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Channel Tunnel Chaos Enters Day Two as Power Fault Drags On

The disruption, caused by a fault in the system's overhead power supply, on Tuesday upended plans for thousands of passengers in London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam. Rail passengers travelling between the UK and mainland Europe are enduring a second day of major disruption after a power failure shut down the Channel Tunnel, halting both Eurostar and LeShuttle services. The fault, linked to the overhead power supply, brought traffic to a standstill and left thousands of travellers stranded on both sides of the Channel. Although some services have begun to move again, operators warn that delays and cancellations will continue while engineers work to stabilise the system. Eurostar has urged passengers to avoid travelling unless essential, as many trains remain suspended or heavily delayed. LeShuttle customers are also facing long queues, with significant backlogs reported at both Folkestone and Calais. The timing has added to the frustration, hitting one of the busiest travel per...

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In a heart-wrenching incident that has shaken the city of Ottawa, six individuals, including four children, were found deceased in a home on Wednesday night. The Ottawa Police Service has confirmed that their homicide unit is actively investigating the case. Among the victims was an infant, tragically just months old, marking a profound loss for the community and the nation at large.

The incident occurred in the Barrhaven suburb, where authorities were called to the scene late Wednesday evening. The police have since taken one person into custody and have assured the public that there is no further threat to safety. The identities of the victims and the suspect have been released, revealing the devastating impact on a family new to Canada from Sri Lanka.

This senseless act has prompted an outpouring of grief and support from across the country, as Canadians come together to mourn the loss and extend their sympathies to those affected. The investigation continues, with more details expected to be shared by the authorities as they become available.

As the community grapples with this tragedy, questions arise about the circumstances that led to such a devastating outcome. The nation watches, waits, and hopes for answers, while holding the memories of the young lives lost in solemn remembrance.

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