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Britain’s Heathrow Airport said it would be closed all of Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power, disrupting flight schedules around the world. CBC | World News
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Huge fire closes U.K.’s Heathrow Airport, disrupting hundreds of flights
Britain’s Heathrow Airport said it would be closed all of Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power, disrupting flight schedules around the world. CBC | World News
Read More »Canada seen by some as cautionary tale for U.K.’s assisted dying bill
British lawmakers are set to vote on an assisted dying bill that many say could turn out like Canada’s medical assistance in dying program, for better or for worse. CBC | World News
Read More »U.K.’s PM promises ‘standing army’ of police to deal with rioters in wake of dance class stabbings
Prime Minister Keir Starmer blames far-right activists and misinformation for recent riots that have rocked parts of the U.K. since a stabbing rampage at a dance class left three girls dead and many more wounded. CBC | World News
Read More »Boris Johnson to toughen U.K.’s rules on terrorism cases after London knife attack
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would act to stop the early release from prison of convicted terrorists following a street attack by an Islamist militant days after he was set free halfway through his jail term. CBC | World News
Read More »U.K.’s proposal to limit Huawei’s role in 5G networks most ‘pragmatic’ path, expert says
Reports that the United Kingdom plans to limit the use of Huawei equipment to less critical parts of Britain’s 5G networks is the most “pragmatic position” for the country, a British cybersecurity expert says. CBC | World News
Read More »U.K.’s Labour Party to choose successor to leader Jeremy Corbyn on April 4
Britain’s Labour Party will elect a new leader to replace veteran socialist Jeremy Corbyn, who will step down following his party’s election defeat by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservatives. Here’s a look at the leadership race timeline and the declared candidates. CBC | World News
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