Today: Kemi Badenoch and the Conservatives pledge a £10billion Britannia Shield air defence system for Britain, Donald Trump offers Vladimir Putin help as Russia faces a suspected airborne plague outbreak in Irkutsk, Sukhjit Bains is mistakenly given George Fixon Primary School by Birmingham City Council, Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86 just before releasing Adam and Eve, plus the restored film of the first Battle of Hastings re-enactment is shown after sixty years. Your briefing for Tuesday 6 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.

(00:00) Today's headlines

(00:29) Britannia Shield defence pledge

(01:36) Trump offers Putin plague help

(02:40) Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

(03:36) Council gives away school by mistake

(04:44) Battle of Hastings film restored

Kemi Badenoch promises £10billion Iron Dome for UK

Kemi Badenoch announced the Conservative Party would build a £10billion Britannia Shield defence system to protect Britain from missiles and drones, inspired by Israel's Iron Dome. The plan covers cities, power stations and Army bases, targeting threats from Russia and Iran. Badenoch made the pledge in Harrogate, promising to spend 3 per cent of GDP on defence.

Donald Trump offers aid as Russia faces airborne plague

Donald Trump said the US would help Vladimir Putin as Russia tries to contain a suspected airborne plague outbreak in Irkutsk. Over 200 people are under medical observation and four hospitals are quarantined for three weeks. The crisis began after Daria Shipilova, a 28-year-old lab technician, died following a lab accident with plague bacteria.

Jeffrey Archer dies suddenly before Adam and Eve release

Jeffrey Archer died peacefully at home aged 86, just one day before the release of his new novel Adam and Eve. HarperCollins confirmed he died between writing sessions. Archer sold over 300 million books in 115 countries and served as an MP in the sixties and seventies before joining the House of Lords. After his prostate cancer diagnosis, Archer campaigned for men's health awareness and spoke to the BBC about his life and semi-retirement.

Sukhjit Bains given George Fixon Primary School for free

Care home boss Sukhjit Bains was mistakenly given ownership of George Fixon Primary School, worth millions, when buying a three-bedroom house from Birmingham City Council. His solicitor sent the wrong contract, which council conveyancers approved, making Bains the legal owner. He was unaware of the school transfer until last year, when the council requested its return. The legal mix-up means he could, in theory, evict teachers and pupils.

First Battle of Hastings re-enactment film shown after 60 years

A time capsule film of the first Battle of Hastings re-enactment, held on the nine-hundredth anniversary, has been restored and will be shown to the public this weekend. English Heritage received the footage nearly sixty years ago. Hundreds of re-enactors participated, recreating England's most famous battle with a relaxed approach to health and safety. The event has become an annual tradition run by English Heritage.

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Today: The US military has removed all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after an Iran-linked terror plot, Kemi Badenoch sets out a Conservative Party reset at the Birmingham conference, Christa Pike remains unconscious in hospital after a botched execution in Tennessee, Sir Ranulph Fiennes drew up a secret will at Everest base camp and chef Sanjay Gour warns what not to order at Indian restaurants. Your briefing for Monday 5 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.

(00:00) Today's headlines

(00:00) RAF Fairford B-1 bombers removed

(00:00) Kemi Badenoch's Conservative reset

(00:00) Christa Pike's botched execution

(00:00) Sir Ranulph Fiennes' Everest will

(00:00) Indian restaurant menu warnings

US military removes all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after 'Iran-linked terror plot' against the base

The US military has withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following fears of an Iran-linked terror plot targeting the base. At least twelve bombers had been stationed there, but the Pentagon ordered their removal on Sunday, with some aircraft only arriving the previous week.

Kemi's common sense blueprint: Unveiling policy blitz at party conference, she hails 'old school values' on economy, law and order and borders as the key to election victory

Kemi Badenoch has announced a major reset for the Conservative Party at the Birmingham conference, aiming to make the party election-ready by next year. She invoked Margaret Thatcher's legacy, promising a return to what she calls 'common sense' Tory values.

