Animals have tactics of their own to cope with the heat, but zoo animals also get a little help from their keepers
Category: City Buzz
Local events, information, news and happenings
Luxury Travel and Experience Planning Services In 2026
These days, you can find plenty of regular travel planning services, but what if you’re looking for something extra? What if you want an extraordinary experience that’s fully curated and tailored to you?
AI Startup Says It Will Pay People $2,000 a Month to Masturbate—Yes, Really
Joi AI is hiring 10 “masturbation consultants” to test its AI-guided masturbation feature and report how it affects stress, sleep, mood, and confidence.
see full list of official dates
It would be wise to get a head start on your planning
Heat to rise to possible record-breaking highs over rest of bank holiday weekend
The UK saw the hottest day of the year so far on Saturday.
For third year in a row, Israel blocks Hajj pilgrimage for Gaza Muslims
As millions of Muslims gather in Mecca, Palestinians in Gaza face a third year of heartbreak as Israel has shut border.
This “lamp” hides an AI assistant that could soon change your daily routine
The Desk of the Future: Coffee Mug, Laptop… and AI Assistant? In tomorrow’s offices, you’ll likely still find the staples: a laptop, a trusty mug of coffee, and maybe a few paper files. But in place of the traditional jointed desk lamp, Lenovo imagines a small, expressive robot. Its mission?…
Middlesex beaten by Surrey in T20 Blast
Embed from Getty Images Men’s Vitality Blast: Surrey 144-4 beat Middlesex 143-8 by six wickets. Surrey captain Sam Curran struck an undefeated 71 from 47 balls to steer his side home in a hard-fought, low-scoring Vitality Blast derby against Middlesex at Lord’s. The visitors slipped to 56 for four in the 11th over, still needing […]
Police investigating Andrew ‘inappropriate behaviour’ allegation at Royal Ascot
The alleged incident is said to have happened at the 2002 racing event in Berkshire, The Sunday Times reported.
Charing Cross Tube station used for major military exercise
The exercise tested the army’s ability to plan military operations involving NATO and UK forces.
Most Londoners consider summer holiday changes due to extreme heatwaves
New survey reveals growing concern among London holidaymakers over risks associated with scorching temperatures in southern Europe
Jemima Goldsmith puts west London mansion on market for £6.5million
The TV producer bought the home over 30 years ago but is ready for a fresh start, friends say
Shark attack kills fisherman on Great Barrier Reef
It is the second fatal shark attack in Australia in as many weeks
EasyJet London flight forced to divert after power bank charged in passenger luggage
Airline says captain took the decision out of precaution and stressed the aircraft landed safely
‘Baby killer:’ California hotel staffer fired after harassing Israeli guests
A hotel staffer, identifying as Ryan Smith on a GoFundMe fundraiser, said in an Instagram post that he had said “free Palestine” to a pair of Israeli guests at the Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria.
Sebastian Stan On ‘Fjord’ And Shooting ‘The Batman II’ In London
We caught up with Sebastian Stan, Tilda Swinton and other stars on the last night of the Cannes Film Festival.
Flight makes emergency landing as pilot suffers suspected heart attack
The aircraft diverted to Porto and landed at 2.11am on Friday
London hotter than Barbados in 32C heatwave but tropical night looms
London heatwave LIVE: Hotter than Barbados as capital sizzles in 32C but tropical night looms – London sizzles in 32C on Sunday… but temperatures are set to rise even higher on Monday and Tuesday
What is a tropical night? London faces first-ever ones in May
What is a tropical night and what should I do to prepare?
Spurs fans take over streets ahead of huge Everton match
The atmosphere was electric as thousands of Tottenham supporters made their way to the ground
What’s inside US-Iran 60-day peace plan that’s ‘close to signing’
The US-Iran peace plan includes reopening Strait of Hormuz, an end to fighting in Lebanon, allowing Iranian oil sales and curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme. | World News
Who’s afraid of AI?
