Prince Harry, singer Elton John and five other well-known figures lost a high-profile court case yesterday against Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the ‘Daily Mail’, which they had accused of obtaining information illegally, including through the use of wiretaps. The legal costs amount to around 50 million pounds.more

Argentina, after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt, and Switzerland, who were better penalty takers than Colombia, completed the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup. Wednesday will be the first day without matches in the tournament, which began on June 11.more

Poland ranked fourth in the European Union in terms of the number of trips. In 2024, Poles accounted for over 6 per cent of all overnight stays related to private travel, according to a report published on Tuesday by Bank Pekao. Germany, France and Spain ranked higher in the table.more

Summer bookings at Britain’s hotels and holiday parks have jumped, compared with last year, as fears about flight cancellations and long delays at EU borders have prompted many UK holidaymakers to stay closer to home this year.more

Britain has been dragged into a fresh benefits row after the Polish government was accused of encouraging its own citizens to claim UK welfare before leaving the country.more

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, resigned from his seat in Parliament today, which automatically triggers a by-election. Farage has announced that he will stand in the by-election in order to return to the House of Commons. This follows a controversy over his finances.more

London's heatwave will come to an end next week when rain falls for four consecutive days, forecasters say. Light showers and drizzle will hit the city alternatively from around 4pm on Friday, July 17, and stick around until at least Monday night (July 20).more

Agnieszka Radwańska enjoys taking part in exhibition matches during Grand Slam tournaments, but she has never regretted retiring before her 30th birthday, as she had had enough of making tennis the centre of her life. “What we see on the court is just the tip of the iceberg,” she said.more

Access to e-gates at UK airports is set to be widened to include younger children, the Home Office has confirmed. From 8 July, children aged eight and nine returning to the UK will be able to use e-gates.more

The British Foreign Secretary yesterday called for the creation of global regulations on artificial intelligence, comparing this challenge to the development of nuclear safety standards. Yvette Cooper warned that we cannot “afford to wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima”.more

Insurers are not obliged to pay hundreds of millions of euros to Nord Stream for the destruction of the gas pipeline to Europe, a London court has ruled. The court dismissed the Russians’ claim, emphasising that the company is not entitled to any compensation because the insurance policies do not cover war damage.more

There is a high probability of a strong El Niño event occurring in 2026, which could have a negative impact on agricultural production in parts of Asia and Australia. However, the direct impact on European crop yields is expected to remain limited, according to an analysis by the European Commission.more

Sandro Tonali has moved from Newcastle United to Tottenham Hotspur, both clubs have announced. According to the English media, the Italian footballer cost £100 million including bonuses, which is a transfer record for the London club.more

Yesterday, the British government imposed sanctions on seven individuals and two organisations involved in the development of toxins which, according to London, were used to poison the dissident Alexei Navalny.more

Concerns are growing in Europe that the US defence industry is no longer able to supply the weapons it has promised to its NATO allies. US stocks have been depleted as a result of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, according to today’s report in the British daily “The Guardian”.more

British holidaymakers watching online videos while they sit on a European beach this summer are likely to be pleasantly surprised: the signal should be better than at home. Mobile coverage in the UK is worse than in any of the 27 EU member countries, and every other member of the G7 group of large economies, according to analysis by consumer group Which? of data from Opensignal.more

Spain and Belgium are the next pair of quarterfinalists in the North American World Cup. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo made his final appearance at the World Cup. American Folarin Balogun, whose performance against Belgium sparked huge controversy, also bowed out of the tournament.more

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that artificial intelligence is developing faster than anyone can keep up. He also emphasized the need for harmonized regulations to mitigate potential risks posed by AI.more

The UK is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but if you're looking for a more secluded spot, Cornwall's Rame Peninsula offers tranquil shores and peaceful villages away from the tourist crowdsmore

London's heatwave is showing no signs of letting up, with the capital set to enjoy another week of scorching temperatures. BBC Weather is forecasting six consecutive 30C+ days starting from around 2pm this afternoon (July 6).more

Drug crime has soared - and London boroughs feature heavily among the nation’s hotspot areas with the most serious issues. While most recorded crime types have fallen in the last year, drug crime increased by 32% in London in 2025, with 54,642 offences recorded by the Met, including trafficking or supply of drugs, which is frequently linked to criminal gangs.more

Norway, defeating Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16, pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the World Cup held in North America. In the quarterfinals, the Scandinavians will face England, who eliminated Mexico 3-2 in Sunday's other match.more

The 61st General Meeting of the Polish Social and Cultural Centre in London took place on Saturday, July 4th. The emotional meeting concluded with the re-election of Marcin Kalinowski as President of the Centre.more

British fighter jets intercepted a Russian Tu-142 patrol plane dropping sonar beacons near a British aircraft carrier, the Ministry of Defence in London announced on Monday. The incident occurred on July 2 in the North Atlantic.more

Prince Harry has reportedly accepted an invite to stay at Buckingham Palace for part of his visit to London this week. A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex has confirmed that Harry has accepted an invitation to stay at the palace. more