The Latest Breaking News from London

It may be a load of boules, but you won’t be able to avoid pétanque this summer

Wild swimming is so over, so put on your Sambas and prepare to master the fine French art of throwing one ball at another, says culture writer Lauren O’Neill

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024

Holly Valance helps Nigel Farage’s Reform ‘raise £1.5m within days of his return as leader’

Former Neighbours star also recently hosted a fundraiser in London for Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

Wise shares tumble as forecasts disappoint analysts

London’s largest listed fintech today saw its biggest-ever single-day share drop after a surge in profits was eclipsed by an earnings forecast that fell short of analyst expectations.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2024

'I'm not a gym bunny but I love beekeeping': Buying London's Rosi Walden's guide to Holland Park

Alongside starring in Made in Chelsea and Buying London, Rosi Walden is a luxury property expert. She shares what makes Holland Park special — in her personal as well as professional opinion

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2024

Sink your teeth into Barnaby bars, your favourite childhood chocolate reinvented with a gourmet flair

Barnaby is London’s new confectionery shop offering an array of luxurious made-in-house chocolate with flavours from millionaire shortcake to s’mores

Wallpaper · Jun 13, 2024

‘I didn’t discover rationality until I went to England’: Neil Jordan on Tom Cruise, sandwich-boarding and seeing his dad’s ghost

Warring with Harvey Weinstein, marvelling at Tom Cruise, realising Mona Lisa and many other films were about himself … the great Irish director looks back on his astonishing career

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024

‘I went a bit crazy’: Mo Farah on rebellion, love, ruthlessness – and being forced to live a lie

In the first of a series of interviews with remarkable Olympians, Britain’s most celebrated track athlete opens up about his relentless spirit, his disgraced ex-coach and the terrible secret he kept for 30 years

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024

Conflicts drive number of forcibly displaced people to record high

Sharp rise, equivalent to population of London, means nearly 120 million have been driven from their homes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024

Storied Titian painting found at London bus stop after theft goes to auction

Work by 16th century master is expected to fetch between £15m and £25m when it goes on sale at Christie’s

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024

Police hunt group of women who 'pulled victim's hair' in attack on London train

Assault took place in service from Liverpool Street to Shenfield on May 11

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2024