Pilot explains real reason for airplane mode on flights
A commercial pilot explains the genuine, disruptive reason you must switch to airplane mode. It's not a safety conspiracy, but it will annoy the flight crew.
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Lib Dems Call for US to be in Foreign Interference Inquiry
The Liberal Democrats urge the UK government to include Donald Trump's US in a foreign interference inquiry, citing a national security strategy that advocates 'cultivating resistance' in Europe. Read the full story.
Fani Willis grilled by Georgia panel over Trump case
Fulton County DA Fani Willis testified before a Georgia state senate committee investigating her prosecution of Donald Trump. The hearing grew contentious as Willis hit back at her Republican critics.
UK probes foreign election interference after bribery case
The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics following the jailing of a former Reform UK leader for pro-Russia bribes. Experts warn the system is full of holes.
Urgent review into foreign interference in UK politics
PM Keir Starmer orders urgent review into foreign political interference after ex-Reform UK Wales leader jailed for pro-Russian bribes. Review to report by March.
Hodge Report: Arts Funding Must Be Protected from Politics
A landmark review by Labour peer Margaret Hodge calls for Arts Council England to be shielded from political meddling, scrap its 'straitjacket' strategy, and slash bureaucracy to restore trust. Read the key findings.
UK inquiry into foreign financial interference in politics
An independent review into foreign financial influence on UK politics is announced after a former Reform UK politician was jailed for taking Russian bribes. Learn how the government plans to protect democracy.
National Security Act risks overreach, warns legal review
Independent reviewer Jonathan Hall KC warns the UK's new National Security Act is so broad it could harm journalists, thinktanks, and protesters. Read the full report on the risks of state overreach.
Pilot used cocaine before fatal Sea World helicopter crash
An inquest hears the pilot of a Sea World helicopter was seen using cocaine the night before a crash that killed four. Read the shocking details of the investigation.
Reform UK's Russia Links Under Scrutiny
Readers question Reform UK's Russian connections after former MEP Nathan Gill admits taking £40,000 in bribes for pro-Russia speeches. Join the debate on political integrity.
Eurovision Changes Voting After Israel Interference Claims
Eurovision implements major voting reforms following allegations of Israeli government interference. Discover how new rules aim to restore contest integrity ahead of Vienna 2026.
Eurovision changes voting rules after 'interference'
Eurovision introduces major rule changes, including a voting cap and promotion limits, following allegations of Israeli government interference. Read the full story on the contest's future.
DoJ Probes Debunked Venezuela Election Claims
Exclusive: Federal investigators examine unfounded claims Venezuela helped steal the 2020 US election, potentially strengthening case for military action. Read the full investigation.
MI5 Sends Spy Warning Signal to China and MPs
MI5 and the UK government issue a stark warning to parliamentarians about Chinese espionage, aiming to reestablish deterrence after a collapsed spying case. Discover the security implications.
Ex-Pilot Avoids Prison After Engine Incident
Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson sentenced to time served after attempting to cut plane engines mid-flight. Read the full cautionary tale of mental health and aviation safety.
Pilot's blunt warning on ignoring aeroplane mode
An A330 pilot issues a stark safety warning about mobile phone use on flights, revealing how hundreds of devices can cause dangerous interference with aircraft systems.
Last Trump Criminal Case Revived by Georgia Prosecutor
Georgia's Pete Skandalakis appoints himself to lead the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump, the sole remaining criminal prosecution. Discover the latest developments.
Helicopter emergency landing in Manchester field
A pilot in his 60s miraculously escaped injury after his gyrocopter experienced trouble mid-air and performed an emergency landing near Bolton. Read the full details.
Valve Announcement Tonight: Half-Life 3 Rumours Swirl
Valve insiders claim a major reveal is happening tonight, with Steam Frame VR headset expected and Half-Life 3 dreams alive. UK gamers await 6pm announcement.
CMA board hit by further resignations
Sky News learns of two more board departures at the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, months after its chairman was ousted by ministers. Read the full story.
Ed Davey: Remove Robbie Gibb to Save the BBC
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey demands the government remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC board to protect its independence from political attacks by Trump and Conservative allies.
ASIO Chief: Foreign Agents Infiltrating Australia
Australia's spy chief reveals sophisticated foreign interference operations targeting universities, businesses and government institutions, warning of unprecedented threats to national security.
Labour's Environmental Law Loophole Sparks Integrity Fears
Integrity experts warn that a 'highly unusual' exemption in Labour's new environmental legislation creates potential for political interference and undermines environmental protection standards across Australia.
Man dies in North Yorkshire small plane crash
A man has died after a light aircraft crashed near a North Yorkshire airfield. Emergency services rushed to the scene but the pilot was pronounced dead. Investigation underway.
Trump Georgia Election Recordings Exposed
Explosive audio recordings reveal Donald Trump's direct involvement in pressuring Georgia officials to overturn 2020 election results, creating fresh legal jeopardy for the former president.
Bulgarians jailed for Paris Jewish memorial vandalism
Two Bulgarians receive prison sentences for desecrating a Holocaust memorial in Paris, with French investigators uncovering evidence pointing to Russian state involvement in the coordinated attack.
NATO battles Russia's covert political warfare in Europe
Exclusive analysis reveals how Western alliances are confronting Russia's sophisticated campaign of political manipulation, cyber attacks and covert funding that aims to destabilise democracies without firing a shot.
Trump's Legal Firestorm: Georgia Case Takes Dramatic Turn
Former President Donald Trump faces escalating legal pressure as his Georgia election interference case sees key developments, while federal prosecutions advance amid political turmoil.
Deepfake Bill de Blasio Interview Sparks Election Alarm
A sophisticated AI-generated deepfake of former New York mayor Bill de Blasio has been circulating online, raising urgent concerns about election interference and digital deception capabilities ahead of the US presidential race.
Grooming Gangs Inquiry Descends into Chaos
An explosive investigation reveals how Britain's landmark grooming gangs inquiry has descended into turmoil, with allegations of political interference and systemic failures threatening justice for victims.
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