The economic, political and technical implications of the AI future are becoming clearer. Time to act
Pak PM praises Trump for ‘extraordinary efforts to pursue peace’ in US-Iran war
Shehbaz Sharif said discussions with Trump have been a useful opportunity to help advance ongoing peace efforts. | World News
Macron, EU’s Kallas condemn Russian attack on Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile
French President Emmanuel Macron and the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Sunday condemned Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in its massive overnight…
Zelenskyy sounds warning on Oreshnik missiles as Russia strikes Kyiv
Ukrainian president says any use of such weapons ‘sets a global precedent for other potential aggressors’ as blasts heard throughout the capital. What we know on day 1,551
China reveals 3-person Shenzhou 23 crew, including Hong Kong’s 1st astronaut
China has named the three astronauts due to fly on the Shenzhou 23 mission on Sunday (May 24), including Hong Kong’s first astronaut.
Son’s wedding skipped, Iran deal teased, then gunfire and silence
The confrontation took place just after 6 pm (2200 GMT), when a man near the White House security perimeter “pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing.” | World News
The Sunday showdown: Camilla takes on union boss Mick Lynch
On this special weekend edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey goes up against former General Secretary of the RMT union – Mick Lynch.In a tempestuous episo…
Brighton beach sisters ‘never recovered’ from their mother’s drowning
The bodies of Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, were pulled from the water off Brighton beach last Wednesday
London Underground lines with air con and why most of them don’t
Temperatures could reach 33C in a bank holiday weekend heatwave
Dems need concise policy on Israel, Palestine
For Democrats, this is not merely a foreign policy debate. It is rapidly becoming a defining test of coalition politics in a diverse democracy.
Test how much you know about the Muslim festival with our quiz
Muslim families across the world will soon come together to celebrate
How hot will it get in London this bank holiday heatwave?
Saturday was the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to rise further
German national accused of assaulting Jews outside London synagogue
Man charged in attack on two Jewish men outside north London synagogue before Shavuot; another man gets five years for threatening to bomb Jewish schools
Labour and Tories accused of ‘stitch up’ over post-election agreement
Cllr Muhammed Butt was once again appointed as Brent Council Leader after the Tories abstained on the vote
‘Our family restaurant has been burgled 20 times
The family behind a beloved North London Italian restaurant say two decades of relentless break-ins have shown them both “the best and the worst” of their neighbours
Rape victim says decision to spare her attackers jail was like ‘rock in my face’
The boys, both aged 15, were given youth rehabilitation orders (YRO) and made subject to intensive supervision and surveillance (ISS).
‘Haunting’ Blackheath murder explored in Channel 4 drama on TV tonight
An “extraordinary” true crime drama delves into a “messy world of blurred lines, fear, shame and violence”.
Torn by war, Israelis and Palestinians tie their fortunes together
At a time when hopes are dim for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, some Arab and Jewish entrepreneurs are partnering across the divide, hoping to prove what’s possible.
there’s a major upside I never knew about’
For many people, the biggest difference between the UK and Spain is the weather, but one British expat living in Spain says something else has won her over
Boy, 12, taught himself on £5 Oxfam guitar
Phoenix first picked up a guitar aged 7
Heatwave likely to be confirmed in parts of UK as temperatures soar
The soaring temperatures could also lead to new national May temperature records being set on bank holiday Monday.
Andrew faces probe over alleged inappropriate behaviour at Ascot
The incident is alleged to have taken place in 2002 at the event in Berkshire
Brent Labour does deal with Tories after Starmer bans party from working with Greens
Seven London councils – Brent, Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Wandsworth, Lambeth and Southwark – fell from Labour to no overall control at the local elections on May 7
I’ve found the best rooftop pools, lidos and lakes for swimming in London
Where can I swim in London in summer 2026? From lidos, ponds, lakes, leisure centres and private pools
Police appeal after woman ‘upskirted at Seven Sisters station’
The incident took place on an escalator at Seven Sisters station at around 10.45pm on March 27
The 7-second test on whether to walk your dog in a heatwave
Vets are warning dog owners to be alert to signs of their pets overheating as temperatures are set to soar above 30C
Teenage boy, 17, stabbed at mass ‘TikTok gathering’ at Clapham Common
Nine arrests were made following a mass gathering in Clapham Common
Minister says rape victims ‘deserve justice’ after attackers spared jail
Darren Jones was visibly emotional as he spoke on the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme.
Enjoy your life, but pick your friends wisely – D-Day veteran on 100th birthday
George Spencer served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War and now lives in Northern Ireland.








