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Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed for Years, Report Says

The fire at an electrical substation that forced the London airport to close for more than 12 hours was caused by a short circuit in a part that hadn’t been properly maintained, investigators found.

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The fire at the electrical substation in March that brought Heathrow to a standstill. More than 1,000 flights were disrupted during the shutdown.

Wimbledon 2025: How the World’s Oldest Tennis Tournament is Coping with the Heat Wave

With 6,700 refillable water bottles, “shade mapping” and ice packs, the world’s oldest championship tennis tournament is taking Britain’s heat wave seriously.

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Spectators try to keep cool during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Monday.

After U.S. Strikes on Iran, Prospects for Diplomacy Look Dim

Iran’s foreign minister called the attack a “betrayal” in the middle of negotiations and said it would have “everlasting consequences.”

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President Trump addressing the nation late Saturday, flanked by, from left, Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Trump and Starmer Finalize Trade Deal Lowering Tariffs on U.K. Cars, Steel and More

The leaders of Britain and the United States announced a deal last month, but it had not been clear when their agreement would go into effect. Britain hailed the announcement as “a huge win.”

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The Marcegaglia steel plant in Sheffield, England.

Trump to Leave G7 Summit Early to Deal With Israel-Iran Conflict

President Trump’s early departure comes after a White House official said he had decided not to sign onto a G7 statement about Israel and Iran. In the end, he did sign it.

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From left, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain on Monday at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.
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