Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
Posted on Monday September 21, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues today "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.

UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says Burnham
Posted on Monday September 21, 2026

The prime minister says "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen.

Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war
Posted on Monday September 21, 2026

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti.

First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide
Posted on Monday September 21, 2026

Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with seven offences.

Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
Posted on Monday September 21, 2026

Verizon, which owns the cable, says it is working to repair it "as quickly as possible".