The Latest Breaking News from London

'Europe must do the heavy lifting' in Ukraine, needs 'US backing': UK's Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who hosted crisis talks in London on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, warned that European security faced a "once-in-a-generation moment". The summit ended with an agreement to keep military aid flowing and a commitment to peace talks.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 2, 2025

David Johansen obituary

Singer, songwriter, actor and punk pioneer best known as the frontman of New York Dolls

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025

Healey reiterates ‘unwavering support’ in meeting with Ukrainian counterpart

The pair discussed additional military support.

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025

Inside the London reception class where kids are taught to talk to help them stay out of gangs

A new initiative aims to improve communication, as as pupils lacking speech and language skills more likely to be excluded and caught up in violence

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025

Alan Menken says Disney's Little Mermaid being 'reworked' for West End stage 17 years after Broadway debut

EXCLUSIVE The legendary composer said he would be ‘shocked’ if it ‘didn’t open in London in the next few years’

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025

Hopeful or ‘hate-fuelled’? Film of controversial play about Israel gets London premiere

Director says Seven Jewish Children by Caryl Churchill, which provoked fury at its first production in 2009, is a ‘family story’ at heart

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025

PM speaks of ‘driving purpose’ to unite Nato allies after White House clash

Sir Keir Starmer is gathering European leaders in London to forge a common position on ending the war in Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025

The week in TV: Toxic Town; Small Town, Big Story; Israel and the Palestinians: The Road to 7th October; Dope Girls – review

Airborne toxins lead to tragedy in a devastating drama fuelled by female rage; Chris O’Dowd’s new comedy is part sci-fi spoof, part Irish Local Hero; and post-first world war London is rife with lawlessness. Plus, a detailed guide to the divided Middle East

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025

The Latest: Britain is hosting a summit of European leaders to shore up support for Zelenskyy

Britain is hosting a summit of European leaders to shore up support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with President Donald Trump that left many uncertain where the once staunch allies stood

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025

‘I’d be in jail now’: Inside the classroom trying to steer London’s children away from a life of crime

Exclusive: In the fight against knife crime, which Labour has vowed to halve in 10 years, all too often conversations focus on tougher punishments alone. Crime correspondent Amy-Clare Martin goes inside the London classroom focused on the root causes of youth violence as they fight to save vulnerable children from…

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025