On his first international trip as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is carrying a message of unity and peace to the Middle East. Sunday in Lebanon, he challenged leaders to be true peacemakers and set aside their differences. It’s a precarious time in the country, which faces deep domestic political divisions and regular Israeli strikes in the south. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports.
Month: November 2025
Israel’s Netanyahu submits formal request for pardon in corruption trial
Netanyahu released a video statement saying the pardon had divided the country, and claimed it would restore national unity. | World News
White House Launches Website Against Media Houses For ‘Biased’ Stories
White House launches website criticising media outlets like Boston Globe, CBS News, and the Independent, naming journalists for alleged biased coverage.
Underground station in very posh neighbourhood most Londoners will never see
Being where it is, even the most seasoned commuter may never lay eyes of this rather posh corner of the Tube network
West London authority using drones to ‘spy’ on residents
Hammersmith and Fulham is preparing to deploy drones to target crime and anti-social behaviour as councils across the UK build expanding aerial surveillance fleets
Mass shooting at CA banquet hall kills 4, wounds 10
Four people were killed and 10 were wounded in a mass shooting Saturday evening in Stockton, California, at a banquet hall during a family gathering, accordi…
Venezuela president’s jet heads for Brazil border after Trump’s airspace shutdown
VENEZUELA’S presidential jet today flew from Caracas to the border with Brazil, according to reports.It comes after Donald Trump declared Venezuela’s airspac…
Micheal Martin says ‘divisive’ proposal to rename Herzog Park must be withdrawn
The park is named after Chaim Herzog, who was was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin.
AI’s safety features can be circumvented with poetry, research finds
Poems containing prompts for harmful content prove effective at duping large language models
Rachel Reeves ‘uncomfortable’ listening to Kemi Badenoch’s Budget response
The Tory leader said her ‘job is to hold the Government to account, not to provide emotional support for the Chancellor’.
Women over 50 say friendship brings more joy than romance
The findings come from a survey commissioned by Wooga, creators of the mystery-solving mobile game June’s Journey
Radiohead Breaks Metallica’s 2017 Attendance Record at London’s O2 Arena
Radiohead broke Metallica’s attendance record at the O2 arena in London at their charity shows in November 2025.
Police Scotland urged to reopen probe into sex claims against Al Fayed
Police previously closed an investigation into a ‘non-recent sexual assault’.
Cate Blanchett awarded Freedom of City of London
Cate Blanchett has been recognised for her ‘outstanding contribution to public life’
Timing and Trump Keep Tokyo on Sidelines
As Britain, France, and other countries announced their recognition of a Palestinian state this past fall, the Japanese government demurred, aligning itself with the Trump administration. The author explains the decision as a matter of timing and realpolitik, while stressing the need to work toward a two-state solution.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan in line for gold-plated pension
Sadiq Khan gold-plated pension
Pope Leo XIV doubles down on insistence for 2-state solution to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Pope Leo XIV has doubled down on the Holy See’s insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
South London man who ‘made a pact with the devil’ jailed over terror material
A Streatham man has been jailed for nearly two years after police discovered terrorist-related material on his devices during a stop at Stansted…
‘Ghost’ train to London to bizarrely run without passengers after ruling
A controversial decision from Office of Rail and Road means the Avanti train to Euston will run with only staff on board from December 15
East London criminals jailed this month including paedo teacher and ‘Al Capone’
Our monthly round-up of the east London criminals sentenced to prison time.
‘He doesn’t want brown people in our country’
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West Ham vs Liverpool: Isak, Gakpo get Reds back on track in London
Liverpool secured a much-needed 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday. Relive the action here.
ChatGPT and Gemini can be tricked into giving harmful answers through poetry, new study finds
New research reveals that AI chatbots can be manipulated using poetic prompts, achieving a 62% success rate in eliciting harmful responses. This vulnerability exists across various models, with smaller models showing more resistance.
