Politics
British TikToker charged with murder in Dubai faces firing squad
Brooke George, 23, is charged with murdering a British man in Dubai. She claims self-defense after alleged abuse. Family fears death by firing squad if convicted.
Culture
Tom Hanks' brother Jim has secretly voiced Woody for 30 years in Toy Story games and toys
Jim Hanks, Tom's younger brother, has voiced Woody in theme parks and toys for 30 years. He discusses the role, AI concerns, and a toy donation event with ODEON Cinemas.
Sports
Mikel Arteta tipped to sell Martin Odegaard to fund Morgan Rogers transfer
Alan Smith says Martin Odegaard is most at risk of being sold as Mikel Arteta targets Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, with a potential £100m+ transfer.
Business
Emmerdale star Pippa Fulton exits as Kylie, co-star begs for return
Pippa Fulton has left Emmerdale after filming her final scenes as Kylie, with co-star Michael Parr pleading for her return. The actress shared emotional tributes to her castmates.
Environment
Transport
One dead, child critical after train hits car in Lancashire
One person died and a child suffered life-threatening injuries when a train struck a car at a level crossing in Hoghton, Lancashire, on June 25, 2026.
Smithfield and Billingsgate markets to open at Royal Docks by 2029
London's historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets will relocate to a new shared site at Newham's Royal Docks, with full operations expected by 2029, pending Royal Assent by mid-2027.
Victoria Embankment shut after fatal fall, man in 20s dies
Victoria Embankment closed since 2am after a man in his 20s died from a fall. Road and cycle lane shut until tomorrow, causing severe delays.
BTP release image after Northern Line sexual assault
British Transport Police release an image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted on a Northern Line train at Tufnell Park station.
London Travel Disruption Weekend June 27-28 2026
Several TfL services, including Piccadilly and District lines, DLR, and Overground, face closures this weekend. Plan ahead for Harry Styles and Take That concerts.
UK Geography Quiz: Cities, Rivers and Mountains
How well do you know the British Isles? Our geography quiz covers capital cities, the longest rivers, highest peaks, islands and famous landmarks across all four nations. Fourteen mixed questions to test your map skills.
