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Graham Linehan, Irish comedy writer, was detained at Heathrow after police suspected inciting violence through three social media posts about trans issues. He was hospitalized due to stress and released on bail, with conditions including a ban on posting on X. The case raises free speech and police powers concerns.
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Dubai airports are transforming shopping into luxury experiences, blending retail, culture, and automation to attract travelers. Meanwhile, North American airports see rising satisfaction scores due to facility upgrades and local culture integration, despite ongoing congestion issues. The shift aims to make airports destinations in their own right.
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On September 19, 2025, British nationals Peter and Barbie Reynolds were released after nearly eight months detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The couple, longtime residents and Afghan citizens, were held without charge and endured harsh conditions. Their release followed court hearings and mediation led by Qatar. They have returned to the UK and expressed hope to return to Afghanistan.
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Over the weekend, hundreds of migrants attempted dangerous crossings from France to the UK, with multiple boats reaching British shores. The UK government has pledged to increase patrols and surveillance amid record numbers of crossings this year, despite ongoing efforts to curb the flow.
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A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace systems caused delays and cancellations at London Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin airports last weekend. An arrest was made in the UK, but investigations are ongoing. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in airport IT infrastructure amid rising cyber threats.
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Multiple major European airports, including Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin, and Dublin, experienced delays and cancellations following a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace's check-in software. The incident, confirmed as ransomware, disrupted automated systems, forcing manual processing and causing ongoing delays across the continent.
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London police launched Operation Echosteep in December 2024, leading to 46 arrests and the seizure of over 2,000 stolen phones. The operation uncovered a large international gang smuggling up to 40,000 stolen devices to China, targeting high-value Apple products for profit. The crackdown aims to reduce London's phone theft crisis.
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As of December 1, 2025, Airbus has completed software updates on the vast majority of its 6,000 affected A320-family jets worldwide following a recall triggered by a JetBlue flight incident in late October. The fix, primarily a rollback to earlier software versions, addresses data corruption caused by intense solar radiation affecting flight controls. Most aircraft are back in service, with fewer than 100 still pending updates.