“Ukraine needs secure, sovereign, and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls,” ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski said in a press release announcing the deal with Kyiv.
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Hundreds of flights cancelled across East Asia as Typhoon Champi roars toward Taiwan
At least one person has died in Taiwan as Japan, China and South Korea also brace for the powerful storm.
Rare unrest flares in Tunisian capital as police clash with protesters
Protests in several cities coincide with a deepening economic, social and political crisis in Tunisia.
Blaze that killed 4 soldiers on Canadian military base sparked on grenade launcher range, officials say
A blaze that killed four soldiers and injured several dozen more on a military base in the Canadian province of Alberta last week broke out on a grenade launcher range during training exercises, officials said.
Heat killed ‘staggering’ 50,000 people in Europe’s cities this summer, scientists warn
People succumbed to heat at highest rates in Malta, Italy and Hungary, with health issues, loneliness and poverty exacerbating toll
Grenade exercise sparked deadly fire at Canada military base, army says
High winds propelled the blaze across the army base in Wainwright, killing four soldiers and injuring dozens more.
Israel Elections Netanyahu Stronghold
A view of Kiryat Shmona, Israel’s largest northern city, is seen Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, with the border with Lebanon in the background. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Israel Palestinians Gaza
A Palestinian woman carries bags of sugar, all she could salvage from her home after it was destroyed in an overnight Israeli strike, in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip,
Two critically injured in shooting attack near Judea Junction
5 Israelis injured in a shooting attack carried out by multiple terrorists near Judea Junction, one of them critically. Two terrorists eliminated following a manhunt and an exchange of fire.
Britain Weather
Pedestrians using umbrellas are reflected in a window as they pass Tower Bridge during heavy rain in London, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
South Korea Financial Markets
Currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Liechtenstein prince’s ‘surreal’ abortion veto dismays campaigners
Alois uses the first veto of his reign to quash parliament-approved bill backed by a national petition
Crows may make lightning-fast decisions, sometimes twice as fast as humans, study hints
Carrion crows made decisions about their visual environments significantly faster than humans and primates tend to, according to a comparison in a new study.
London wants whole-life carbon reductions. So why are its proposed limits focused on upfront emissions?
The proposed London Plan rightly sets out to reduce embodied carbon. But setting limits on upfront emissions is tackling the problem the wrong way round, writes Andrea Charlson
The budget press releases begin
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Israel kills 4 Palestinians, including girl, in Gaza
Israel kills 4 Palestinians, including girl, in Gaza
Derren Brown: Only Human – The Apollo, London
Writers: Derren Brown, Stephen Long and Andrew O’Connor Director: Andrew O’Connor The house lights dim and something large is clearly coming, though nothing in the opening minutes gives away quite what. That sense of anticipation, equal parts dread and delight, sets the tone for Only Human, Derren Brown’s newest West End outing following a sold-out
West London family home to become Turkmenistan embassy
A flagpole and national emblem of the Middle Eastern country will be erected
Israeli families establish ‘Pioneers of Gaza’ community as first step toward resettlement
The Nachala Movement says 1,500 families are waiting to move into the Strip, as supporters call for the renewal of communities dismantled in 2005.
Representatives from Chile’s public and private sectors meet counterparts in London for ChileDay
ChileDay – London 2026 brought together authorities, regulators and private sector representatives to strengthen ties between Chile and the United Kingdom.
London tour bus crashes into souvenir stand near Trafalgar Square
Images on social media showed key rings, t-shirts and tote bags scattered around the scene of the incident
Badenoch says police seen as ‘ghost service’ after ‘devastating failures’
Student Henry Nowak was handcuffed as he lay dying after being fatally stabbed.
Five Israelis wounded, two Palestinians killed in West Bank shooting
Two Palestinians opened fire at Israelis in the occupied West Bank on Friday, wounding five people, two of them critically, before Israeli troops shot and killed the gunmen, Israeli authorities said, Xinhua reports
New web app helps Londoners discover and support independent pubs as closures mount
● Britain lost 295 pubs between January and September 2026, putting the country on course to lose an average of 1 pub per day this year ⁽¹⁾.● CityStack’s pub voucher programme, the London Independent Pub Collection, gives pub lovers £10 off a £20 spend at 10 pubs of their choice, encouraging them to discover and support independent pubs across London.● Five years after its launch, the scheme has grown from 10 to over 80 independent pubs and has distributed over £1M worth of food and drink to Lon
Young person knife attacks in London fall by over 50%
Hospital admissions for knife assaults among youngsters have more than halved, with London recording a faster fall than the rest of England, according to City Hall figures
North East cult breakfast brand Pablo’s heads to Covent Garden
Londoners will soon have a new go-to breakfast and brunch spot, as Pablo’s prepare to open its first site in Covent Garden. The iconic and innovative brand, which was founded in 2020 and has six stores in the North East and Edinburgh, has built a cult like reputation for its legendary fusion breakfast bao buns […]
What big changes could Chancellor John Healey make in the Budget?
