Politics
Starmer Denies Digital ID U-Turn Amid Tory 'Chaos' Claims
PM Keir Starmer insists mandatory digital checks for work remain, despite dropping a single compulsory ID card. The government calls it a technical tweak, while the opposition cries chaos.
Culture
Sting Faces £1.5m Royalty Battle with Police Bandmates in High Court
Sting battles former Police bandmates over £1.5m in streaming royalties. The High Court case could redefine music industry payments in the digital age. Read the full story.
Sports
Mané Strikes Again: Senegal Beat Egypt 1-0 to Reach Afcon Final
Sadio Mané's superb strike seals Senegal's 1-0 victory over Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. Read the full match report and analysis.
Business
Ofcom Investigates X Over Grok AI-Generated Nonconsensual Images
UK regulator Ofcom investigates X after outcry over AI-generated sexualised images. New poll shows 58% of Britons support a ban if the platform fails to act.
Health
Environment
Transport
Highway 1 Reopens After Years of Landslide Closure
California's iconic coastal Highway 1 has reopened through Big Sur after a years-long, $82.6m repair project following major landslides. The vital route is a lifeline for tourism.
Bull shot dead on Selby railway after causing havoc
Armed police humanely dispatched a bull on a live railway near Selby after it escaped, causing major disruption. Read the full story and reaction.
West London council praised for road maintenance amid cuts
Despite financial pressures, Hillingdon Council is one of only 15 in England rated 'good' for road conditions. Discover how AI and innovation are fixing potholes and keeping traffic flowing.
New Thames Embankment Opens in Central London
A 1.5-acre public space, the Bazalgette Embankment, has opened on the Thames north bank, finally connecting Westminster to the Tower of London. Explore the new walkways, art, and green space.
Man in 20s dies in Catford motorbike crash
A young motorcyclist has died following a collision on Canadian Avenue in Catford. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as the investigation continues.