Israeli foreign ministry denounces ‘shameful act’ after video shows man pushing woman to ground and kicking her
Month: May 2026
Oil steady after wild swing, stocks diverge in thin trading
Oil prices steadied and stocks diverged Friday in thin holiday trading, as investors awaited the next move in the Middle East crisis and digested corporate earnings.
Antigua and Barbuda prime minister set to win fourth term in election
Gaston Browne is on course to win 15 of the 17 seats in parliament after calling snap election
Israeli authorities taking 2 activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning
Israeli authorities say they are taking two activists detained in international waters and who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza to Israel for questioning.
TfL tripled ad revenue from nicotine-related products shortly before ban
TfL ran 56 advertising campaigns for tobacco related products between April 2025 and March 2026
Lewis Simper among 12 players leaving Sutton United
Top-scorer Lewis Simper is one of 12 players who will leave Sutton United following the conclusion of the National League season.
Three courses on the Southbank, just £28
London’s best Time Out deals and offers this weekend with luxury spa experiences, delicious restaurant discounts and bowling from just £23!
‘Racist’ used too loosely and is too accusatory
The Reform UK Scotland leader said Scots were raising legitimate concerns about fairness.
Sun comes out for May Day ahead of bank holiday weekend
A high of 25.4C was recorded on Friday.
Four priority positions for QPR this summer
In another West London Sport QPR podcast, David McIntyre and Kevin Gallen reflect on the season and what needs to happen for Rangers to be contenders in the future. Kevin identifies four positions he believes should be priorities for improvement, while Julien Stephan says he believes the priority should be to keep players fit. The […]
Chain with 28 UK restaurants announces plans to close four in London
The Real Greek is the latest restaurant chain to reveal plans to appoint administrators amid the hospitality industry downturn
Bank holiday chaos as train line was blocked between Norwich and London
The train line between Norwich and London Liverpool Street was blocked due to a signalling fault at Stratford.
Woman retains flatpack world title after building bedside table in eight minutes
Flatpack World Championships winner Hayley McAuley, from Wigan, said ‘I can’t quite believe I’ve done it again’.
TfL accused of ‘dereliction of duty’ over step-free access at outer London stations
Transport for London and Sadiq Khan told to look at ‘inconsistencies’ of where feasibility studies for improvements are carried out
Bank holiday CHAOS on trains as lines were blocked between Ipswich and London
Trains between Ipswich and London were blocked due to a fault at Stratford, a spokesman for Greater Anglia has said.
Starmer slams Polanksi after Green leader forced to apologise on Golder Green arrest
The Green Party leader has said sorry for reposting the comment in ‘haste’ following a backlash
London basks in 25C mini-heatwave with capital hotter than Majorca and Algarve
Mini-heatwave brings a sizzling 25.4C on Friday afternoon – but capital misses out on its hottest day of the year
Shadow chancellor warns SNP food price plan could cause ‘undersupply’ issue
Sir Mel Stride spoke out on the issue as he campaigned in Edinburgh on Friday.
Zack Polanski apologises for Golders Green posts ‘undermining hero officers’
Zack Polanski shared a post on X accusing the officers of heavy-handedness as they pinned Golders Green suspect Essa Suleiman to the ground.
London Marathon breaks its own fundraising world record
The final total for the amount raised in this year’s race is expected to hit more than £90 million
Man charged over car bomb attack outside Dunmurry police station
A 66-year-old man has been charged with several offences including attempted murder following an attack on Dunmurry police station.
London Marathon 2026 breaks fundraising record again
This year’s event has raised £87.5m for charities so far, compared to last year’s record of £87.3m.
Willesden’s Nia Wedderburn-Goodison returns to world stage
The 21-year-old sprinter is heading to Botswana for her second taste of the World Relays a year on from winning women’s 4x100m gold in Guangzhou alongside Amy Hunt, Bianca Williams and fellow rookie Success Eduan.
Grenfell Tower deconstruction ‘will pause’ this summer
Banners at the top of the tower will be taken down after the ninth anniversary of the fire
What is each party offering voters?
