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I went to London’s last remaining Tube station pub — it was almost perfect
Metro’s Courtney Pochin visited London’s only pub that’s attached to an Underground Tube station and was surprised by what she found there.
London set to get even hotter after record-breaking 34.8C May bank holiday
Temperatures at Kew Gardens reached 34.8C on Monday, surpassing the all-time record for May
Trump calls critics of his potential Iran deal ‘losers’
President Trump has attacked critics of his potential deal with Iran as ‘losers,’ while Iranian officials have played down the prospect of an imminent agreem…
80 City Hall jobs face being cut in £6.6 million ‘efficiency’ programme
In March, City Hall stated it needed to save about £10 million through cuts to staffing posts
Why London deserves consideration as the world’s greatest golf city
Within 45 minutes of Heathrow are 4 courses on GOLF’s World Top 100 list — every one of which is open to the visiting golfer.
East London regeneration sees number of deprived neighbourhoods in capital plummet
The rate is now far below the national average for urban neighbourhoods, which sits at 27 per cent
Three arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman outside bar
Three individuals have been taken into custody following the fatal shooting of a 30 year old woman outside a Sheffield city centre bar.South Yorkshire Police…
Sturgeon denies any knowledge of items husband bought with embezzled £400,000
Nicola Sturgeon has denied any knowledge or suspicion of items her estranged husband bought after he admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from the SNP.Former SNP …
Palestinian woman, young girl killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza, officials say
A Palestinian woman and a young girl were killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza on Monday, hospital authorities said.
German YouTuber pips local man to win Gloucestershire cheese-rolling contest
Tom Kopke’s tip for winning the contest: ‘Stay on your feet as long as possible’.
Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate for ‘abuse online’
Robert Kenyon, who is standing against Labour’s Andy Burnham, used a now-deleted X account to support an offensive post about the TV star.
Google clarifies its slightly confusing pair of AI Ultra plans
Following the introduction of a more affordable new tier, Google One’s AI Ultra plans have been a tiny bit confusing…
How hot was the UK’s bank holiday heatwave?
The temperature at Kew Gardens, southwest London, provisionally reached 34.8C on Monday, “exceeding the previous highest May temperature in the UK by a full …
Warning over digital destruction of childhood as youngsters admit online overuse
Children First warns Scotland is ‘sleepwalking’ into crisis.
First search to get under way for Disappeared victim Seamus Maguire
Seamus Maguire, 29, from Aghagallon, near Lurgan, is believed to have been killed and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries in 1976.
Streeting likens social media to tobacco as pressure grows for under-16s ban
The Government’s consultation closes at the end of Tuesday.
Taxi driver tells passenger ‘you saved my life’ after advice led to cancer find
Brian Kelly’s conversation with a Prostate Cancer UK volunteer would prove to be life-changing.
Joao Palhinha’s ‘transfer preference’ after saving Tottenham from relegation
The midfielder scored the winning goal for Spurs against Everton as they secured Premier League safety on the final day of the season.
Nigel Farage’s Russian hack claim ‘unsubstantiated’, says security expert
Reform UK claimed Moscow was behind knowledge of a £5 million gift the party leader received from a crypto tycoon.
Cyclist in life-threatening condition after lorry crash at Hyde Park Corner
The area was recently named as one of the most dangerous junctions for cyclists
Ireland sees new May high of 28.8C
Killarney and Clonmel automatic climate stations recorded 28.8C at about 3pm on Monday.
Israel escalates Gaza attacks as Netanyahu stalls ceasefire for polls
Analysts warn Netanyahu is exploiting a failing “ceasefire” to prolong the destruction of Gaza ahead of Israeli election
London easyJet flight diverted over portable charger left in hold
The flight carrying 180 passengers was forced to divert after one confessed to leaving a charging phone in their checked luggage
QPR’s Kolli included in expanded Algeria squad ahead of World Cup
QPR forward Rayan Kolli has been invited to join an expanded Algeria squad ahead of this summer’s World Cup. Kolli, who has played for Algeria at Under-20 level, was due to fly to the country’s capital Algiers on Monday after being called up. Those joining the expanded group of players are under consideration for places […]
Father mourns daughter killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
A six-year-old Palestinian girl was killed by an Israeli strike on a displacement camp in Khan Younis.
