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Fog Disrupts UK Airports, Causing Delays and Cancellations
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Aviation, World News

Fog Disrupts UK Airports, Causing Delays and Cancellations

Fog Causes Major Disruptions at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Other UK Airports Dense fog continues to disrupt air travel across the UK. The fog, which began affecting airports on Friday, has led to significant delays and cancellations. Air traffic control provider Nats has imposed temporary restrictions at major airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, due to poor visibility. Travelers should check flight statuses regularly as delays are expected to last throughout the day. Flight Cancellations and Delays Impact Thousands of Passengers At Heathrow, 20 flights have been cancelled, and 29 others have been delayed by Saturday morning. Gatwick faces similar problems, with 26 delayed flights and one cancellation. Fog continues to cause delays, as visibility issues make it difficult for plan...
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Severe Weather and Travel Chaos Loom as Millions Hit the Roads for Christmas Getaway
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World News

Severe Weather and Travel Chaos Loom as Millions Hit the Roads for Christmas Getaway

Strong winds up to 80mph have prompted weather warnings across the UK, with severe disruption expected for road, rail, air, and ferry services during the busiest travel weekend of the year. Motoring experts predict record-breaking congestion, with nearly 14 million drivers on the roads, while the RAC warns of an "exhausting" experience and urges patience. Train services face delays, cancellations, and speed restrictions due to the weather and ongoing engineering works. The Met Office cautions of dangerous coastal conditions and large waves, as the UK braces for a wet and windy—but not white—Christmas. Weather warnings for strong winds are in effect across parts of the UK as millions prepare for Christmas travel. Motoring experts predict the busiest travel weekend of the y...
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Five Dead, Hundreds Injured in Tragic Christmas Market Attack in Germany
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World News

Five Dead, Hundreds Injured in Tragic Christmas Market Attack in Germany

A car ploughed into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, eastern Germany, leaving five people dead, including a toddler, and injuring 200 others, authorities confirmed. Speaking at the scene on Saturday, Saxony-Anhalt’s governor and Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the attack, describing it as an act of brutal violence. Police have arrested a 50-year-old Saudi doctor, Taleb A., who reportedly had ties to far-right ideology. Global leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, expressed horror at the attack, which has left 41 critically injured and many more grieving during the holiday season. Five people have been confirmed dead after a car rammed into a crowded Christmas market in eastern Germany on Friday evening, authorities reported. Speaking on Saturday at the...
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Tragic Shooting in North-West London Leaves Woman Dead and Two Injured
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World News

Tragic Shooting in North-West London Leaves Woman Dead and Two Injured

A tragic shooting in Harlesden, north-west London, on Saturday night has left a woman dead and two men injured. Police were called to Gifford Road at approximately 9:15 PM after reports of gunfire in the area. Officers arrived to find a woman, believed to be in her 40s, who had sustained fatal injuries. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Two men in their 30s were also found with gunshot wounds. One remains in critical condition in the hospital, while the other’s injuries have been described as non-life-threatening. Witnesses in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots. A resident recalled hearing five shots in quick succession, followed by screams from nearby neighbors. "It’s heartbreaking and terrifying," she said. The River of Life Elim Pentecosta...
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Storm Darragh Brings Deadly Winds, Floods, and Widespread Disruption Across the UK
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World News, Europe

Storm Darragh Brings Deadly Winds, Floods, and Widespread Disruption Across the UK

The UK continues to face strong winds on Sunday following Storm Darragh, which caused the deaths of two men and left thousands without power. A yellow weather warning for wind remains in effect for England and Wales, predicting gusts of 35-45 mph inland and up to 70 mph in coastal areas, potentially causing further travel disruption and power outages. The storm has also led to dozens of flood warnings, with rivers swelling after prolonged heavy rainfall. Currently, 54 flood warnings are active for riverside areas, along with 136 less severe flood alerts issued by the Environment Agency. Wales, still reeling from last month's flooding during Storm Bert, has nine warnings and 19 alerts in place, while Scotland’s earlier warnings have been downgraded. Storm Darragh reached peak wind spe...
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Two Killed by Falling Trees as 96mph Winds Batter Wales and West England
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Uncategorized, Europe, World News

