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

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Countryside managers prepare for climate change

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Hundreds of seagrass shoots found in estuary

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

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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.

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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.

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China boasts world's largest renewable energy system: report

China boasts world's largest renewable energy system: report

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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.

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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.

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NASA Is Selecting Future Astronauts. Here’s How to Apply.

The space agency is recruiting its next class of space travelers for missions to low-Earth orbit and the moon. Applications are due Dec. 3.

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Can the Zelda remake capture the magic of the original?

Nintendo has released its remake of what is considered one of the best games ever made - the BBC's Tom Gerken gives his verdict.

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Jeffrey Wigand, Who Blew the Whistle on Big Tobacco, Takes a Lot of Calls

Jeffrey Wigand, who took on Big Tobacco, counsels insiders who think they have a story about wrongdoing. There are quite a few of them.


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