Boxing legend George Foreman's death at 76 dominated morning coverage, with multiple outlets noting his world heavyweight championships spanning 21 years apart and his "unwavering faith and humility."
Heathrow Airport resumed operations after yesterday's electrical fire shutdown, though airlines warned of a "huge impact" continuing for days. By midday, National Grid issued an apology as the government ordered an investigation into the incident, with Heathrow's CEO facing "laughing stock" accusations over inadequate contingency plans.
Middle East tensions escalated as Israel struck Lebanon following rocket attacks, breaking the recent ceasefire. In Ukraine, reports emerged of Russian drone pilots hunting down civilians despite the limited truce agreement from earlier in the week.
Trump signaled unexpected support for potentially joining Britain's Commonwealth if invited by King Charles, while Reform UK experienced internal conflict between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe.