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Heathrow Airport was warned about the resilience of its power supply before a fire shut down the airport for over a day, causing disruption to nearly 300,000 passengers. The Chief Executive apologized for the unprecedented situation and the inconvenience caused. The shutdown resulted in the diversion of 120 aircraft, leading to significant disruption for passengers and airlines. Full Article

Norway's government is facing pressure to allow its $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund to invest in defense firms, with the Conservative party calling the ban on such investments "illogical" in the current security landscape. The Government Pension Fund Global has been restricted from investing in companies involved in nuclear weapons and other controversial activities since the early 2000s. Amid growing security concerns, the Conservative party is urging Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre to revise the...

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China conducted military drills around Taiwan for a second day, focusing on the Taiwan Strait. The drills, called Strait Thunder-2025A, involved identification, warning, and interception exercises. Taiwan reported incursions by 76 military aircraft and 19 naval or government ships, with the U.S. warning China's actions escalate tensions and put regional security at risk. Full Article

Rescuers in Myanmar pulled a man alive from the rubble five days after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 2,886 people and left thousands homeless. Calls are growing for the military government to allow more aid in and halt attacks on rebels, as armed groups have suspended hostilities to focus on quake recovery. Despite the military promising to continue defensive activities, the United Nations and other organizations are urging all sides to prioritize helping...