Asian stocks sank Tuesday with a fresh spike in Middle East tensions fanning fears over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as the two sides appeared no closer to a deal to
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Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26
Other fireworks manufacturers in Liuyang, in central Hunan province, ordered to halt production after deadly blast
World condemns Iran after attacks on UAE
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain denounce strikes, as Germany, UK and Canada urge Iran to return to talks.
World shares mixed and oil prices retreat after the latest flare in Iran tensions
World shares are trading lower, following losses on Wall Street after U.S. stocks fell from record highs. Oil prices fell back on Tuesday after jumping the day before as tensions
Zelenskyy slams Russia’s ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 5 in Ukraine before brief truce takes hold
Ukrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid have killed at least five people and wounded 39. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday…
US attempt to open the Strait of Hormuz tests Iran war’s fragile ceasefire
The Iran war risks reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, firing on Iranian forces and sinking six small boats targeting ships.
Ukraine and Russia declare separate truces
Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemorations, and threatened a “massive missile strike” on
US attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire
The Iran war risks reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, firing on Iranian forces and sinking six small boats targeting ships.
Trump threatens to blow Iran ‘off the face of the earth’ if it attacks US vessels
US launched an operation on Monday in the Gulf, dragging the region back to the brink of full-scale war
Stocks sink amid fears over US-Iran ceasefire
Stocks sank Tuesday with a fresh spike in Middle East tensions fanning fears over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as the two sides appeared no closer to a deal to reopen
I was housebound for 9 weeks- I had to drink 3 coffees a day to get through it
Sapna Bidwall was initially prescribed a physio
Wokingham Borough local elections
Wokingham Today has reached out to all political parties with candidates standing in the forthcoming local elections. Every party has
Keir’s rivals flounder
With days until the local and national elections – amid some grim polling projections – are Labour facing a double-edged threat from both the left and right …
Vodafone to buy CK Hutchison out of VodafoneThree venture for £4.3bn
The VodafoneThree business was formed last year after the merger of mobile operators Vodafone and Three in the UK.
Ministers announce £1m for Jewish communities ahead of antisemitism talks
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to host figures from public life in Downing Street to discuss a ‘whole of society’ response to antisemitism.
Live updates as emergency incident blocks rail line between Brighton and London
An incident near Balcombe has blocked rail services between Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and London, with some rail replacement bus services being put…
New London mega poll shows Labour under siege
With days until London goes to the polls, More in Common’s first ever London MRP finds Labour holding their lead in the capital, but with a series of traditional strongholds under siege from Zack Polanski’s Green Party. Reform, meanwhile, are set to make gains at
Red Bull Midsummer – A Global Electronic Music Event – Comes To London
Red Bull’s global electronic music series Midsummer lands in London on 20th June, as part of a 28-hour, multi-city event connecting dance floors across London, New York, Tokyo, Mumbai, Vienna, Berlin and Los Angeles. Taking place at Wagtail, the London edition brings together a mix of globally recognised and local talent. The line-up is led […]
Camden parents turning to cargo bikes to beat traffic, cut pollution, and find joy on the school run
Local charity Green School Runs is helping Camden families swap stressful, traffic-heavy school runs for joyful, low-emission journeys thanks to a wave of new funding from Lime and LCC’s Share The Joy Community Fund. The North side of the borough of Camden – covering Frognal, Belsize and Hampstead – has over 30 schools and around […]
Israeli security agencies sound alarm on settlers
Israeli officials warn that violence threatens state, but attacks, land seizures and blockades continue in West Bank.
HSBC profits worse than forecast after jump in bad debt provisions
The UK lender reported first-quarter pre-tax profits of £9.4 billion US dollars (£6.96 billion), down from 9.5 billion (£7 billion) a year earlier.
Minister warns Labour MPs against ‘doomscrolling through leaders’
Labour backbenchers are reported to be drafting a letter blaming Sir Keir Starmer for the defeat and calling on him to set a date for his resignation.
