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Russia's train attack misses Boris Johnson, Harry and Meghan's family moments, and – how often should you really clean your toilet?
Season 1 · Episode 84
Monday, September 14, 2026 • Duration 05:53
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.
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(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
Ukrainian 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.
Prince 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.
A 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 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.
A 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.
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The 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.
Labour branded the 'Welfare Party', Trump's $5,000 promise, and the best electric car
Season 1 · Episode 82
Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 05:52
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.
Andy 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.
Donald 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.
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Sussexes' war of words, Miliband sanctions Israel, and UK flight chaos
Season 1 · Episode 81
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 05:46
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.
Prince 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 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.
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Harry and Meghan put in their place, who is Danny Tommo? And the UK's worst airport
Season 1 · Episode 80
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 05:34
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.
King 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.
Daniel 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.
Portsmouth anti-migrant riot, AfD wins German election, and best UK universities
Season 1 · Episode 79
Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 05:30
Today: Portsmouth saw hundreds of anti-migrant protestors clashing with riot police after 140 asylum seekers were brought ashore, Germany’s hard-right AfD party reached nearly forty-five percent in Saxony-Anhalt exit polls, Jonathan Ross’s son Harvey married Muna Silver at Kew Gardens, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faced criticism over immigration law delays, and the University of Birmingham topped the new Daily Mail guide ranking all 128 UK universities as Buckinghamshire New University came last. Your briefing for Monday 7 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.
Portsmouth streets were packed with hundreds of anti-migrant protestors after nearly 140 asylum seekers were rescued from a dinghy and brought ashore near Eastney beach. Riot police intervened as demonstrators chanted stop the boats and enough is enough. The protest was organised by Daniel Thomas, a Tommy Robinson associate, whose Patriot Platform group had staged a mass protest at Dover earlier that weekend.
Germany’s nationalist Alternative for Germany party, AfD, is on track to control the regional parliament in Saxony-Anhalt after an exit poll put them at nearly forty-five percent. The AfD’s platform includes deporting all illegal migrants, shutting borders, banning rainbow flags in schools, stopping new wind farms, and rewriting history curriculums to focus less on Nazi crimes.
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Reform UK faces an undercover investigation, Andy Burnham teams up with France, and Matt Lucas reveals he has autism
Season 1 · Episode 78
Friday, September 4, 2026 • Duration 05:57
Today: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces police scrutiny after an undercover investigation into alleged illegal foreign donations, Donald Trump signals he would not support Britain if Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands again, Andy Burnham announces closer cooperation with Emmanuel Macron to tackle Channel migrant crossings, Chris Langham dies aged 77 after a cancer battle and Matt Lucas reveals his autism diagnosis, as well as a Brexit reset push. Your briefing for Friday 4 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has been reported to police after senior figures were caught discussing a £500,000 donation from a US businessman, allegedly routed through his son in the UK. The men involved were undercover journalists from Verbatim, who filmed Reform members outlining the plot. The investigation centres on whether Reform UK was preparing to accept illegal foreign funding, with the footage now handed to authorities for review.
Donald Trump, in an interview with GB News, suggested he would not back Britain if Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands again. The comments came as Argentina’s president Javier Milei, a Trump ally, reiterated claims over the Falklands and threatened economic sanctions on oil companies operating near the territory.
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Kemi challenges Burnham over benefits spending, Putin threatens Britain, and Trump breaks silence on Harry and Meghan
Season 1 · Episode 77
Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 05:57
Today: Kemi Badenoch attacks Andy Burnham at Prime Minister's Questions over benefits spending and promises a £10billion welfare cut, Donald Trump comments on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's planned return to the UK with Archie and Lilibet, Vladimir Putin issues new threats after Britain sends missile blueprints to Ukraine, the Daily Mail names Lucy Letby's alleged doctor boyfriend as Mark Deakin after his death, and Tatler crowns Harrow School as Britain's top private school with Eton College at number 7 and Marlborough College at 12. Your briefing for Thursday 3 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.
