England Tourism Tax: London Impact and Khan's View
UK Government confirms Overnight Visitor Levy Bill, granting English mayors power to tax hotel stays. London Mayor Sadiq Khan supports, but hospitality industry criticises.
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London Marches: 4,000 Police Deploy for 100,000 Protesters
London faces an unprecedented policing operation as two protest marches and the FA Cup final coincide on May 16, with 4,000 officers deployed.
Reform UK Suspends West London Candidate Over Comments
Reform UK suspends Laura Newman after she criticized local branch chair in an interview. She no longer wishes to be a member, citing poor treatment.
Police Hunt Man After Streatham 'Rape' Captured on CCTV
The Met Police are searching for a man after a suspected rape in Streatham was caught on CCTV. They urge the victim to come forward for support.
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Police Hunt Man for Anti-Semitic Threats in East London
Police are searching for a man who threatened to 'behead Jews' on Whitechapel Road in east London. The Met Police and Shomrim are investigating the incident, which has caused concern in the Jewish community.
Tina Peters, Colorado Clerk, Gets Sentence Commuted
Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted Tina Peters' sentence for election crimes after pressure from Trump. She was convicted for allowing unauthorized access to voting equipment.
Texas Hospital to Create Detransition Clinic in Settlement
Texas Children's Hospital agrees to create a detransition clinic, pay $10m, and stop gender-affirming care for youth, marking a win for Trump's campaign against such care.
Neo-Nazi Teen Jailed for Axe Attack on Kurdish Barber
Alina Burns, 19, was sentenced to 15.5 years for attempting to behead a Kurdish barber with an axe, driven by neo-Nazi extremism and a desire to kill Jews and Muslims.
Iraqi Charged with Terror Attacks in US and Europe
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi faces six terrorism-related charges for alleged involvement in nearly 20 attacks across the US and Europe, targeting Jewish institutions.
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Deion Sanders: Shedeur 'went through hell' in rookie season
Deion Sanders says his son Shedeur faced intense scrutiny and false reports during the draft and rookie season, but matured and earned a Pro Bowl invite with the Browns.
Oman Caught Between US and Iran Over Hormuz Strait Tolls
Oman remains silent as Iran claims joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, planning fees on ships, while the US opposes any tolls.
Rowson Cartoon: Burnham's Labour Leadership Bid
Martin Rowson's cartoon satirizes Labour leadership tensions with Andy Burnham at Westminster, highlighting internal party struggles and political maneuvering.
Merz Advises Children Against US Travel
Friedrich Merz says he would not advise his children to study or work in the US due to a deeply polarising social climate, sparking backlash from Trump allies.
Farhadi Condemns State Violence and War at Cannes
Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi denounced civilian deaths in Iran and bombing campaigns during a Cannes press conference, calling all murders crimes.
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Suffolk Drowning: Fire Alert Delay May Have Cost Life
A coroner ruled that Saffron Cole-Nottage, 32, might have survived drowning if the ambulance service had alerted firefighters more quickly after she became trapped in sea defence rocks.
Farage Under Inquiry Over £5m Gift and Properties
Nigel Farage faces an official inquiry over a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne and questions about his property portfolio, including a £1.4m Surrey house.
Readers Share Creative Ashes-Spreading Stories
Two readers recall unique ways to scatter ashes: a red handkerchief method and a longing to leave a trace at the Parthenon, honoring their fathers with humor and love.
AI Consciousness: Dawkins, Letters, and Theory Limits
Letters respond to Richard Dawkins' comments on AI consciousness, debating whether AI exposes flaws in our theories of mind.
Trump and Xi Hold Beijing Talks Amid Trade Stalemate
President Trump met Xi Jinping in Beijing for superficial cordial talks, extending a truce. The US-China relationship remains in a wary stalemate over trade and rare earths.
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Burnham Byelection: Small Town Could Decide Next PM
Andy Burnham's path to Labour leadership hinges on the Makerfield byelection, with Reform UK vowing to derail his ambitions. Voters speak out.
London Braces for Major Far-Right and Pro-Palestine Protests
British police prepare for one of their largest operations as over 100,000 protesters expected in London on FA Cup final day, with extra powers granted for stop and search.
Jogging as Political Metaphor in UK Politics
Andy Burnham joins a long line of UK politicians using jogging to project energy and ambition, from Tony Blair to Boris Johnson.
Cohen Ends Re-election Bid After Redistricting
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee ends his re-election campaign after a new GOP-drawn map carves up his majority-Black Memphis district, citing unfair redistricting.
UK, Europe Sign Pact on Third-Country Asylum Hubs
The UK and 45 other European countries have signed a Council of Europe declaration endorsing third-country asylum hubs, sparking criticism from human rights groups.
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Raul Castro Indicted by US Over Drug Trafficking
The US has indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro on charges of drug trafficking and human rights abuses, escalating tensions between the two countries.
Burnham Gets Green Light for Makerfield Byelection Bid
Labour's NEC approves Andy Burnham's request to stand in the Makerfield byelection, paving the way for a potential challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership.
Burnham's Path to PM Opens With Ally's Resignation
Andy Burnham's route to parliament is cleared after an ally's resignation triggers a byelection in Makerfield. Supporters aim for a summer leadership bid.
Bard Board Ends Botstein's Tenure Over Epstein Ties
Bard College's board voted to end Leon Botstein's 51-year presidency after an independent review of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, sparking trustee resignations and an alum's call for investigation.
Weinstein Retrial Ends in Mistrial Over Deadlocked Jury
Harvey Weinstein's New York retrial on a rape charge ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury deadlocked, leaving the case in limbo. Weinstein remains jailed on other convictions.
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Birmingham Man Run Over in Flag Dispute
A man in his 30s suffered a broken leg after being hit by a van in Birmingham during a confrontation over union flags. Police are investigating.
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