London local elections live: Starmer braces for heavy losses
PM Keir Starmer faces brutal local election results as Labour could lose up to 1,800 seats. Green and Reform UK challenge in London boroughs. Markets brace for political storm.
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City of London urges tech firms to build digital ID for fraud fight
The City of London Corporation seeks tech firms to create a digital identity network to combat fraud, which accounts for 40% of crime in England, potentially unlocking £5bn in economic benefits.
US Confirms Self-Defence Strikes on Iranian Sites
The US military confirmed it struck Iranian sites in self-defence after explosions near the Strait of Hormuz. Officials insist it does not mean fighting has resumed.
London Election Results 2026: Live Updates and Predictions
Live coverage of London local elections 2026 with overnight counts in key boroughs. First results expected early Friday amid predictions of Labour losses and Green/Reform gains.
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MAGA Influencer Banned from UK for Tommy Robinson Rally
Joey Mannarino, a right-wing influencer, has been blocked from entering the UK by the Home Office before a Tommy Robinson rally, citing public good concerns.
Camden Council Elections 2026 Live: Polling Day Updates
Follow live updates from the 2026 Camden Council elections, including candidate sightings, voter turnout, and key ward battles as polls close at 10pm.
Vote and Visit a Rugby Legend's Grave at Creepiest Polling Station
Whitley Bay cemetery office transforms into a polling station, where voters can also visit the restored grave of rugby legend Little Billie.
Tottenham man jailed 10 years for stabbing stranger in robbery
Amar Bostan, 27, from Tottenham, was sentenced to 10 years for a violent and unprovoked robbery in Ashford, where he stabbed a stranger multiple times.
New Details in Ian Watkins Prison Murder Trial
A prisoner allegedly boasted after stabbing Ian Watkins to death in his cell. New court details reveal a coordinated attack at HMP Wakefield.
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Met Officers Probed Over Fayed Abuse Complaints
The IOPC is investigating one serving and four former Met officers for potential misconduct over handling of sexual abuse allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed.
Thieves Steal $150K Beehives in NSW, Beekeeper Suspects Inside Job
Police investigate theft of 80 beehives worth $150,000 from a rural NSW property. Local beekeeper says hive thefts are common due to varroa mite desperation.
Rubio Meets Pope to Ease Trump-Pontiff Tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo at the Vatican to ease tensions after Trump's attacks, and holds talks with Italian government.
Tearful Crowd Says Goodbye to Homeless Man Bikram Lama
Hundreds gathered in Hyde Park to honor Bikram Lama, a homeless Nepalese man who died alone and lay undiscovered for a week. Speakers demanded policy changes.
Somali Woman Tortured for Protest, Says Guards Beat Her
Sadia Moalim Ali, 27, arrested for anti-government protest, describes torture: stripped, beaten, left without food for two days in Mogadishu prison.
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Antisemitism 'Almost Fashionable' in Australia, Envoy Says
Australia's antisemitism royal commission hears testimony of workplace discrimination, verbal abuse, and fear among Jewish Australians since October 7, 2023.
Mexico City Sinking Tracked by Space Radar
A powerful radar system, Nisar, is providing new data on Mexico City's subsidence, showing some areas sinking over 2cm monthly, raising concerns about infrastructure and water crisis.
Woman, 28, Posed as Teen to Enroll in Bronx High School
Kacy Claassen, 28, allegedly pretended to be 16 and enrolled at a Bronx high school under a false identity before being arrested by NYPD. She pleaded not guilty to impersonation and trespassing.
Starmer's Lack of Vision Driving Away Progressive Voters
A report using research from Stan Greenberg warns Keir Starmer's failure to demonstrate strong progressive values is driving away voters, as Labour braces for poor election results.
Data Rescuers Race to Save US Government Datasets
A grassroots network of volunteers is archiving federal data on climate, health, and LGBTQ+ issues before Trump administration deletions, preserving public information as a public good.
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The Trump administration is deleting government data on chemicals, infant deaths, hunger, trans youth, and climate disasters. Experts warn this will harm Americans for generations.
EU: Airlines Must Pay for Fuel Cancellations
EU transport commissioner says jet fuel prices are not extraordinary circumstances, so airlines cancelling flights due to fuel crisis must compensate passengers.
Iran War Boosts Big Oil, Threatens Climate Goals
Experts warn that windfall profits from the Iran conflict could lock in fossil fuel expansion and slow the clean energy transition, as oil companies report massive earnings increases.
European Leaders Rethink Security Amid Trump Threats
European leaders are accelerating plans for a post-American security framework as Trump's tirades and Iran war undermine NATO credibility, forcing urgent defense gap closures.
German students strike against rearmament policy
Over 50,000 pupils expected to boycott classes nationwide to protest Germany's new military service legislation, warning against turning youth into 'cannon fodder'.
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STV Scotland Election Strike Over Pay Freeze
About 120 STV journalists and broadcast staff plan to strike on Friday, disrupting election coverage, over a company-wide pay freeze amid falling revenues and investment in a new radio station.
Emory University Sued Over Protest Handling
Three tenured professors sue Emory University over wrongful arrests during a pro-Palestinian protest, amid faculty and student demands for policy changes on surveillance and hate speech.
Colorado Firebomb Attack: Man to Plead Guilty
Mohamed Sabry Soliman faces life in prison for a firebomb attack on pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, that killed one and injured a dozen in June 2025.
German Tourist Wins €1,000 Over Missing Sunloungers
A German holidaymaker was awarded €986.70 after being unable to find sunloungers at a Greek hotel. The court held the tour operator responsible for ensuring adequate lounger availability.
Man arrested over theft of Morgan McSweeney's phone
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of handling the stolen phone of Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, but the device has not been recovered.
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US Book Bans: Non-Fiction Titles Double in Schools
A new PEN America report reveals banned non-fiction books doubled in US schools during 2024-2025, targeting activism, LGBTQ+, and race topics.
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