The U.S. stock market is holding near its records as oil prices keep dropping on hopes that a deal may be nearing to allow tankers to carry crude once again
Month: May 2026
Russia Tells Foreign Embassies in Kyiv to Evacuate as It Warns of ‘Retaliatory’ Strikes
Russia’s Foreign Ministry is urging foreign governments and international organizations to evacuate their staff from Kyiv, warning of “inevitable” retaliatory strikes on the city if Ukrainian attacks against Russia this week disrupt annual Victory Day celebrations.
EU reaches tentative deal on simpler AI rules
In a provisional deal, the European Union has agreed on a ban on the use of AI for creating pornographic deepfakes and sexualized imagery. It has also agreed on amending certain rules within the EU’s AI Act.
Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer
Russia’s Defense Ministry reports that air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Israel’s financial chokehold on Palestinians is the twin of settler Terrorism
Both Are Part of the Economic and Psychological War of Attrition Israel Is Waging Against Palestinians and Their Leadership
Camilla given fan from coronation portrait on visit to museum’s new exhibition
Camilla opened The Fan Museum’s new Monarchy exhibition in Greenwich as part of her role as its patron.
Raise your glasses to City Beerfest in Square Mile’s Yard of ale
· City’s ever-popular Beerfest returns to Guildhall Yard to raise funds for The Lord Mayor’s Appeal· Festival welcomes 13 brewers – between them, offering 55 beers – to the City of London’s historic square on 2 July· City Corporation partners with Brewers’ Company of Brewers for one of the most popular events in the …
Polls open in UK local elections seen as a referendum on Keir Starmer
British voters cast ballots Thursday in local and regional elections that could shake up the country’s politics and deliver a heavy blow to embattled Prime M…
Families cannot afford sports and PE kit, warns Sir Gareth Southgate
Sir Gareth made the comments while promoting The Multibank charity campaign, which helps families across the UK access essential items.
‘No chance’ Chelsea players have downed tools
Interim head coach Calum McFarlane has hit back at suggestions that Chelsea’s squad have “downed tools” for the season following a turbulent few weeks at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are 10th in the table and saw any hope of a top-five finish extinguished after a disappointing defeat by Nottingham Forest – the Blues’ sixth consecutive league […]
Train passenger who grabbed woman’s hair gets first-of-its-kind conviction
The charge was laid just two days after a new law came into force
Man on Tube train ‘masturbated in front of passengers’
Detectives have released the image of a man they believe could help with their investigation
Three jailed for life for park ambush murder of ‘football mad’ teen
Tyler Donnelly, 19, was subjected to a ‘brutal’ knife attack in Feltham, west London, in January 2024.
Best snaps as London’s dogs join owners at polling stations
London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan brought his Labrador, Luna, along to the polling station
Superdry co-founder jailed for eight years for rape
James Holder, 54, was convicted of raping a woman after a night out drinking
Millwall looking to end 36-year wait for top-flight football
The Lions’ journey from relegation in 1989-90 to now has been one of relegations, promotions and tragedy.
Chief constable says political ‘sniping’ over support for police must end
Jon Boutcher urged party leaders to ‘come together to advocate for policing together’.
Rush-hour commuters hit by major train delays in England after radio fault
Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and London Overground all among operators affected today
PSNI doing everything it can to ‘root out’ misogyny in force – Jon Boutcher
The Chief Constable updated the Policing Board following the publication of an independent review into the death of showjumper Katie Simpson in 2020.
Andrew ‘threatened at Sandringham home by man in balaclava’
The suspect has been arrested
Election monitors note instances of voters in England turned away over ID
European observers have seen incidents of confusion over ID requirements but problem is not regarded as widespread
Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping woman
The multimillionaire fashion boss was convicted by a unanimous jury at Cirencester Courthouse last week.
Man arrested after ‘threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as he walked his dogs’
The former Duke of York was confronted by a balaclava-clad man on Wednesday evening
Taoiseach pressed on Ireland’s interstate case against UK over NI legacy
Sinn Fein welcomed the case remaining live, while the DUP called it ‘a disgrace’.
