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London's Heathrow Airport is closed Friday after a fire at an electrical substation cut off power, causing chaos for travelers. Airlines have canceled flights to and from the U.S.
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Power outage closes London's Heathrow Airport
London's Heathrow Airport will be closed all day Friday because of a fire at a nearby electrical substation. Firefighters have gotten the blaze under control, but it knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports.
Kirsty Coventry elected as first woman and first African to lead IOC
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee.
The enduring glow of London's historic gas lamps
London's gas lamps, which have cast their glow on the city for more than 200 years, have been nearly extinguished by the prevalence of cleaner, more efficient and brighter light sources, like LEDs. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with one of London's last lamplighters, and with gaslight enthusiasts who have fought to protect these historic fixtures.
Banksy "Crude Oil (Vettriano)" painting fetches $5.5 million at auction
Some proceeds from the sale of Banksy's painting — inspired by the recently deceased Scottish painter Jack Vettriano — will go to Los Angeles wildfire victims.
Most European leaders back Zelenskyy as he joins crisis talks in London
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London ahead of a summit with other European leaders organized by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
London chef puts a twist on Mexican classics
Chef Santiago Lastra is known for the way he blends Mexican cooking and techniques with British ingredients: His Michelin-starred restaurant Kol, which creates Mexican food without traditional ingredients, opened in London in 2020. Now, he's following it up with Fonda, which brings a classic Mexican meal to London. Dana Jacobson has more.
Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull's first hit, "As Tears Go By," was recorded when she was just 17 years old after she met with the manager of the Rolling Stones at a party.
Climate activists seek reduced sentences for "self-defense" protests
16 Just Stop Oil activists jailed for up to 5 years over their disruptive but non-violent protests in the U.K. say their sentences were unduly harsh.
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class sentenced
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls at a dance class, will likely "never be released" from prison, a judge said Thursday.
Relative of Jack the Ripper victim demands new inquest
The true identity of Jack the Ripper, whose grisly murders terrorized east London in 1888, has been a mystery ever since.
$1.9 million reward offered after "brazen" heist of jewelry
Some of the property reportedly belongs to art collector Shafira Huang, said to be a multi-millionaire Instagram influencer.
Britain's red mailboxes get holiday decorations
Volunteers are out in force decorating Britain's iconic red mailboxes for the holidays. Tina Kraus takes a look at how the festive makeover happens.
Controlled explosion at London U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Embassy in London is open again after London police carried out a controlled explosion of a suspicious package. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Suspicious package causes security scare near U.S. Embassy in London
London police said a "loud bang" heard near the U.S. Embassy was a controlled explosion carried out after a suspicious package was discovered.
Famed Russian chef and Putin critic found dead in Belgrade
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Alexei Zimin posted anti-war messages and stopped his cooking show on a pro-Kremlin television station.
Princess Kate attends U.K.'s annual Remembrance events
Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended her first major royal occasion since ending chemotherapy for her cancer treatment.
Britain's Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader
Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.
Thieves made off with 48,000 pounds of award-winning cheddar
A con artist posing as a wholesale distributor for a major French retailer had made off with $390,000 worth of cheese.
Blinken pushing to revive cease-fire talks
The casualty count in both Gaza and Lebanon continues to rise as Israel moves forward with its military operations. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is once again pushing for an end to the violence, urging Israel back to the negotiating table for cease-fire talks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio breaks down the latest from Tel Aviv.
Designers push for Black hairstyle emojis
There are almost 4,000 emojis to help people express themselves online, but a group of young design students in London says not one features Black or mixed-race hairstyles. As CBS News' Tina Kraus reports, they're determined to change that.
Van Gogh paintings vandalized after activists sentenced in similar incident
In October 2022, Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland threw two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the artwork at London's National Gallery.
37 women accuse late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed of sexual assault
The late former owner of London's luxury department store Harrods has been accused of sexually assaulting dozens of women, including several Americans.
Would you pay $100 for 3 peaches from a nuclear disaster zone?
London luxury hotspot Harrods says it proudly sells "the most exquisite products from around the world" - including some pricey peaches from Fukushima.
Princess Kate to resume limited public duties
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced Monday she has completed chemotherapy, six months after making her cancer diagnosis public. CBS News correspondent Tina Kraus has more from London on what's next for the British royal.
What donors to Trump's White House ballroom stand to gain from the federal government
Dozens of companies and wealthy individuals have given money toward President Trump's $300 million White House ballroom project. Many have also sought favorable policies from his administration.
At least 4 killed in Ukraine after Russian missile and drone attacks
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday killed at least four people and wounded 20, officials said.
U.S. sending aircraft carrier strike group to Latin America in major buildup
The U.S. is sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the waters off Latin America, dramatically increasing the number of service members and ships dedicated to countering narcotics traffickers.
Government shutdown hits Day 25 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 25 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
Honduran man killed on Virginia highway while fleeing ICE agents
Jose Castro-Rivera was in a vehicle that was stopped on a Virginia highway on Thursday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
Ireland's Catherine Connolly set to be president after rival concedes election
Connolly has garnered the backing of a range of left-leaning parties, including Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and the Social Democrats.
3 Chinese citizens arrested for attempting to illegally buy uranium
The suspects planned to transport the nuclear material to China through Russia, the security service said in a statement.
Kamala Harris leaves the door open for another presidential run
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
Inside Octagon House, one of D.C.'s oldest – and most haunted – homes
The Octagon is an approximately 10,000 square foot home designed by William Thornton, who served as the first architect of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.