The Latest Breaking News from London

Putin must ‘get serious’ about engaging in peace talks, says Lammy

The Foreign Secretary was hosting European foreign ministers in London on Monday for discussions about the continent’s security.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Honeytrap Russian agent 'victim of lies by narcissist lover', says mother

Katrin Ivanova is due to be sentenced alongside six fellow Russian spies

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

New York's spy-themed interactive experience comes to London

Spyscape London will be the first overseas location of a concept that began in New York in 2018

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Tom Cruise reveals chance encounter in London takeaway led to Rain Man role

The Hollywood star credits his sister for pushing him to speak to Hoffman, leading to his breakout dramatic role.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

Meghan Markle has revealed she follows Ayurveda — here's where to try it in London

A-listers and Londoners alike are increasingly turning to Ayurveda to combat stress and find balance. Here’s how the ancient practice could help you — and the best clinics in London to visit

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

Map reveals where thunderstorms could hit UK today as Met Office warning comes into effect

Thunderstorm warning comes into effect for London as hot spell continues

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

London council plans garden bonfire ban to tackle harmful air pollution

The plan by Hammersmith and Fulham Council involves creating a new by-law to prevent residents from burning household or garden waste

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

Second man arrested in connection with death of man on UK cruise ship

Man, 56, from Richmond, London, detained on suspicion of manslaughter, after death of James Messham, 60, of West Sussex

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025

Revealed: Iranian arrested over London terror plot was asylum seeker living in taxpayer funded home

An Iranian man arrested by counter terrorism raids was living in asylum seeker accommodation with his rent paid for by tax-payers

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

London weather: Capital to bask in 24C heat as temperatures top Ibiza

The warm spell comes after a week of unseasonably cool weather

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025