Politics
Kraft's Attempt to Silence Macklemore Backfires Spectacularly
Billionaire Robert Kraft's demand to remove Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour backfired, as opening acts and band members withdrew in solidarity, amplifying pro-Palestinian voices.
Culture
Ridley Road traders bid for community asset status amid occupation
Ridley Road Shopping Village traders, occupying the Hackney market for six months, have applied for Asset of Community Value status, backed by City Hall.
Sports
Tuchel drops Arsenal and Chelsea stars in first England squad since World Cup
Thomas Tuchel's first England squad since the 2026 World Cup excludes Reece James and Noni Madueke, recalls Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and gives first call-ups to Alex Scott, Jarrad Branthwaite and Rio Ngumoha.
Business
Dead zoning: The travel trend for true digital detox and clarity
Travellers are embracing 'dead zoning' – remote trips with no signal or WiFi – to escape burnout and digital overload, with searches for digital detox up 100%.
Transport
Environment
El Niño Supersized: Governments Fail on Climate
First Dog on the Moon's latest cartoon warns that governments are not taking climate change seriously as El Niño intensifies, urging collective action.
Nepal floods: climate link spurs $20m UN loss and damage plea
Nepal seeks $20m from UN loss and damage fund after glacier floods kill 1,300, with 5,000 missing. Imperial College study links disaster to fossil fuel pollution.
Sewage fears 'army base' vibes: Will Sutton's nature reserve ever open?
Beddington Farmlands, a Hyde Park-sized wildlife site in Hackbridge, remains closed to the public as restoration is delayed to 2029, sparking protests and concerns over environmental changes.
Norbury residents slam Thames Water over weeks-long leak
A leak on Pollards Hill North has been flowing for weeks, wasting water and creating hazards. Thames Water says repairs are ongoing, but residents criticize slow progress.
Harvest mites thriving in UK as autumn conditions trigger bites
Harvest mites, microscopic parasitic arachnids that feed on human skin cells, are thriving in the UK this September and October, causing itchy red bumps and potential complications for pets.
Royal Family Quiz: Monarchy, Palaces and Tradition
How much do you know about the British monarchy? Our royal quiz covers kings and queens, palaces, coronations, the Crown Jewels and royal traditions. Fourteen questions for royal watchers. Can you claim a crowning score?
