The Latest Breaking News from London

The World’s Best Cities Have Been Ranked And The Map Is Starting To Look Very Different

New York, London and Paris are still on top. The US accounts for five of the top ten spots. But the most interesting story in the 2026 Global Cities Index is not who is leading; it is who is catching up. Read the full article to see who is coming…

Bored Panda · Oct 6

UK police arrest a 7th man in connection with a security incident at a US-run air base

A 22-year-old man was arrested in London on suspicion of a terror offence involving a US military base. Previous arrests of five British men occurred near RAF Fairford, indicating a broader investigation. Police evacuated residents and discovered gasoline in vehicles linked to the suspects, though no explosives were found.

The Economic Times · Oct 6

New tapestry commissioned by David Hockney installed at Guildhall Art Gallery

The tapestry version of Hockney’s 1963 painting Play Within A Play was commissioned by the artist before he died on June 11, aged 88.

Evening Standard · Oct 6

British man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terrorism plot

Counter-terrorism police say 22-year-old detained in London on suspicion of terrorism offences

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

Man arrested in UK on suspicion of terror offense over incident at US-run air base

British police say a 22-year-old man has been arrested in London on suspicion of terror offense over incident at US-run air base

The Independent UK · Oct 6

UK police arrest 22-year-old British man in suspected Fairford base plot

UK ​police on Tuesday said they had ​arrested ‌a ⁠22-year ‌old British man ⁠in London on suspicion ​of preparing terrorist acts ‌in relation ​to the suspected plot at the ​RAF ​Fairford ​airbase used ​by the US to strike Iran.

France 24 · Oct 6

Hamlet’s goodbye, the last of Leigh, Birmingham blues and a vampire in Vienna: 12 great films at the London film festival

Our critic picks out some of the most outstanding cinema screening at the UK’s most prestigious film event in 2026

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

Glenn Close to appear as King Herod in West End’s Jesus Christ Superstar

The musical follows the events of the last days of Jesus Christ.

Evening Standard · Oct 6

Popular restaurant in London's Chinatown announces closure after two decades

Cafe TPT on Wardour Street will close its doors at the end of the month

Evening Standard · Oct 6

US-bound British Airways flight forced to return to London. Here’s everything we know

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The Independent UK · Oct 6