Is flying getting more dangerous? Scientists reveal why so many planes are crashing - as Learjet disaster kills all nine on board

Daily Mail - Nov 8, 2026

Following the devastating Learjet 60 crash, many have begun to question whether flying is becoming more dangerous.

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Nov 8, 2026

Don't have time to stockpile? Worried Brits are buying £700 emergency food kits - with sales QUADRUPLING in recent weeks

Worried Brits are splurging £700 on emergency food kits that can keep a person fed for six weeks, amid growing fears of blackouts, cyber attacks and other future crises.

Nov 8, 2026

Countryside managers prepare for climate change

North Pennines National Landscape's plan includes restoring peatland and wildfire preparedness.

Nov 8, 2026

Hundreds of seagrass shoots found in estuary

There were fears a restoration trial may not succeed when only six seedlings had emerged in April.

Nov 8, 2026

Sony revives iconic 1979 Walkman design with MDR-3R USB-C headphones: Check price in India

Sony has even extended this vintage theme to the product's packaging and instruction manual, mirroring the original unboxing experience.

Nov 8, 2026

Dohop Introduces TravelSure, a Disruption-Recovery Service for OTAs, Travel Sellers and Airlines

Dohop, the travel technology company whose Connected Travel platform helps airlines and travel sellers create, sell and support multi-carrier journeys without traditional interline, has introduced TravelSure. The service helps passengers rebook when their direct flight is delayed or cancelled. TravelSure provides proactive passenger communications, rebooking on any available carrier, and recovery support when qualifying disruptions occur, giving travellers additional protection and peace of mind, with cost savings and ancillary revenue as additional benefits for partners.

Nov 8, 2026

PayRewards Adds British Airways Avios as a Transfer Partner

PayRewards, a rewards-first bill payments and accounts payable platform for U.S. businesses, today announced the addition of British Airways’ loyalty currency, Avios, to its points transfer network. The partnership gives American business owners a new way to fly transatlantic using the payments they already make. Customers can now transfer points earned on business payments, including ACH and credit card payments, into Avios at a 1:1 rate.

Nov 8, 2026

China boasts world's largest renewable energy system: report

Nov 8, 2026

iPhone Duo vs Samsung Fold 8 - One-hand mode - similarities and differences between the two foldable flagships

Apple’s iPhone Duo and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 offer different foldable-phone experiences. iPhone’s fixed right-side controls may challenge left-handed users, while Samsung offers more flexible one-handed layouts. Both have 7.6-inch inner displays.

Nov 8, 2026

Top AI adopters in customer service gain over 50% KPI improvements, but value realization remains uneven: EY report

Organizations realizing the highest value from artificial intelligence (AI) in customer service reported up to 50 per cent or higher improvements across core customer service key performance indicators, according to EY India's latest report.