The Latest Breaking News from London

University receives royal award for tackling violence against women and girls

A London Metropolitan University research unit has been working on ways to tackle gender-based violence for 40 years.

Evening Standard · Feb 24

2026 MacBook Pro Update: 5G Connectivity, Touchscreen, OLED Display and All Rumours We Know

Apple's March 4 "Experience" events in New York, London and Shanghai have reignited speculation about a $599 budget MacBook and a major Mac roadmap for 2026, while the bigger story may be the rumoured MacBook Pro, featuring OLED-class displays, possible touch functionality and 5G connectivity that finally cuts the tether.

International Business Times UK · Feb 24

Trial date set for Oxford student, 21, accused of stirring up racial hatred at pro-Gaza protest

Samuel Williams denies using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour in Whitehall, central London

Evening Standard · Feb 24

Pictured: Man stabbed to death in London high street

Luke Brereton, 40, died with stab wounds in the Broadway in Wimbledon

Evening Standard · Feb 24

'He pulled my hair and started hammering me' - TfL frontline staff tell of horrific passenger attacks

Number of violent attacks on London transport workers doubles in a year as investigation hears of danger trying to tackle fare dodgers

Evening Standard · Feb 24

Eberechi Eze reacts on Instagram after Arsenal fans spot homage to WWE legend with new goal celebration

The summer signing ran the show in the north London derby

Evening Standard · Feb 24

Watch: Mandelson returns home after being released

Lord Peter Mandelson was filmed returning to his London home, after he was released on bail following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The Independent UK · Feb 24

British comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges

British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges in a London court

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Almost 40% of Londoners admit to buying black market medicine, new research reveals

The capital is the UK’s hotspot for black market drugs, with hair loss treatments and insomnia medication the most sought after

Evening Standard · Feb 24

Almost half of cyclists don't feel safe on London's roads, research finds

The study also found that a little over a third – 36 per cent – of cyclists believe their local area has adequate infrastructure

Evening Standard · Feb 24