Politics
Third Sibling in 'Extraordinary' London Foundling Case Cleared for Adoption
Baby Elsa, the last of three siblings abandoned in East London over eight years, is to be adopted. The judge calls the case 'quite extraordinary' as the parents remain missing.
Culture
Avatar 3 Hits $1 Billion Milestone, But Franchise Future Hangs in Balance
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash has crossed the $1 billion mark, but with mixed reviews and a huge budget, the future of the franchise remains uncertain. Will it reach $2bn?
Sports
Arsenal vs Liverpool LIVE: Gunners Eye Eight-Point Lead in Premier League Summit Clash
Follow live coverage as Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates with a chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League. Get confirmed lineups, expert analysis, and minute-by-minute updates.
Business
BlueScope Rejects $13.2bn Stokes Bid; Protests Loom for Israeli President's Visit
BlueScope Steel rejects a $13.2bn takeover bid, Pro-Palestine groups plan Melbourne rally against Israeli president's visit, and NSW police warn of elderly driver scams. Follow live updates.
Environment
Transport
Should Phones Be Banned on UK Public Transport?
A heated debate erupts in MetroTalk over phone use on buses and trains. Readers cite noise, autism accessibility, and public nuisance, while a veteran bus driver reveals the 'implied contract' of travel. Have your say.
Tube cleaning outsourced to Mitie despite union criticism
Transport for London awards cleaning contract to Mitie for five years, sparking RMT union fury. Mayor Khan commits to in-house service pilot. Full details on the decision.
London Bus Route 19, Immortalised by Dire Straits, Faces Cut
Transport for London proposes cutting the famous Route 19 bus, celebrated in a Dire Straits song. Key changes to routes 19, 38, 349, and 424 could disrupt millions of journeys. Read the full details and potential impact.
11-year-old girl dies after Tooting Bec Road collision
An 11-year-old girl has died three weeks after being hit by a car in Streatham. Police appeal for witnesses as a 54-year-old man is bailed.
Driverless Tube Plan Sparks 'Mass' Strike Warning
Reform UK's London mayoral candidate wants to automate the Underground, prompting unions to warn of major, sustained industrial action. Read the full story.