Police have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters in the capital, where a large-scale demonstration is under way against falling education standards and the cost of living.
Month: October 2026
Three Mexicans jailed for 158 years each for killing Australian, US surfers
A Mexican judge sentenced the three men for the 2024 murders a week after they were found guilty.
Putin Brutally Mocked by His Own for Bogus War Briefing
The battlefield boasts were widely panned even by Kremlin propagandists, who said “psychiatrists” were needed to make sense of the disconnect.
Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged support for U.S. sanctions against Russia after President Donald Trump paused them.
Sonay Kartal beats Jelena Ostapenko to reach first WTA 1,000 final of her career
Britain’s Sonay Kartal beats former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko to reach the Wuhan Open final in only her third event after a six-month injury lay-off.
Mary Lou McDonald hopes Jeffrey Donaldson sentencing brings closure for victims
The former DUP leader was given a 15-year sentence at Newry Crown Court this week.
Thames Water issues hosepipe ban update as Londoners urged to make eight changes
Thames Water says ‘substantial’ rainfall is needed throughout the autumn and winter before the ban can be lifted
Fate of old London Underground trains including island 100 miles away
Not all Underground trains are destined for the scrapyard
Two still being questioned in connection with fatal Waterford arson attack
The funerals of the four victims from the same family will take place on Monday.
Child, four women among Palestinians injured in West Bank pogroms
Attacks follow a religious edict by a prominent far-right rabbi permitting the seizure of Palestinian olives.
Meet the homeless man living at one of London’s most expensive mansions
A homeless man has been living at one of London’s most expensive mansions for years. But how did he end up there, and why is he allowed to stay?In Knightsbri…
BFI London Film Festival 2026: Perfect Road
Writers and Directors: Adam Bonke and Christian Bonke Perfect Road, an almost perfect film, charts the attempt of a cyclist to complete the Deux Mille in a single season. The course, all on paved roads, takes in 204 peaks located in the Pyrenees and Alps. If Maximilian Schnell completes the challenge, he will be the
BFI London Film Festival 2026: A Good Little Soldier
Writers: Coralie Amedeo, Stéphane Brizé and Olivier Gorce Director: Stéphane Brizé An impressive workplace drama with moments of black comedy that are all too recognisable, Stéphane Brizé’s A Good Little Soldier, screening at the BFI London Film Festival, opens with a hilarious corporate video for an insurance firm trying to attract new graduates. Clearly situated
Inside the long, bitter fight over one man’s quest to build the biggest AI datacenter in California
A modern-day prospector promised rural Imperial thousands of jobs and millions in tax revenue – but his plan has set off a firestorm of resistance
Emi Martinez stretchered off after sickening collision in Everton vs Chelsea
Emiliano Martinez suffered a clash of heads with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
Israel’s attacks on Palestinian UN agency are ‘unprecedented’, says outgoing chief
Philippe Lazzarini says Israel’s long-term aim is to erase Palestinian refugee status, warning abolishing UNWRA without an alternative would leave a worrying vacuum
BFI London Film Festival 2026: Minotaur
Writers: Simon Lyashenko and Andrey Zvyagintsev (novel by Claude Chabrol) Director: Andrey Zvyagintsev What beast lurks within us? Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur explores the labyrinth of marriage when a man discovers his wife is having an affair with a photographer. A slow-burn, almost languid depiction of a relationship gone cold, Zvyagintsev’s uses expensive trappings to show
BBC legend Paul Whitehouse mugged on busy London street in vile attack
Gone Fishing star Paul Whitehouse was running an errand for his wife when he was targeted by the mugger who snatched his bank card, but the TV legend fought back
BREAKING NEWS LIVE: Trump Signs Arrest Warrant?
LIVE| ‘Ilhan Omar In Jail!’ | Trump’s Brutal Takedown Of Omar After Shock Raid! | US News LiveUS President Donald Trump tears into Democratic Representative …
Hackers hide dangerous fake AI downloads behind Google ads
A fake Claude AI assistant download scam uses Google ads and Bing redirects to trick Mac users into running malicious Terminal commands that hide dangerous malware.
London residents rail against Tube line disruption
Southfields residents gathered outside their local Tube station to demand an end to long-running signalling failures
UK Troops Head To Poland To Rehearse Ukraine Mission
“We as a country are existing in a bit of a peace deficit.”As British troops head to Poland for post-war drills and the country prepares for war, the UK’s pe…
Canary Wharf giant drives plan for new 300m skyscraper in City of London
The project would see the building at Exchequer Court near the Gherkin replaced by a 300-metre-high tower
London weather experts forecast washout with 8 straight days of rain
Don’t forget your umbrella before heading to work next week
Here’s What All the Cool Art Guys Are Wearing at Frieze London Right Now
Esquire was on the ground in Regent’s Park to observe the art fair’s style tribes
Protests turn violent in France as thousands march against rising living costs
Live coverage from Place de la Republique as students, public-sector workers, trade union members and activists from the “Yellow Vests” movement take part in…
LIVE: Arrests in Paris as day of protests begins across France
Tens of thousands are expected at protests across France today against rising fuel prices and the cost of living. A major demonstration is scheduled in Pari…
Major change coming to London bus fares for the first time since 2023
TFL has announced it will be increasing the price of a single adult bus and tram fare by 10p to £1.85 in just a few weeks.
