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26 Oct 2026

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Home Secretary vows to leave 'no stone unturned' as she announces independent review of Henry Nowak murder amid 'two-tier policing' claims
The Home Secretary told the Commons former Tory Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk will lead a 'rapid', two-part inquiry into the case.
1. 1. Shabana Mahmood has announced an independent review into the murder of Henry Nowak, which prompted allegations of 'two-tier policing'.
1. 2. The Home Secretary told the Commons former Tory Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk will lead a 'rapid', two-part inquiry into the case.
1. 3. The murder led to international outrage, with tech billionaire Elon Musk offering to fund a private prosecution against the police while MPs described it as a 'shocking example of two-tier policing'.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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Nigel Farage admits Reform UK need to win back voters after 'difficult summer' - as he blames 'staff incompetence' for party delivering its own 'Teal Budget' to a half-empty hall
The Reform leader said he was 'optimistic' despite a slew of controversies in recent months, which has coincided with a slide in his party's poll ratings.
1. 1. Nigel Farage today admitted Reform UK needed to 'energise' voters again following a 'difficult summer' as he addressed a sparsely attended party event.
1. 2. The latest Ipsos survey showed Reform are now 12 percentage points behind Labour, and are also trailing the second-placed Tories by four points.
1. 3. Mr Farage told reporters: 'Oh this is a gem, this is. So under the rules, you can ask me any question you like, you can publish whatever you like. If I even acknowledge there's a standards investigation, I'm in breach.'

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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Burnham Brexit chaos as No 10 tries to walk back PM's vow not to go against public on EU freedom of movement
Mr Burnham used a TV interview today to lean into taking the country back into the European bloc while placating fears about an influx of migrants.
1. 1. Andy Burnham signaled Labour will fight the next general election on a platform of undoing Brexit and taking Britain back into the European Union.
1. 2. But speaking to Good Morning Britain he vowed that freedom of movement, a key strand of the EU single market, would not happen without a fresh referendum because he would 'never move ahead of the British public when it comes to Brexit'.
1. 3. Later, Reform leader Nigel Farage accused the PM of betraying Brexit voters, including those who backed him in the Makerfield by-election that returned him to Westminster earlier this year.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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My video of the moment Thomas Markle received letter from Meghan accusing him of abusing young girls. I was there and know exactly what happened next. And I can reveal secret of why he's only speaking
What neither of us could have imagined was that the envelope would become the focus of a fresh and deeply troubling chapter in the extraordinary saga of the fractured Markle family.
1. 1. Thomas Markle received a letter from his estranged daughter, Meghan, while hospitalized in the Philippines, which reportedly contained accusations of him abusing young girls.
1. 2. The author, Caroline Graham, was present during the letter's delivery and describes the event as surreal, noting Thomas Markle's distress and subsequent memory loss.
1. 3. Thomas Markle, who has since been diagnosed with dementia, claims he has a vague memory of receiving the letter but cannot recall its contents and denies being a 'paedophile'.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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Three quarters of European airline pilots admit they have fallen asleep in the cockpit
A survey of nearly 7,200 captains and first officers has revealed issues of pilots reporting lack of rest and pressure to extend their shifts.
1. 1. Three in four airline pilots in Europe have admitted to falling asleep in the cockpit, according to new research.
1. 2. The European Cockpit Association (ECA), which published the report last week, said the findings suggest pilots 'fear punishment' for reporting fatigue, which could pose 'safety risks'.
1. 3. The results have serious safety implications as these factors can impair pilots' judgment, slow their reactions, reduce their alertness and alter their responses to unexpected situations during a flight.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

Current EventsControversialCelebrity

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Singer Chris Brown is spared jail over attacking music producer in Mayfair nightclub
Chris Brown has been spared jail after attacking a music producer with a heavy tequila bottle at a packed London nightclub.
1. 1. Chris Brown was sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months, for attacking Abraham Diaw with a tequila bottle at a Mayfair nightclub.
1. 2. Brown's friend, Omololu Akinlolu, was sentenced to four months in prison, suspended for 12 months, for punching and kicking Mr Diaw.
1. 3. Judge Baumgartenr stated that Brown's successful music career did not entitle him to special treatment, as the law applies equally to everyone.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