Kemi Badenoch confronted Andy Burnham at Prime Minister's Questions, labelling him a 'spendthrift people-pleaser' over benefits spending. Burnham replied he would not rule out tax rises at the Budget but wanted the welfare bill reduced. Badenoch pledged to cut £10billion from welfare, including restoring the two-child cap, and to use the savings to boost UK military spending to 3 percent of GDP by 2030.
Donald Trump has commented on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's plan to return to Britain with their children Archie and Lilibet, who are set to start school in the UK this autumn. Trump made his views clear when asked about the couple’s extended stay. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's relationship with the Royal Family and their public image in both the US and UK.
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Burnham blames Thatcher, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor accused of sex crimes, and Romesh Ranganathan opens up on racist abuse
Season 1 · Episode 76
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 05:49
Today: Andy Burnham blames Margaret Thatcher and Brexit for the UK's problems in his first statement as Prime Minister, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is accused of sex crimes in the United States by Congressman Thomas Massie, Romesh Ranganathan reveals his three sons have faced racist abuse at school, Giovanni Pernice clashes with Craig Doyle and Christine Lampard on This Morning over Amanda Abbington, plus Brigitte Macron's daughter Tiphaine Auzière starts a relationship with a student 20 years her junior. Your briefing for Wednesday 2 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.
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(00:26) Andy Burnham blames Thatcher and Brexit
(01:36) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor accused in US
(02:20) Romesh Ranganathan on racist abuse
(03:35) Giovanni Pernice clashes with hosts
(04:40) Brigitte Macron's daughter age gap romance
Andy Burnham blamed Margaret Thatcher's policies and Brexit for the United Kingdom's current economic and social problems during his first statement as Prime Minister in the House of Commons. Burnham said he would take stronger control of nationalised utilities including water and energy and promised a new wave of devolution to drive economic growth.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was accused by Republican congressman Thomas Massie of committing sex crimes in the United States. Massie called for everyone linked to Jeffrey Epstein to be investigated and prosecuted, naming Andrew directly in a speech in the US House of Representatives. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor strongly denies any wrongdoing and has consistently rejected all allegations related to Epstein.
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Man found guilty for rap legend Tupac's 1996 murder, Tories reshuffle their Shadow Cabinet and Britain’s most miserable town gets a £3.5billion overhaul
Season 1 · Episode 75
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 05:53
Today: Duane 'Keffe D' Davis found guilty of plotting Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, Kemi Badenoch reshuffles the Tory Shadow Cabinet with Andrew Griffith and Tom Tugendhat stepping up, Sacha Baron Cohen faces calls to ban his new Ali G film Who Iz I, Ollie Watkins's wife Ellie breaks down over their move to Saudi Arabia, plus Slough's £3.5billion redevelopment aims to transform Britain's most miserable town. Your briefing for Tuesday 1 September, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments.
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(00:30) Duane Keffe D Davis Tupac murder verdict
(01:48) Kemi Badenoch Tory Shadow Cabinet reshuffle
Former Crips boss Duane 'Keffe D' Davis has been found guilty of plotting the drive-by shooting that killed rap legend Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996. Davis was convicted of murder with a deadly weapon, charged with promoting or assisting a criminal gang, and now faces life in prison. He described his role in the killing in his memoir Compton Street Legend, which led to renewed investigation and his arrest.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has reshuffled her top team as the party prepares for a possible snap general election. Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride is replaced by Andrew Griffith, former Treasury minister. Priti Patel, Boris Johnson's Home Secretary, moves from Shadow Foreign Secretary to a new international affairs role, while Tom Tugendhat, ex-army officer, takes over as Shadow Foreign Secretary.
Martin 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 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 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.
The 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.
Flight 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 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.
A 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.
The 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.
Miriam 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.
Chris 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’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.
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Harvey Ross, son of Jonathan Ross and Jane Goldman, married his long-term partner Muna Silver in a lavish ceremony at London’s Kew Gardens. Harvey, aged 32, and Muna, a photographer and producer, tied the knot on Friday, more than a year after their engagement. The guest list included Harvey’s sisters Betty and Honey, as well as both parents. The event was noted for its elegant venue and personalised bridesmaid dress styles.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faced mounting criticism for not delivering promised immigration law reforms nearly a year after announcing a crackdown. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp accused Mahmood of chickening out, saying she talked tough but hasn’t acted. Mahmood told Loose Women she would do whatever it takes to stop the boats earlier this summer. The government is under pressure to clarify if these reforms will happen.
