Eurostar Faces Continued Disruption After Channel Tunnel Power Outage; Khaleda Zia: Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister and Leader
Eurostar Faces Continued Disruption After Power Outage in Channel Tunnel
Eurostar warns of ongoing delays as power outage in the Channel Tunnel disrupts services, leaving passengers stranded and facing significant financial losses.
- Eurostar warns of ongoing delays after services resume — BBC News
- Eurostar chaos leaves cancer patient set to lose £3.5k as another family is ‘stranded’ in London — Sky News
- Eurostar chaos leaves cancer patient set to lose £3.5k — Sky News
- Eurostar disruption to continue after power outage in Channel Tunnel — BBC News
- Eurostar cancels all trains out of London as power outage hits Channel Tunnel — BBC News
Khaleda Zia: Bangladesh’s First Female Prime Minister and Leader
Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia, who became the country’s first female leader, has died at age 80. She led Bangladesh for over two decades despite multiple imprisonments, becoming a controversial but influential figure in South Asian politics.
- Khaleda Zia: Slain leader’s widow who became Bangladesh’s first female PM — BBC News
- Khaleda Zia: Slain leader’s widow who went on to lead Bangladesh — BBC News
- Bangladesh’s first female prime minister dies at 80 — Sky News
- Bangladesh’s first female prime minister dies — Sky News
German Bank Heist: Thieves Steal €30M in Valuables
Thieves use a drill to break into a German bank vault and steal valuables worth tens of millions of euros.
- Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist — BBC News
- Thieves drill into bank vault to steal valuables worth tens of millions of euros — Sky News
Protests Intensify in Iran Over Currency Crisis
Mass protests continue across Iran for a third day as the country grapples with an unprecedented devaluation of its currency, exacerbating economic hardship and fueling public discontent.
- Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low — BBC News
- Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency plummets — BBC News
Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Car Collision, Two Arrested
An elderly pedestrian died after being hit by a car during an incident involving multiple vehicles. Police have arrested two men related to the collision.
- Two seriously hurt in crash involving multiple vehicles — BBC News
- Two arrested after elderly pedestrian dies following collision with car — Sky News
Police arrest two men after elderly pedestrian hit by car
Two men have been arrested following the death of an 80-year-old man who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Gillingham, according to police. The incident occurred recently and remains under investigation.
- Police arrest two men after death of elderly pedestrian hit by car — Sky News
- Police looking for two men after collision with car kills pedestrian — Sky News
Channel Tunnel Power Outage Disrupts Eurostar Travel
A power failure in the Channel Tunnel has caused widespread disruption, prompting Eurostar to advise passengers to postpone their journeys. The outage is affecting rail services and causing significant delays across the tunnel.
- Power outage hits Channel Tunnel as Eurostar urges passengers to postpone travel — BBC News
- Full Eurostar statement on Channel Tunnel disruption — Sky News
Spanish Woman Who Gained Infamy for Botching Fresco Restoration Passes Away
A Spanish woman known for her role in botching a famous fresco restoration has died at the age of 90.
- Woman dies three weeks after car crash — BBC News
- Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies — BBC News
No 10 issued apology over John Major’s birthday message to Queen Mother
A new release of documents reveals that No 10 issued an apology to the family of former Prime Minister John Major after he mistakenly sent a birthday greeting to the late Queen Mother in error.
- No 10 issued apology over John Major’s birthday message to Queen Mother, newly-released papers reveal — Sky News
- No 10 issued apology over John Major’s birthday message to Queen Mother — Sky News
Hero Tackled Bondi Beach Gunman, Police Say Attack Was Isolated
The gunman at the Bondi beach attack acted alone and was tackled by an unnamed hero who risked his life to protect innocent beachgoers. Authorities confirm no other suspects were involved in the incident.
- Bondi attack suspects ‘acted alone’ say police, as hero reveals why he tackled gunman — Sky News
- ‘I risked my life for innocent humans’: Bondi beach hero reveals why he stopped gunman — Sky News
The Hidden Toll of War on an 11-Year-Old Child
BBC News reports how growing up in war profoundly impacts the emotional and psychological well-being of an 11-year-old, highlighting their struggles with fear, loss, trauma, and the disruption of normal life.