Nintendo Designer Takashi Tezuka to Retire After 42 Years
Takashi Tezuka, co-designer of Super Mario Bros. and Zelda: A Link To The Past, will retire on June 26, 2026, ending a 42-year career at Nintendo.
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UK Unprepared for Freak Weather: Climate Extremes Analysis
Former BBC analyst Roger Harrabin reviews David Shukman's book on UK's lack of preparedness for extreme weather, highlighting urgent need for resilience.
Nadia Sawalha Dropped from Loose Women Over Antisemitic Posts
Nadia Sawalha has been removed from Loose Women after sharing antisemitic conspiracy theories online, following her husband's suspension from the Green Party for similar content.
Bexley Election 2026: Tories Hold, Reform Falls Short
Conservatives retain control of Bexley Council, losing just one seat. Reform UK gains seven seats but fails to win the council as Nigel Farage hoped. Labour reduced to seven seats.
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Starmer Takes Blame as Reform and Greens Shatter Labour
PM Starmer resists resignation calls after Labour suffers heavy losses to Reform UK and Greens in local elections, with key London boroughs lost.
FCA struggles with rising whistleblower caseload
Whistleblowing reports to the FCA rose nearly 30% in Q1 2026 to a record 355, but fewer cases were closed, indicating the regulator is struggling to keep pace.
Fifa Suffers Legal Setback Weeks Before World Cup
Fifa faces a legal blow as French players' union UNFP wins a landmark European court case over player health, safety, and collective bargaining rights.
Merton Election 2026: Labour Holds Off Lib Dem Challenge
Labour has retained control of Merton Council in the 2026 local elections, defeating a strong Liberal Democrat challenge. The party gained one seat, while the Conservatives lost three.
Mother and boyfriend jailed for fatal abuse of son, 2
Zoe Coutts and Scott O'Connor sentenced to 28 years for causing catastrophic brain damage to Kol Page, 2, leading to his death two years later.
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Tories Vow to Block £150M Oxford Street Revamp
Conservatives plan legal fund to challenge Sadiq Khan's £150m Oxford Street pedestrianisation after winning back Westminster council in local elections.
Green Party Wins Hackney Mayor for First Time
Zoe Garbett of the Green Party wins Hackney mayor with 46.8% of the vote, defeating Labour's Caroline Woodley in a historic upset. She vows to 'take the borough back' for residents.
Farage Rises, Starmer Falls: Deeper Story of UK Local Elections
Nigel Farage celebrates Reform gains while Keir Starmer vows to continue. But the real story is the rise of a volatile five-party system in British politics, with Greens and Lib Dems also surging.
Gay Surrogate Parent Charged with Trafficking and Rape
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, one of the UK's first gay surrogate parents, has been charged with human trafficking and rape alongside Scott Drewitt-Barlow, 32.
Super El Niño Could Bring Record Heat and UK Chaos
Scientists warn a looming 'Super El Niño' could push global temperatures to record levels, causing weather disruption in the UK and beyond.
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Tesco Clubcard: £17M Vouchers Expire May 31
Tesco warns £17 million in Clubcard vouchers expire May 31. Check your app now to redeem or triple value with partners like PizzaExpress.
Mum Vows to Flee UK After Reform UK Election Wins
Beth Ware, 28, plans to move to Bali by year-end, citing rising racism and Reform UK's policies as reasons for leaving the UK.
Meta Ends Instagram DM Encryption, Raising Privacy Concerns
Meta disables end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs, allowing the company to access private messages. Critics call it a privacy rollback and a win for surveillance.
UK Borrowing Costs Waver as Starmer Refuses to Walk Away
UK gilt yields edged lower as Starmer vows to stay despite Labour's poor local election results, calming traders but leaving bond vigilantes on alert.
Lib Dems Sweep Sutton Elections, Conservatives Lose All Seats
Liberal Democrats win 51 of 55 seats in Sutton local elections, wiping out Conservatives. Reform UK becomes main opposition with two seats. Voter turnout rises to 46.78%.
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Step Mom Ignored Girl's Pleas Before Fatal Scalding Bath
A stepmother allegedly ignored a five-year-old girl's pleas that a bath was too hot, leading to her death in 1978. The victim's brother testified he lied about the accident to stop beatings.
Big Brother's Alex Sibley Wins Council Seat for Reform UK
Alex Sibley, star of Big Brother season 3, has been elected as a Reform UK councillor in Havering, London, winning 1,255 votes for Emerson Park.
Reform UK wins first London borough, Farage 'thrilled'
Nigel Farage says he is 'thrilled and delighted' as Reform UK wins Havering, dealing a blow to PM Keir Starmer's Labour Party in local elections.
Starmer: Local Election Results 'Hurt' Labour
PM Keir Starmer confesses local election results are 'tough' and 'hurt' as Labour loses hundreds of seats, mainly to Reform UK, vowing to carry on.
Tories Win Back Westminster Council in 2026 Election
Conservatives regain control of Westminster Council with 32 seats, Labour holds 22. Turnout rises to 36%. Reform loses both seats. No other parties elected.
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Labour Loses Control of Wandsworth Council
Labour lost control of Wandsworth Council after one term, with the Conservatives winning 29 seats, Labour 28, and one Independent, resulting in no overall control.
Reform Gains Havering; Labour Loses Westminster and Wandsworth
Reform UK hails historic change as Labour loses key London councils in local elections. Labour holds some boroughs but faces potential leadership challenge.
Intertek Rejects EQT's £10bn Bid as Undervaluing Firm
FTSE 100 firm Intertek has rejected EQT's latest £10bn bid at 5,800p per share, calling it a significant undervaluation. The testing company is pursuing a strategic review.
Two men guilty of spying for China; third suspect dead
Chi Leung Wai, a UK Border Force officer, and Chung Biu Yuen were convicted of spying for Hong Kong/China. Co-defendant Matthew Trickett was found dead in a park.
Labour faces worst local elections result this century
Labour is on track for its worst local election performance this century, losing control of key councils as Reform UK gains over 300 seats in early results.
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Ealing Election 2026: Labour Retains Control, Loses 13 Seats
Labour retained control of Ealing Council but lost 13 seats in the 2026 local elections, with Liberal Democrats and Greens making gains. Cabinet member and chief whip were among those defeated.
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