World Report March 21: Friday's top stories in 10 minutes
Mar 21, 2025
Chaos erupts at Heathrow Airport as a fire sparks widespread flight cancellations. In Canada, political tensions rise amid significant military actions in Sudan and developments in Gaza. Closer to home, healthcare innovations, including robotic assistance, help improve access for remote communities. Additionally, the fight against global scams intensifies with a new fraud-fighting center. Political unrest in Jerusalem further complicates the landscape, making for a compelling mix of travel, health, and geopolitical stories.
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Heathrow Airport Shutdown
- Heathrow Airport shut down due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation, causing travel chaos.
- Thousands of flights were cancelled or diverted, impacting hundreds of thousands of passengers.
Carney's Meeting with Premiers
- Prime Minister Mark Carney's first meeting with premiers focuses on removing interprovincial trade barriers.
- This aims to strengthen the Canadian economy against U.S. tariff threats.
Sudanese Military Victory
- The Sudanese military recaptured the presidential palace in Khartoum from paramilitary forces.
- This marks a significant symbolic victory after two years of fighting.