Experts warn the UK is vulnerable to Iranian drone attacks. Tehran’s terrorist network is active within the country, increasing the risk of an escalated conflict.more
Sixty-seven dog breeds could be banned in Britain if new breeding guidelines set by parliament become mandatory, campaigners have warned.
The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for animal welfare has launched a new tool to determine if a dog is healthy. more
On Wednesday, the Bank of Sweden, the country's central bank, recommended that households hold 1,000 kronor (approx. 93 euros) in cash per adult due to the uncertain global situation. Sweden is one of the most digitalised countries.more
British Defence Secretary John Healey is visiting Cyprus today, just four days after an Iranian drone attacked the British Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Akrotiri in the south of the island, according to the BBC website. His visit comes after criticism from authorities in Nicosia over the lack of warning about the impending attack.more
English Premier League leaders Arsenal defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 away to extend their lead over second-place Manchester City in Matchday 29. Meanwhile, Aston Villa lost 4-1 at home to Chelsea, with home side player Matty Cash injured in the match.more
The US administration has significantly expanded the surveillance system used by immigration services. According to activists and journalists, it includes facial recognition and database analysis. These tools can also be used against citizens who criticise government policy, warns public radio station NPR.more
Safety measures on the Elizabeth line to stop passengers being trapped and dragged by trains were not effective at a west London station, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB).more
A 32-year-old gang leader from Malmö, suspected of, among other things, producing, smuggling and distributing large amounts of drugs, was detained on Wednesday in Warsaw, Swedish police announced in a statement.more
Water temperatures in the Barents Sea have risen 2.5 degrees Celsius above long-term averages in some areas, according to a recent report from the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research. Scientists have warned that declining plankton stocks could put entire fish populations at risk of starvation.more
World number one tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis just before the WTA tournament in Indian Wells. The 27-year-old Belarusian posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied by the words ‘You and me, forever.’more
Refurbished toilets that have opened in Piccadilly Circus Tube station have been described as “London’s newest tourist attraction”.
The loos – which will cost 80p to use - feature a mural by London-based artist James Lambert that aims to captures the character and cultural heritage of Piccadilly Circus.more
The UK Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has lowered its forecast for this year's economic growth in the UK from 1.4 per cent to 1.1 per cent of GDP, but has slightly raised it for the next two years, according to Finance Minister Rachel Reeves.more
FC Porto defender Jan Bednarek suffered a rib injury in Tuesday's Portuguese Cup semi-final against Sporting Lisbon (0-1), which could rule him out of action for some time, according to Dragons coach Francesco Farioli after the match. His team faces Benfica Lisbon in a league clash this weekend.more
More than half of Reform UK members believe non-white British citizens born abroad should be deported or encouraged to leave, according to the first publicly available poll of those in Nigel Farage’s party. The findings come as the Reform leader attempts to court centre-ground voters while facing pressure from his right flank, including a hardline new party launched by Rupert Lowe.more
Three men were arrested today in the United Kingdom on charges of spying for China, according to the London Metropolitan Police. According to media reports, one of those arrested is the partner of a member of parliament from the ruling Labour Party.more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today that the UK won't join a war with no plan, and that his government's priority is keeping people safe. He announced more evacuation flights from the Middle East.more
US President Donald Trump announced the severing of trade relations with Spain, accusing the authorities in Madrid of a lack of cooperation in the context of the American-Israeli operation against Iran and insufficient defence spending. His words sparked a wave of reactions in the European Union, which declared its solidarity with Spain.more
The parcel lockers used by InPost in the United Kingdom are manufactured in Poland and exported to the United Kingdom, Michael Rouse, InPost's board member for international affairs, told journalists. He added that the operator is approaching the number of 15,000 parcel lockers in the British Isles.more
Barcelona defeated Atlético Madrid 3–0 at home in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final. They did not advance to the final, as they lost the first match 0–4. Robert Lewandowski was not included in the home team's line-up due to injury. Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny was on the bench.more
Over a billion people already suffer from obesity, and by 2035, one in four people (approximately 4 billion people) will be overweight or obese, warns the World Obesity Federation. Systemic solutions are needed, otherwise we will not be able to cope with this major health challenge.more
The UK supermarket chain Iceland has abandoned its decade-long trademark battle with Iceland and instead promised a “rapprochement discount” for shoppers in the country.more
Yesterday, a court in Malmoe sentenced a 35-year-old man to two years and ten months in prison for forcing three Polish nationals into slave labour. The sentence sets a precedent and may help in the fight against labour exploitation.more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday that he is sending the missile destroyer HMS Dragon and helicopters equipped with anti-drone systems to the Cyprus region. This is London's response to a drone attack on a British base in Cyprus.more
