Severe thunderstorms have caused chaos at Heathrow and Gatwick, delaying over 900 flights and stranding 40,000 passengers. Airlines cancel 200+ flights, with disruptions lasting up to 11 hours.
Gatwick Airport plans to convert its emergency runway into routine use, increasing passenger capacity from 43 million to 75 million and flights to 386,000 per year by the late 2030s.
Yéremy Pino likely to miss rest of World Cup with broken collarbone; Nico Williams also injured as Spain's win over Uruguay comes at heavy cost.
US President Donald Trump blamed Iran for a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire agreement.
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Hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick were delayed or cancelled due to thunderstorms, leaving passengers stuck on grounded planes in sweltering heat for hours.
Nearly 800 flights at Heathrow and Gatwick delayed up to 11 hours as thunderstorms follow UK heatwave, with more disruption expected.
More than 600 flights at Heathrow, Gatwick, and London City were cancelled or delayed on June 27 due to thunderstorms, with 367 delays at Heathrow alone, according to FlightAware.
FlixBus has revived the 666 bus route to Hel, Poland, three years after religious conservatives forced its number change to 669 due to satanic associations.
A police incident has closed Coldharbour Lane in Hayes between Pump Lane and Minet Drive since 5.45am, with cordons and bus diversions in place. Emergency services have yet to confirm details.
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London City Airport, the capital's top-rated aviation hub, will open its first luxury pre-flight lounge in early 2027, featuring a cocktail bar, barista station, and dedicated workspaces.
Animator Luis de la Rosa, 34, known for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, died after being hit by a train at the Annecy Animation Festival in France.
The UN's International Maritime Organization paused ship evacuations through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was hit by a projectile off Oman, raising safety concerns.
Heathrow predicts a 1.1% drop in passengers to 83.6 million and a £147m profit decline this year due to the Middle East conflict, while engaging with regulators on third runway costs.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says carmakers focused on fossil fuel engines risk being 'woefully behind' on technology by the end of the decade, urging investment in EVs and software.
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Services on the Midland Main Line will resume Monday after a fatal train crash near Bedford killed driver Shaun Burton, 60, and injured 162 others.
A small plane crashed into Beijing's 109-storey CITIC Tower (China Zun), smashing two windows and scattering debris. The pilot was solo; casualties unknown.
Manchester United have agreed a fresh loan deal for goalkeeper Andre Onana, sending the £47m star back to Trabzonspor after Michael Carrick deemed him surplus to requirements.
A massive fire has erupted near Copeland Park in Peckham, sending thick black smoke into the sky as firefighters battle the blaze. The cause and exact location are unknown.
Eurostar passengers endured an eight-hour ordeal on a blistering hot train from Paris to Amsterdam after a technical problem caused by extreme heat, leaving them without power or air conditioning.
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MDA Space has announced a partnership with Mitsubishi Electric to collaborate on satellite programmes, enhancing space capabilities and innovation.
Sanya will host the Formula E season opener in 2027, marking its return to the Asian leg after a six-year hiatus, with a new street circuit planned.
The Metropolitan Police have been granted a 12-month extension to a Palantir AI pilot after Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50m deal, allowing continued use to detect officer misconduct.
Algeria's Luca Zidane and others struggle as academic paper confirms the Adidas Trionda ball experiences drag crisis at certain speeds, making it move faster than expected.
Formula One's governing body has declared a heat hazard for the Austrian Grand Prix, the first time this season, requiring teams to fit driver cooling systems amid temperatures above 31C.
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Rome airports CEO warns of 'disaster' if new EU entry-exit system stays for peak summer, urging suspension for non-EU passengers to avoid chaos.
Barney Ronay reviews the 2026 World Cup, highlighting entertaining football, American hospitality, and multicultural teams, despite Fifa's compromised organization and mid-half ad breaks.
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing building collapses and trapping people. The USGS reported two strong quakes near Caracas, prompting a state of emergency.
Callum Kerr, 35, died after being restrained by passengers and crew on a Jet2 flight from Larnaca to Manchester. Police handcuffed him and began CPR, but he died in hospital. Two investigations are underway.
Four train operators tell passengers to travel only if absolutely necessary on Thursday and Friday as London heatwave could reach 38C, causing buckled rails and service cancellations.
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The European Space Agency's hypersonic Invictus aircraft could fly passengers from London to Australia in three hours, five times the speed of sound, with a potential commercial launch by 2034.