Hottest May day ever as temperature hits 34.8C in London
London heatwave LIVE: Hottest May day ever as temperature hits 34.8C – It comes after the capital experienced another record-breaking day on Sunday, with 32.3C recorded in Kew Gardens
By Serving as Stenographers to Power, Corporate Media Abetted Israel’s Genocide
Failure to accurately cover the destruction of Gaza is inimical to the basic professional canons of journalism.
These German Politicians Agree With Trump
From the far right to the far left, parties representing a third of German voters are cheering Trump’s drawdown punishment. | World News
Will Trump Bail Out Iran’s Regime?
The outlines of a 60-day framework agreement suggest U.S. concessions before a nuclear deal is signed. | World News
Trump says U.S. and Iran nearing a peace deal. And, Pope Leo weighs in on AI’s rise
President Trump says that a deal with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated. And, Pope Leo XIV weighed in today on the rise of AI during his first encyclical.
Benjamin Netanyahu says he ordered to ‘hit the gas’ on Hezbollah strikes
Netanyahu’s comments come after IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said that Israel should attack Beirut in response to Hezbollah’s drone attacks.
What needs to be in the deal for the war to end?
As of now, the issues which stand out are the exclusion of Lebanon from the deal and Iran’s nuclear ambitions. | World News
Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday.
Trump calls on Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey and other nations to join Abraham Accords
The US president has called on countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Jordan and more to join the Abraham Accords as part of a larger deal with Iran. | World News
Trump puts Abraham Accords condition to Iran peace deal: Mediator Pakistan stares at a historic paradox
Trump declared it mandatory that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan sign Abraham Accords simultaneously as part of an Iran peace deal. | World News
Train bomb in Pakistan’s Baloch region
Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.
Mexico accepts to host Iran during the World Cup
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Permanent daylight saving time bill takes one step further
U.S. lawmakers voted Thursday to advance a proposal to stay on daylight saving time for states nationwide.
Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays
Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, US blockade stays – Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Three arrested after woman killed in shooting outside Sheffield bar
Officers were called to the scene at 2.45am on Monday morning following reports of a shooting outside the One Four One bar on West Street, South Yorkshire
Thousands attend annual Gloucestershire cheese-rolling contest
A German YouTuber and local Guinness World Record holder battled it out as they chased the 7lb double Gloucester wheel
Length of SNP finances investigation was ‘crucial’, senior officer says
An assistant chief constable at Police Scotland defended aspects of Operation Branchform.
Dozens of firefighters called as caravan engulfed in flames
The blaze forced the closure of Hackney Central station on Sunday night
Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, nukes: Why the US-Iran peace deal is stuck
Despite claims of progress in the US-Iran peace talks, major disagreements remain unresolved, preventing a final deal. | World News
China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 3 astronauts heading to its space station. One astronaut is set to stay in space for a year to explore human adaptability in long-duration spaceflights.
WHO office in Ukraine damaged after multiple strikes by Russia
Europe News: The WHO office in Kyiv suffered damage from debris during Russian strikes on Ukraine, prompting Director-General Tedros to call for a ceasefire. Multiple civilian casualties reported as attacks intensify.
What we know and don’t know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war
The United States and Iran appear to be are closing in on a deal to end the war. Regional officials say the deal would gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz
How Iran supreme leader’s absence is causing delay in US-Tehran peace talks
US intelligence believes he is currently staying at an undisclosed location with very limited access to the outside world. | World News
Global shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says talks on ending the war are proceeding
Global shares are mostly higher and oil prices have dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing. U.S. futures jumped, though markets
