Daily Download

About Daily Download

Your five-minute news briefing. The biggest stories of the day, brought to life with Daily Mail reader comments. Curated by journalists, presented by AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Daily Mail

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 May 2026

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

87 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Kemi's 'rescue package', Sussex squad attacks priests, William's banter with Ross Kemp

   Today: Donald Trump blames violent French student riots on mass migration, Kemi Badenoch unveils a Conservative rescue package for jobless youngsters and cuts to inheritance tax, Meghan Markle's Sussex Squad fans attack British priests over her £112 advent calendar, a Sandringham GP for the Royal Family is found dead and her husband is charged with murder, plus Prince William teases Ross Kemp about The Celebrity Traitors at a Somerset charity event. Your briefing for Wednesday 7 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments. Jump to a story (00:00) Today's headlines (00:26) Trump blames French riots on migration (01:54) Kemi Badenoch rescue package for youth (03:01) Meghan Sussex Squad attacks British priests (04:09) GP for Royal Family found dead (04:46) Prince William teases Ross Kemp Donald Trump links France riots to mass migration (https://mol.im/a/16187703) Donald Trump said violent French student riots are caused by 'mass migration', posting on social media that the unrest is about 'Islam wanting to take over a once great Country'. Hundreds of thousands protested failing school conditions in Paris and other cities. Nile Gardiner, former aide to Margaret Thatcher, told Fox News the scenes are a disgrace. Kemi Badenoch unveils jobs rescue package at Tory conference (https://mol.im/a/16188551) Kemi Badenoch announced a new Conservative rescue package for jobless youngsters, urging her party to focus on saving the economy from Labour. She revealed measures to reverse the decline in entry-level jobs and plans to cut inheritance tax ahead of a possible election next year. Her speech at the party conference followed Jeremy Clarkson's claim that Labour policies are hammering businesses. Meghan Markle fans target British clergy over advent calendar (https://mol.im/a/16186075) Meghan Markle's Sussex Squad fans attacked British Reverend Daniel French online after he criticised her £112 gourmet chocolate advent calendar. Meghan promoted the calendar in an advert while wearing £75,000 of clothing and jewellery. Reverend French compared it to a £5.99 fair trade calendar with a charitable donation. After being branded 'satan spawn' and accused of having an 'ugly heart', French locked down his X account. Hannah Cain, Sandringham GP, found dead and husband charged (https://mol.im/a/16187983) Hannah Cain, a GP who reportedly treated senior royals including Queen Camilla, was found dead at her home near Sandringham while hosting a sleepover. Her husband Mark Cain, 45, has been charged with her murder. Police discovered her body in Norfolk in the early hours of Sunday. The case has drawn attention due to her connections with the Royal Family and her role in treating prominent figures. Prince William jokes with Ross Kemp about Celebrity Traitors (https://mol.im/a/16186953) Prince William teased Ross Kemp about his appearance on The Celebrity Traitors during a charity event in Somerset. Kemp, known for Eastenders, is among the Faithfuls on the BBC show and has entertained viewers with his paranoid reactions. William joked about Kemp's fears of being 'murdered in plain sight' after another contestant touched his arm. About the Daily Download 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. Comment on a story to feature on tomorrow's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Trump's plague fears, Kemi's 'Iron Dome' for Britain, and Jeffrey Archer dies

