London's Heathrow Airport

Counter-terror police leading inquiry into ‘unprecedented’ Heathrow fire

Met officers say no immediate indication of foul play as passengers face days of disruption from electrical substation blaze. Heathrow airport closed – live updates Counter-terror police are ...

The Guardian - 19h

Heathrow flights restarting after power cut and travel chaos

Airport expects to be fully operational on Saturday, but airlines say closure will have ‘huge impact’ in coming days. Flights began landing at Heathrow on Saturday morning as it aimed to return to ...

The Guardian - 3h

Watch: How the Heathrow disruption unfolded

BBC Verify's Nick Beake explains how Europe's busiest airport was taken out of action.

BBC News - 13h

Heathrow closure: airport resumes some flights today and hopes for full Saturday service - live

First plane has landed since fire caused closure but people still told not to travel to the airport unless advised to do so by airline. Counter-terror police leading fire inquiry Tell us: have ...

The Guardian - 14h

Heathrow Shutdown Shows How Airline and Airport Chaos Can Quickly Spiral

When crises occur, airline network operation centers go into overdrive, but managing the response is a delicate balance.

The New York Times - 16h

A China War Briefing for Musk, and London’s Heathrow Shuts Down

Plus, one of the most problem-plagued movies in Disney history.

The New York Times - 22h

First jet lands at Heathrow as ‘skeleton’ service of flights resumes

British Airways to operate a small number of flights on Friday evening after fire shut Europe’s busiest airport for most of day

Financial Times - 14h

Heathrow’s shutdown fuels questions about UK’s infrastructure resilience

Within hours of a fire at a power substation, one of the world’s busiest airports was closed to all flights

Financial Times - 14h

Travellers face days of disruption as Heathrow reopens after blaze

Fire at electricity substation that shut down Europe’s busiest airport raises questions about resilience of UK infrastructure

Financial Times - 2h

The Papers: 'Heathrow's day of chaos' and 'Kate's year of courage'

Saturday's front pages cover the chaos at Heathrow and one year since the Princess of Wales shared her cancer diagnosis.

BBC News - 3h

A Lifeboat to London for Darwin’s Frogs

Males of the South American species incubate their young in their vocal sacs. The London Zoo recently established a breeding colony to save the frog from extinction.

The New York Times - 4d

Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports

An unexpected nationwide strike by airport workers over pay has caused disruption at major transport hubs.

BBC News - Mar. 10

‘Airport Theory’ Will Make You Miss Your Flight

This delusional airport trend only appeals to those who have no concept of how time or space work. Here’s how to actually travel like a pro.

Wired - 3d

MMA fighter making professional debut in London

Miriam Grubb, 23, from Exeter, is set to make her professional debut at the O2 in London.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

UFC London - all you need to know

Everything you need to know about Leon Edwards' fight at UFC London, including ringwalk, main card and coverage details.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Man shot outside Chicago's O’Hare Airport following altercation

At least one person has been shot outside Chicago O'Hare International Airport early Wednesday morning, police said.

ABC News - Mar. 12

WATCH: American Airlines flight catches fire at Denver airport

The incident involving an American Airlines plane took place Thursday evening at Denver International Airport.

ABC News - Mar. 14

London’s black cabs destined for extinction in 20 years, TfL warned

Centre for London says numbers are falling and wants the government to step up to support the industry. Black cabs could disappear from London’s roads in 20 years, a thinktank has warned, unless ...

The Guardian - 2d

Hamburg Airport Halts All Flights as Ground Staff Strike

The airport in Germany’s second largest city said the one-day strike, called over pay and conditions, began earlier than expected “without any notice.”

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Man found with live turtle hidden in his pants at a New Jersey airport

A Pennsylvania man who was going through security at a New Jersey airport was found to have a live turtle concealed in his pants, according to the TSA.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Plane Fire at Denver Airport Forces Passengers to Evacuate Onto Wing

The flight had been diverted to the airport after experiencing “engine vibrations,” the authorities said. Six passengers were taken to a hospital for evaluation.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

The enduring glow of London's historic gas lamps

London's gas lamps, which have cast their glow on the city for more than 200 years, have been nearly extinguished by the prevalence of cleaner, more efficient and brighter light sources, like LEDs. ...

CBS News - 5d

'I was tricked into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me'

Going to school in Ghana was like prison for Londoner Mark Wilberforce, but he feels it kept him from jail.

BBC News - 6d

UFC Fight Night 255 video: Leon Edwards, Sean Brady make weight in London

LONDON – The main event for the UFC's return to London is official after the headliners made weight Friday. Ahead of UFC Fight Night 255 (ESPN+), which takes place Saturday at The O2 in London, ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Watch live: NTSB, Duffy provide update on National Airport crash probe

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will give remarks Tuesday afternoon providing an update on the probe into the January crash near Reagan Washington National Airport that killed more than 60 ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

NTSB calls for immediate changes at D.C. airport after deadly midair collision

Federal regulators say there's a "serious safety issue" in the airspace around Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. An investigation into the midair collision of a military helicopter and a ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

Senators to question top Army official on National Airport crash

Two Republican senators are set to question a top U.S. Army official and examine the preliminary findings of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) report into the deadly place crash in ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Southwest plane nearly takes off from taxiway at Florida airport

A Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway — rather than a runway — at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane, officials said.

The Hill - 21h

The Philippine government says ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested at Manila airport

ABC News - Mar. 10

Man tried to sneak turtle through airport security in his pants, TSA says

A man attempted to bring an invasive red-ear slider turtle through security at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials said.

CBS News - Mar. 12

NTSB calls for permanent helicopter flight restrictions around Washington airport after fatal collision

The National Transportation Safety Board is seeking more flight restrictions on helicopters around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Ohtani's Tokyo airport arrival hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Japanese star

Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport lined up 10 deep and hoping to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived

ABC News - Mar. 13

A major new airport to serve Cambodia's capital and boost tourism is due to open in July

Cambodia expects its new airport to serve the capital Phnom Penh will open in July

ABC News - 21h

A man with a Palestinian flag who climbed London's Big Ben tower is arrested

A man has been arrested after climbing the Big Ben tower at the Palace of Westminster in central London while barefoot and holding a Palestinian flag

ABC News - Mar. 9

UFC London predictions: Can Sean Brady change the guard vs. ex-champ Leon Edwards?

The UFC is back in London this week with a two former champions in fights at the top of the card. UFC Fight Night 255 (ESPN+) takes place Saturday at The O2 in London. Get pick results from our 11 ...

Yahoo Sports - 16h

Karleigh Osborne previews Brentford Women v South London

Brentford Women head coach Karleigh Osborne is eyeing a strong start to Sunday’s Capital Cup semi-final clash against South London (3pm kick-off GMT).The Bees won the competition last season and ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Elite London law firm fined £465,000 for Russian sanctions breaches

Former Moscow office of Herbert Smith Freehills made six payments totalling £3.9m to sanctioned banks. Herbert Smith Freehills, the elite global law firm based in London, has been fined by the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Man caught trying to smuggle living turtle through airport security down his pants

A Pennsylvania man attempting to go through airport security was discovered to have been hiding a living turtle in his pants as he tried to sneak it onto the plane.

ABC News - Mar. 12

Woman accused of drowning dog in Orlando airport bathroom so she could board plane

A Florida woman was arrested after police said she drowned her dog in an Orlando airport bathroom so she could board a plane.

NBC News - 1d

World's largest sovereign wealth fund invests $740 million in London's Covent Garden

Norway's $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund on Thursday said that it struck a deal to buy a quarter of London's iconic Covent Garden.

CNBC - 1d

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