Passengers at London’s Heathrow Airport faced major disruption as fires broke out at the electrical substation, causing flights to be diverted midair. This led to significant delays, including for comedian Adam Conover. British Airways passengers at JFK in New York also experienced long queues and confusion while trying to rebook flights. Heathrow's CEO assured operations would resume by Saturday.
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Five individuals were shot and wounded at an adult education center in Orebro, Sweden. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown. Authorities have activated a large-scale police operation, urging people to avoid the area. Emergency vehicles, including ambulances, are present at the scene. Further details regarding the motive and whether a suspect has been detained are awaited.
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A 55-year-old shopkeeper in Bodhan, Nizamabad district, died after being assaulted by a minor girl's family. The girl alleged he harassed her when she visited his shop. He succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Police registered a POCSO case against the shopkeeper and a murder case against the family, deploying a police picket to maintain peace.
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