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Update Heathrow reopens and chaos eases, but critics say the airport’s shutdown exposes UK vulnerability

Heathrow reopens and chaos eases, but critics say the airport’s shutdown exposes UK vulnerability

  • Friday’s travel mayhem raised concerns about Britain’s ability to withstand disasters or attacks on critical infrastructure
  • “It’s a huge embarrassment for the country that a fire in one electricity substation can have such a devastating effect,” said Toby Harris, a Labour Party politician
By AP ·
Heathrow says some flights will resume after a fire cut power to Europe’s busiest airport

Heathrow says some flights will resume after a fire cut power to Europe’s busiest airport

By AP ·
‘I need to be home’: stranded Heathrow passengers separated from loved ones video

‘I need to be home’: stranded Heathrow passengers separated from loved ones

By Reuters ·
Goodwill Caravan raises thousands during London’s Ramadan iftar to help Sudan, Palestine

Goodwill Caravan raises thousands during London’s Ramadan iftar to help Sudan, Palestine

By Arab News ·
Shakespeare’s Globe hosts Ramadan iftar, creating history, building bridges in London

Shakespeare’s Globe hosts Ramadan iftar, creating history, building bridges in London

By Mustafa Abu Sneineh ·
A home away from home: Saudi students enjoy special London iftar video

A home away from home: Saudi students enjoy special London iftar

By Bahar Hussain ·
Tears, ruined plans as WWII bomb halts Paris-London trains

Tears, ruined plans as WWII bomb halts Paris-London trains

By AFP ·
Muslim World League’s Ramadan iftars sanctuary for communities in London

Muslim World League’s Ramadan iftars sanctuary for communities in London

By Mustafa Abu Sneineh ·
Turkiye to repeat offer to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at London summit, source says

Turkiye to repeat offer to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at London summit, source says

By Reuters ·
Zelensky moves on after Oval Office blowout with Trump

Zelensky moves on after Oval Office blowout with Trump

By AP ·
Hunger-striking mother of jailed UK-Egyptian activist on glucose drip

Hunger-striking mother of jailed UK-Egyptian activist on glucose drip

By AFP ·
London lit up with stars, crescent moons in celebration of holy month of Ramadan

London lit up with stars, crescent moons in celebration of holy month of Ramadan

By Mustafa Abu Sneineh ·
Londoners march in support of Ukraine to mark three years of war video

Londoners march in support of Ukraine to mark three years of war

By AFP ·

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