Voters are gearing up to cast their votes in next week’s ballot
Google releases experimental ‘COSMO’ AI assistant app on Play Store
Yesterday, Google published “COSMO,” an “experimental AI assistant application for Android devices” on the Play Store.
FIFA president’s attempt at Israel-Palestine photo-op backfires in tense moment
With the world watching, Gianni Infantino wanted to produce a defining moment of his FIFA presidency. It backfired.
Temperatures hit 25C in parts of UK but rain on cards for bank holiday weekend
The brief hot spell comes after an April that was drier and warmer than average for much of the UK, according to provisional Met Office figures.
Croydon Green candidate suspended by party but will still be on ballot
Mark Adderley posted to Instagram where he refuted the allegations and criticised the Green Party for “recreating the Corbyn antisemitism psychodrama”
Swiss suicide clinic is ‘taking five Britons every month’
Pegasos helped Wendy Duffy end her life in April despite being physically healthy, four years after the death of her only child
What does the future hold for Arsenal’s Germany forward
Arsenal have largely been unable to call upon Kai Havertz in a season blighted by injury, so what does the future hold for the Germany forward?
can London turn tide on the surge in vile antisemitism?
Faith Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh appeals to Londoners: ‘We must stand up for one another and against the extremists of all persuasions’
Bank holiday chaos as train line blocked between Norwich and London
The train line between Norwich and London Liverpool Street is blocked due to a signalling fault at Stratford.
Americans warmly embraced royalty 250 years after rejecting it
From the White House to small town main street, the republic extended a hospitable welcome to the King and Queen.
Sadiq Khan says future of Heathrow Express should be ‘reconsidered’
A joint report from Sadiq Khan and Transport for London has called on the government to decide whether the current Heathrow Express is the best use of “valuable” train paths into Paddington
Bank holiday CHAOS on trains as lines blocked between Ipswich and London
Trains between Ipswich and London are blocked due to a fault at Stratford, a spokesman for Greater Anglia has said.
Birmingham protest and mayor’s message
Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.
Workers around the world demonstrate on May Day, in photos
People across Asia kicked off May Day with large marches and protests as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. Also
World shares are mixed with most markets closed for May Day, while oil holds steady at $111 a barrel
Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia, with most markets closed for May Day holidays. Brent crude’s price held steady at about $111 per barrel. Prospects for a deal to
Iran urges US officials to leave ‘child-killer’ Trump, warns of harsh slap otherwise
A senior Iran government official urged US officials to “climb out of the pit that the child-killer has dug for them.” | World News
After OPEC exit, UAE deepens US, Israel ties and warns against Iran’s role in Hormuz
Amid its exit from OPEC, a top UAE adviser said freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz depends on the international community, not 'Iranian arrangements,' as Abu Dhabi seeks to boost oil output, rebuild its war-hit economy and deepen US and Israel tie
Trump threatens Sánchez and Meloni with US troops withdrawal
The remarks follow similar threats aimed at Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz earlier this week.
The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation
The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia’s participation and the panel’s decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity.
Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s latest proposal to end war with US
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries.
Every Newham election candidate for 2026 listed by ward
Newham Council is currently run by Labour which has a healthy majority and holds the directly elected Mayor post
Sherrick collected the Community Impact Award
Ealing’s Shaun Sherrick was bursting with pride after being recognised at a prestigious sports awards.
Taubman won the Volunteer of the Year Award
Harringay’s Sammy Taubman was bursting with pride after being recognised at a prestigious sports awards.
Marlow won the Safer Sport Award at London Sport Awards
Surrey’s Becky Marlow was bursting with pride after being recognised at a prestigious sports awards.
James and Colwill could feature for Chelsea against Forest
Reece James and Levi Colwill could be involved in Chelsea’s game against Nottingham Forest on Monday. Blues interim boss Calum McFarlane has confirmed that both defenders are looking “promising” ahead of the match at Stamford Bridge. Club captain James has been plagued by injury problems this season and has not featured since mid March, while […]
Indulge in London’s best eats this week — from Birria pizza to free JENKI matcha
10 of the best food events in London this week, including one of the best pizzas in London, free matcha, chic new openings and Cinco De Mayo