Zack Polanski clash with Cabinet minister on antisemitism as London hit by attacks
Communities Secretary Steve Reed accuses the Green Party of failing to do enough to tackle antisemitism but it brands him ‘desperate’ in his criticism
London Marathon runner fighting for life after heart attack at mile 25
Gareth Hopkins, 43, is currently in intensive care in a hospital in London
As summer approaches, skin diseases spread through Gaza’s refugee camps
Skin conditions have become a serious issue for healthcare workers in Gaza, particularly when temperatures rise.
Twentieth Century Society calls for Farrell’s Embankment Place to be listed
The Twentieth Century Society has called for Terry Farrell’s 1 Embankment Place to be Grade II* listed in the face of major changes proposed for the 35-year-old Thamesside landmark
EQT launches upped £8.9 billion takeover offer for Intertek
Shares in the FTSE 100 firm lifted higher in early trading on Tuesday as a result.
Man, 25, killed after drive-by shooting at Brixton barbecue
Emergency services were called to Coldharbour Lane on Saturday morning in Brixton after four people were shot.
Each party’s manifesto promises in Hackney’s local elections
Opinion polls suggest Labour could be on course to lose control over Hackney Council on Thursday, May 7
British Labour Party expected to take a beating in local elections
Results could put more pressure on Keir Starmer to step down
‘We ditched our life in London for an abandoned £1m mansion in the countryside’
The family left their four-bed terraced home to restore an 11,000 sq ft country mansion
Murder probe launched as man, 25, dies following BBQ drive-by
Victim named as 25-year-old Keanu Taylor, as police hunt gunmen
Shooting victim named as murder investigation launched
The killer is on the loose
2026-27 season to start on 25-27 September
The 2026-27 season of Prem rugby will start on Friday, 25 September with the final held on 19 June 2027.
World-record number of entries for 2027 London marathon
CEO of London Marathon Events, Hugh Brasher, said the ‘astonishing’ total establishes London ‘as the world’s most sought-after marathon’
Historic UK rail service to return to London for first time in years
The Flying Scotsman rail service is set to return to its mid-morning timetable slot with a reintroduced departure from London
Former council leader guilty of sex offences due to be sentenced
Jordan Linden led the SNP administration in North Lanarkshire before his resignation.
Bill Bailey and Richard Osman among those to receive honours from Princess Royal
Comedian Bill Bailey, broadcaster Richard Osman and celebrity chef Marcus Wareing are due to receive honours at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
Israeli strike sparks fire in northern Gaza City
Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians.
‘Complete Lockdown?’ Trump’s Emergency Response Raises Questions
Trump Emergency LIVE: ‘Complete Lockdown?’ Presidential Response Sparks National Security Questions President Donald Trump aggressively shut down a reporter…
As workers worry about AI, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI is ‘creating an enormous number of jobs’
The Nvidia CEO seems to feel that claims of AI’s job-killing potential have been greatly exaggerated.
Olivia Rodrigo at London O2 Arena seating plan, capacity and venue map
Olivia’s Unraveled Tour kicks off in September 2026 and includes four dates in the UK next year
Why I’ve downsized to a £445,000 two-bed London flat at 50
Alex Cheung decided to move from a four-bedroom house in Leeds – and pay more for a smaller flat in London
Record of 1.33 million people apply for 2027 event
More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year’s event which takes place on 25 April.
Labour ‘besieged’ in London by Zack Polanski Greens but still biggest party
Keir Starmer’s party has seen its support in the capital slump 15 points since the 2024 general election to 28%, according to the More in Common survey
Local elections in Hampshire & Isle of Wight
This week’s elections could see losses for the Conservatives and Labour with others set to gain
Party leaders predict results ahead of 7 May
Four leaders and the chair of Labour talk about their prospects in the local elections on 7 May.
Photo series documents life on busy London maternity ward
A photographer returns to the hospital where his daughter was born to document its maternity unit.
Pubs now closing at rate of two a day after rule changes
By last year more than 2,000 pubs had closed since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020
My honest review of London’s V&A East Museum that took 10 years to build
After 10 years and £135,000,000 spent, London’s V&A East Museum is finally open. Metro’s Patrycja Zaras heads inside to check it out.








