Read the full details.
Adult performer Bonnie Blue detained in Bali for alleged porn production during Schoolies week. Police seized her 'Bangbus' truck and other items. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
China Eastern Airlines launches the world's longest commercial flight, a 29-hour journey from Shanghai to Buenos Aires. The new route reshapes long-haul travel and connects major continents.
Elon Musk's X platform hit with a €120m EU fine for deceptive verification badges and lack of ad transparency under the Digital Services Act. Read the full ruling details.
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended this morning due to a major IT failure with its air traffic control provider, disrupting thousands of passengers. Service has now resumed.
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended Friday morning due to a critical air traffic control technical issue. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates.
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended on Friday morning due to a critical IT failure in air traffic control systems. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates as teams work to resolve the issue.
A London couple's honeymoon to Thailand is in tatters after a last-minute Thai Airways flight cancellation left them £1,350 out of pocket and stranded at Heathrow Airport. Discover your passenger rights.
The parents of three-year-old Aari Patel, who died in 2016, urge people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register after his gifts saved others. Over 8,000 in the UK await transplants.
A new £26bn tax-raising Budget is driving wealth creators abroad, with 142,000 millionaires forecast to leave. Analysis warns of long-term damage to UK investment and competitiveness.
The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is set to restart with a new deep-sea mission over a decade after its disappearance. Read the latest on the renewed investigation.
A well-travelled flight attendant shares her five must-visit, budget-friendly destinations for 2026, from the Balkans to Central America. Get inspired for your next getaway.
Airbus A320 fleets are back in service after a critical software update, prompted by solar radiation fears, was completed faster than expected. Discover how airlines managed the disruption.
Airbus resolves a critical software issue affecting its A320 fleet, preventing widespread flight cancellations. The fix comes after the biggest recall in the company's history. Read the full update.
A major winter storm brought over a foot of snow to the US Midwest, causing a 45-car pile-up, a plane to skid off a runway, and thousands of flight delays over the busy Thanksgiving travel weekend.