   Today: Kemi Badenoch and the Conservatives pledge a £10billion Britannia Shield air defence system for Britain, Donald Trump offers Vladimir Putin help as Russia faces a suspected airborne plague outbreak in Irkutsk, Sukhjit Bains is mistakenly given George Fixon Primary School by Birmingham City Council, Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86 just before releasing Adam and Eve, plus the restored film of the first Battle of Hastings re-enactment is shown after sixty years. Your briefing for Tuesday 6 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments. Jump to a story (00:00) Today's headlines (00:29) Britannia Shield defence pledge (01:36) Trump offers Putin plague help (02:40) Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86 (03:36) Council gives away school by mistake (04:44) Battle of Hastings film restored Kemi Badenoch promises £10billion Iron Dome for UK (https://mol.im/a/16185127) Kemi Badenoch announced the Conservative Party would build a £10billion Britannia Shield defence system to protect Britain from missiles and drones, inspired by Israel's Iron Dome. The plan covers cities, power stations and Army bases, targeting threats from Russia and Iran. Badenoch made the pledge in Harrogate, promising to spend 3 per cent of GDP on defence. Donald Trump offers aid as Russia faces airborne plague (https://mol.im/a/16185103) Donald Trump said the US would help Vladimir Putin as Russia tries to contain a suspected airborne plague outbreak in Irkutsk. Over 200 people are under medical observation and four hospitals are quarantined for three weeks. The crisis began after Daria Shipilova, a 28-year-old lab technician, died following a lab accident with plague bacteria. Jeffrey Archer dies suddenly before Adam and Eve release (https://mol.im/a/16185159) Jeffrey Archer died peacefully at home aged 86, just one day before the release of his new novel Adam and Eve. HarperCollins confirmed he died between writing sessions. Archer sold over 300 million books in 115 countries and served as an MP in the sixties and seventies before joining the House of Lords. After his prostate cancer diagnosis, Archer campaigned for men's health awareness and spoke to the BBC about his life and semi-retirement. Sukhjit Bains given George Fixon Primary School for free (https://mol.im/a/16178359) Care home boss Sukhjit Bains was mistakenly given ownership of George Fixon Primary School, worth millions, when buying a three-bedroom house from Birmingham City Council. His solicitor sent the wrong contract, which council conveyancers approved, making Bains the legal owner. He was unaware of the school transfer until last year, when the council requested its return. The legal mix-up means he could, in theory, evict teachers and pupils. First Battle of Hastings re-enactment film shown after 60 years (https://mol.im/a/16184753) A time capsule film of the first Battle of Hastings re-enactment, held on the nine-hundredth anniversary, has been restored and will be shown to the public this weekend. English Heritage received the footage nearly sixty years ago. Hundreds of re-enactors participated, recreating England's most famous battle with a relaxed approach to health and safety. The event has become an annual tradition run by English Heritage. About the Daily Download 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   US take flight from RAF Fairford, Kemi's 'common sense' plan and what to avoid in Indian restaurants

   Today: The US military has removed all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after an Iran-linked terror plot, Kemi Badenoch sets out a Conservative Party reset at the Birmingham conference, Christa Pike remains unconscious in hospital after a botched execution in Tennessee, Sir Ranulph Fiennes drew up a secret will at Everest base camp and chef Sanjay Gour warns what not to order at Indian restaurants. Your briefing for Monday 5 October, from the Daily Mail, with the best of your comments. Jump to a story (00:00) Today's headlines (00:00) RAF Fairford B-1 bombers removed (00:00) Kemi Badenoch's Conservative reset (00:00) Christa Pike's botched execution (00:00) Sir Ranulph Fiennes' Everest will (00:00) Indian restaurant menu warnings US military removes all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after 'Iran-linked terror plot' against the base (https://mol.im/a/16182599) The US military has withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following fears of an Iran-linked terror plot targeting the base. At least twelve bombers had been stationed there, but the Pentagon ordered their removal on Sunday, with some aircraft only arriving the previous week. Kemi's common sense blueprint: Unveiling policy blitz at party conference, she hails 'old school values' on economy, law and order and borders as the key to election victory (https://mol.im/a/16182883) Kemi Badenoch has announced a major reset for the Conservative Party at the Birmingham conference, aiming to make the party election-ready by next year. She invoked Margaret Thatcher's legacy, promising a return to what she calls 'common sense' Tory values. Christa Pike's hospital room surrounded by guards as lawyer says she may never 'fully recover' after botched execution (https://mol.im/a/16182373) Christa Pike remains unconscious and under guard in a Tennessee hospital after surviving a botched execution. Pike was sentenced to death for the 1996 murder and torture of Colleen Slemmer and had spent three decades on death row. Her lawyer Stephen Ferrell told CNN that doctors are unsure if she will ever fully recover, and her long-term prognosis is uncertain. Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'drew up secret will on Everest trek after wife vetoed his divorce plan', friend says amid speculation about whereabouts of world's greatest living explorer (https://mol.im/a/16180927) Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the renowned British explorer, wrote a secret will in his tent at Everest base camp after a marital crisis. The night before his failed summit attempt, he handed the sealed will to his friend Michael Kobold, instructing him to open it only if he died. The food you should NEVER order at an Indian restaurant: Top chef reveals the dishes to avoid - from onion bhajis to curries you can order with any choice of meat (https://mol.im/a/16169953) Chef Sanjay Gour advises diners to avoid Indian restaurants with huge menus, warning that no kitchen can specialise in everything and dishes lose freshness when options are endless. He highlights curries that allow any meat choice and dishes with suspiciously bright colours as red flags. Gour's tips aim to help customers avoid disappointment and spot quality in Indian cuisine. About the Daily Download 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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