Christa Pike's hospital room surrounded by guards as lawyer says she may never 'fully recover' after botched execution

Christa Pike remains unconscious and under guard in a Tennessee hospital after surviving a botched execution. Pike was sentenced to death for the 1996 murder and torture of Colleen Slemmer and had spent three decades on death row. Her lawyer Stephen Ferrell told CNN that doctors are unsure if she will ever fully recover, and her long-term prognosis is uncertain.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'drew up secret will on Everest trek after wife vetoed his divorce plan', friend says amid speculation about whereabouts of world's greatest living explorer

Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the renowned British explorer, wrote a secret will in his tent at Everest base camp after a marital crisis. The night before his failed summit attempt, he handed the sealed will to his friend Michael Kobold, instructing him to open it only if he died.

The food you should NEVER order at an Indian restaurant: Top chef reveals the dishes to avoid - from onion bhajis to curries you can order with any choice of meat

Chef Sanjay Gour advises diners to avoid Indian restaurants with huge menus, warning that no kitchen can specialise in everything and dishes lose freshness when options are endless. He highlights curries that allow any meat choice and dishes with suspiciously bright colours as red flags. Gour's tips aim to help customers avoid disappointment and spot quality in Indian cuisine.

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Today: Glasgow City Council refused emergency accommodation to a heavily pregnant homeless woman after housing more than 3,500 migrants, nearly 700 prisoners are released early under Andy Burnham’s scheme with plans for over 4,000 by June, Halle Berry’s ex-partner Olivier Martinez granted temporary primary custody after accusations of abuse, Meghan Markle launches a $148 advent calendar with Compartés, and Richard E. Grant and Maya Jama are named traitors in The Celebrity Traitors five-star opening. Your briefing for Friday 2 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.

(00:00) Today's headlines

(00:29) Glasgow pregnant homeless woman refused

(01:59) 700 prisoners released early

(02:55) Halle Berry custody dispute

(03:50) Meghan Markle advent calendar launch

(04:50) Celebrity Traitors five-star reviews

Glasgow council denies pregnant homeless woman emergency housing

A 26-year-old woman, thirty-four weeks pregnant, was refused emergency accommodation by Glasgow City Council after fleeing an abusive relationship in London. The council, which houses more than 3,500 migrants, declined her request despite Glasgow having the highest rate of asylum seekers in the UK, with half of Scotland’s 6,500 migrants.

Andy Burnham’s scheme releases 700 prisoners early

Nearly 700 prisoners serving sentences up to nineteen months have been released early under a scheme led by Andy Burnham. The plan aims to free more than 4,000 inmates by June. Domestic abuse survivor Claire Milne told the BBC she fears her ex-husband will pursue her after his release on licence. The scheme’s rollout comes as Daniel Thomas was imprisoned for at least six months before trial for slashing a people smugglers’ inflatable.

Olivier Martinez wins temporary custody of Halle Berry’s son

Olivier Martinez, Halle Berry’s ex-partner, has been granted temporary primary custody of their twelve-year-old son Maceo after alleging Berry physically abused the boy last week. Martinez claims Berry jumped on Maceo and choked him, though Berry’s lawyer calls the allegations meritless.

Meghan Markle launches $148 Compartés advent calendar

Meghan Markle has launched her first commercial product since returning to the UK, a limited-edition advent calendar priced at $148, or about £112. The calendar is a collaboration with Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés and features an illustration of Meghan’s Montecito mansion, where she and Prince Harry lived for six years. Meghan promoted the product with an Instagram video alongside Compartés’ creative director, set to a Michael Bublé Christmas song.

Richard E. Grant and Maya Jama named traitors in The Celebrity Traitors

The opening episode of The Celebrity Traitors received five-star reviews, featuring twenty-one celebrities. Richard E. Grant and Maya Jama were named as traitors, with Grant drawing suspicion after expressing excitement about his role. Claudia Winkleman hosted the show, which was praised for offering an hour’s escape from current events. The episode’s reviews highlighted Grant’s performance and the dynamic among the players.

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