Central London van crash victim was a beautiful soul, her family says

Heathrow airport has been shut until at least midnight on Friday due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation causing a significant power outage, disrupting operations at one of the world's busiest airports. The fire in Hayes, west London, led to evacuations and power outages for thousands of homes, with firefighters working to control the blaze using 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters, resulting in chaos and inconvenience for passengers and local residents. The...

A Pakistani Army captain and 10 terrorists associated with a banned outfit were killed during a gunfight in Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as reported by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operation was intelligence-based and targeted the terrorists following reports of their presence in the area. Captain Hasnain Akhtar led his troops bravely, making the ultimate sacrifice, while the security forces seized weapons and ammunition from the terrorists, who were involved in attacks...

The trial of Projet Montréal’s former executive director, accused of concealing staff overtime as a campaign expense in the 2017 municipal election, concluded with debates over the legality of election campaign work in Quebec's municipal elections law. The case centered on conflicting arguments regarding the nature of campaign activities and their classification as legitimate expenses, raising questions about the ethical boundaries in political campaigns. Despite the trial's conclusion, the controversy highlighted the importance of transparency...

Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal, putting him 7 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. The video failed to load, but Ovechkin's achievement is highlighted as he continues to chase the all-time goal-scoring record in the NHL. With this milestone, Ovechkin solidifies his place as one of the greatest goal-scorers in hockey history. Full Article

In the west of England, a new national forest called the Western Forest will see the planting of 20 million trees and the creation of 2,500 hectares of new woodland, with a goal of increasing tree cover to 30% in some areas by 2050. The project aims to help meet the UK's woodland cover target of 16.5% by 2050, with ongoing government funding and support essential for its success. The government has allocated £7.5m for...

UBS analysts anticipate China's real estate market is nearing stabilization after years of decline, with positive signals emerging in major cities. Existing home sales in five Chinese cities have increased by over 30% from last year, indicating a potential turnaround. UBS now predicts home prices to stabilize in early 2026, with secondary transactions expected to comprise half of the market by that time. Full Article