Two Killed by Falling Trees as 96mph Winds Batter Wales and West England

Storms bring chaos across the UK, leaving thousands without power, disrupting flights, and prompting warnings for wind and rain. Two people have died as powerful winds reaching 96mph swept across Wales and the west of England, causing widespread disruption and power outages. In Longton, near Preston, a man in his 40s was killed when a tree fell onto the Citroën van he was driving on the A59 around 9am on Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Lancashire Police. A second fatality occurred in Erdington, Birmingham, when a tree struck a car just after 3pm. The severe weather uprooted trees, damaged seaside piers, and grounded flights, with gusts of up to 96mph recorded in Capel Curig, North Wales, overnight. Hundreds of flights were cancelled or divert...
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Syrian Rebels Close in on Strategic City of Homs, Threatening Assad’s Rule
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World News

Syrian Rebels Close in on Strategic City of Homs, Threatening Assad’s Rule

Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham claim to have reached the outskirts of Homs, the largest regime-controlled city on the highway to Damascus. The offensive, which has already captured Aleppo and Hama, marks the most significant challenge to President Bashar al-Assad in over a decade. Assad’s forces, backed by Russia and Iran, face growing pressure as the conflict reignites. Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), claim they have reached the outskirts of Homs, the largest city still under President Bashar al-Assad’s control on the highway to Damascus. This advance comes as part of a rapid offensive that has already captured Aleppo and Hama within 11 days, presenting the most significant challenge to Assad in a decade and reigniting Syria’s 13-year civi...
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Somali Woman Dies in Tragic Sea Journey to Mayotte Amid Smuggling Scheme
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World News, Africa

Somali Woman Dies in Tragic Sea Journey to Mayotte Amid Smuggling Scheme

The family of Fathi Hussein, a beauty salon owner from Mogadishu, is mourning her tragic death after a failed attempt to reach the French island of Mayotte, where she hoped for a better future. According to her stepsister, Samira, survivors reported that Fathi died of starvation after being stranded at sea for 14 days. The family learned of her death from other Somali migrants who were rescued by fishermen off the coast of Madagascar. These survivors told them that Fathi had been aboard one of two small boats, abandoned by smugglers in the Indian Ocean. In desperate conditions, the passengers ate raw fish and drank seawater, but Fathi refused. She reportedly began hallucinating before dying, and her body was thrown into the ocean. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) co...
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Half of UK Mortgage Holders Face Rising Payments by 2027 Amid Global Economic Risks, Bank of England Warns
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Business

Half of UK Mortgage Holders Face Rising Payments by 2027 Amid Global Economic Risks, Bank of England Warns

The Bank of England has warned that nearly half of UK mortgage holders could face rising payments over the next three years, with approximately 4.4 million mortgages expected to see increases by 2027. Among these, around 420,000 households could experience monthly hikes of £500. Despite this, about a quarter of borrowers are set to benefit from falling payments, and the Bank noted that households are better positioned to manage mortgage costs than previously anticipated. In its latest Financial Stability Report, the Bank highlighted rising global economic risks, including wars, trade tensions, cyberattacks, and geopolitical instability, which pose "significant" threats to financial stability. Household finances have remained generally resilient, with mortgage arrears and the share...
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Syrian Rebels Seize Most of Aleppo in Major Offensive Against Assad Regime
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World News

Syrian Rebels Seize Most of Aleppo in Major Offensive Against Assad Regime

Syrian rebel forces announced a southward push after capturing significant portions of Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city, including its international airport, in a swift offensive that poses the greatest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in years. Led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), thousands of fighters entered Aleppo on Friday, a city of 2 million residents. Images shared on opposition-affiliated social media depicted rebels raising their flag over Aleppo’s citadel and posing within the airport. Having launched their assault on Wednesday, the rebels claimed advances in multiple directions from their stronghold in Idlib province. HTS also aimed for the key regime-held city of Hama, further south, and reported capturing four towns in Hama provi...
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