Larry Lee
The Latest
-
Fire at Heathrow Substation Cancels 1,300+ Flights, Sparks Global Airline Meltdown
A fire at an electrical substation serving Heathrow Airport triggered a widespread power outage Friday, forcing London's largest airport to shut down operations and grounding more than 1,350 flights. The disruption is reverberating across the global aviation industry, with analysts projecting financial losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars. 
A fire at an electrical substation serving Heathrow Airport triggered a widespread power outage Friday, forcing London's largest airport to shut down operations and grounding more than 1,350 flights. The disruption is reverberating across the global aviation industry, with analysts projecting financial losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars. -
UK Issues Travel Warning for US as Brits Face Risk of Arrest at Border
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advisory for British citizens visiting the United States, cautioning that travelers may face arrest or detention if they fail to comply with U.S. entry requirements. The revision comes amid heightened border enforcement measures introduced by President Donald Trump's administration. 
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advisory for British citizens visiting the United States, cautioning that travelers may face arrest or detention if they fail to comply with U.S. entry requirements. The revision comes amid heightened border enforcement measures introduced by President Donald Trump's administration. -
Ukraine Strikes Russian Engels Airbase With 132 Drones, Major Fire Reported
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone strike on Russia's Engels airbase overnight, inflicting damage on one of Moscow's key strategic bomber facilities, according to Ukrainian and Russian officials. The attack triggered a significant fire and left at least ten people injured, as reported by local authorities. 
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone strike on Russia's Engels airbase overnight, inflicting damage on one of Moscow's key strategic bomber facilities, according to Ukrainian and Russian officials. The attack triggered a significant fire and left at least ten people injured, as reported by local authorities. -
Israel Resumes Ground Offensive as Hamas Launches First Rocket Attack Since Truce Breakdown
Hamas launched a barrage of rockets at Israel on Thursday, marking the first assault by the militant group since the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire earlier this week. The attack was swiftly followed by Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, leaving at least 58 Palestinians dead, according to hospital sources cited by the Associated Press. 
Hamas launched a barrage of rockets at Israel on Thursday, marking the first assault by the militant group since the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire earlier this week. The attack was swiftly followed by Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, leaving at least 58 Palestinians dead, according to hospital sources cited by the Associated Press. -
Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan Rival, Amid Corruption and Terror Allegations; Markets Plunge 7%
Turkish police on Wednesday arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure and key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a sweeping crackdown that has triggered protests, raised international alarm, and rattled financial markets. 
Turkish police on Wednesday arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure and key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a sweeping crackdown that has triggered protests, raised international alarm, and rattled financial markets. -
Zelensky, Trump to Discuss Next Steps as Russia, Ukraine Report Strikes Despite Ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday he would hold direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump following renewed Russian drone strikes overnight, despite Moscow's agreement to a Washington-brokered partial ceasefire. Both Russia and Ukraine reported attacks within hours of the Kremlin's pledge to halt assaults on specific Ukrainian infrastructure. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday he would hold direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump following renewed Russian drone strikes overnight, despite Moscow's agreement to a Washington-brokered partial ceasefire. Both Russia and Ukraine reported attacks within hours of the Kremlin's pledge to halt assaults on specific Ukrainian infrastructure. -
Russian Drone Strikes Hit Ukraine Hospital Hours After Trump-Putin Ceasefire Talks
Russia launched a barrage of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine early Wednesday, striking civilian infrastructure, including a hospital in Sumy, despite a partial ceasefire agreement reached hours earlier between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes demonstrated that Moscow's stated support for peace negotiations was not genuine. 
Russia launched a barrage of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine early Wednesday, striking civilian infrastructure, including a hospital in Sumy, despite a partial ceasefire agreement reached hours earlier between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes demonstrated that Moscow's stated support for peace negotiations was not genuine. -
Israel Launches Renewed Gaza Offensive, Killing 13 as Netanyahu Vows 'Full Force' Combat
Israel resumed its military offensive in Gaza on Wednesday, launching a series of targeted airstrikes that killed at least 13 people, including women and children, according to Gaza health officials and humanitarian agencies. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the latest attacks were aimed at Hamas military positions and vessels, escalating tensions in the region following the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire. 
Israel resumed its military offensive in Gaza on Wednesday, launching a series of targeted airstrikes that killed at least 13 people, including women and children, according to Gaza health officials and humanitarian agencies. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the latest attacks were aimed at Hamas military positions and vessels, escalating tensions in the region following the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire. -
Putin Agrees to Partial Ceasefire After Trump Call, Energy Infrastructure Attacks Halted
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a partial ceasefire in Ukraine following a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking the first tangible shift in negotiations aimed at ending the three-year-old conflict. The Kremlin confirmed Tuesday that Russian forces will halt attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for 30 days, though a broader truce remains under discussion. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a partial ceasefire in Ukraine following a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking the first tangible shift in negotiations aimed at ending the three-year-old conflict. The Kremlin confirmed Tuesday that Russian forces will halt attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for 30 days, though a broader truce remains under discussion. -
German Parliament Passes Historic Debt Reform, Paving Way for €500 Billion Military, Infrastructure Investment
Germany's Bundestag on Tuesday approved a landmark fiscal reform package, clearing the way for €500 billion ($548 billion) in defense and infrastructure investments while loosening the country's constitutionally mandated debt limits. The vote passed with 513 members in favor and 207 against, exceeding the two-thirds majority required to amend the German constitution. 
Germany's Bundestag on Tuesday approved a landmark fiscal reform package, clearing the way for €500 billion ($548 billion) in defense and infrastructure investments while loosening the country's constitutionally mandated debt limits. The vote passed with 513 members in favor and 207 against, exceeding the two-thirds majority required to amend the German constitution.