West Ham lose 2-0 at home to Liverpool as fans pay tribute to Billy Bonds
West Ham lost 2-0 at home to Liverpool as the champions got back to winning ways in the Premier League.
Pope Leo makes stance clear on ‘only solution’ to Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Pope Leo XIV has spoken out once again on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The East London neighbourhood on the Elizabeth Line with houses £200k cheaper
The area has been boosted by the Elizabeth Line
Crystal Palace need to ‘spend not save’ says manager
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner criticises the clubs failure to reinforce the squad over the summer in order to be competitive with the addition of European football.
The Kent village where the resident vicar appeared in Love Actually
A Kent village near London has a surprising link with one of the UK’s most beloved Christmas films.
Hampstead death notices and funeral announcements from the Ham & High
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New roadsweepers and leaf blowers help clear streets
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Venezuela calls US President Trump warning ‘colonialist threat’
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US and Ukrainian negotiators hold talks in Florida on peace plan
Diplomats have been focused on revisions to a proposed 28-point plan developed in negotiations between Washington and Moscow
‘Dangerous predator’ from Kent jailed for rape and sexual offences
A rapist from Kent who repeatedly targeted his victim has been jailed for ten years.
‘Increased police presence’ in search for man, 79, missing from Barnet hospital
Police are urgently searching for an elderly man missing from Barnet General Hospital.
Two arrested in Aberdeen in connection with shooting of 16-year-old in Sheffield
The boy is in critical condition in hospital.
Chaos for London travellers as Leeds station power outage causes major disruption
Countless trains have been delayed and cancelled across the UK today as the power outage causes chaos to rail users
Four dead and 11 wounded in shooting at banquet hall in California
The victims who died ranged in age from eight to 21.
The ‘magicians of glass’ who create luxury Christmas decorations
The entire production process is described as a ‘closely guarded trade secret’
West Ham forward criticises FA after red card against Liverpool
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta says his red card in the 2-0 defeat by Liverpool was a “reflection of everything I’ve had to endure” following spot-fixing investigation.
Late Henry Arundell try sends visitors top
Henry Arundell’s late try edges a statement win for Bath at Saracens as the visitors move top of The Prem.
Canadian provinces seek to capitalise on India–Canada diplomatic thaw
Canada’s provincial leaders are eager to boost trade with India following a thaw in relations, highlighted by upcoming economic partnership negotiations. | World News
Benjamin Netanyahu requests pardon from Israeli president after Trump push
The request comes weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump also asked Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Netanyahu.
Flight tracker shows Venezuela airspace after Trump orders closure
A flight tracker shows planes flying around Venezuela after Trump said the airspace above and around the country was to be closed.
Hong Kong mourns as apartment fire death toll rises to 146
Rescue teams find more bodies in burnt-out buildings of Wang Fuk Court complex after Wednesday’s fire
Israeli PM Netanyahu requests pardon in ongoing corruption trial
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally requested a pardon in his long-running corruption trial, arguing it was in the “public interest.”
Rachel Reeves denies lying to public in run-up to budget
Chancellor accused of misleading public about reasons for tax rises, with opposition politicians calling for her resignation
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns
HONG KONG (AP) — The death toll in Hong Kong’s apartment complex blaze rose to 146 on Sunday as investigators discovered more bodies in the burned-out buildings. A steady stream of people placed bouquets of flowers at an ever-growing makeshift memorial at the scene of the disaster, among the wors…
First images from inside fire-ravaged Hong Kong high rise as death toll rises to 146
The death toll in Hong Kong’s apartment complex blaze rose to 146 on Sunday as investigators discovered more bodies in the burned-out buildings, while a steady stream of people placed bouquets of flowers at an ever-growing makeshift memorial at the scene.
Man taken to hospital after late-night crash in Croydon
A man was taken to hospital following a late-night crash in Croydon.
West Ham legend Billy Bonds dies aged 79
Billy Bonds, West Ham’s record appearance maker who led them to two FA Cup titles, passes away peacefully on Sunday morning.








