Culture news Shock finale: Fans divided over possible identity of new Doctor Who Warning: This article contains spoilers. A familiar face to “Doctor Who” fans is rejoining the long-running British sci-fi series as Ncuti Gatwa exits the lead role after two seasons. And fans are divided... 02/06/2025
Europe News UK to send message to Moscow as it outlines higher defence spending British defence secretary John Healey said he is confident the nation will reach its goal of spending 3% of its GDP on defence by the next parliament. 02/06/2025
Cinema Sex, sleaze and subversion: Inside London's new grindhouse cinema As mainstream cinemas fight for survival, a micro grindhouse in London is offering hope through freaky programming and analogue formats. 31/05/2025
Europe News Russian ship captain pleads not guilty in North Sea tanker collision Vladimir Motin appeared via video link at London’s Central Criminal Court, where he denied responsibility for the presumed death of Filipino crew member Mark Angelo Pernia. 30/05/2025
Culture news Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault The British comedian and actor denied two counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. 30/05/2025
Europe News Driver charged for ramming car into crowd amid Liverpool FC title fete The city had been celebrating Liverpool's record-tying 20th Premier League title when the driver turned down a street full of fans and joy quickly turned to tragedy. 29/05/2025
Culture news Celebrities urge UK PM Keir Starmer to 'end UK complicity' in Gaza More than 300 public figures are calling on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to "end the UK's complicity" in Gaza. The open letter states: “You can’t call it ‘intolerable’, yet do nothing.” 29/05/2025
Culture news Five arrested over pro-Palestine protests at Gal Gadot filming in UK Five protesters have been arrested after they allegedly targeted the filming of Gal Gadot's new movie in central London. 29/05/2025
Culture news Labubu: Why is everyone so obsessed with these 'creepy' dolls? Fluffy, small, and a little bit scary: Labubu bag charms are the latest collecting craze on TikTok — so why are sales being paused in the UK? 29/05/2025
Europe News Tate brothers charged with rape and trafficking in UK, prosecutors say The charges were authorised in January last year but the Crown Prosecution Service said this is the first time it confirmed the two had been criminally charged in Britain. 28/05/2025
Lifestyle Daredevils tumble for glory at Gloucester's annual cheese-rolling race Brave competitors let the Gouda times roll at the annual Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling Race, hurtling down a perilous slope in pursuit of a runaway wheel of Double Gloucester. 27/05/2025
The Europe Conversation 'I hope the British public see how practical it is,' EU Trade Commissioner says about EU-UK deal In an interview with Euronews, Maros Šefčovič says a very important step has been taken towards a new chapter in bilateral relations. 23/05/2025
Israel Israel's PM Netanyahu accuses Macron and Starmer of siding with Hamas Earlier this week, the three leaders issued a joint statement condemning what they said was Israel's "egregious" military actions in Gaza and warning that they would take "concrete actions" if Netanyahu didn’t change course. 23/05/2025
Culture news Ivor Novello Awards 2025: Charli XCX, U2 and Robbie Williams win big Charli XCX, Robbie Williams, rapper Berwyn and U2 triumphed at the Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen composers. Irish rockers U2 became the first Irish act to win a fellowship. 23/05/2025
Culture news Member of Irish rap trio Kneecap charged with a terror offense in UK Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh - who performs under the stage name Mo Chara - will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court next month, the Metropolitan Police says. 22/05/2025
Culture news Gorillaz to celebrate 25th anniversary with new immersive exhibition “Somewhere between order and chaos...” Celebrated British virtual band Gorillaz are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year with four special live dates and a new immersive exhibition in London, titled House Of Kong. 21/05/2025
Moments How to walk the stunning filming locations of The Salt Path The path takes hikers to some of the south coast’s wildest spots with views of rugged rock formations and sweeping stretches of sea. 21/05/2025
Travel News It could soon be easier for UK travellers to bring pets into the EU Before Brexit, UK residents enjoyed straightforward travel with their pets involving minimal paperwork. 21/05/2025
Business How Saudi Arabia is building investment ties with the US and Europe Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key Middle Eastern player in the last few years and is now attracting billions worth of investments from both the US and Europe. 21/05/2025
United Kingdom UK jails smuggler for 25 years over arranging migrant boats to Europe UK-based Egyptian national Ahmed Ebid helped smuggle nearly 3,800 people from north Africa to Italy as part of a lucrative criminal network. 20/05/2025