Unidentified drones in near-misses with RAF jets over North Sea
One was reportedly spotted hovering at about 17,000 ft – 40 times above the legal limit for commercial drones
Pro-Palestinian politician threatens Berlin left’s election victory over Israel stance
Pro-Palestinian politician Vanessa Emde has plunged Berlin's Die Linke into crisis after rejecting Israel's right to exist, prompting the Social Democrats and Greens to suspend coalition talks and threatening the party's chances of forming a government
How do the US midterms actually work?
US President Donald Trump might be sitting in the White House, but the US midterm elections could reshape the balance of power in Washington.But how do they …
Primrose Hill to shut on Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve over safety concerns
The Camden park, which attracts large crowds on special occasions, has seen two fatal stabbings in three years
Travel writer backs call for tourists to explore beyond London
Chester Zoo boss Jamie Christon’s call to promote tourism outside London has been backed by a travel writer.
Glamour Gran Ann, 71, falls just short at Miss Great Britain
Ann Marie Harper, from Ayrshire, said ‘this is only the beginning’ after missing out on the title.
Travel to London: Why Experts Say This Unexpected Month Beats All Others
London All Year Round: Weather, Rain, and Surprises London is one of those places you can visit any time of year. However, from November to March, you can expect to spend about one in three days wandering the city in the rain (that means 10 to 11 rainy days per…
In 1968, a London buyer paid 50 euros for a painting in an antique shop
It was abandoned for decades on a farm in the United Kingdom
Review: Angel’s Bone at London Coliseum
Angel’s Bone at London Coliseum Review: “The eye is naturally drawn to the vast screens, which makes the show almost more cinematic than
Dhruv Rathee LIVE : YouTuber Calls London Protest Over ‘Vote Chori’ Allegations
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has urged Indians in London to join an October 18 protest at Parliament Square over allegations of “vote chori” and what he calls the “…
Estevao backed to leave Chelsea after Xabi Alonso treatment
Estevao Willian’s long-term Chelsea future is uncertain with the forward struggling for game time since Xabi Alonso was appointed as the new Blues head coach in the summer
What Arsenal chiefs told Arteta about job cuts after signing £20m-a-year deal
Arsenal are set to cut 60 jobs across a number of departments, with chief executive Richard Garlick informing staff this week that the workforce will be reduced
Arson near memorial wall ‘targeted photo of former Crown Prince of Iran’
A court was told Ali Fallahi blamed the former crown prince for the death of his cousin
Spurs’ missing piece of the puzzle that Roberto De Zerbi desperately needs back
Spurs are yet to register a Premier League victory after six fixtures, though they delivered an encouraging performance in last weekend’s 1-1 stalemate at Manchester United
Frieze London 2026: artists that caught our eye
These are the pieces we longed to bring home from the fair
Arson plotter targeting Keir Starmer’s north London home is deported
Stanislav Carpiuc was one of two men found guilty of plotting to damage two houses linked to the former prime minister
The Cherry Orchard – Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Writer: Anton Chekhov Adaptor: Conor McPherson Director: Ian Rickson There is this exquisite moment in the opening of Ian Rickson’s beautifully nuanced production where Steve Mangan patiently waits for Kristin Scott Thomas to look in his direction. Is she ignoring him? Does he even realise? It is subtle but charged and lasts nearly the entire
Council rejects filming request for Thames Water ‘hell-bent on destroying borough’
Council leader hits out at filming request using ‘the beautiful borough that they are hell-bent on destroying’
‘Glamour Gran’, 71, falls just short at Miss Great Britain beauty pageant
Ann Marie Harper competed in the Ms Great Britain Classic category at the competition on Friday night.
London borough faces piles of uncollected rubbish as bin strike looms
More than 40 workers will walk out from October 26-30 in a row over working conditions
£159m Spurs transfer truth leaves club bosses red-faced with only Utd worse off
Tottenham spent big in the summer transfer window but are still trying to compete with Europe’s biggest clubs while struggling to see a return on their significant investment in the last few years
Students, Workers And Unions March In Paris Over Rising Costs And Fuel Prices
Workers, unions, public sector employees, former “Yellow Vest” protesters take part in a march against the high cost of living and fuel prices, recalling the…








