Politics
Doom dev id Software loses half its staff and all coders in Xbox layoffs
Roughly half of id Software's staff, including most coders, were laid off in Xbox's latest cuts, effectively killing the studio's ability to operate, sources say.
Culture
The Odyssey hailed as 'cinematic triumph' in first reactions for Christopher Nolan's epic
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey premiered in London to rave first reactions, with critics calling it 'an absolute triumph' and 'a filmmaking feast'. The film, shot entirely on IMAX, stars Matt Damon and releases July 17.
Sports
Andy Roddick agrees with Alex de Minaur's emotional Wimbledon exit assessment
Andy Roddick says Alex de Minaur 'missed an opportunity' at Wimbledon after the Australian admitted his Grand Slam dreams are 'fading away' following a straight-sets loss to Flavio Cobolli.
Business
Pitbull BST Hyde Park: £11 Amazon costume kit for fans
Get ready for Pitbull's BST Hyde Park gig with this £11 Amazon costume kit, including bald cap, sunglasses, and soul patch. Over 3,000 sold.
Environment
Transport
Brent Council reviews blue sacks amid recycling failures
Brent Council concedes its recycling performance 'is not good enough' and will review the unpopular blue sack scheme, with a 30% recycling rate and a petition of 3,500 signatures.
Bus driver's top 5 passenger annoyances on public transport
A London bus driver lists the five most irritating passenger behaviors, from not having passes ready to pressing the stop bell unnecessarily.
Europe's longest ferry: 36-hour UK to Spain journey
Europe's longest ferry journey takes 36 hours from Portsmouth to Bilbao, Spain. Brittany Ferries offers cabins, Spanish food, and a sundeck. Prices from £231.
TfL Restructures Bus Routes 19 and 38 Over Public Objections
TfL confirms restructuring of bus routes 19 and 38 from November 2026, despite 64-72% of users opposing changes, citing unfair impact on elderly and vulnerable.
Cuckmere Haven: Crowd-free beach under 2 hours from London
Cuckmere Haven Beach in East Sussex offers a tranquil alternative to crowded seaside spots like Brighton, with easy access from London in under 2 hours.
Premier League Quiz: Test Your UK Football Knowledge
Kick off with our British football quiz spanning the Premier League, FA Cup, legendary clubs, managers and record goalscorers. Fourteen questions from easy openers to tough teasers. How many can you net today?
