Heathrow Airport reopens after nearby fire — but travellers told to expect delays

A double-decker bus crashed into a railway bridge on A215 Portland Road in south London, peeling off its roof after the driver misjudged the height. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM, leading to road closures and disruptions in London Overground, Southern, and Thameslink services, with delays of up to 15 minutes expected. The bus, which had L plates indicating it was part of a learner driver’s lesson, was mostly empty, and footage showed the bus's...

Gadi Hagai, 72, and Judy Weinstein Hagai, 70, residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz, were murdered by Hamas during an attack on October 7, 2023, and their bodies were recovered from Gaza after 607 days. Their daughter Iris expressed gratitude for their return for a proper burial but emphasized that their hearts remain heavy until all 12 hostages from Nir Oz and 56 total hostages are returned. President Isaac Herzog noted the painful yet comforting resolution...

Procter & Gamble Job CutsProcter & Gamble announced plans to reduce its workforce by 7,000 jobs, constituting about 15% of its non-manufacturing staff, over the next two years to enhance productivity and reduce costs amid a challenging market. The company, which employs 108,000 globally, also hinted at potential brand divestitures as part of portfolio changes, although specific brands affected were not disclosed. This decision comes as U.S. job cuts rise across various industries, with a...

On Thursday, Muslim worshippers gathered on Mount Arafat for the peak of the hajj pilgrimage while Saudi authorities urged them to avoid the intense midday heat following last year's tragedy, where 1,301 pilgrims died due to extreme temperatures. The government has expanded shaded areas, increased medical staff, and deployed cooling units to mitigate heat risks, while also cracking down on unregistered pilgrims who contributed to last year's fatalities. Despite the heat reaching 42°C (107.6°F), many...

Ryanair Flight Emergency On a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan, eight passengers, including a two-year-old and a woman with a head injury, were injured due to severe turbulence caused by bad weather, prompting a diversion to Memmingen Airport in southern Germany. Three individuals were hospitalized while others received on-site treatment; the captain had requested medical assistance before landing safely. Ryanair apologized and arranged alternative transport to Milan after the Southern Bavaria Aviation Authority denied...

EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra warned that climate change could "quadruple" the likelihood of conflict over scarce resources, highlighting concerns raised by military officials regarding the impact of environmental issues on security. He emphasized the connection between resource access and warfare, noting that climate-related challenges are already affecting military operations in Europe and the US, including increased demand for military assistance during extreme weather events. Hoekstra called for a balance between military capabilities and greener...