Latest News
- Coast Guard plane carrying Markwayne Mullin makes emergency landing due to engine failure
- Ten-sided structure discovered in Saturn’s atmosphere by scientists
- Macron loans Bayeux Tapestry to UK in a symbol of cultural relations
- Gaza amputees face struggles with mobility and recovery amid blockade
- George Clooney criticises Pete Hegseth for remarks on Canadian cadets
- Alaska’s November ballot features a felon and candidates with the same name
- Iran accuses US forces of bombing wedding, resulting in over 68 injuries
- Ukraine notifies ICAO of unsafe Russian airspace for civilian flights
The i - Smart motorways ban: pressure grows to scrap entire network across Britian
Summary of the front page
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.
Today's top stories
Coast Guard plane carrying Markwayne Mullin makes emergency landing due to engine failure
September 2, 2026
11:00 pm
A Coast Guard jet with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and 13 others made an emergency landing outside Washington, D.C., due to engine failure. The C-37A, designed for senior officials, landed safely at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport without incident, according to airport officials.
Ten-sided structure discovered in Saturn’s atmosphere by scientists
September 2, 2026
10:00 pm
A ten-sided structure, known as a decagon, has been discovered in Saturn’s atmosphere, marking a significant finding related to the planet’s South Pole.
Macron loans Bayeux Tapestry to UK in a symbol of cultural relations
September 2, 2026
9:00 pm
Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham viewed the Bayeux Tapestry, symbolising Franco-British relations, during Macron’s visit to the UK. The tapestry, on loan for ten months, highlights cultural ties, while discussions also focus on migration and support for Ukraine.
Gaza amputees face struggles with mobility and recovery amid blockade
September 2, 2026
8:00 pm
Young amputees in Gaza, including 24-year-old Shurouq Khaira, face significant mobility challenges amid ongoing violence and a collapsed healthcare system, with around 6,000 amputations reported since the war began. Shurouq awaits prosthetics, struggling with daily tasks while contending with severe trauma and inadequate rehabilitation resources.
George Clooney criticises Pete Hegseth for remarks on Canadian cadets
September 2, 2026
7:00 pm
George Clooney commented on a tweet from the Canadian Secretary of Defence regarding women in the military, expressing disbelief over its content. Clooney’s remarks highlight concerns about the messaging surrounding gender issues within military contexts.
Alaska’s November ballot features a felon and candidates with the same name
September 2, 2026
5:00 pm
Alaska’s upcoming general election will feature notable candidates following the state’s top-four primary. GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan faces challenger Daniel J. Sullivan, sharing his name, and felon Eric Hafner is on the ballot for the House race. Election changes in 2020 have altered the state’s political landscape.
Like this article?
News Desk
Leave a comment
© 2026 WTX News.