Heathrow Airport closes Friday after fire knocks out power to part of London

Nigel Farage arrived for the final day of the Cheltenham Festival earlier this month amidst internal party turmoil, with Reform UK suspending MP Rupert Lowe over bullying allegations. Despite the controversy, the party's popularity in opinion polls remains steady at 23-25%, with recent Scottish polls showing them at 17%. However, potential challenges lie ahead as Farage's associations with Trump and Putin, as well as controversial party positions, could impact Reform's momentum and unity moving forward....

In a hearing in Washington, Judge Boasberg expressed doubt about the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan immigrants accused of gang affiliation without due process. The judge criticized the administration for potentially violating his order to halt deportation flights and raised concerns about the lack of judicial oversight in the government's deportation efforts. The case reflects broader tensions between the administration's immigration policies and judicial scrutiny, with the Justice Department...

Elon Musk held a meeting at the Pentagon to discuss cutting US federal government spending, leading to controversy over leaked reports about secret war plans for China, which Musk denied. Trump and Musk dismissed the reports, with Trump raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to Musk's business ties in China. Democrats demanded details on the meeting, highlighting questions about conflicts of interest as Musk advocates for Pentagon spending cuts while having Defense Department...

A massive fire at an electricity substation near Heathrow Airport has caused delays and cancellations for thousands of passengers, with up to 1,351 flights affected. Around 70 firefighters battled the blaze throughout the night, causing a widespread power cut that impacted the airport and surrounding homes. The cause of the fire remains unknown, leading to evacuations of nearby residents and a significant disruption to air travel at Europe's biggest airport. Full Article

In the aftermath of two encounters in Chhattisgarh resulting in the deaths of 30 Maoists, police have identified 19 of the slain Maoists, including 15 women, with a total reward of ₹1.03 crore. In Bijapur, 14 of the 26 cadres killed were women, with efforts ongoing to establish the identities of others. Notable figures among the deceased include PLGA commander Lokesh and West Bastar Divisional Committee members Sitto and Jithru. Full Article

Columbia University agreed to changes in protest rules, security policies, and Middle Eastern studies department in response to the Trump administration's threat to withhold $400 million in federal funding. The university will hire special officers, ban face masks on campus, and appoint a senior vice provost to oversee the department. This move could set a dangerous precedent for academic freedom and has sparked concerns among other elite colleges facing similar pressure from the administration. Full...