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
Jury Finds Strictly Come Dancing Dancer Took His Own Life
A coroner's jury has concluded that a professional dancer from Strictly Come Dancing died by suicide, following an inquest into the tragic incident.
Sports
Keith Andrews Furious Over Gabriel's Unpunished Tackle in Arsenal-Brentford Draw
Brentford manager Keith Andrews insists Gabriel Magalhaes should have been sent off during Thursday's 1-1 Premier League draw, claiming the Arsenal defender deserved a second yellow card.
Business
Anthropic Secures Major Funding Round to Advance AI Safety Research
Anthropic, a leading AI safety company, has closed a significant funding round to accelerate its research into developing safe and reliable artificial intelligence systems.
Health
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.