Heathrow chief out of reach during airport shutdown as phone was on silent, says report

Harry Brook's debut as England's white-ball captain started with a commanding 238-run victory over the West Indies in a one-day international at Edgbaston, where England posted a total of 400 runs. Brook, alongside three teammates who scored half-centuries, also equaled a record by taking five catches. The West Indies struggled, collapsing to 162 all out, and England can secure their first ODI bilateral series win since September 2023 in the next match in Cardiff. Full...

The US administration announced plans to revoke visas for Chinese students amid a broader campaign against international students and universities, following the Trump administration's trend of increasing scrutiny on foreign academics. This decision, coupled with the suspension of interviews for new student visa applicants and enhanced vetting of social media, is expected to significantly impact American educational institutions, particularly as China is the second-largest source of international students. The implications for academia and research in...

SummaryBank of England governor Andrew Bailey urged the UK government to minimize the negative effects of Brexit by enhancing alignment with the EU, particularly in reducing non-tariff barriers in financial services to promote trade and economic growth. His comments followed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's announcement of a "reset" deal with the EU aimed at cutting trade barriers. While acknowledging the challenges posed by Brexit, Bailey emphasized the benefits of increased openness in financial markets...

The Trump administration plans to appeal a court ruling that invalidated many of its tariffs, threatening to escalate the legal battle to the Supreme Court unless the decision is stayed. The ruling, which deemed Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for imposing tariffs an overreach, has sparked outrage from administration officials who argue that foreign and economic policy should be determined by the political branches, not the courts. Analysts suggest that a...

Authorities are searching for former Gateway police chief Grant Hardin, 56, who escaped from the North Central Unit prison in Arkansas while disguised as a corrections officer. Hardin, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," was serving a 30-year sentence for the murder of James Appleton in 2017 and had previously been convicted of rape. His escape has alarmed the community, especially Appleton's sister, Cheryl Tillman, who expressed fear over his release; the FBI is...

The trial of five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team, charged with sexual assault related to an alleged incident in a London hotel, is currently ongoing. On May 20, 2025, the Crown is set to close its case while goalie Carter Hart takes the stand to testify. Live coverage is being provided by LFP reporter Brian Williams. Full Article