Vladimir Putin told young scientists in Novosibirsk he has 'never been afraid of anything' when asked about AI threats, as his popularity wanes and a Ukrainian drone strike kills 13 deep inside Russia.
Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher were sentenced to death in absentia by a Damascus court for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Brent Council leader hails government plan to scrap 'Aim to Permit' rule, giving councils power to block new gambling venues after borough declared 'gambling harms emergency'.
Residents label Wimbledon town centre pavements 'filthy' and 'a disgrace' due to stained, grimy conditions, prompting calls for Merton Council to do more, though the council says it has no statutory duty to jet wash.
EA is now private, burdened with $20bn debt from Saudi Arabia's PIF and Jared Kushner's firm, prompting fears of layoffs and creative interference.
BP puts North Sea business and Archaea biogas unit up for sale, prioritizing debt reduction over green assets, as profits surge to $5.73bn.
HSBC's corporate and institutional banking arm reported a 30% profit surge, driven by strong trading performance, according to the bank's latest results.
The City of London Corporation wrongly billed £11,600 in travel costs to a taxpayer-funded account, including a Tokyo five-star hotel, then re-charged all items.
Hackney's Green-led council has voted to review its 60-year sister city partnership with Haifa, Israel, citing the Gaza humanitarian crisis and a UN genocide finding.
New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll announces a royal commission into the construction sector and a special prosecutor, saying he will govern differently.
Wandsworth Council's new Tory leadership axes free sport sessions, youth bus, and council home plans, citing a financial crisis. Labour accuses them of misleading claims.
Wandsworth Council's new Tory administration will cost taxpayers £240,000 to cancel plans to move staff from the town hall to rented offices in Nine Elms.
The City of London Corporation has committed to engage with Ridley Road fishmongers if delays occur in Billingsgate Market's relocation to Newham, following a parliamentary petition.
Spain's 2026 World Cup victory sparks celebrations across the country, highlighting a diverse team and a nation transformed, yet reflecting on unity amid political divisions.
A 13-year-old boy died and a woman was taken to hospital after a two-vehicle collision on the M4 in Wiltshire. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Chupaca, Peru, killing at least 4 people and trapping others in rubble. Shockwaves continue as temperatures drop to 4°C.
Residents near Berwick Manor Hotel in Rainham say they cannot cope with noise from events, forcing operators to face Havering Council's licensing committee.
Nearly 1,400 sign petition after London Fields Post Office closed suddenly; residents plan flash mob to demand reopening amid landlord dispute.
Brazil will retaliate against US 25% tariffs on Brazilian products, calling them a political move by the Bolsonaro family to influence elections, Lula's office says.
EastEnders 2026 sees Sharon Watts return, Gray Atkins back, Joel Marshall re-emerge, and Zoe Slater exit. Stacey Slater, Kat Slater, Alfie Moon departures also confirmed.
Labour councillor Lizzy Dobres has resigned, triggering a by-election that could give Conservatives a majority in Wandsworth Council, currently a minority administration.
Hounslow Council must pay £7,100 compensation to a vulnerable woman who lost all her possessions when the council failed to arrange removal during eviction.
Residents of a South West London apartment block were left frustrated after King Frederik X of Denmark's convoy parked on their private driveway while he attended Wimbledon.
At least 27 people died in a fire at the Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok; the blaze took 30 minutes to control. PM Anutin says a circuit breaker may have sparked the inferno.
CurrentBody's Multi Light Therapy LED mask with five modes targets fine lines, blemishes, and pigmentation. Tested for two months, it excels in coverage and results, but costs £499.99.
A woman recounts her first date where she unknowingly had body odor, but her partner still fell in love. They are now married.
Neil the one-tonne elephant seal, known for viral antics in Tasmania, has returned to sea. Authorities say his departure is natural, but he may return.
Hounslow Council's 4-year plan includes newborn library cards, a mental health hub, and 2,500 homes; opposition calls it 'not worth the paper'.
A couple's dream of renovating a Welsh farmhouse became a nightmare when neighbours Francis and Cassie Collins launched a campaign of terror involving weapons, petrol bombs, and stalking.
An aircraft boneyard near London Southend Airport holds abandoned planes from the 1950s, with their origin and reason for abandonment remaining unknown.