Londoners divided on £1.1m slave trade memorial cost
A new £1.1m memorial for transatlantic slave trade victims in East London divides opinion. Is it a vital tribute or a misallocation of funds in a cost-of-living crisis? Read the full debate.
A new £1.1m memorial for transatlantic slave trade victims in East London divides opinion. Is it a vital tribute or a misallocation of funds in a cost-of-living crisis? Read the full debate.
The 2021 rape and murder of Jeyasre Kathiravel led to a historic, legally-binding pact to end gender-based violence in Tamil Nadu's garment factories. Discover the campaign's impact and the ongoing struggle for orders.
West India Quay DLR station is a mere 199 metres from Canary Wharf, making it the shortest distance between two stations on the London network. Discover the history and debate around this curious stop.
A major London exhibition showcases Joseph Beuys's monumental 'Bathtub', a sculpture that immerses viewers in the dark currents of 20th-century history. Discover this powerful show before 21 March.
A deadly elephant rampage in India's Jharkand state has left 22 dead, highlighting the escalating human-wildlife conflict. Authorities are on high alert.
Russia is actively developing methods to bypass Western sanctions, aiming to secure the continuation of its crucial oil exports to India. Discover the financial mechanisms and geopolitical implications.
Analysis reveals a 'historic' drop in coal power generation in China and India, potentially signalling a peak in global emissions. Discover the clean energy surge behind the change.
India's landmark rural job scheme, empowering millions of women and Dalits, is being hollowed out. Critics warn PM Modi's changes risk a political firestorm akin to the 2021 farm protests. Read the full analysis.
A young seal pup turned up at a four-star hotel car park in Wales for an impromptu rest. Staff called marine rescuers for a happy ending. Read the full heartwarming story.
Explore entrancing Hawaiian artefacts at the British Museum, Nan Goldin's raw photography, and Joseph Beuys' powerful sculpture in London this week. Your essential art guide.
Indian police raid home of environmental campaigners Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Aswati, alleging foreign funds were used to undermine national energy security. Read the full story.
Indian authorities arrest environmental campaigners Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Aswati, alleging foreign funds for a fossil fuel treaty campaign undermine national interest. Read the full investigation details.
Michael Carrick is the bookies' favourite to become the next West Ham manager as pressure mounts on Nuno Espirito Santo after a dismal run of results. See the latest odds and contenders here.
West Ham United's relegation fears deepen after a 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo under intense pressure. Read the latest odds on his potential replacement.
A £1.1m bronze memorial to enslaved Africans will be installed in East London's Docklands. Discover the artwork's significance and the debate over its cost.
West Bromwich Albion have terminated Ryan Mason's contract following a stoppage-time loss to Leicester, marking their 10th straight away defeat. James Morrison takes interim charge.
A Glasgow street art sculpture of a pigeon reading a paper has inspired heartfelt letters from Brits celebrating the overlooked heroism of urban birds. Discover why pigeons deserve our respect.
Bangladesh's cricket team will not play its T20 World Cup matches in India due to security fears amid rising political tensions. The BCB requests the ICC to relocate all fixtures.
Pankaj Lamba, accused of murdering his wife Harshita Brella in Corby, is believed to have fled to India and reunited with an ex-girlfriend. A £422 reward is offered for his capture.
At least 10 people have died and hundreds hospitalised in Indore after sewage leaked into the drinking water supply, exposing a crisis beneath the city's clean reputation. Read the full investigation.
Delhi's toxic air, a lethal cocktail of gases and particles, is India's biggest killer. Activists and doctors plead for action as government measures fail. Read the full investigation.
Your essential guide to London's 2026 theatre scene. Discover the hottest musicals, major West End transfers, and groundbreaking plays to book now.
Relive the defining cricket stories of 2025: Peter Moores' historic County Championship win, Mohammed Siraj's heroic Test performance, and Temba Bavuma's legacy-sealing catch. Discover the drama now.
London's West End Boxing Day theatre sale is live, with tickets from just £13 for hits like Wicked and Harry Potter. The sale runs until December 28. Grab your post-Christmas bargain now.
Mothercare shares plummet after breaching loan terms, putting its future in jeopardy. The retailer pins hopes on a major Indian joint venture for survival. Read the full analysis.
A Rajdhani Express train carrying 650 passengers struck and killed seven wild elephants in Assam. The emergency stop derailed the engine and five carriages. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife collision.
A Rajdhani Express carrying 650 passengers collided with a herd of wild Asiatic elephants in Assam, killing seven. No human casualties were reported. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife incident.
Mounjaro is now India's top-selling drug, overtaking antibiotics. Doctors warn an unregulated boom in weight loss jabs poses serious risks to patients amid a diabetes and obesity epidemic.
West Ham United Women are set to part ways with manager Rehanne Skinner after a poor WSL season. The club sits second-bottom with just one win. Read the latest.
SailGP reveals plans to add teams in India and South Korea and new races in Hong Kong and Italy after hitting $200m revenue. The 2026 season starts in Perth.