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- 1London schoolgirl who recruited Shamima Begum for Isis 'found to be alive after terror plot arrest'●
A London schoolgirl who recruited Shamima Begum to join Isis is reported to have been found alive after an arrest connected to a terror plot. Begum was one of three east London schoolgirls who travelled to Syria in 2015 to join the group. The reports have revived attention on the recruitment network that radicalised the teenagers and on Begum's ongoing case.
- 2Police revisit Jill Dando murder CCTV 27 years on▼Jill Dando murder: technological advances allow police to review CCTV 27 years later
British police are reviewing CCTV footage from the 1999 murder of television presenter Jill Dando, using technological advances to re-examine material gathered nearly three decades ago. Dando was shot dead on the doorstep of her home in Fulham, London, in a case that has never been conclusively solved. The development renews attention on one of Britain's most high-profile unsolved killings.
- 3Apple Music to open concert venue at Battersea Power Station▼Apple Music to open concert venue in Battersea Power Station
Apple Music is set to open a concert venue inside London's Battersea Power Station, adding a live music space to the landmark refurbished building. The move marks Apple's push into live events and physical entertainment spaces, and is drawing attention given the site's history as one of London's most iconic industrial landmarks.
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A Financial Times report says London's schools are running short of pupils, pointing to a falling birth rate and families leaving the capital, driven in large part by high housing and childcare costs. The decline has implications for school funding, admissions and teacher numbers across the city.
- 5Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0 in Premier League match●HIGHLIGHTS | Brighton 3-0 Arsenal | Premier League
Brighton defeated Arsenal 3-0 in a Premier League fixture, a heavy loss for the London side. Highlights of the match are drawing huge attention online, with fans and pundits reacting to the scoreline and what it means for the title race and both clubs' seasons.
- 6Dozens of nations walk out of Netanyahu's UN speech●Full list of nations to walk out of Netanyahu’s speech: (Source: https://www. thelondoneconomic.com/news/ful l-list-of-c
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address at the United Nations was met with mass walkouts, with dozens of delegations leaving the hall as he began speaking. Countries reportedly include Egypt, Palestine, Senegal, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen, Suriname, Panama, Turkmenistan and Tuvalu, among others. The exodus highlights international anger over the Gaza war and the growing diplomatic isolation of Israel, as several delegations were seen exiting in full view of the assembly.
- 7Laver Cup delivers thrilling Saturday action at The O2●Lights up on a sensational Saturday of tennis at The O2
The Laver Cup staged a dramatic Saturday session at The O2 in London, with the day's matches lighting up the arena as Team Europe and Team World battled for crucial points. Fans and commentators are calling it one of the most sensational days of the competition, with high-stakes doubles and singles contests keeping the outcome wide open.
- 8Climate views differ within US racial groups and along party lines●Climate views differ within US racial groups and fall along partisan lines
New analysis from the London School of Economics shows that attitudes to climate change in the United States vary not only between racial and ethnic groups but also within them, with party affiliation the strongest dividing line. The findings suggest political identity, rather than race alone, shapes how Americans perceive climate risks and support for climate policy.