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Mass protests planned in London and Windsor for Trump’s state visit

Campaigners from the Stop Trump Coalition will take to the streets during the US president’s trip to the UK in September.

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military leader turned democratic president leaves a mixed legacy

Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on 13 July aged 82, was one of two former military heads of state who were later elected as civilian presidents. Buhari was the military head of state of Nigeria from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985 and president from…

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025

Key CCTV of baby Victoria alive made police chief ‘wince’

Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford, from Scotland Yard, recalled his reaction to the first sighting of the newborn child.

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

The pet tortoise that set its owner’s London flat on fire

IN FULL

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Tortoise rescued after starting fire in south London flat

Firefighters say blaze was caused by the ‘naughty tortoise’ from within its enclosure

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Fare dodging in London soars to £190million a year — with more fines issued on Elizabeth line than on Tube

TfL issued 13,118 penalty fares on the Tube - but 15,930 on the Elizabeth line

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

Former Nigeria president Buhari dies age 82

Nigeria’s former strongman and president Muhammadu Buhari died at a clinic in London on Sunday at the age of 82.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2025

Salome at the Barbican review: a gripping performance from a dream cast

5/5 Soprano Asmik Grigorian astounds in the title role, with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Antonio Pappano

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

Drake sparks upset as final Wireless set ends after just 40 minutes - star says 'needs time to process'

The performance was a stark contrast to Saturday’s 90-minute spectacle and Friday’s slot which featured Lauryn Hill

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

James Martin brings his dog to London for 'protection' after scary incident in 'broad daylight'

The TV chef, 53, had talked about the dangers of London after he and his friends were targeted by thugs weeks earlier

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025