LifestyleControversialOpinion

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'Having enough food to protect your family during a disaster isn't selfish': Women prepping for World War III reveal what they really stockpile amid Labour's doomsday guide
Andy Burnham's Government has warned people in the UK to 'be ready' for a national crisis, urging households to stockpile. But these middle-class women need no such advice.
1. 1. Middle-class women are increasingly embracing 'prepping' for potential disasters, including global conflicts.
1. 2. They advocate for stockpiling food, water, and essential supplies beyond government recommendations, emphasizing self-reliance and community support.
1. 3. Experts agree that preparedness reduces anxiety and builds resilience.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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Return of the Asbo: Labour's new 'respect orders' could see you slapped with £500 fine for 'feeding the birds' or 'swearing'
Labour's 'Respect orders' could mean you will be fined £500 for 'feeding the birds' or swearing. The policy allows police officers and local councils to hand out fines for street drinking and littering as well.
1. 1. Labour's new 'Respect Orders' can result in a £500 fine for actions such as feeding birds or swearing.
1. 2. Breaching a Respect Order is a criminal offense punishable by up to two years' jail time.
1. 3. Policing Minister Sarah Jones stated the orders are intended to help neighborhoods 'feel safe' and tackle anti-social behaviour.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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Leftist Lula wins historic fourth term as Brazil's president - but his opponent Bolsonaro refuses to accept result
The Leftist leader won 51.7 percent of the vote, compared to 48.2 percent for the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, official results showed.
1. 1. Leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva clinched a fourth term as Brazil's president, winning 51.7 per cent of the vote against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's 48.2 per cent.
1. 2. Mr Bolsonaro refused to accept defeat and said he would ask for the result to be annulled due to a Sunday ruling from a Supreme Court justice that extended voting for two hours.
1. 3. Lula's victory marks another comeback in a career full of them. He was jailed from 2018 to 2019 on corruption charges that were later overturned, paving the way for him to beat Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 election.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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BBC must 'pay £400,000 to Oscar-winning Jewish producer after she became victim of anti-Semitism and was bullied out of the broadcaster'
Lucie Kon claimed she was mistreated by BBC colleagues who said Zionists like her were 'evil' in the wake of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel.
1. 1. Oscar-winning film-maker Lucie Kon was awarded a £400,000 payout from the BBC following allegations of anti-Semitism and bullying.
1. 2. Ms Kon alleges she was instructed by co-workers to consider 'what drove Hamas to do what they did', and told she should 'call Israel terrorists, too' if she wished to label Hamas as such.
1. 3. The broadcaster has not issued a formal apology to Ms Kon and refused to acknowledge she was the victim of anti-Semitism while in their employment.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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STEPHEN GLOVER: Burnham is ducking all the big decisions while wasting time on the trivial and ridiculous. He has no idea how to save a country heading for bankruptcy
It has seemed to me that the King of the North's approach is similar to a guest at the tail end of a long dinner party who has drunk too much: he loves to muse aloud.
1. 1. The Prime Minister immerses himself in gimmicks, pledging to clamp down on 'headphone dodgers', private car park fines, and fill in potholes, instead of tackling major issues.
1. 2. We have the highest taxes in peacetime history and a welfare budget spiralling out of control, with 1,000 new people signing on for disability benefits every day.
1. 3. The big decisions are being ducked while Andy Burnham talks about Twiglets and appears on Gogglebox.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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Inside 'devastated' Natasha Kaplinsky's magnificent nine-bedroom country estate on the market for £7million as her 20-year marriage ends in divorce
The foremr newsreader is said to be devastated by the end of her marriage to financier Justin Bower - and now she is saying goodbyre to their East Sussex farmhouse too.
1. 1. Natasha Kaplinsky's nine-bedroom East Sussex estate is on sale for £7 million following her divorce from investment banker Justin Bower.
1. 2. The Grade II-listed farmhouse sits in more than 200 acres of rolling countryside and includes a swimming pool, tennis court, and two separate smaller houses.
1. 3. Kaplinsky is described as 'devastated' by the end of her 20-year marriage, with her ex-husband having already moved out of the mansion.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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Subscribe to The Crime Desk for an exclusive bonus podcast analysing the key moments from week two of Russell Brand's rape trial
Every week, the Daily Mail's award-winning Trial podcast team rounds up the key moments from Russell Brand's rape trial at Southwark Crown Court.
1. 1. Comedian, actor and wellness guru Brand, 51, faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault relating to alleged offences against six women between 1999 and 2009, all of which he denies.
1. 2. Week two saw four more women give evidence, including a TV worker who alleged Brand orally raped her in a bar toilet in 2004, and a radio station employee who claimed he assaulted her in front of his entourage.
1. 3. The Brand Breakdown is available exclusively to subscribers of The Crime Desk. Join now to start listening.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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Revealed: The medics who are poisoning the NHS with their vile hatred of Jews - from the Oxford-educated doctor who designed the 'Palestine Poppy' to the surgeon who ranted about Gaza... to a Jewish c
The Daily Mail discovered this week, such views are now becoming commonplace in the NHS, a disturbing trend that has been branded 'hate in healthcare'.
1. 1. The article alleges that a significant number of NHS doctors are promoting anti-Semitic views, creating a hostile environment for Jewish colleagues and patients.
1. 2. Specific instances are detailed, including doctors sharing conspiracy theories, making offensive gestures, and justifying violence against Israelis.
1. 3. Campaigners and some medics accuse regulatory bodies like the General Medical Council (GMC) of failing to adequately address these issues, with claims of prioritizing other forms of discrimination.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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Andy Burnham to give homeless policy £432million - despite warnings previous attempts have failed
The Prime Minister will confirm a further £432m in cash as he hosts a 'rough sleeping summit' in Downing Street aimed at delivering on his pledge to offer a 'safe route off the streets' by Christmas.
1. 1. Andy Burnham will today double the funding for tackling homelessness, despite warnings his previous attempts to end the problem have failed.
1. 2. The Prime Minister will confirm a further £432million in cash as he hosts a 'rough sleeping summit' in Downing Street aimed at delivering on his pledge to offer a 'safe route off the streets' by Christmas.
1. 3. Burnham is throwing another £432 million at a problem he failed to solve in Greater Manchester.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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Thomas Markle's alcoholic ex-wife, the wayward son he 'cut off financially' - and how the grubbiest royal scandal in history unfolded: GUY ADAMS
Shortly after his daughter Meghan married Prince Harry, Thomas Markle was the subject of a cover story on America's most notorious supermarket tabloid, The National Enquirer.
1. 1. Thomas Markle is reportedly under investigation by Filipino police over alleged child sex images found at his home.
1. 2. Thomas Markle Jr. claims he discovered hundreds of child sex images in boxes shipped from Mexico to his father's home in the Philippines.
1. 3. Meghan Markle stated she was aware of 'troubling and disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018 and had been assured they were being investigated.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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Angela Rayner signals Shabana Mahmood will weaken Labour's immigration crackdown after she led revolt against 'un-British' reforms
Ms Mahmood, the Home Secretary, has fronted plans to make migrant workers wait longer before they can settle in Britain permanently.
1. 1. Angela Rayner today signalled that Shabana Mahmood will weaken Labour's proposed immigration crackdown after she led a revolt against 'un-British' reforms.
1. 2. Ms Mahmood, the Home Secretary, has fronted plans to make migrant workers wait longer before they can settle in Britain permanently.
1. 3. She said Ms Mahmood would soon present a system that is 'fair' to both taxpayers and those migrants 'who work in our public services'.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