The Daily Mail released a new guide ranking all 128 universities across Britain, covering every subject, student life, graduate jobs, and future earnings. The University of Birmingham was named overall winner, while Worcester took University of the Year for Graduate Jobs. Buckinghamshire New University ranked last.
The 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.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced new cooperation with French President Emmanuel Macron to stop migrant boats crossing the Channel, following talks at Downing Street. Burnham also called for a Brexit 'reset', aiming to align Britain more closely with EU rules and regulations. The agreement comes amid ongoing criticism over millions paid to France for border enforcement and renewed debate about the effectiveness of cross-channel migration controls.
Chris Langham, comedian and star of The Thick of It, has died aged 77 following a private battle with pancreatic cancer. Langham’s career ended in 2006 when he was jailed for possessing child abuse images, despite winning a Bafta for Best Comedy Performance. He claimed the images were for research, later admitting arrogance played a part. Langham is survived by his wife Chrissie, their two children, and three older children from his first marriage.
Matt Lucas, aged 52, has publicly revealed his autism diagnosis for the first time during an interview with Romesh Ranganathan on BBC Radio 2. Lucas discussed how the definition of autism has changed over time, moving away from the earlier view of it as a severe developmental disorder. The comedian’s announcement adds to public awareness of neurodiversity among high-profile figures in British entertainment.
The 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.
Consultant Mark Deakin, a married father of two, has been named as Lucy Letby’s alleged doctor boyfriend after reporting restrictions were lifted. Deakin was sacked from Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool for exchanging messages with Letby about a child she tried to murder. He was found collapsed in his car the day after losing his job, admitted to intensive care, and died nine days later.
Tatler has ranked Harrow School as the best private school in Britain, with King's College School and St Paul's Girls' School following, all based in London. Prince George is set to join Eton College, ranked number 7, where fees are around £63,000 a year. Marlborough College, attended by Kate Middleton, is ranked 12, and Gordonstoun in Scotland, attended by King Charles, is at 15.
The 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.
Romesh Ranganathan revealed on his podcast that his three sons have faced racist abuse at school, echoing the racism he experienced as a teenager. The comedian described how his boys' experiences mirror his own growing up in the UK. Ranganathan said the incidents took place in the school environment and highlighted the ongoing issue of racism faced by children from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Giovanni Pernice appeared on This Morning with Craig Doyle and Christine Lampard to promote his new book and expressed frustration with the BBC's handling of his clash with Amanda Abbington in 2023. Doyle pressed Pernice about revisiting the situation in his book, leading to a tense exchange. Pernice made it clear he was unhappy with how the matter was addressed by the broadcaster.
Brigitte Macron's daughter Tiphaine Auzière, aged 42, has started a relationship with 22-year-old business student Antoine Lecomte. The couple met in Le Touquet, where Lecomte worked as a kitesurfing instructor and taught Auzière to use an electric surfboard. Tiphaine has introduced Antoine to her two children, Élise, 12, and Aurèle, 10, in a relationship echoing her mother's marriage to Emmanuel Macron.
The 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.
Sacha Baron Cohen's return as Ali G in the film Who Iz I has sparked controversy, with campaigners demanding it be banned from UK cinemas. Critics accuse Baron Cohen of using satire to enforce racist stereotypes against Jamaican culture. The mockumentary's trailer shows Ali G navigating modern life, reigniting debate about the character's impact.
Former Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins's transfer to a Saudi Arabian team has become controversial after his wife Ellie shared the emotional toll on their family. Ellie described the impact of leaving Birmingham for Saudi Arabia in a social media clip, highlighting concerns about lifestyle changes.
Slough, often called Britain's most miserable town, is set for a £3.5billion redevelopment aimed at transforming the area into a UK hotspot. The town's decline accelerated after the local council went bust in 2021, with the high street suffering. The new investment hopes to revive Slough's fortunes, attracting business and residents. Locals are optimistic that the cash injection will change the town's reputation and future.
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