Local elections 2026: Party leaders cast votes as London goes to polls
Local elections are taking place in London and across England, with crucial votes also happening in Scotland and Wales
All the London Underground and TfL lines that will be shut this weekend
Piccadilly line passengers will need to find an alternative route to Heathrow Airport
Trains chaos as radio system fault sparks mass disruption
Hundreds of trains disrupted as fault hits London Overground, Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and South Western Railway
Take That just announced a new stadium show in London this year
Take That will now be playing 18 stadium shows around the country this summer
Hour-by-hour guide to results
Results will be declared from the early hours of Friday through to Saturday evening.
Irish footballers and celebrities urge boycott of Israel matches
Irish campaign group accuses Israel of engaging in ‘genocide’ in war on Gaza ahead of UEFA Nations League game.
Man arrested in south London over Morgan McSweeney phone theft
The Prime Minister’s then chief of staff called police on October 20, 2025 to report his government-issued device being snatched by a thief on a bicycle
Bringing Nottingham’s masked kids home to their mums
Parents in Nottingham could face criminal and civil consequences if they fail to control their children amid a major police crackdown on anti-social behaviou…
Images of house wrecked by explosion after woman ‘stabbed to death’
Jurors have been shown pictures of the Stoke Newington home in the aftermath of a gas explosion in June last year
Olivia Rodrigo Adds More London, Los Angeles, Boston, Brooklyn, Paris & Barcelona Shows to 2026-2027 Unraveled World Tour
Due to demand, Olivia Rodrigo added new shows in Los Angeles, New York, Boston, London, Paris and Barcelona to her 2026-2027 Unraveled tour; see dates.
Third person arrested over attempted arson attack at north London synagogue
A 19-year-old man was arrested in Portsmouth this morning on suspicion of attempted arson
How could Green Party policy impact the capital?
Zack Polanski’s policies will determine how local councils across the capital choose to control their borough
Paddy Power owner Flutter mulls ditching London listing after shift to US
The sports betting and gambling company said it was reviewing its shares on the London Stock Exchange and may cancel the listing.
Arrests in east London over migrants ‘pretend to be gay’ fake visas scam
Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams raided addresses in the capital and arrested one woman and one man
Inspirational football coach overcome with emotion as he wins prestigious Award
David Crilly, 59, was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the iconic Guildhall ceremony
Man who grabbed woman’s hair first to be convicted of sex-based harassment
David Stroud admitted to ‘harassing the woman because of her sex’
Poundstretcher restructuring plan needed to avoid administration, court told
The discount retailer was bought by US investment firm Fortress in 2024 for an undisclosed sum.
Boxing coach and fire fighter celebrates major London Sport Award gong
Charlie Beatt, of the London Fire Brigade, scooped the Supporting Young Londoners Award at the 2026 London Sport Awards on 29 April
Third person arrested after attempted arson attack at north London synagogue
No damage was caused to the building in the early hours of April 15.
Deaf London medic made health discovery due to pandemic
Zoe Cox had no idea she had severe hearing loss until she spotted one symptom
All the major London train station closures over summer 2026
Charing Cross and Waterloo East will both close for 22 days this summer due to planned engineering works
MSF accuses Israel of manufacturing a malnutrition crisis in Gaza
Doctors Without Borders said it identified its first cases of child malnutrition in January 2024, three months into war.
UK voters head to the polls in local elections
Voters in England, Scotland and Wales are casting their ballots in local elections.
Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board
Health officials said at least 2 Palestinians were killed, others were wounded when an Israeli airstrike targeted a police post in Gaza City.
Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
There are nearly 100 documented cases so far of children fathered by British soldiers near an army base in Kenya since the 1950s who have grown up without kn…
Green candidate under fire for ‘blocking’ letter praising Golders Green police
Councillor Zoë Garbett, who co-leads the Green Party in Hackney, raised objections to the proposed missive








