Politics
UN Report Reveals Five Foiled Assassination Plots Against Syrian President
A UN report details five separate foiled plots to assassinate Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa and top ministers last year, with IS front groups identified as the perpetrators.
Culture
Australian Newspaper's Wuthering Heights Review Sparks Controversy
An Australian newspaper's review of Wuthering Heights by Nikki Gemmell has ignited a heated debate in literary circles, with critics questioning its approach and cultural relevance.
Sports
Pickleball Brawl at Florida Country Club Leads to Felony Battery Charges
A dispute over a pickleball rule escalated into a violent brawl involving up to 20 players at a Florida country club, resulting in felony battery charges for a couple.
Business
John Wick Video Game Unveiled: AAA Prequel Announced for Consoles and PC
Saber Interactive reveals a major John Wick video game, a prequel with Keanu Reeves' likeness, coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. No release date yet.
Environment
Transport
M4 Brentford Crash Closes Lanes, 30-Minute Delays Reported
A late-night collision on the M4 westbound near Brentford has shut two lanes, causing significant traffic queues and 30-minute delays. Emergency services are on scene.
Facial Recognition Cameras Installed at London Bridge Station
British Transport Police launch live facial recognition trial at London Bridge station, scanning millions against criminal watchlists while privacy groups raise concerns about unregulated surveillance.
Emergency Incident Halts Trains, Disruption Until 10pm
Major rail disruption hits south west London as emergency services respond to an incident between Waterloo and Barnes, causing cancellations and delays of up to two hours.
7 TfL Lines Face Closures This Weekend in London
Transport for London confirms significant disruptions across Central, District, Piccadilly lines, Overground, Elizabeth line, and DLR due to track work and strikes.
Cycleway 4 Extension in London to Complete by 2027
A major new cycleway extension in southeast London will connect Woolwich to Tower Bridge via segregated lanes, enhancing safety and reducing commute times for cyclists by 2027.