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London Man Finds a Pigeon That Doesn’t Know How to Build a Nest. The Bird Did What Nobody Expected: ‘Are You Now the Pigeon’s Social Worker?’

Pigeons have earned a reputation online as “terrible” nesters. There are tons of trending videos of pigeons making nests with a few measly sticks. The allegations seem blown out of proportion, but a man from London (@plonkerpigeons) has seen it himself. A pigeon nested on his balcony using only three,…

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Russian warship fires 'warning shots' at UK yacht in Channel

LONDON - Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots Tuesday at a yacht making a "dangerous approach" in the Channel, as the UK evaluated that the shots were "not aimed at the vessel".

Bangkok Post

Olympia exhibition centre reopens after £1.3bn revamp

The site will host around 800 events each year, with the developers predicting it will inject more than £600 million into the UK economy annually

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UK payment firms increase compliance spending after FCA imposes record AML fines

Industry data shows that risk and compliance hiring in UK fintech rose for a third consecutive year in 2025. Morgan McKinley reported that financial crime and fraud-related roles were the fastest-growing compliance categories, with London accounting for nearly three-quarters of all UK fintech vacancies heading into 2026.

International Business Times

'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return

LONDON - Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon alongside sister Venus later in June.

Bangkok Post

Three arrested in immigration and tax evasion raids on London souvenir shops

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Home Office staff made surprise visits to six central London stores that stock royal family and UK-themed gifts

Evening Standard

Tottenham Working on ‘Statement Signing’ for Roberto De Zerbi

A reset in north London could be orchestrated by the club’s Italian savior.

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Esports is chasing live crowds again — and the strategy looks nothing like before

Two major venue stories — the London Colosseum project and Invictus Gaming's new Shanghai arena — reveal how esports is rethinking its relationship with live crowds.

Dot Esports

Russian warship fires shots near British yacht in latest Channel confrontation with UK

Russia and the UK found themselves at the centre of fresh tensions in the English Channel on Tuesday after a Russian warship reportedly fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht, hours after London unveiled a new round of sanctions targeting Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet” of oil tankers.

The Times of India

Financials lift FTSE 100 as oil heads below 80 dollars

US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would ‘completely open’ once Washington DC and Iran sign their peace agreement.

Evening Standard

Ariana Grande Breaks Down: Tearful Singer Halts LA Gig Post Shock Ethan Slater Split Claims

Ariana Grande paused her LA concert in tears amid rumours of a split with Ethan Slater. The emotional moment highlighted her connection with fans and ongoing personal challenges.

International Business Times UK

Little Britain squares up to America’s big AI beasts at London Tech Week

Squabbles over social media and AI set the tone at the capital’s annual technology shindig, reports Alex Pell

Evening Standard

Will there be a heatwave this week and when will the hot weather end?

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow heat health alerts for the East Midlands, east of England, London, and the South East. These are in effect from 3pm on Wednesday until 8pm on Monday 22 June. According to the Met Office , temperatures in the South East could…

The Independent UK

‘The Sam Smith?!’ London Person Recommends Sandwich Bread at Hampstead. People Couldn’t Believe Who the New Food Influencer on TikTok is

There’s no shortage of food vloggers and influencers on TikTok, but nobody expected Sam Smith to enter the ring. Their account, Sam Served (@sam.served), is dedicated to their food finds and recommendations. “Hi, Piggies! Welcome to Hampstead, England,” said someone in shades. It was none other than Grammy Award-winning singer…

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Evening Standard

'Putney Pusher' timeline: How police never gave up in hunt for jogger who 'shoved' woman into London bus lane

On Monday, a millionaire banker, aged 44, was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm

Evening Standard

Meat free meals at London school win chef top Jamie Oliver award

Tracy Nwabia won the Chef Champion Award for creating vegetarian meals for neurodiverse children in Bermondsey

The National (Scotland)

Jeremy Corbyn slams inaction as illegal Israeli settlements promoted at London event

JEREMY Corbyn has hit out at UK Government inaction after it was confirmed that illegal Israeli settlements were advertised at a London property…

The Guardian - UK

London’s Shaftesbury theatre to be renamed after Judi Dench

James Bond actor, who is only the second non-royal woman to be celebrated in this way, called the honour ‘truly overwhelming’

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The Times of India

Indian captain arrested after UK seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Channel operation

The UK has arrested and charged an Indian national after intercepting a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel, as London simultaneously unveiled a fresh round of sanctions aimed at tightening pressure on Moscow’s wartime economy.

Evening Standard

Released rapist who fled UK on Eurostar says prison guards ‘pushed me out’

Bernadin Dedic said when he was released from the west London prison, he called his lawyers and also spoke to friends

Evening Standard

Full list of new Aldi supermarkets as four branches open in London

The supermarket chain already has more than 1,000 branches in the UK and is pushing ahead with expansion

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DAR GLOBAL MARKS FIVE YEARS OF GLOBAL EXPANSION WITH USD 23 BILLION DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO AND A BOLD VISION FOR THE FUTURE

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, is marking its fifth anniversary following a period of rapid international expansion that has transformed the company into a USD 23 billion global real estate platform serving investors from more than 125 nationalities. Since…

Evening Standard

Millionaire banker held by police in hunt for 'Putney Pusher' re-arrested after 'class A drugs found at mansion'

Drugs allegedly found at home of suspect arrested in investigation into pushing of woman in front of London bus nine years ago

The Independent UK

Paddington The Musical heads to Broadway after record-breaking London run

The Olivier Award-winning West End show heads stateside in March 2027

The Independent UK

'Paddington' stage musical to pack its marmalade sandwiches and travel to Broadway

Paddington Bear is heading to Broadway with “Paddington The Musical” set to play at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March

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