The Al Madina Dawah centre in Bankstown has shut permanently after Canterbury Bankstown council issued a directive. The closure follows scrutiny of cleric Wisam Haddad after the Bondi attack. Read the full story.
The Cookers jazz septet cancels performance at the renamed Washington DC arts centre, joining a growing artist boycott over the controversial Trump name addition. Read the latest.
Plans for a new Purley leisure centre with a 25m pool and over 200 later-living homes have moved forward after the GLA decided not to intervene. Construction could start in 2026.
Bromley faces a transformative 2026 with plans for thousands of green belt homes, a controversial 19-storey tower, and new £22m leisure centres. Explore the key projects shaping the borough's future.
Every Sunday, protesters gather at the notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention centre in Florida's Everglades, demanding its closure amid reports of human rights abuses. Meet the people leading the vigil.
From a student tower atop Southwark Tube Station to new council homes and a revamped football stadium, discover the key projects transforming the London borough in 2026.
The Labour government has shut down a public register naming firms hit by shareholder revolts over executive pay. Critics warn this will bury controversies and harm corporate transparency in the UK.
Paul Straffon, 47, is forced to sleep in a Wimbledon shopping centre doorway this Christmas. His story highlights London's homelessness crisis, with over 13,000 rough sleepers last year.
A Guatemalan man died in ICE custody at Fort Bliss, Texas. His wife was deported without seeing him. Lawmakers demand closure amid abuse allegations.
The RSC's lavish production of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' at the Barbican Centre is visually stunning but overly busy. Our review of this three-hour comedy running until January 2026.
Two new Banksy murals have appeared in London. Discover the locations in Bayswater and Tottenham Court Road, the speculated meaning, and where to see them.
Campaigners aim to raise £9,750 for a judicial review against Hillingdon Council's closure of a vital garden centre for adults with learning disabilities. Donate to support their case.
Major schemes including Liverpool Street Station, One Silk Street, and the Barbican Centre renewal are set for crucial decisions in 2026, shaping the future of the City of London. Discover the details.
Canterbury Bankstown council issues a 'cease use' order for the Al Madina centre, alleging it operates illegally as a prayer hall. The move follows scrutiny after the Bondi attack.
A new piece of street art thought to be by Banksy has emerged near Tottenham Court Road. The work features two figures gazing up at a skyscraper. Discover the details and the artist's recent provocative history.
A North London charity shop was forced to close after a mountain of dirty pans and soiled clothes was fly-tipped outside. St Luke's Hospice in Harrow issues a desperate plea to donors.
Scottish ministers are weighing a change to the public smoking ban to allow crack cocaine use in supervised facilities in Glasgow and Edinburgh, responding to a surge in users switching from heroin. Read the full story.
North London's iconic Hornsey Town Hall reopens as a vibrant arts centre after a major refurbishment. Discover live music, theatre, cinema and more in this modernist landmark.
The World Health Organization launches a decade-long strategy to scientifically study and integrate proven traditional remedies into global healthcare. Discover the potential.
Photographer Anne Rayner's stunning iPhone 14 photo of her granddaughter at a Gateshead exhibition highlights the power of play and mobile photography. See the striking image.
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is set to be renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center after a board appointed by the former president backed the move. Democrats and the Kennedy family have called it a 'disgrace'.
Historic England rejects listing for Bridge Park Centre, a site pivotal to London's Black history, allowing a major redevelopment with 1,000 homes and a new leisure centre to proceed.
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive data centre backed by tech tycoons, fearing soaring bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. A classic David vs Goliath story unfolds.
US tech stocks led a market sell-off after Oracle lost backing for a $10bn data centre, fuelling investor anxiety over massive AI infrastructure debt. Discover the full impact.
Ever woken up confused in your own bed? Sleep inertia, stress, and poor sleep can cause brief disorientation. Experts explain when it's harmless and when to seek help.
Lewisham Council announces revised bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out how your household waste schedule is affected and how to recycle your Christmas tree.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Montreal shatters myths of drab communist-era design, revealing thrilling cave factories and a fierce debate over national style. Discover the untold story.
New Jersey Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver faces federal charges after a visit to an ICE facility where Newark's mayor was arrested. She calls it political retribution.
The dismissal of Dr Mary Bassett from Harvard's FXB Centre highlights the selective application of human rights principles, particularly regarding Palestine. Discover the implications for global health and academic freedom.