Labour MPs urge Burnham to increase paternity leave
Over 105 Labour MPs have written to PM Andy Burnham urging him to increase statutory paternity leave to six weeks at 90% pay, citing cost of living and economic benefits.
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Lib Dem Sarah Olney launches 2028 London mayor bid
Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney launches 2028 London mayoral bid, vowing a bold digital campaign to challenge Labour and tackle housing, business, and policing.
Cleverly: Londoners don't feel safe, vows crime crackdown
Tory mayoral hopeful Sir James Cleverly warns Londoners don't feel safe and are leaving due to costs, vowing to tackle crime and boost nightlife if elected in 2028.
Instagram CEO defends algorithms, says opt-out would overwhelm
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri says an algorithm-free feed would overwhelm users with brand content, as Australia plans to offer an opt-out option.
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Trump's Midterm Strategy: Spending Super PAC Cash on Himself
Trump plans to use his $400m Super PAC stash for self-promotion, not GOP candidates, despite party fears it will hurt midterm chances.
Council threatens removal of residents at park concert meeting
Hounslow Council Planning Committee approved 19 days of concerts per year at Gunnersbury Park despite resident opposition; legal advisor threatened to call security.
Khan urged to extend Night Tube and boost night buses
Westminster Council asks Sadiq Khan for more night buses, visible policing, and Thursday Night Tube to boost London nightlife and help people get home safely.
Arsenal's Control Under Arteta: Tactical Analysis
Arsenal remain unbeaten and have not conceded a goal this season, with Mikel Arteta's control-based tactics setting up a fascinating tactical battle against Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen.
Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death for drug trafficking
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa, 39, was sentenced to death with 11 others for drug trafficking. Police seized 750kg of narcotics. The verdict can be appealed.
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Reform UK's London blueprint: Havering as 'beacon' for party
Reform UK's London Assembly leader says controlling Havering Council proves the party can run a 'solid, competent, stable' administration, despite a 'notable undershoot' of expectations in May's local elections.
Gloria Steinem Dies at 92: Icon Who Mainstreamed US Feminism
Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, died at 92 in New York. She mainstreamed the movement, from Ms. magazine to political coalition-building.
Hounslow fly-tipping fines raise £3.3m amid evidence claims
Hounslow Council issued 7,912 fixed penalty notices in a year, raising £3.32m from fly-tipping fines alone, but residents allege officers fabricate evidence to hit targets.
Heathrow third runway: Mayor warns of air quality risk as union cites jobs
Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan opposes Heathrow's third runway, citing air quality, noise, and transport risks, while GMB Union highlights thousands of potential jobs.
Barking residents: gambling shops 'everywhere' as rules tighten
Residents in Barking and Dagenham say gambling shops are 'everywhere,' with one claiming you can't go 100 metres without seeing one. The council plans stricter licensing policies.
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Canada erects Lake Ontario sign in Trump name spat
Canada erected a giant 'Lake Ontario' sign near Grimsby, Ontario, after Trump's order renaming it 'Lake America'; Google Maps now shows 'Lake America' for US users.
Ontario Premier Erects Sign Rejecting 'Lake America' Rename
Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a billboard-sized sign on Lake Ontario's shoreline after President Trump ordered federal agencies to rename it 'Lake America', reaffirming the lake's 400-year-old name.
Hackney Carnival's uncertain future after funding cuts
Hackney Carnival, once drawing 100,000 people, faces an uncertain future after council budget cuts in 2025. The Green-led council and new Mayor Zoë Garbett have pledged to explore funding options, including sponsorship and crowdfunding, to revive the even
Cleverly resigns to run for London mayor
James Cleverly has resigned from the shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London. The former home and foreign secretary will make his case at the Conservative party conference in October.
Australia Missing in Nepal Floods Rise to 41, Rescue Teams Deploy
The number of Australians missing in Nepal's floods has risen to 41, with four Dfat crisis response teams arriving in Kathmandu to support consular efforts.
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Carnival boss warns troublemakers as 330 banned
Notting Hill Carnival CEO Matthew Phillip tells troublemakers 'don't come' as Met Police deploy 7,000 officers and ban 330 people for the 60th anniversary event.
Lewisham's Green Mayor: 100 Days of Landmark Changes
Liam Shrivastava, Lewisham's first Green Mayor, marks 100 days with anti-raids motion, fly-tipping crackdown, and legal challenge to Khan's housing policy.
Emmerdale car smash leaves three 'confirmed' dead at wedding
Jimmy King crashes his car into the wedding marquee in Emmerdale, leaving Dawn, Joe, and Jimmy unconscious — with reports suggesting at least one death.
Trump and Melania's 'intense' exchange at DC IndyCar race decoded
A lip reader decodes an 'intense' exchange between Donald and Melania Trump during the Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington DC, revealing private remarks about text messages and a family dispute.
Meghan Markle's 'The Gentlemen' Casting Withdrawn After Backlash
Meghan Markle's casting in Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen' season 3 has been withdrawn after intense UK backlash, according to Tina Brown.
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Zelenskyy: wartime elections could split Ukraine
President Zelenskyy says holding elections during wartime would risk splitting Ukraine, as Russia amasses ballistic missiles and weighs mobilising 300,000 more troops.
SA Premier's 'Nation-Leading' AI Royal Commission Under Scrutiny
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas announced a royal commission into AI, part of a series of 'nation-leading' moves. Critics question the strategy's substance, while supporters praise his agility and economic focus.
Hackney Green Mayor marks 100 days with budget vow
Hackney's first Green Mayor Zoë Garbett marks 100 days in office, vowing to balance the budget despite a £53m gap while pursuing trans inclusion and community asset audits.
Catford traders welcome gambling shop curbs as fifth opens
Catford traders and residents, frustrated by slow regeneration and crime, welcome government plans to give councils more power to block gambling venues, as a fifth betting shop opens.
London's Sixth Heatwave: Met Office Forecast for September
The Met Office forecasts an increased risk of heatwaves in early autumn, with late-season hot spells possible in the south, including London, after five heatwaves this summer.
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Meta recruits influencers to fight teen social media bans
Meta pays influencers to promote teen safety features, countering government bans, as report reveals strategy amid global restrictions.
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