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London's Heathrow airport closed after fire causes major power cut

13 Sept 12:20 Key points summarised by AI

Heathrow Airport, Europe's busiest, closed due to a major power outage caused by a significant fire at a nearby electrical substation.
The closure prompted immediate flight diversions and is projected to cause "significant disruption" for days, with passengers advised against traveling to the airport.
London Fire Brigade confirmed the "significant" substation fire in Hayes, impacting numerous homes and businesses in addition to the airport's operations.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.