26 Oct 2026

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Charlie Kirk's final wishes for Turning Point on verge of being crushed: Insiders fear fallout from political loss on home turf under Erika's leadership
Weeks after Charlie Kirk's assassination, Turning Point USA lieutenants gathered with his widow Erika Kirk to talk about their political goals for the midterm elections.
1. 1. Turning Point USA is heavily investing in Arizona's gubernatorial race to fulfill Charlie Kirk's vision of making the state a conservative stronghold, despite past electoral setbacks.
1. 2. The organization faces a daunting challenge against incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, with significant funding disparities and a difficult political environment for Republicans.
1. 3. A loss in Arizona could energize critics of Erika Kirk's leadership and raise questions about Turning Point USA's future effectiveness, while the organization aims to build infrastructure for 2028 presidential elections.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

25 Oct 2026

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'I screamed with all my heart for a passing boat': Husband of British woman, 36, who drowned saving sons in Bahamas sea recalls harrowing moment he lost her on ten-year anniversary trip
Nathan Gregory has been left distraught after the death of his childhood sweetheart, Leanne Gregory, 36, who died on Tuesday while on a snorkelling expedition in the Bahamas.
1. 1. Leanne Gregory, 36, drowned in the Bahamas while attempting to rescue her two sons from powerful currents.
1. 2. Her husband, Nathan Gregory, described her actions as heroic, stating she swam against the waves to reach their youngest son and held onto him until rescue.
1. 3. The couple was on a ten-year anniversary trip when the tragedy occurred, and the husband has set up a GoFundMe page to support their two sons.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

