Germany’s quiet diplomacy helped secure U.S. support for Ukraine. But its long-term security ties to Washington are entering uncertain territory, writes Politico. For decades, the U.S. military presence on German soil has been the backbone of America’s global operations — and a pillar of Europe’s defense. more

Retailers say theft is "spiralling out of control" after official figures show shoplifting in England and Wales is at its highest level since current records began more than two decades ago. There were 530,643 reported shoplifting offences in the year to March, a 20% increase from the previous year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).more

Over 60% of adult Poles experience loneliness, and 27% of the surveyed group experience it in an intense form, according to a study conducted by scientists from the Medical University of Wrocław. Men are less likely to admit to loneliness.more

Polish national team defender Jan Bednarek is to be the new player of FC Porto, Portuguese media report, calling the Polish player a "defensive general" and expecting an official transfer announcement.more

Patients in London have voiced their opinions on local practices, ranking them on the quality of services. Over 2.7 million individuals participated in this year's GP Patient Survey, which gauges public sentiment towards their GP practice.more

Plans to force taxpayers to submit digital information about their earnings to the government every 12 weeks will hit lower earners the hardest, even pushing the poorest people out of work and onto benefits, experts have warned.more

Jannik Sinner continues to lead the ATP rankings. Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka remains the top-ranked women's player, with American Coco Gauff in second place. Iga Świątek remains in third place.more

Britain is at risk of a worsening “climateflation” crisis amid the fallout from increasingly extreme weather that could drive up food prices by more than a third by 2050.more

The ITAKA Foundation – Center for the Search for Missing Persons, at the request of the family and in cooperation with the police, is conducting a search for the missing Slawomir Tomasz Kotlicki.more

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has revealed it is currently rescuing around six people a day on average, and said most rescues are not from fires. It said it was mainly called to rescue people from behind locked doors, but said in the last 18 months it had also saved a person trapped in a cat flap as well as a number of window cleaners trapped in their cradle at height. more

Britain is ready to fight in the Pacific if conflict breaks out over Taiwan, the Defence Secretary has suggested. John Healey was speaking on board the HMS Prince of Wales alongside Richard Marles, Australia’s deputy prime minister, as the ship docked in Darwin to join war games with allies, including the US.more

Two anti-migrant protesters at a hotel in Epping, eastern England, and a counter-protester were arrested yesterday, Essex Police said. An anti-migrant protest also took place outside a centre for asylum seekers in London.more

Britain is developing a fleet of spy balloons in an intelligence arms race with China. The military has successfully tested high-altitude craft which ministers say will give the Armed Forces “the edge” on intelligence gathering.more

England cemented their place in history with a stunning penalty-shootout victory over Spain to retain their European title at Euro 2025. Chloe Kelly, who scored the iconic winner at Wembley in the final of Euro 2022, was the hero again as she converted the decisive spot-kick to seal victory after Spain had missed three in a row, with Hannah Hampton saving two of them.more

A universal cancer vaccine – what once seemed like a pipe dream – may be inching closer to becoming reality. On Friday, University of Florida researchers said findings from a new study could lead to the development of a universal shot that can jumpstart the immune system to fight cancer.more

On July 28, 2005, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) announced the end of its 35-year armed campaign against British rule in Northern Ireland. In a statement released at the time, the terrorist organization announced that all of its units had been ordered to surrender.more

The U.S. struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union on Sunday, imposing a 15% import tariff on most EU goods - half the threatened rate - and averting a bigger trade war between the two allies that account for almost a third of global trade.more

More than 100,000 people took to the streets for London Trans+ Pride 2025 on Saturday, making it the biggest such event in the world, organisers said. The route wound through the centre of the capital’s most famous sites, taking in Regent’s Street, Piccadilly and Trafalgar Square. It concluded at Parliament Square with speakers including Heartstopper and Doctor Who actor Yasmin Finney.more

The world’s smallest snake has been rediscovered in Barbados, 20 years after its last sighting. The Barbados threadsnake, which had been feared extinct, was rediscovered under a rock in the centre of the island during an ecological survey in March by the environment ministry and the conservation organisation Re:wild.more

Australian Alex de Minaur defeated Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (7-3) in the final of the ATP 500 hard-court tournament in Washington, D.C., to claim his 10th career title. Canadian Leylah Fernandez triumphed in the women's event.more

Tucked between Richmond and Kingston, there’s a South West London area that offers a rare balance of suburban tranquillity and city access. With deer roaming freely in Bushy Park and the Thames just steps away, Teddington brings the countryside feel to the capital.more

More than half of the public think Islam is not compatible with British values, according to a survey. The YouGov polling also found that four in 10 feel Muslim immigrants have a negative impact on the UK.more

American Angela Webb-Milinkovich is willing to undergo a DNA test to determine whether she is the great-great-granddaughter of Britain's Queen Victoria, the Telegraph reported. Historian Fern Riddell suggests she may be a descendant of the monarch's illegitimate child with her servant, John Brown.more

Hundreds of people in Edinburgh and Aberdeen took part in protests yesterday against US President Donald Trump's visit to Scotland. The American leader was playing golf at his Turnberry resort with his son and the US ambassador to the UK.more

Argentine striker Lionel Messi and Spanish defender Jordi Alba of Inter Miami have been handed one-match suspensions by the MLS for missing Wednesday's All-Star Game in Austin.more