Children in England are living in “almost Dickensian levels of poverty” where deprivation has become normalised, the children’s commissioner has said, as she insisted the two-child benefit limit must be scrapped.more

The UK and France will sign a declaration today that, for the first time in history, provides for the coordination of the two countries' nuclear deterrents in the event of an "extreme threat" to Europe, the government in London announced.more

Novak Djokovic has reached the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament at Wimbledon for the 14th time in his career. In the quarterfinals, the sixth-seeded Serbian defeated Italian Flavio Cobolli (No. 22) 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 7-5, 6-4.more

Linda Yaccarino announced she is stepping down from her role as CEO of X in a post on the website on Wednesday. “After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of X,” she wrote. “I’m incredibly proud of the X team - the historic business turn around we have accomplished together has been nothing short of remarkable.”more

The number of patients waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in the UK has increased to a record high while there has been a sharp drop in donors, official figures show. More than 8,000 people, including almost 300 children, are on the transplant waiting list, according to NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).more

US President Donald Trump is losing patience with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, US media assess. They thus comment on Trump's announcement of arms supplies to Ukraine and his critical statements towards the Russian leader.more

Lidl is the latest supermarket to trial an anti-theft measure dubbed supermarket VAR. Cameras have been installed at self-checkouts in two London stores to alert shoppers if they fail to scan an item and play the footage back to them, according to industry magazine The Grocer.more

The number of foreigners performing work in Poland at the end of January amounted to 1 million 45 thousand people, 4.5 per cent more year-on-year, the CSO reported.more

Famous Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has opened Asia's first museum showcasing his life story. It operates in Hong Kong under the name CR7 Life Museum.more

Islington was the most expensive place to buy a parking space over the last year, with an average price of £760,000.more

The UK's third heatwave of the summer is forecast to arrive later this week and it could be the most widespread and sustained so far. Heat health alerts have been issued for some areas of England and it is possible there could be seven days of temperatures that exceed heatwave criteria.more

No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek won against Russian Lyudmila Samsonova (No. 19) 6:2, 7:5 in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. This is the first time a Polish tennis player has advanced to the semi-finals of the event. Her best result in London so far was a quarter-final in 2023.more

The cost of the state pension triple lock is forecast to be three times higher by the end of the decade than its original estimate, according to the government's official forecaster.more

The energy regulator has ordered Octopus Energy to pay £1.5m in refunds and compensation, after an investigation found thousands of errors on prepayment meter bills.more

Red Bull Formula One team boss Christain Horner was today relieved of his post after 20 years of service. The Austrian team did not give a reason for the decision in an official statement, but thanked the Briton for his work and commitment.more

Europe's largest port, Rotterdam, is preparing for a potential war with Russia, the "Financial Times" assessed yesterday. The port has started to reserve space for ships transporting military equipment and is planning where to divert civilian transport should war break out.more

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have been commemorated on a UK coin to mark 50 years since its formation. Designed by artist Albert "Akirant" Quirantes, the coin features mascot Eddie and has hidden references to the band's career, albums and tours.more

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, who advanced to the semifinals of Grand Slam Wimbledon yesterday, became the first tennis player with promotion to this year's WTA Finals. In a ranking that only takes into account results from the ongoing season, third place is held by Iga Swiatek.more

Representatives of Ryanair and Warsaw-Modlin Airport announced yesterday that they had signed a cooperation agreement. The airline's passenger numbers at the sub-Warsaw airport are expected to increase from 1.5 million a year to 5 million in 2030. The carrier will invest USD 400 million at the airport, increasing its fleet of aircraft to eight.more

Plans for a new Chinese ‘super embassy’ in London would include on-site accommodation for more than 200 intelligence officers, it has been revealed. News of the proposed ‘spy campus’ has added fresh controversy to China’s redevelopment bid for the historic Royal Mint buildings near the Tower of London.more

Preliminary results of the investigation into the car crash that killed Liverpool's Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andre on Thursday in Spain point to excessive speed, the Civil Guard reported yesterday.more

In a vote in Strasbourg, MEPs yesterday gave a favourable opinion on Bulgaria's application to adopt the euro and join the eurozone on 1 January 2026.more

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrived in the UK yesterday. This is the first official visit to the UK by the leader of an EU member state since Brexit. Among Macron's topics of conversation are the fight against illegal immigration and the war in Ukraine.more

A man died at Bergamo airport in northern Italy yesterday, sucked in by the engine of a taxiing plane, Ansa reported. Orio al Serio airport was temporarily closed.more

Taylor Fritz advanced to the semifinals of the Grand Slam Wimbledon on the grass courts in London for the first time in his career. The number five seeded American tennis player defeated Russian Karen Khachanov (No. 17) 6:3, 6:4, 1:6, 7:6 (7-4) in the 1/4 final. His opponent in the semi-finals will be Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz.more