What we know about the fire that brought London's Heathrow Airport to a standstill

What we know about the fire that brought London's Heathrow Airport to a standstill

A fire at an electrical substation in west London, about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from the airport, cut power to Heathrow Airport late on Thursday.

A fire at an electrical substation in west London, about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from the airport, cut power to Heathrow Airport late on Thursday.

World 23 Mar, 2025

George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76

George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76

George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history.

George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history.

World 22 Mar, 2025

Strikes in Gaza kill 85 overnight, bringing the total since Israel broke ceasefire to nearly 600

Strikes in Gaza kill 85 overnight, bringing the total since Israel broke ceasefire to...

Local health officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across he Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday, bringing the total to nearly 600 killed since Israel shattered a truce that had facilitated the release of more than two dozen hostages and brought relative calm since late January.

Local health officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across he Gaza Strip overnight and into Thursday, bringing the total to nearly 600 killed since Israel shattered a truce that had facilitated the release of more than two dozen hostages and brought relative calm since late January.

World 21 Mar, 2025

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners in one of the war's largest exchanges

Prisoner exchanges have happened throughout the war, and Wednesday's exchange had been planned before the call with the U.S. president.

Prisoner exchanges have happened throughout the war, and Wednesday's exchange had been planned before the call with the U.S. president.

World 20 Mar, 2025

Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine

Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and...

Crimea’s unique location makes it a strategically important asset, and Russia has spent centuries fighting for it.

Crimea’s unique location makes it a strategically important asset, and Russia has spent centuries fighting for it.

World 18 Mar, 2025

White House says Trump and Putin hold call as US seeks Russian sign-off on plan to end Ukraine war

White House says Trump and Putin hold call as US seeks Russian sign-off on plan to...

The U.S. president said Washington and Moscow have already begun discussing “dividing up certain assets" between Ukraine and Russia as part of a deal to end the conflict.

The U.S. president said Washington and Moscow have already begun discussing “dividing up certain assets" between Ukraine and Russia as part of a deal to end the conflict.

World 18 Mar, 2025

How many hostages are left in Gaza?

How many hostages are left in Gaza?

Hamas accused Israel of upending the ceasefire agreement and said the renewed strikes had put the fate of the remaining hostages in jeopardy.

Hamas accused Israel of upending the ceasefire agreement and said the renewed strikes had put the fate of the remaining hostages in jeopardy.

World 18 Mar, 2025

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 404 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 404 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with...

Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 404 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials.

Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 404 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials.

World 18 Mar, 2025

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 235 and threaten to fully reignite war with Hamas

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 235 and threaten to fully reignite war with...

Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 235 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials.

Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 235 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials.

World 18 Mar, 2025

Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their removals be stopped

Trump administration deports hundreds of immigrants even as a judge orders their...

The immigrants were deported after Trump’s declaration of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which has been used only three times in U.S. history.

The immigrants were deported after Trump’s declaration of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which has been used only three times in U.S. history.

World 17 Mar, 2025

Trump says he will talk to Putin on Tuesday as he pushes for end to Ukraine war

Trump says he will talk to Putin on Tuesday as he pushes for end to Ukraine war

The United States President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine.

The United States President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine.

World 17 Mar, 2025

Russia says it has retaken Kursk's biggest town as Putin advisor says truce would help Ukraine

Russia says it has retaken Kursk's biggest town as Putin advisor says truce would...

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that U.S. negotiators were on their way to Russia, but he wouldn’t comment on Moscow’s view of the ceasefire proposal.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday that U.S. negotiators were on their way to Russia, but he wouldn’t comment on Moscow’s view of the ceasefire proposal.

World 13 Mar, 2025

What is the International Criminal Court, which had former Philippine President Duterte arrested?

What is the International Criminal Court, which had former Philippine President...

The 79-year-old former president has become the first former Asian leader to be arrested by the global court.

The 79-year-old former president has become the first former Asian leader to be arrested by the global court.

World 12 Mar, 2025

US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a 30-day ceasefire

US resumes military aid and intelligence sharing as Ukraine says it is open to a...

Russia also launched 126 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said, as part of Moscow’s relentless pounding of civilian areas.

Russia also launched 126 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said, as part of Moscow’s relentless pounding of civilian areas.

World 12 Mar, 2025

Pakistani security forces battle to free about 300 hostages aboard a hijacked train

Pakistani security forces battle to free about 300 hostages aboard a hijacked train

Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said.

Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said.

World 12 Mar, 2025

What to expect after South Korea's Constitutional Court rules on the impeachment of President Yoon

What to expect after South Korea's Constitutional Court rules on the impeachment of...

Results of Yoon’s criminal trial will likely be affected by the Constitutional Court ruling.

Results of Yoon’s criminal trial will likely be affected by the Constitutional Court ruling.

World 11 Mar, 2025

A plane carrying arrested ex-President Rodrigo Duterte leaves Manila en route to The Hague

A plane carrying arrested ex-President Rodrigo Duterte leaves Manila en route to The...

The government said the 79-year-old former leader was in good health and was examined by government doctors following his arrest.

The government said the 79-year-old former leader was in good health and was examined by government doctors following his arrest.

World 11 Mar, 2025

Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings

Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila's international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said.

World 11 Mar, 2025

Dr Kafle appointed Director of Health Insurance Board

Dr Kafle appointed Director of Health Insurance Board

A development economist, Dr Raghu Raj Kafle, has been appointed the Executive Director of Health Insurance Board.

A development economist, Dr Raghu Raj Kafle, has been appointed the Executive Director of Health Insurance Board.

World 11 Mar, 2025

Greenland votes Tuesday as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island

Greenland votes Tuesday as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island

The single polling station in Greenland ’s capital city is ready.

The single polling station in Greenland ’s capital city is ready.

World 11 Mar, 2025