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Today: Queen Elizabeth offered to restore Princess Diana's Her Royal Highness title after her death, as revealed in Earl Spencer's memoir serialised in the Daily Mail, Poland's prime minister Donald Tusk warns that Vladimir Putin could be planning missile strikes against countries supporting Ukraine, children as young as five filmed shoplifting in Bournemouth while parents waited outside, Jack Whitehall admits he failed his Harry Potter audition and Martin Seligman's three step plan for taking control of your destiny. Your briefing for Friday 18 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.

Today: Lady Justice Thirlwall's inquiry finds three babies murdered by Lucy Letby at the Countess of Chester Hospital could have been saved, the village of Piddington votes to declare independence from the UK over a migrant camp, Ed Sheeran loses all support acts and his band after Macklemore's Free Palestine speech, Earl Spencer's memoir is stolen from a Dutch lorry, and porridge is named the healthiest breakfas. Your briefing for Wednesday 16 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.Jump to a story(00:00) Today's headlines(00:27) Lucy Letby inquiry findings(01:49) Piddington independence vote(03:08) Ed Sheeran tour walkout(04:08) Earl Spencer book theft(04:59) Healthiest breakfasts revealedLucy Letby inquiry finds baby deaths preventableLady Justice Thirlwall's public inquiry into Lucy Letby concluded that three babies murdered at the Countess of Chester Hospital could have been saved. The report, delivered on Tuesday, found a complete failure to protect infants on the neonatal unit where Letby worked. Recommendations include installing cot cams in neonatal units across the UK.Piddington villagers vote to secede over migrant campThe village of Piddington in Oxfordshire held a symbolic vote to declare independence from the UK after the Government announced plans to house 1,256 male asylum seekers at a nearby former military base. The Parish Council organised the vote, citing concerns that migrants would outnumber the 350 local residents and threaten their safety.Ed Sheeran loses all support acts after Macklemore rowEd Sheeran faces cancellation as all four remaining opening acts and his backing band have withdrawn from his US tour after Macklemore was removed for making a Free Palestine speech in New Jersey. Macklemore said he was dropped for supporting Palestinian human rights.Earl Spencer's Diana memoir stolen from Dutch lorrySeveral copies of Earl Spencer's memoir Swan Song: Diana, My Sister were stolen from a lorry in the Netherlands just before its exclusive serialisation in the Daily Mail. The book contains revelations about Princess Diana's unhappy marriage to the then Prince of Wales.Porridge tops healthiest breakfast list, study findsA new study has found that eating a large bowl of porridge daily can lower cholesterol by 10 percent, making it the healthiest breakfast option according to experts. Beans on toast and Greek yoghurt with fruit are also recommended. The full ranking of healthy breakfasts is available on the Daily Mail app.About the Daily DownloadThe Daily Download is the Daily Mail's daily news podcast: five stories in five minutes, every morning. A Daily Mail journalist carefully curates every episode, and our AI hosts bring their reporting to life. Today's episode was curated by Lewis Pennock, a Daily Mail journalist. Comment on a story to feature on tomorrow's show.

