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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Heathrow airport car park closed after fire breaks out

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
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Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Vietnam: Heavy rains, flooding follow Typhoon Bualoi DW 09/30/2025

Typhoon Bualoi and heavy rains caused severe flooding across northern Vietnam, killing at least 26, leaving dozens missing, injuring 100, and disrupting transport and schools.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Power failure shuts down London's tram network

London tram services are fully suspended after a power loss at Therapia Lane Depot; passengers can use local buses and specified train operators with tram tickets.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

The London Buzz - 24th September 2025

London faces strikes, political controversy, transport disruptions, cultural refurbishments and local service challenges affecting residents, workers, and public infrastructure.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Teenager fighting for life after horror shooting outside Wembley Stadium

An 18-year-old is critically injured after a shooting outside Wembley Stadium; police have cordoned the area and bus services around Wembley are being diverted.
#france-strikes
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

France braces for mass protests as austerity plan deepens anti-Macron anger

Government warns of disruptions as nationwide strikes set to shutdown schools, pharmacies and transport. France is braced for nationwide disruption as unions launch mass strikes to protest against government proposals for budget cuts. The walkout by teachers, health workers, and transport staff, among others, on Thursday is expected to paralyse parts of the country, with unions promising one of the largest mobilisations since last year's bitter battle over pension reform.
France news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

London bus strike: Which routes are affected this weekend?

Londoners are bracing for a weekend of travel disruption, with some bus strikes expected to still go ahead across the weekend following disputes over pay. Bus drivers, engineers and controllers working across 60 bus routes around London were expected to launch strike action between Friday and Sunday this weekend amid discussions over pay and working conditions.
London politics
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Tube strikes causes London's hospitality bookings to plummet by 67% - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Analysing booking data from the 8th to the 11th of September, Access Hospitality has revealed that bookings for the London hospitality industry dropped by 67% compared to the previous week. The most pronounced impact occurred on Monday, September 8th 2025, the first day of the tube strikes, when bookings dropped by 62% overnight. Access Hospitality has noted that this figure is 50% below the weekly average for bookings, emphasising a sharp decline in consumer behaviour as the transport disruptions began.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Planned weekend bus strike partly called off

Most London bus strikes were cancelled after London United employees accepted a pay offer; unresolved talks with London Transit could still cause selective route disruption.
France news
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

France comes to a standstill: everything you need to know about the latest strikes

Nationwide French strikes will disrupt transport and major cities as workers protest austerity measures including public holiday cuts, pension freezes, and deficit-reduction plans.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 weeks ago

Roadblocks and closures as Bloquons Tout activists target French road network

Nationwide Bloquons Tout protests used highway and ringroad blockades, tollbooth and viaduct disruptions, fires and barricades, causing transport chaos and large police deployments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

An arms bazaar and tyre-burning protesters: photos of the day Tuesday

Protesters burn tyres in protest at a curfew imposed after unrest over a social media ban and political corruption Photograph: Niranjan Shrestha/AP The Israeli military drops leaflets urging residents to leave their homes ahead of a planned offensive Photograph: Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP/Getty Images Palestinian women and children sit on a vehicle with their luggage as they flee following the Israeli evacuation order Photograph: Mahmoud Issa/Reuters Smoke rises from the house of Sabit Mesalme, a Palestinian prisoner, after the building was targeted by the Israel army Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images
World news
#heathrow
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 8th September 2025

Where to drink in London after midnight - and why 'late-night drinking has become a luxury' The Drinks Business The Transport for London website and app crashed on Monday morning as Londoners faced a nightmare trying to get to work. Standard Former lollipop man of 23 years wants to keep his old uniform, but council won't let him South London Matters
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'The Tube strike will cost me hundreds of pounds a day'

Five-day London Tube strike threatens significant economic losses, reduced footfall, and disrupted productivity for businesses and commuters.
#london-underground-strikes
#rmt-strike
#weather-warning
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.it
1 month ago

Naples and Campi Flegrei hit by 4.0-magnitude quake

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Campi Flegrei near Pozzuoli and Naples, shaking residents but causing no immediate damage while safety checks and transport inspections proceed.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Oxford Street to be pedestrianised for a day as London mayor Sadiq Khan showcases traffic-free vision

Oxford Street will be traffic-free on 21 September for a one-day pedestrian-focused event showcasing temporary closures and plans for permanent pedestrianisation by 2027.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'It's a major inconvenience' - Businesses still affected by George's Dock fire as phones and internet down and part of Luas suspended

Fire damaged a bridge, suspending Luas service and disrupting utilities and communications, forcing local businesses to operate with reduced services and detours for access.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

India: Mumbai rains paralyze city, 6 feared killed DW 08/20/2025

Torrential monsoon rains caused severe flooding in Mumbai, killing six, disrupting transport, stranding passengers, and prompting IMD red alerts and airline advisories.
#storm-floris
Berlin
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

U-Bahn service disruptions in Berlin highlight systemic issues

Berlin's U1 line services are suspended indefinitely due to operational challenges, staffing shortages, and infrastructure issues.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Major blackout hits Czech Republic DW 07/04/2025

Large parts of the Czech Republic experienced a significant power outage on Friday, impacting the entire electricity grid, confirmed by CEPS spokesperson Hana Klimova.
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London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

District line chaos an 'international embarrassment' after tennis fans hit by Tube disruption, says Wimbledon MP

Disruption on the District Line has caused delays for Wimbledon tennis fans, highlighting outdated infrastructure and lack of investment.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Warning of train cancellations for entire day at major London station

Operator East Midlands Railway states that more trains than usual are undergoing repairs, leading to fewer available services and reduced coach numbers for operating trains.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Person dies after being by train with lines closed to London Victoria

A person died after being hit by a train near Crawley, causing disruptions to train services but no suspicion of foul play.
#london
fromTime Out London
4 months ago
London food

London travel disruption this weekend: full list of tube and train closures for May 16-18

The Central, Piccadilly, District, and other lines will have disruptions this weekend due to planned maintenance.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London food

Flash flooding and cable car closed as thunderstorms cause chaos in London

Intense hail and floods disrupted London's transport systems on Monday.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Spain: Police probe theft of high-speed rail cables DW 05/05/2025

Transport Minister Oscar Puente described the theft as a 'serious act of sabotage', reflecting the severity of the impact on daily commuters.
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France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 months ago

French rail bosses say trains 'will circulate' during May strike week

A week-long strike by rail unions in France is planned, significantly impacting local and regional services, although high-speed TGV trains are expected to operate normally.
#blackout
fromeuronews
5 months ago
Madrid food

Video. Thousands stranded as power outage hits Iberian Peninsula

A blackout caused significant disruptions in Spain and Portugal, affecting travel and essential services.
fromwww.thelocal.es
5 months ago
Europe news

IN PICTURES: Nationwide blackout causes chaos in Spain

A massive blackout in mainland Spain left millions without power, halting transport and business operations.
The blackout also impacted parts of Portugal and France, prompting emergency responses.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.es
5 months ago

IN PICTURES: Nationwide blackout causes chaos in Spain

A massive blackout in mainland Spain left millions without power, halting transport and business operations.
The blackout also impacted parts of Portugal and France, prompting emergency responses.
France news
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

'Massive' power outage hits Spain, Portugal and parts of France

A massive power outage in Spain has disrupted electricity for millions, impacting transport and affecting parts of neighboring France and Portugal.
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