25 Oct 2026

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Four-year-old girl dies after falling from tower block
Emergency services rushed to St Pauls Road, in Barking, at around 11am on Saturday after the youngster 'fell from height at an address'.
1. 1. A four-year-old girl has died after falling from a tower block in London.
1. 2. Emergency services were called to St Pauls Road, in Barking, at around 11am on Saturday after the child 'fell from height at an address'.
1. 3. The Metropolitan Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal fall but said the death is not thought to be suspicious.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

25 Oct 2026

Current EventsPersonal GrievanceInvestigative Journalism

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I was questioned by the police after taking a selfie with my daughter. For a year, I saved frantically for legal bills and didn't turn my heating on
Police questioned Rebecca Tidy after four posts on X, one of which was a selfie with her young daughter on the beach in Newquay.
1. 1. A journalist was investigated for harassment over four X posts, including a selfie with her daughter, which lasted 13 months without notification of closure.
1. 2. The author made significant financial sacrifices, including not turning on her heating and cutting non-essential purchases, to save for potential legal bills during the prolonged investigation.
1. 3. The investigation was closed less than a fortnight after the author's interview under caution, but she was not informed for 13 months, leading to anger and frustration.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

25 Oct 2026

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Sussex district named a top global travel destination and loved by A-listers is actually deathly dull - and the neighbouring commuter town is filthy. Here's my insider guide to where to go instead: SA
SALLY BROCKWAY: I've lived in Greater London for most of my adult life, but Sussex, my birthplace, will always have my heart. Even so, loving a county is a lot like loving your family.
1. 1. Popular Sussex destinations like Chichester and Brighton are criticized for being overrated, "deathly dull," and "filthy" despite their global recognition and A-list appeal.
1. 2. The author advocates for lesser-known towns such as Eastbourne and Lewes, praising their charm, independent shops, and authentic atmosphere as superior alternatives.
1. 3. The article suggests that many "Best Places to Live" lists recycle outdated information and fail to capture the true soul or livability of towns once one moves beyond the initial appeal.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

25 Oct 2026

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If my mother reported dad over alleged child abuse it was out of 'hatred and bitterness' because she was an alcoholic, says Samantha Markle
Ms Markle spoke to The Mail on Sunday after it was reported her mother Roslyn Loveless - who died two years ago - wrote to the force in 2019 detailing allegations against her ex-husband.
1. 1. Samantha Markle stated that if her mother reported their father for child sex abuse, it was due to 'hatred and bitterness' stemming from alcoholism.
1. 2. Thomas Markle denies the allegations of child sex abuse and questions the authenticity of a letter from his ex-wife, Roslyn Loveless, suggesting it was a 'set-up'.
1. 3. Authorities in the Philippines are investigating Thomas Markle for allegedly hoarding child sex images, with his son Thomas Markle Jr. reporting the material found on his father's computers.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

25 Oct 2026

PoliticsPoliticalInvestigative

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Trump bashed son Don Jr behind closed doors over lavish Bahamas wedding party funded by Russian oligarch
The president privately aired his grievances with his aides over the spectacle, according to a new report. Don Jr married Bettina in Palm Beach before partying on the oligarch's dime.
1. 1. Donald Trump bashed his son Donald Trump Jr behind closed doors over the lavish wedding party he hosted earlier this year that was bankrolled by a Russian oligarch, according to a new report.
1. 2. Russian businessman Umar Kremlev partially paid for the post-wedding party in the Bahamas, but Trump allegedly complained that this was bad judgment from his son.
1. 3. Representative James Walkinshaw, a Democrat on the committee, wrote on X, 'A Putin-connected Russian oligarch secretly bankrolled Don Jr.'s lavish wedding. Putin's circle doesn't spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on the President's family for nothing. What was he expecting in return? We need answers.'