Today: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pull Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet out of their new British school after two days over security fears, Nigel Farage defends Reform UK's £72million donation from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, British sprinter Amy Hunt criticises Sydney Sweeney's Novig betting advert, Andy Burnham's father Roy passes away, plus the government gives school dinners a healthy makeover. Your briefing for Tuesday 15 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.Jump to a story(00:00) Today's headlines(00:31) Harry and Meghan remove children from school(01:43) Nigel Farage defends Reform donations(02:59) Amy Hunt criticises Sydney Sweeney advert(03:54) Andy Burnham's father passes away(04:42) Classic British school dinners axedPrince Archie and Princess Lilibet 'removed from school' by Duke and Duchess of Sussex after just two days of term - due to security fearsPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have withdrawn Prince Archie, aged seven, and Princess Lilibet, aged five, from their new British school after only two days, citing security concerns.Nigel Farage insists Reform's billionaire donors are voters in the UKNigel Farage has defended Reform UK's £72million donation from crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, who each pledged £36million. British sprint star Amy Hunt hits out at Sydney Sweeney for her naked betting advert which is 'sexualising women's sport' - as other athletes condemn actress for move and brand it 'a kick in the face'British sprinter Amy Hunt, who won four gold medals at the European Championships, criticised actress Sydney Sweeney for appearing naked in a Novig betting advert. Hunt spoke out in a post-race BBC Sport interview, arguing Sweeney's video sexualises women's sport.Andy Burnham's dad Roy dies after Alzheimer's left him unaware his son had become PMAndy Burnham's father Roy Burnham has died in his mid-80s after Alzheimer's disease left him unaware his son became prime minister. Andy Burnham cancelled meetings following his father's death.Popular British school meals from the 1960s, '70s and '80s that don't exist anymore as deep-fried food is banned... but there'll be no end of lentilsThe government has revamped school dinners in a new drive against childhood obesity. The Mail looks back at some of our old favourites.About the Daily DownloadThe Daily Download is the Daily Mail's daily news podcast: five stories in five minutes, every morning. A Daily Mail journalist carefully curates every episode, and our AI hosts bring their reporting to life. Today's episode was curated by Lewis Pennock, a Daily Mail journalist. Comment on a story to feature on tomorrow's show.

Today: Ukrainian officials say Boris Johnson and foreign dignitaries’ trains were targeted in a Russian drone attack near the NATO border, Harry and Meghan share Instagram videos of Archie and Lilibet enjoying British countryside after moving from California, a US Air Force colonel details surviving a missile strike and rescue in Iran, Celine Dion returns to the stage in Paris after Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis, plus expert advice on how often to clean your toilet. Your briefing for Monday 14 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.Jump to a story(00:00) Today's headlines(00:28) Boris Johnson train targeted in Ukraine(01:39) Harry and Meghan share British family life(02:28) US Airman rescued after Iran missile strike(03:47) Celine Dion returns after illness(04:48) How often to clean your toiletRussian drone strike nearly hits Boris Johnson’s trainUkrainian officials reported that trains carrying Boris Johnson and other foreign dignitaries were almost certainly targeted in a Russian drone attack. Boris Johnson’s train from Kyiv to Poland was rescheduled to avoid the strike, crossing ahead of schedule. Another train on the same route was evacuated after a drone hit just a mile inside Ukraine, forcing passengers to flee.Harry and Meghan post UK countryside moments with Archie and LilibetPrince Harry and Meghan Markle posted new Instagram videos showing their children Archie and Lilibet enjoying the British countryside after moving from California last month. Meghan’s video features Archie splashing in muddy puddles and Lilibet riding her pink bike towards deer in a park. The posts highlight their new life in the UK, capturing family outings and British scenery.US Air Force colonel survives Iranian missile hit and rescueA US Air Force colonel known as 'Dude 44 Bravo' recounted surviving behind enemy lines in Iran after his F-15E Strike Eagle was struck by a missile during a covert mission. Bravo and his pilot ejected, but his parachute was damaged, causing injuries including a broken back, arm, shoulder, and a sprained ankle. He was rescued days later by US helicopters, which had to shoot their way out of Iran to extract him safely.Celine Dion makes emotional Paris comeback after Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosisCeline Dion returned to the stage in Paris after revealing her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome in December 2022, a rare condition causing severe muscle stiffness and painful spasms. At its worst, Dion was unable to walk or sing. Her emotional speech marked her comeback, highlighting her struggle and determination to perform again.British Cleaning Council expert says weekly toilet cleaning is enoughA cleaning expert from the British Cleaning Council advised that most households should clean their toilet once a week. For families of around five, a quick wipe-over when needed and a thorough weekly clean is recommended. The advice addresses common concerns about hygiene and frequency, providing practical guidance for maintaining cleanliness. The story also features humorous reader comments about extreme cleaning routines.About the Daily DownloadThe Daily Download is the Daily Mail's daily news podcast: five stories in five minutes, every morning. A Daily Mail journalist carefully curates every episode, and our AI hosts bring their reporting to life. Today's episode was curated by Cameron Roy, a Daily Mail journalist. Comment on a story to feature on tomorrow's show.

