Politics
Trump renews threat to leave NATO over 'one-sided' defence spending
Donald Trump has again criticised NATO allies' defence spending, citing US contributions of $999 billion vs UK's £90.5 billion, ahead of a summit in Ankara.
Culture
Archduke review: A bleakly funny parable about radicalisation at Royal Court
Rajiv Joseph's dark comedy about Franz Ferdinand's assassins is a bleakly funny, allegorical tale of radicalisation, directed by Lyndsey Turner at the Royal Court Theatre, running July 3-25, 2026.
Sports
Trevoh Chalobah prefers Inter Milan move after Chelsea offer him to Crystal Palace
Trevoh Chalobah wants to join Inter Milan, sources say, after Chelsea offered him to Crystal Palace in a potential swap deal for Maxence Lacroix.
Business
Southend-on-Sea: Best day trip within an hour of London for summer 2026
Southend-on-Sea, just 51 minutes from London Liverpool Street, offers seven miles of coastline, Adventure Island rides, craft breweries, and artisan bakeries, making it the top day trip choice this summer.
Environment
Transport
London Pride 2026: Full list of road closures and map
More than 1.5 million people expected for London Pride 2026 on July 4. Find the full list of road closures across Westminster and the West End, plus tube and bus disruptions.
Lime urges multiple operators after Richmond exit
Lime has been officially removed as an e-bike operator in Richmond upon Thames, with Forest taking over exclusively. Lime UK's Senior Public Affairs Manager criticized the decision, citing reduced choice and potential harm to cycling uptake.
Tottenham fire: 100 firefighters tackle warehouse blaze
Around 100 firefighters and 15 engines are tackling a two-storey warehouse fire at an industrial estate in Tottenham, London, since 10.51pm Thursday.
Track fire blocks West Coast Main Line, causing delays
A trackside fire near Rugby has blocked northbound lines on the West Coast Main Line, causing cancellations and delays of up to 70 minutes for Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services.
Metropolitan line fastest tube, getting speedier
The Metropolitan line is the fastest on the London Underground. A signalling revamp has cut journey times by one minute between Finchley Road and Preston Road, with more improvements to come.
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?