DMDaily Mail (UK)

25 Oct 2026

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ROBERT HARDMAN: Why is a charity founded to protect London's ailing bridges instead squandering millions on trans rights, asylum seekers and a group allegedly linked to Hamas?
The City Bridge Foundation has a very specific role: to maintain all the Square Mile's non-rail bridges over the River Thames.
1. 1. The City Bridge Foundation, a 700-year-old charity responsible for maintaining London's non-rail bridges over the Thames, is criticized for spending millions on social justice initiatives rather than bridge maintenance.
1. 2. Grants were made to organizations such as Spectra CIC (£1 million for the trans and sex-worker sector) and Race On The Agenda (£1.5 million to combat racial injustice), which the author questions as the charity's core mission.
1. 3. The article raises concerns about a £1.2 million grant to the Muslim Charities Forum, whose treasurer is linked to Al-Khair, an organization alleged to have connections to Hamas.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

25 Oct 2026

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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Vivienne Westwood son's fears over her last collection
Nearly four years after Dame Vivienne Westwood's death, a bitter battle over her legacy continues to rage between her family and the fashion house bearing her name.
1. 1. Nearly four years after Dame Vivienne Westwood's death, a bitter battle over her legacy continues to rage between her family and the fashion house bearing her name.
1. 2. She had been working on a new line with her photographer son Ben Westwood before she died in December 2022 at the age of 81 – but he now fears it may never see the light of day.
1. 3. The feud going through the courts revolves around rights to Dame Vivienne's famous orb logo and early designs.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

25 Oct 2026

EntertainmentCelebrity GossipSpeculative

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Traitors insiders have told me the intriguing demands celebrities made to show's bosses before filming. Their revelations mean that - regardless of who wins the show - Maya Jama will come out on top:
There have been intriguing whispers between well-connected agents and industry sources around the demands of some cast members.
1. 1. Being a Traitor on TV’s most-watched programme not only guarantees significantly more airtime than a star would earn as a Faithful, it could also boost their career options.
1. 2. Now that stars and their management teams have realised how much extra attention being one of the chosen three can bring, they’re saying as soon as they’re approached, “I’ll do it, but only if I can be a Traitor.”
1. 3. While the outcome of this week’s final remains uncertain, the truth is that Maya has already won.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

25 Oct 2026

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SARAH VINE: The notion someone who played a pivotal role in your life could have a very dark side is genuinely traumatic. For once, Meghan has my sympathies
It ought to have been a clear win for William. But, as ever, the Sussexes drove a horse and cart through it all with the bombshell news about the duchess's father, Thomas Markle Sr.
1. 1. The notion someone who played a pivotal role in your life could have a very dark side is genuinely traumatic.
1. 2. For once, Meghan has my sympathies.
1. 3. It ought to have been a clear win for William, who despite what his brother may say about his famous resemblance to their mother having faded with time, showed clear flashes of that Diana magic and mischief.

DMDaily Mail (UK)

25 Oct 2026

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Fury as Green Party activist given 'free rein by BBC' to lambast Jewish woman
Ashok Kumar, a professor at Birkbeck, had been invited to appear on Politics Live to discuss the controversial 'Zionism is racism' motion adopted at the Greens' conference this month.
1. 1. The BBC is under fire for allowing a Green Party activist who was accused of legitimising the October 7 massacre 'free rein' to lambast a Jewish journalist on its flagship politics show.
1. 2. Dr Kumar then appeared to gloat on X that the show's host Alex Forsyth and the other guests 'looked like they were about to cry at the end'.
1. 3. Alex Hearn, of Labour Against Antisemitism, said: 'It is staggering that the BBC invited him to come on air and then gave him free rein to launch a disgusting attack against a Jewish guest and tell her she was wrong about her identity and experiences of anti–Semitism.'

DMDaily Mail (UK)

25 Oct 2026

Current EventsControversialSensational

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JFK Jr's body was found more than 100 feet deep in ocean after horror plane crash hours before recovery crews were about to quit: 'They might have never found him'
The son of the slain president went missing on the night of July 16, 1999, when a small plane he was piloting crashed off the coast of Martha's Vineyard.
1. 1. JFK Jr's body was discovered 116 feet below the surface on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean, roughly 10 feet from the wreckage.
1. 2. 'They might have never found him had another day gone by,' Webster's wife, historian Theresa Mitchell Webster, added.
1. 3. Kennedy was navigating by geographic reference points and had not finished his instrument training to become a certified pilot, but a storm blew over Martha's Vineyard before his last flight.

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