US airport law allows DNA collection from travellers
A new US customs law grants officials power to request DNA and biometric data from non-citizens at airports, with facial images stored for 75 years. Learn the key details and reactions.
A new US customs law grants officials power to request DNA and biometric data from non-citizens at airports, with facial images stored for 75 years. Learn the key details and reactions.
The daughter of a woman claiming to be Lang Hancock's child speaks publicly for the first time. Hear the full story on the latest podcast episode. Listen now.
Take our festive surnames quiz to uncover what your family name might reveal about your ancestors' winter roles. Explore your heritage and consider DNA testing for deeper insights.
A Spanish woman awarded nearly €1 million after discovering she was switched at birth in 2002. The shocking DNA test result revealed her parents were not biologically related. Read the full story.
The 1967 rape and murder of Louisa Dunne in Bristol was solved 58 years later, marking the UK's longest-running cold case breakthrough. Discover how modern forensics and relentless review brought justice.
Jaymee Lee, who alleges she is Miley Cyrus's biological mother, plans a fresh family court case in Malibu to secure a DNA test. She claims she was trafficked and impregnated at age 12.
Travellers left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after Stansted fire and Heathrow tunnel closure highlight a major gap in UK passenger rights law. Discover your rights.
Heathrow Airport unveils a £1.3bn investment plan. Discover the new Terminal 4 car park, AI-powered cameras, and next-gen security set to revolutionise travel by 2031.
Police believe retired NASCAR star Greg Biffle and his family are among seven killed in a Cessna jet crash at a North Carolina airport. The investigation is ongoing.
Gatwick Airport's drop-off fee is soaring to £10, but a free alternative exists. Discover the simple hack using long-stay car parks and shuttle buses to save money.
Advanced DNA sequencing reveals the true origins of Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era skeleton once thought to be Britain's earliest known black Briton. Discover the full story of the 'local girl from Eastbourne'.
A pioneering Y-STR DNA profiling tool is being rolled out nationwide, potentially increasing sex offender identification by over 20% and allowing police to reinvestigate historic cases. Read the full strategy.
New research reveals polar bears are altering their genetic makeup to survive a warming Arctic. Is this a glimmer of hope or a stark indicator of the accelerating ecological crisis?
A man is in custody after a suitcase robbery involving pepper spray at Heathrow's Terminal 3 left 21 people needing medical treatment. Read the latest on this shocking airport incident.
From 1 January 2026, Heathrow Airport's drop-off fee increases by £1 to £7 per visit. Drivers get just 10 minutes and must pay online or by phone. Learn how to avoid the £80 fine.
A man has been detained by police following an alleged assault involving a form of pepper spray at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 car park. Read the latest updates on this developing incident.
Armed police arrested a man after multiple people were assaulted with a form of pepper spray in a Heathrow Airport car park. Terminal 3 remains open. Click for the latest updates.
Heathrow Airport is introducing a strict 10-minute time limit and a £7 charge for terminal drop-offs from January 2026. Here's what drivers need to know to avoid fines.
Heathrow Airport faces criticism for hiking its terminal drop-off charge to £7 and imposing a strict 10-minute limit. Drivers and campaigners slam the move as an unfair cost passed to passengers.
Panicked passengers evacuated via slides after a ground equipment fire filled a LATAM Airlines plane with smoke at São Paulo Airport. The incident occurred on Thursday evening.
A bargain DNA test kit has helped one man uncover his biological family and a potential link to medieval royalty. Discover how affordable ancestry testing is rewriting personal histories.
Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026, ending 90 years of aviation history to allow construction of a major battery gigafactory, despite local opposition. Read the full story.
Plans for contactless tap-in tap-out travel to Stansted and Southend airports are delayed until summer 2026 due to technical issues. Find out which stations are affected.
MyHeritage extends its Black Friday DNA test sale until 7th December. For just £27, discover your ethnicity, find relatives, and build your family tree. A perfect sentimental gift.
Heathrow Airport is increasing its drop-off charge to £7 and slashing the time limit to 10 minutes from New Year's Day 2026. Discover the new rules, how to pay, and the free alternatives available.
Discover if your surname hints at royal ancestry. DNA testing is revealing surprising links to historic dynasties for thousands. Could you be related to the Royal Family?
Police name Keith Dowbekin as killer of Jennifer Kiely 20 years after her body was found. DNA from a cigarette butt provided the crucial breakthrough. Read the full story.
DNA from a single cigarette butt has identified a suspect in the 2005 murder of Jennifer Kiely in Eastbourne. Keith Dowbekin was named as the killer after a familial DNA search.
Travel expert Stacey Hamilton reveals the crucial actions to take if your baggage is lost. Learn how to report it, claim compensation, and get reunited with your belongings swiftly.
Gordon Ramsay relaunches his Plane Food Market in Heathrow's Terminal 5, offering global cuisine to millions of passengers. Discover the menu and concept here.