London set for heatwave this weekend as temperatures set to reach 28 degrees Following an unusually cool May, the warm weather is due to return on Friday and is predicted to linger into next week The Independent UK · May 19
Antisemitism must be challenged on all sides Letters: Readers respond to George Monbiot’s article about the uneven treatment of antisemitism in the media, and a report published in the wake of a rally against antisemitism in London on 10 May The Guardian - UK · May 19
Stocks mixed amid fears of creaking jobs market The FTSE 100 closed up 6.80 points, 0.1%, at 10,330.55, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.5% and the S&P 500 fell 0.7%. Evening Standard · May 19
HUDA BEAUTY TAKES OVER LONDON WITH THE MOST IMMERSIVE BEAUTY EVENT IN THE WORLD LONDON, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huda Beauty marked a significant moment for the brand with a large-scale brand immersive event in the heart of London to celebrate the launch of its debut fragrance, Easy Bake Intense Eau de Parfum. Bringing together global talent, creators, and industry insiders, the night… AAP · May 19
London temperatures to jump 10C by Friday for hottest day of year Temperatures are forecast to hit 28C for some southerly parts of the UK. Evening Standard · May 19
Ambition Beyond Borders: How an NFL Team in London Might be Next, and Whether it Should or Can Happen The NFL, America's most popular sports league, is exploring international expansion, including the possibility of bringing a franchise or franchises to Europe, testing global fan engagement and logistics. International Business Times UK · May 19
Some West End shows could ‘go dark’ as Equity members back possible strikes London’s biggest productions could be hit if industrial action over pay and conditions goes ahead, says union The Guardian - UK · May 19
Each NFL Team’s Longest Road Trip For the 2026 Season Between the league’s record nine-game International Series slate and a bevy of cross-country flights, all 32 NFL teams will be tested when they head out on the road this season. Sports Illustrated · May 19
What Keir Starmer got wrong about Zionism and antisemitism Police are investigating an attack on a Jewish man in Golders Green, London, just weeks after two Jewish men were stabbed in the area. These are the latest in a series of violent attacks on Jewish people and institutions. They have also given fresh impetus to a long-running debate about… The Conversation · May 19
City of London Police officer who stole £50,000 and harassed his girlfriend barred Christopher Trowton pleaded guilty to harassment and burglary at Kingston Crown Court in February 2025 having been arrested and charged by the Met Police in 2022 Evening Standard · May 19
Burnham criticises Government over ‘dividing lines’ in blood scandal payouts A memorial service for those affected was held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attending. Evening Standard · May 19
A noble cat’s move down the street made me wonder: what makes a place a home? After years living out of not much more than a suitcase between Auckland, Boston, Spain and London, our small family unit of three is now in Sydney The Guardian - AU · May 19
Evening Standard · May 19 Connolly praises London Irish Centre for supporting survivors of institutions The Irish president said the centre had played ‘an exceptionally important role in supporting the Irish community’.
Evening Standard · May 19 Moment prolific shoplifter casually stuffs bottles of perfume into his pockets in central London Paul Michael Whitehead was swiftly apprehended by police moments after stealing several bottles of perfume from a shop in the City of London
The Independent UK · May 19 Far-right and anti-immigration protests spike under Starmer government A Unite the Kingdom rally, organised by far right activist Tommy Robinson, took place in London on Saturday
Whats Hot · May 19 Ankush Bahuguna Opens Up About Facing Remarks in London Over His Outfit In today’s social media-driven world, personal experiences around fashion, identity, and self-expression quickly become part of larger public conversations. A recent incident involving content creator Ankush Bahuguna has once again highlighted how appearances and clothing choices can spark judgment and debate online.
Evening Standard · May 19 Your summer body prep starts here: London beauty pros share their top tips How to prep for shorts and sandals weather before it’s too late
The Guardian - UK · May 19 Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo to make West End debut in Rent revival A ‘thrillingly fresh’ 30th-anniversary production of Jonathan Larson’s musical will open at the Duke of York’s theatre in London, directed by Luke Sheppard
Evening Standard · May 19 Josh Barrie reviews The Latimer, Notting Hill: A quality local pub Nourishing scenes are happening, and happening well, writes Josh Barrie
The Independent UK · May 19 Police say dozens of people and organizations could be charged over deadly 2017 London fire British police plan to ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London
Evening Standard · May 19 HS2 costs soar past £100billion with trains not running from London until at least 2036 Trains are not expected to begin running between Old Oak Common and Birmingham’s Curzon Street station until between May 2036 and October 2039
Evening Standard · May 19 Cooper warns Hormuz blockade risks sending world ‘sleepwalking into food crisis’ Yvette Cooper told an aid conference in London that the global south was paying the biggest price of the war between Iran and the US and Israel.
Evening Standard · May 19 Deutsche Bank’s London branch fined £165,000 for breaching Russia sanctions The global financial firm processed two payments linked to a sanctioned Russian entity in June and July 2022.