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Rail startup plans to launch London to Cologne trains by 2030

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Starmer bids farewell to MPs, backs successor Burnham

Andy Burnham is to replace Starmer on Monday, shortly after he is expected to meet King Charles III to be asked to form the next government.

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King’s Swan Upping on the Thames shows healthy cygnets but rising litter

Traditional skiffs glided along the River Thames during Swan Upping as crews counted and weighed cygnets, reporting encouraging numbers while warning about the growing threat of river litter.

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Jude Bellingham double sends jubilant England into World Cup semis

England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time on 12 July 2026 to reach the World Cup semifinals. Fans celebrated in London after a Jude Bellingham double sent the Three Lions through to face Argentina.

Culture news

US rapper Pitbull and fans set 'bald cap' world record

22,141 fans of the rapper wore bald caps at a concert in London's Hyde Park on Friday.

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Moments

The best places in Europe to eat pizza... except Italy

From London to Zagreb, the 2026 Top Pizza Europa awards reveal the best places to eat pizza. While Italy will always take the pizza crown, here’s what’s on the menu across the rest of the continent.

Travel News

Visa’s new platform promises travel perks in European destinations

The new Visa Destinations platform brings together dining, shopping, entertainment, culture, hotel and wellness recommendations and offers for travellers. It’s initially rolling out across 10 major destinations, including three in Europe.

Art

How Frida Kahlo became Tate Modern’s hottest ticket

A unibrow, flowers, bold colours — Frida Kahlo’s image is known around the world. Tate Modern’s record-breaking new exhibition brings together more than 30 works by the Mexican artist, alongside pieces by those she inspired.

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Heatwave scorches Europe from London to Madrid as temperatures near 39C

A powerful heatwave swept across Europe, stretching from France to Spain and Belgium and pushing temperatures towards 39C, raising concerns about public safety and pressure on infrastructure.

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London police to scale up use of drones and live facial recognition

UK civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch has criticised the use of technologies such as drones and facial recognition.

Travel News

Heatwave forces Eiffel Tower early closure and attraction shutdowns

From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave grips Europe.

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Dead tree painted red to highlight climate change impact

A painted red oak at Kew Gardens, killed in the 2022 heatwave, stands beside a resilient “Tree of Hope”, highlighting climate change impacts in the UK.

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Eurostar cancels some trains between Paris and London amid heatwave

Two Eurostar services a day between the French and UK capitals have been scrapped due to 'adverse weather'.

Residences

Waldorf Astoria to open in London's iconic Admiralty Arch this autumn

Located on The Mall, the restored Grade I-listed landmark has been transformed into a luxury hotel with 114 rooms and suites, a spa, and two signature restaurants.

Art

Anish Kapoor unveils major new exhibition at London’s Hayward Gallery

A major new exhibition showcasing the work of Turner Prize-winner Anish Kapoor has opened at London’s Hayward Gallery, bringing together blood-red suspended sculptures, distorted mirror installations and void-like forms that warp perception and space.

Culture news

Rare edition of Emily Brontë’s 'Wuthering Heights' heads to auction

It’s the first copy of the Gothic novel in the publisher’s original cloth binding to be auctioned since 1908.

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World Naked Bike Ride returns to streets of London in the UK

Hundreds of cyclists took part in the World Naked Bike Ride in London on 14 June. The annual event combined humour, environmental messages, and calls for greater safety on the roads.

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