London's Heathrow airport closed due to power outage
A large fire near London?s Heathrow Airport knocked out power Friday to Europe?s busiest flight hub, forcing it to shut all day and disrupting global travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers. At least 1,350 flights to and from Heathrow were affected, flight tracking service FlightRadar 24 said, and the impact was likely to last several days as passengers try to reschedule their travel and airlines work to get planes and crew to the right places.
A large fire near London?s Heathrow Airport knocked out power Friday to Europe?s busiest flight hub, forcing it to shut all day and disrupting global travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers. At least 1,350 flights to and from Heathrow were affected, flight tracking service FlightRadar 24 said, and the impact was likely to last several days as passengers try to reschedule their travel and airlines work to get planes and crew to the right places.
Sudan military retakes Khatoum's Republic Palace
The Sudanese army seized full control of the presidential palace in downtown Khartoum on Friday, it said in a statement, in what would be a major gain in a two-year-old conflict with a rival armed group that has threatened to partition the country. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said hours later that it remained in the vicinity of the palace, and that it had launched an attack that had killed dozens of army soldiers inside. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to national security expert, Ken Gray, on the latest.
The Sudanese army seized full control of the presidential palace in downtown Khartoum on Friday, it said in a statement, in what would be a major gain in a two-year-old conflict with a rival armed group that has threatened to partition the country. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said hours later that it remained in the vicinity of the palace, and that it had launched an attack that had killed dozens of army soldiers inside. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to national security expert, Ken Gray, on the latest.
London's Heathrow Airport shuts down after fire triggers outage
Heathrow Airport in London experienced a significant power outage Thursday due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, according to its X account. The post said, "To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March," adding that "Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport and should contact their airline for further information. We apologise for the inconvenience." Heathrow Airport is among the busiest airports in the world.
Heathrow Airport in London experienced a significant power outage Thursday due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, according to its X account. The post said, "To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March," adding that "Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport and should contact their airline for further information. We apologise for the inconvenience." Heathrow Airport is among the busiest airports in the world.
More than 50 hostages remain in Gaza as Israel war rages on
Tufts University's Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.
Tufts University's Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.
Taliban frees American detained in Afghanistan for two years
An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States, according to the Associated Press. The release of George Glezmann was facilitated through Qatari negotiators and the Trump administration, according to the State Department.
An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States, according to the Associated Press. The release of George Glezmann was facilitated through Qatari negotiators and the Trump administration, according to the State Department.
EU postpones US trade tariffs after Trump warns of 200% tax on European wine
The European Union has delayed its planned tariffs on US goods, which were set to go into effect at the start of April, pushing them to mid-April instead.
The European Union has delayed its planned tariffs on US goods, which were set to go into effect at the start of April, pushing them to mid-April instead.
US falls to lowest ever happiness rating in annual report: Here's why
Belief in the kindness of others is a top factor in happiness – and one solid indicator is believing that other people will return a lost wallet.
Belief in the kindness of others is a top factor in happiness – and one solid indicator is believing that other people will return a lost wallet.
Delta Toronto plane crash report released by Canada’s TSB
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada released a preliminary report on the crash of Delta flight 4819 that happened last month.
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada released a preliminary report on the crash of Delta flight 4819 that happened last month.
Eddie Jordan, former F1 team owner and media personality, dies at 76
Eddie Jordan, the former F1 team owner and popular TV pundit, has died at 76, according to a family statement. Here's what to know.
Eddie Jordan, the former F1 team owner and popular TV pundit, has died at 76, according to a family statement. Here's what to know.
VOA staff put on leave as result of DOGE cuts
Alex Gorbachev, who was placed on leave at Voice of America's Russian Service, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to share his experience.
Alex Gorbachev, who was placed on leave at Voice of America's Russian Service, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to share his experience.
Trump, Zelenskyy hold 'very good' call Wednesday
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to break down what was learned from President Trump's phone call Wednesday with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to break down what was learned from President Trump's phone call Wednesday with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy wants to speak with Trump after Putin call
Zelenskyy announced he plans to speak with Trump Wednesday after the president told Fox News? "The Ingraham Angle" that he spent nearly two hours on the phone Tuesday with Putin. "We will discuss the details of the next steps with him," Zelenskyy said. "For us, the red line is the recognition of the Ukrainian temporarily occupied territories as Russian. We will not go for it."
Zelenskyy announced he plans to speak with Trump Wednesday after the president told Fox News? "The Ingraham Angle" that he spent nearly two hours on the phone Tuesday with Putin. "We will discuss the details of the next steps with him," Zelenskyy said. "For us, the red line is the recognition of the Ukrainian temporarily occupied territories as Russian. We will not go for it."
President Trump, Russia's Putin hold call Tuesday
The FDD's John Hardie joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down what came from President Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The FDD's John Hardie joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down what came from President Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Gaza ceasefire broken as Israel strikes Hamas
Tufts University's Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the Israeli attacks on Hamas.
Tufts University's Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the Israeli attacks on Hamas.
Israel strikes Gaza as fighting resumes
The FDD's Ben Cohen joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss Israel's latest strikes on Hamas in Gaza.
The FDD's Ben Cohen joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss Israel's latest strikes on Hamas in Gaza.
Trump, Putin discussed desire for 'lasting peace'
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss President Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss President Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Israel strikes Gaza: What happened to the ceasefire?
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Gaza, killing hundreds and signaling a possible return to full-scale war. The attack follows a breakdown in hostage negotiations, with Hamas accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire.
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Gaza, killing hundreds and signaling a possible return to full-scale war. The attack follows a breakdown in hostage negotiations, with Hamas accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire.
Israel kills high-ranking Hamas leader after terror group refuses to release hostages
The airstrikes mark a return to the Israeli military campaign against Hamas following the Jan. 19 start of a ceasefire.
The airstrikes mark a return to the Israeli military campaign against Hamas following the Jan. 19 start of a ceasefire.
New details in Trump-Putin call released
President Donald Trump and Russian President Putin spoke over the phone on Tuesday, discussing the Ukraine-Russia war and a ceasefire which is in talks between nations recently.
President Donald Trump and Russian President Putin spoke over the phone on Tuesday, discussing the Ukraine-Russia war and a ceasefire which is in talks between nations recently.
Aurelio Martínez among 12 killed in Honduras plane crash
A plane crash off Roatan, Honduras, has killed at least 12 people, including musician Aurelio Martínez. Here’s what we know.
A plane crash off Roatan, Honduras, has killed at least 12 people, including musician Aurelio Martínez. Here’s what we know.