Politics
Reform UK's £72m Donations: Democracy for Sale?
Reform UK received £72m in donations from two cryptobillionaires, raising concerns about wealthy influence. Polls show 83% of Britons believe donations buy influence.
Culture
Batman Filming Turns St Paul's Cathedral Into Gotham City
Robert Pattinson's The Batman Part II transformed St Paul's Cathedral into Gotham City for filming on September 12-13, with Bruce Wayne's car and Gotham Police visible.
Sports
Dark gym class trend from Dubai could be coming to London
GymNation launches Dans Le Noir, a 45-minute pitch-black workout in Dubai, and Londoners are calling for the class to come to the UK.
Business
Sydney Sweeney Novig Ad Sparks Sports Sexism Row
Sydney Sweeney's Novig ad, featuring her in states of undress, draws criticism from sportswomen like Ariarne Titmus, who calls it 'infuriating'.
Transport
Environment
New walking path opens at Stoke Newington West Reservoir
A new walking path around the east bank of Stoke Newington's West Reservoir opened on September 9, completing a series of upgrades to the popular north London swimming spot.
Weigh-and-pay shops tackle South Africa's 'poverty tax'
Gcwalisa's six container shops in Johannesburg's Alexandra township let customers buy food by weight, tackling food insecurity and the 'poverty tax' affecting millions.
Climate crisis: 'Unprecedented' weather losing its meaning
As extreme weather becomes routine, the word 'unprecedented' loses impact. Experts warn of shifting baselines and the danger of complacency in the climate crisis.
Croydon fly-tipping data skewed by prolific reporters
Bensham Manor saw 8,774 fly-tip reports in 2026, but council says a few prolific users inflate figures; only one fine issued.
NATO Urged to Act as Russia's Winter Attacks on Ukraine Intensify
As Russia escalates daily missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, killing civilians and destroying infrastructure, NATO is urged to intervene and force Putin to back off before winter.
British History Quiz: From 1066 to the Modern Age
Journey through British history with questions on kings and queens, battles, the Tudors, Magna Carta and the World Wars. From the Norman Conquest onward, test your knowledge across the centuries. How much do you remember?
