The Latest Breaking News from London

'Influx' of Londoners moving to Mansfield as huge new link road is built

'It's unheard of'

Nottingham Post · Jul 1, 2022

Zara Aleena: Aunt says ‘fearless’ niece was ‘on road to her dreams’ before she was killed minutes from home

Farrah Naz said her niece was ‘incredibly giving, supportive and insightful’

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

British FM Liz Truss on supporting Ukraine: 'We're in it for the long haul'

In an interview with FRANCE 24, British Foreign Minister Liz Truss said that the United Kingdom is prepared to keep supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes for Kyiv to repel the Russian military. "We're in it for the long haul and that's also true of our NATO allies…

France 24 · Jul 1, 2022

Vatican sells London building at heart of corruption trial to Bain Capital

The Vatican said on Friday it had sold the luxury London building at the centre of an ongoing corruption trial to Bain Capital in recent days for 186 million pounds ($223.6 million).

Reuters · Jul 1, 2022

London City airport seeks end to Saturday flight ban

Residents’ group denounces plan to cut into weekly respite as airport launches consultation on expansion

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022

Met says its officers will not march in uniform at London Pride event

Move comes after concerns about homophobia raised by Peter Tatchell and other LGBTQ+ campaigners

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022

WikiLeaks' Assange lodges appeal against U.S. extradition

WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange has appealed to the High Court in London to block his extradition to the United States to face criminal charges, his brother said on Friday, the latest step in his legal battle that has dragged on for more than a decade.

Reuters · Jul 1, 2022

Julian Assange lodges appeal against his extradition

A protest was held outside the Home Office ahead of the WikiLeaks founder’s 51st birthday on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

Oligarch ‘left fearing for his life in Ukraine bomb shelter’ as he faces trial

A billionaire who lived in a £62.5 million London mansion has been hiding in his tracksuit in a bunker in Ukraine fearful of being targeted in a Russian hit, a court has been told.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2022

British fashion shines through the rain at Serpentine Summer Evening

A major night on London’s social calendar, the fashion crowd were out in full force at last night’s event, with guests including Anna Wintour, Ciara, Adwoa Aboah and Charithra Chandran…

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2022