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The i - Smart motorways ban: pressure grows to scrap entire network across Britian
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The i reports on the growing pressure to scrap smart motorways amid rising deaths linked to the roads and concerns over their cost.
For a second day running, the i newspaper’s lead story is about the reported ban on new smart motorways, and the mounting pressure to scrap the entire network across Britain amid safety concerns. The paper reported on Thursday that none of the planned new roads would go ahead.
Its Good Friday edition turns its attention to the families of some of those who have died on the roads. “It’s the existing smart motorways that are killing us,” a widow of a man who died on the M1 tells the paper.
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Magdalena Andersson returns government mandate after failing to form cabinet
September 28, 2026
9:00 pm
Sweden’s Social Democrat leader, Magdalena Andersson, announced she cannot form a government following the recent elections, returning her mandate to parliament. Speaker Andreas Norlén will consult with party leaders to identify a new candidate, with outgoing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson likely to be reconsidered for the role.
NFL requests removal of video featuring Brian Dawkins from Homeland Security
September 28, 2026
8:00 pm
The NFL has requested that the Department of Homeland Security remove a video featuring former player Brian Dawkins, used to illustrate border protection readiness. The video highlighted his career moments alongside a message regarding an approaching immigrant caravan, which the NFL deemed inappropriate.
FBI adds suspect in Hardeep Singh Nijjar assassination to most wanted list
September 28, 2026
7:00 pm
A man charged in the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia has been placed on the FBI’s most-wanted list. Authorities continue to pursue the suspect, highlighting the ongoing investigation into the high-profile case.
Trump holds private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss AI
September 28, 2026
6:00 pm
President Trump confirmed a private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, discussing AI regulations amid concerns about the industry’s rapid growth. This meeting follows a prior agreement between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to establish an AI safety channel. Amodei is scheduled to attend a White House luncheon on Tuesday.
Delta flight makes emergency landing in Porto after smoke detected in cabin
September 28, 2026
5:00 pm
Delta flight DL251 from Barcelona to Boston diverted to Porto after smoke was detected on board, resulting in hospitalisation for three passengers.
Three migrants die in English Channel boat incident as 102 rescued
September 28, 2026
3:00 pm
Three people died, including a child, after a migrant boat capsized in the English Channel on Monday. French authorities reported that 102 others were rescued from the vessel, which had set sail from Blériot beach. Officials blamed smuggling networks for the tragedy.
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