Today: Andy Burnham faces criticism in Parliament as Labour is called the Welfare Party for refusing to commit to three percent defence spending, Donald Trump promises $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans win both the House and Senate in November, Martin Rolfe at National Air Traffic Services is scrutinised over his £1.4million salary and UK airport delays, Mo Gilligan references the Miriam Margolyes and Andi Peters racism row at the National Television Awards, plus Auto Express ranks 161 electric cars with Nissan Leaf at the top and Citroën Ami at the bottom. Your briefing for Thursday 10 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.Jump to a story(00:00) Today's headlines(00:30) Burnham Welfare Party row(01:39) Trump $5,000 election promise(02:48) NATS boss salary scrutiny(03:51) Mo Gilligan NTA racism row(04:57) Electric car rankingsBurnham faces Parliament over defence spendingAndy Burnham told Parliament that national security cannot come at the expense of social security, refusing to commit Labour to raising defence spending to three percent of GDP by 2030. Kemi Badenoch called Labour the Welfare Party and said the Chancellor’s target is the minimum needed to keep Britain safe. Burnham defended his stance, arguing that supporting national security should not mean making crude cuts to benefits.Trump pledges $5,000 to every US adultDonald Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans win both the House and Senate in the November midterm elections. He made the pledge at the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas in front of more than 21,000 people. Trump calls the payment a 'dividend' and says it must be spent inside the United States. The proposal would cost at least $1 trillion.Martin Rolfe paid £1.4m amid UK airport delaysMartin Rolfe, head of National Air Traffic Services, is paid just over £1.4million in salary and bonuses, ten times more than the Prime Minister and three times more than his Dutch counterpart. After this week’s UK airport shutdown, Ryanair revealed UK air traffic control was linked to more than 2,700 flight delays in the first half of last year compared to just under 300 in the Netherlands. Ryanair criticised Rolfe in a message on X.Mo Gilligan references Margolyes and Peters rowMo Gilligan drew gasps at the National Television Awards in London after referencing the recent racism row involving Miriam Margolyes and Andi Peters. On stage, Gilligan introduced himself by saying, if you know me, I'm Mo Gilligan, but if you don't, I'm Andi Peters. The joke came days after Margolyes, aged eighty-five, used an offensive term to describe Andi Peters's skin colour during an appearance on This Morning.Auto Express ranks 161 electric cars for EV DayAuto Express ranked all 161 electric cars on sale for World EV Day, with the Nissan Leaf topping the list for its £29,000 price tag and 386-mile range. The Citroën Ami was rated lowest, able to travel only 46 miles on its 8 horsepower electric motor. Battery-powered cars are becoming more familiar on UK roads as the market expands and buyers compare range and price.About the Daily DownloadThe Daily Download is the Daily Mail's daily news podcast: five stories in five minutes, every morning. A Daily Mail journalist carefully curates every episode, and our AI hosts bring their reporting to life. Today's episode was curated by Jake Holden, a Daily Mail journalist. Comment on a story to feature on tomorrow's show.

Today: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle challenge King Charles III over their status as 'private citizens' after a letter from Buckingham Palace, Ed Miliband faces backlash for imposing sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, UK airports including Heathrow and Manchester suffer major flight delays after an air traffic control failure, Prince George begins his first day at Eton College with Prince William and Princess Catherine, and a Welsh planning row erupts over a trampoline and goalposts in a field. Your briefing for Wednesday 9 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.Jump to a story(00:00) Today's headlines(00:26) Harry and Meghan dispute royal status(01:54) Ed Miliband sanctions Israeli settlements(02:59) UK airports hit by flight chaos(04:00) Prince George starts at Eton College(04:41) Welsh planning row over trampolinePrince Harry and Meghan Markle hit back at KingPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have responded to a letter from King Charles III describing them as 'private citizens', insisting they want to be recognised as 'public figures'. Buckingham Palace confirmed the couple will not return as working royals, following the Sandringham Summit agreement in 2020. The letter arrived ahead of a key meeting on police security for the Sussexes.Ed Miliband faces backlash over Israel sanctionsEd Miliband announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, accusing the Israeli government of ignoring ethnic cleansing. The move drew condemnation from Britain's Chief Rabbi, who called it a dark day for British Jews, and from Kemi Badenoch. Several MPs were banned from Israel following