New research has revealed the UK’s top high streets for independent shops, with multiple London locations on the list. American Express and GlobalData considered factors such as the quantity of independent shops, the street’s vibrancy, and its overall aesthetic appeal. The findings were revealed ahead of this year’s Small Business Saturday, which takes place on December 6.more

Kacper Tomasiak finished 15th in the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup competition at the large facility in Falun, Sweden. Kamil Stoch was 16th, Dawid Kubacki 28th, Piotr Żyła 29th, and Paweł Wąsek 31st. Slovenian Anze Lanisek claimed his ninth victory and 40th podium finish.more

A member state is obligated to recognize the marriage of a same-sex couple legally concluded in another EU country, even if the law of that country does not recognize such unions, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Tuesday. The case concerns a Polish couple.more

Only about five per cent of Londoners on the waiting list for a council home have any chance of being rehoused, a City Hall inquiry has been told.more

Two National Guard soldiers were shot yesterday afternoon local time near the White House in Washington, D.C. According to the latest reports, the injured are in critical condition. The suspect has been arrested.more

Thousands of Tube station ticket barriers are getting a new look – with passengers being offered up to £180 a year “cash back” on their fares. Transport for London has signed a new sponsorship deal with the online bank Chase, and its blue and white logo will feature on about 5,000 “contactless” barriers on the London Underground.more

Berlin will become a city of a million trees. By 2040, a tree is to be planted every 15 metres on all streets in the German capital. The Berlin authorities committed to this ambitious plan when support for the initiative was confirmed in a referendum.more

Norwegian tennis player Casper Ruud, ranked 12th in the ATP rankings, gave his two younger sisters luxury apartments in Oslo as a Christmas gift.more

When Surrey is mentioned to those outside its boundaries, the word "posh" inevitably springs to mind. The county has earned a prestigious reputation as one of England's wealthiest regions, renowned for its beautiful countryside, high property prices, and excellent transport links to the capital.more

Rachel Reeves is delivering a speech in the House of Commons setting out details of her second Budget since becoming chancellor. A number of measures from the yearly tax and spending plan had already been announced in the days leading up to the statement. Other measures have been revealed by accident after the UK's budgetary watchdog mistakenly published its official forecast early.more

Barcelona lost 3-0 to Chelsea in London in a Champions League match of Round 5. Robert Lewandowski played for the visitors until the 62nd minute but failed to make a mark. Karabakh goalkeeper Mateusz Kochalski, meanwhile, saved a penalty, but his team lost 2-0 to Napoli.more

The Met Office said a single snowflake has to be observed falling on Christmas Day anywhere in the UK for it to be called a ‘white Christmas’.more

Paul Doyle has pleaded guilty to all 31 charges after ploughing his car into a dense crowd of supporters at the Liverpool FC victory parade. The 54-year-old admitted dangerous driving, affray, 17 charges of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, nine counts of causing GBH with intent and three counts of wounding with intent.more

A LOT Polish Airlines plane skidded off the runway at Vilnius Airport. The airport's runway is temporarily closed, the Lithuanian Civil Aviation Authority announced today. A LOT Polish Airlines spokesman said there were 63 passengers on board, all of whom disembarked safely.more

Food-delivering robots could be coming to a front door near you in just a few weeks. Uber Eats has promised to start rolling out the autonomous delivery bots in two major UK cities “before the end of the year”. The food brand has partnered with robots company Starship Technologies, which will begin deploying the bots this year, before expanding into Europe in 2026 and the US in 2027.more

The death of Adam Mickiewicz, the 170th anniversary of which falls today, November 26th, remains shrouded in mystery. Many researchers do not believe the poet died of cholera. Russians and political opponents within the Polish émigré community may have been interested in his death. The circumstances of the poet's death may point to poisoning.more

Fears have emerged that London commuters face being “singled out” for fare hikes while the rest of the country enjoys a freeze in the cost of rail travel. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced that “regulated” rail fares will be frozen from March 2026, saving commuters up to £350 a year.more

Kacper Tomasiak finished 12th in Tuesday's Ski Jumping World Cup competition in Falun. Austrian Stefan Kraft, who led after the first round, won. Kamil Stoch finished 15th, and Paweł Wąsek 27th.more

US President Donald Trump announced that only a few sticking points remain before a peace agreement is reached, and he has instructed his envoy, Steve Witkoff, to meet with Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to hold talks with the Ukrainians.more

Pre-packaged milkshakes and coffees that are high in sugar will be hit with an extra tax from 2028, after the health secretary announced he was extending the tax on fizzy drinks to include milk-based products.more

55% of respondents believe that Jolanta Kwaśniewska was the best first lady. The current first lady, Marta Nawrocka, came second with 18%. According to 12% of respondents, the late Maria Kaczyńska fulfilled the role of first lady best, according to a poll conducted for Wirtualna Polska.more

Ministers have backed plans from Heathrow Airport’s owners that would see the M25 moved to make way for a third runway. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander rejected a rival proposal from Arora Group, saying Heathrow’s own plans were “the most credible and deliverable option”.more

Malaysia will be the second country after Australia to ban social media use by people under the age of 16, the AP news agency reported, citing statements by government officials. The ban is set to take effect in 2026.more

The captain of the Portuguese national football team, Cristiano Ronaldo, intends to settle down, as evidenced by his planned wedding celebrations in Madeira with his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez, according to Portuguese media reports. They have established that the wedding will take place after the 2026 World Cup.more

The list of the most expensive shopping streets in the world has been released, and a renowned shopping destination in London’s West End has come out on top. The “Main Streets Across the World” list is published every year by real estate company Cushman & Wakefield, with 2025 marking its 35th year running.more