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Elderly Britons back in UK after Taliban release
AFP, Published on 20/09/2025
» LONDON - An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK on Saturday.
Cyberattack causes disruption at European airports including Heathrow, Brussels
Reuters, Published on 20/09/2025
» BRUSSELS — A cyberattack targeting a service provider for check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports including London's Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin, causing flight delays and cancellations, the operators said.
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific seeks police help in removing 'intoxicated' passenger
Published on 08/09/2025
» Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways called for police to help remove a passenger who was reportedly intoxicated and behaving in an unruly manner, resulting in a flight delay of nearly two hours.
Heathrow unveils £49 billion expansion plan for third runway
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» LONDON - London's Heathrow Airport on Friday unveiled a £49-billion (US$65 billion) expansion plan, including the costs of building a long-awaited third runway, approved by the government of the United Kingdom (UK) after years of legal wrangling.
The world’s biggest passenger planes keep breaking down
Published on 29/07/2025
» The world’s largest commercial passenger jet, the Airbus A380, enjoyed an unexpected resurgence hauling full loads of passengers when global travel rebounded after the pandemic. But keeping the ageing superjumbo safely airborne is becoming an increasingly expensive headache for airlines.
Fire that closed Heathrow traced to unrepaired transformer
AFP, Published on 02/07/2025
» LONDON - A fire at an electrical substation that forced a shutdown at London’s Heathrow Airport in March was likely caused by moisture entering electrical components, a problem first flagged in 2018 but not fixed, a report said Wednesday.
Air India Dreamliner turns back to Hong Kong following mid-air technical issue
Published on 17/06/2025
» An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for New Delhi on Monday diverted back to Hong Kong after the pilot suspected a technical issue in mid-flight.
The future of AI is agents
Business, Published on 07/04/2025
» This year will see businesses transition from experimentation with artificial intelligence (AI) to full-scale implementation, as they work towards a future where humans and agents drive customer success together with AI, data and action.
UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors
AFP, Published on 02/04/2025
» LONDON — European visitors to the United Kingdom (UK) will need a new online entry permit from Wednesday as the British government shakes up longstanding travel rules.
UK imposes travel permit on Europeans from Wednesday
AFP, Published on 31/03/2025
» LONDON - In a shake-up of long-standing travel rules, European nationals heading to the UK will from Wednesday need a mandatory entry permit, which the British government says will strengthen border security.