the announcement.Flight delays continue after UK air traffic failureFlight delays are ongoing across the UK after an air traffic control system failure led to over a thousand cancellations. Major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham saw planes grounded and passengers stranded. At London City Airport, more than 60 percent of flights were cancelled, while Manchester faced delays to over 90 percent of services.Prince George begins first day at Eton CollegePrince George attended his first day at Eton College, wearing the school’s traditional uniform of shirt, tie, blazer, chinos and brown suede shoes. He arrived with Prince William and Princess Catherine, who accompanied him across the School Yard in the rain. The future king is boarding at the same school as his father, just a short drive from their Windsor home, marking a significant milestone for the Royal Family.Trampoline and goalposts spark Welsh planning disputeA neighbour in Wales has objected to a man installing a trampoline and goalposts in a field he owns, arguing it constitutes a change of use from agriculture to leisure. Welsh planning rules may require permission for such use, as leisure activities are treated differently from farming. Even moving the trampoline would not resolve the issue, as the council assesses the overall use of the land in planning decisions.About the Daily DownloadThe Daily Download is the Daily Mail's daily news podcast: five stories in five minutes, every morning. A Daily Mail journalist carefully curates every episode, and our AI hosts bring their reporting to life. Today's episode was curated by Jake Holden, a Daily Mail journalist. Comment on a story to feature on tomorrow's show.

Today: King Charles sends a formal letter confirming Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not returning to royal duties, Daniel Thomas known as Danny Tommo leads a balaclava-clad anti-migrant protest in Dover, Miriam Margolyes responds to backlash after her remarks about ITV's Andi Peters, hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos leaves Britain for Greece after paying £330million in tax, and Manchester Airport Terminal 3 is ranked the UK's worst for two-hour queues and poor facilities. Your briefing for Tuesday 8 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.Jump to a story(00:00) Today's headlines(00:30) King Charles excludes Sussexes(01:42) Danny Tommo Dover protest(02:50) Miriam Margolyes Andi Peters row(03:45) Chris Rokos quits UK for Greece(04:38) Manchester Airport ranked worstKing Charles sends letter confirming Harry and Meghan are not returningKing Charles has sent a formal letter to over one hundred senior royal, government and military officials, confirming Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not returning to royal duties and must be treated as private citizens. The letter follows claims from friends of the Sussexes that Prince Harry might secure a half-in, half-out royal arrangement.Danny Tommo leads anti-migrant protest in DoverDaniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, led hundreds of men in balaclavas and black outfits at an anti-migrant protest in Dover. Although he presents himself as a champion of working-class tradesmen, Thomas attended a private school in Hampshire and comes from a middle-class background. He has a criminal conviction for kidnapping and served time in prison.Miriam Margolyes responds to backlash after Andi Peters remarksMiriam Margolyes addressed criticism after using an offensive term to describe ITV presenter Andi Peters’ skin colour during an appearance on This Morning. ITV bosses cut the moment from the streaming version, but it quickly spread online and drew widespread outrage. Margolyes later told a TikTok audience at a book event that she never meant to embarrass or hurt Andi Peters. The incident has sparked debate about language and responsibility on live television.Hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos leaves UK after £330million tax billChris Rokos, founder of Rokos Capital Management, has left Britain for Greece after paying £330million in tax last year. Rokos was ranked as the UK’s third biggest taxpayer. His departure follows Labour’s moves to increase taxes on high earners and target non-doms, inheritance and luxury properties.Manchester Airport Terminal 3 rated UK’s worst for queues and facilitiesManchester Airport’s Terminal 3 has been ranked the worst in the UK this year, scoring just above half marks in the Which? consumer survey. Travellers reported two-hour check-in queues, broken machines and a lack of seating. Food and drink options saw twenty-minute waits, and cleanliness was rated only two stars out of five. The airport’s poor performance has made it a focus for complaints from passengers across the country.About the Daily DownloadThe Daily Download is the Daily Mail's daily news podcast: five stories in five minutes, every morning. A Daily Mail journalist carefully curates every episode, and our AI hosts bring their reporting to life. Today's episode was curated by Jake Holden, a Daily Mail journalist. Comment on a story to feature on tomorrow's show.