Politics
Foreign Office Launches Review into Mandelson's US Ambassador Payoff
The Foreign Office has initiated a review into Peter Mandelson's reported five-figure payoff after his dismissal as US ambassador. Pressure mounts for repayment amid political fallout.
Culture
South London Church's Future Secured After Community Campaign
A South London church, facing an uncertain future, has been preserved following a successful community-led campaign, highlighting local activism and heritage conservation efforts.
Sports
Lollobrigida's Golden Birthday: Italian Speed Skater Breaks Record
Francesca Lollobrigida wins gold in women's 3000m speed skating, breaking Olympic record on her 35th birthday at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
Business
From Podium to Profit: Why Winter Olympians Excel as City Entrepreneurs
Former Olympian Aaron Tipping reveals how elite athletes' discipline, resilience, and goal-setting skills translate into business success, drawing on his experience co-founding Maison Sport.
Health
Environment
Transport
TfL 2026 Upgrades: New Trains and Extensions Approved
Sadiq Khan approves a £2.2bn transport plan for London, including new trains for the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines, DLR upgrades, and Central line refurbishments by 2030.
NSW Police Crackdown: Illegal E-Bikes Seized and Destroyed
New South Wales police intensify efforts to seize and destroy illegal electric bikes as part of a government-led safety crackdown across the state.
NSW to Crush E-Bikes in Crackdown on Illegal Modifications
New South Wales announces a new policy to seize and crush illegally modified e-bikes, as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell strengthens off Western Australia.
Judge Reverses Trump's Freeze on $16bn Tunnel Funds
A federal judge has overturned a Trump administration freeze on $16bn for the Gateway Project, a vital rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey, amid reports of renaming demands.
Rail Sabotage Hits Italy During Winter Olympics
Suspected arsonists have damaged railway cables in Italy, causing severe delays on the first day of the Winter Olympics, with police investigating the incident as deliberate sabotage.