Business rates to energy bills: All the moves Chancellor John Healey is reportedly eyeing in the upcoming Budget
Autumn, Winter & Festive Afternoon Tea in London’s parks
Served in beautiful park cafés across South and West London, the traditional Afternoon Tea (£29pp) features freshly prepared artisan savouries, homemade scones, delicious little cakes and loose-leaf teas. From mid-November, the festive menu brings a seasonal twist, with treats including roast chicken, truffle and sage
Festive shoppers to be scanned as Oxford Street gets facial recognition cameras
The move has been criticised by human rights groups who say the technology is unregulated.
Meet the London fashion communities that keep British style moving
The capital’s biggest and best fashion moments have always happened off the runway. Here’s your guide to the grassroots communities and tribes that fuel London fashion.
The Enchanted Spine to open its first London pop-up for romantasy readers this Halloween
The Enchanted Spine, the online-only independent bookshop dedicated to romantasy, will welcome readers in person for the first time this autumn with a three-day pop-up in Camden, running from Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 October 2026. The Enchanted Spine was named one of The Bookseller’s
The Notebook Musical Is Coming to the West End in Spring 2027
*“Stop thinking about what other people want. What do you want? WHAT DO YOU WANT?”* **We know what we want: a Notebook musical transfer …
Pub group Punch reveals jump in sales after snapping up 74 sites
Boss Andy Spencer said the company has started the new financial year with ‘real confidence’ despite economic pressures on the pub sector.
Tube and travel updates amid delays on 7 different lines
Tickets are being accepted on local bus routes
Tenants ‘can’t carry on’ in block with repeated lift breakdowns
Residents of 27 Enterprise Way were promised a new lift by 2025, but it still has not been replaced
Permanent facial recognition cameras to be installed on Oxford Street by Christmas
Live facial recognition has been widely criticised by human rights groups
Beloved pub wants to allow more punters onto street
Howl At The Moon asked Hackney Council’s permission to let 30 people smoke outside, but a group of locals says pedestrians are already being put in danger
Man in his 30s fighting for life after shooting as armed police storm street
The perpetrator is still at large this morning
Are messy cable installations threatening the reliability of London smart buildings?
IT and networking issues were the cause of 23% of outages in 2024 (Uptime Institute). When a building’s network drops, it’s someone’s job to find the right cable – and this is where compact bluetooth label printers can save some serious time
Fallen trees bring chaos to London commuter trains
Scores of rail services have been cancelled on Friday, with trees on the track and lightning strikes causing major disruption
New weather warnings issued for parts of Ireland
Impacts are expected to include flooding, difficult travelling conditions and possible power outages.
Legendary King’s Cross pub set for a fresh look under new artist owner
King’s Cross Irish pub McGlynn’s Free House is being restored by artist Peter Doig, with Grade II listed shopfront works and new awnings planned.
London tube and train disruption this weekend
Most of the District line will be closed this Saturday and Sunday, and the Circle, Elizabeth and Mildmay lines all face disruption.
How these 19th-century maps transformed poverty in London
Charles Booth’s 1889 maps shows poverty and homelessness in London. A century later, we have more information ever. Politicians must act on it
Seven Arsenal changes for Everton clash as Mikel Arteta fires pointed message
Mikel Arteta has the luxury of making several changes to the Arsenal starting lineup this weekend
Dele Alli’s old boss has theory on what’s stopping him from football return
Dele Alli was offered a way back into football by a former manager, but has now gone more than a year without playing a match
Old tracks and signal failures costing commuters more than 800K hours a week
The network’s ‘renewals backlog’ is an estimated £6.5 billion, half of which is track work alone
Inside St Helier Hospital’s battle with leaks, cracks and dodgy pipes
From pre-war pipework and failing lifts to cracked ward walls, staff at the 84-year-old hospital battle daily disruptions as a full rebuild is pushed back to at least 2032
London Waterloo chaos as ‘police incident’ leaves rush-hour commuters stranded
Commuters at London Waterloo were stuck ‘for hours’ due to a police incident on the line
David Carrick rape victim calls for Met police chief to resign after legal claim
Linda Williams was attacked by serial rapist Carrick in 2004








