Conditions at an immigration detention centre in west London were "the worst" in the country - and so bad the chief inspector of prisons says he raised concerns with the then home secretary.more

Researchers have detected toxic metals, like lead and arsenic, in more than a dozen brands of tampons, according to a new study by the University of California, Berkeley. The study’s lead author Jenni A. Shearston said in a statement that “very little research has been done to measure chemicals in tampons,” and this study is believed to be the first of its kind.more

Three new Aldi stores are set to open across London in the coming months, the supermarket has revealed. This is part the budget retail chain's plan to open a total of 11 new stores across the UK.more

A commitment to long-term support for Ukraine and a declaration on its "irreversible path to membership", pressure for China in the context of its support for Russia and declarations on strengthening allied missile defense - these are the elements included in the conclusions of the NATO summit in Washington.more

Details of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, scheduled for 26 July outside the stadium for the first time, are a closely guarded secret in France. It is not known which artists will perform or what parts it will consist of. All that is known is that the event is expected to be spectacular.more

The area, packed with royal history and dragon symbols, has been private since it was built 175 years ago.more

The Russians are unlikely to penetrate further into Ukrainian territory, says the 'New York Times' in an article on Tuesday, following interviews with US President Joe Biden's administration officials. The author of the article believes that Kiev's allies can be satisfied with their work to support Ukraine.more

A suspect wanted over a crossbow attack which left three women dead has been captured. A major police manhunt for Kyle Clifford, 26, ended when he was found injured near a cemetery in North London.more

The England team defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the second semi-final of the European Football Championships held in Dortmund. In the final they will face Spain, which also defeated France 2-1 on Tuesday.more

A holiday trip abroad is planned by 76 per cent of Poles surveyed, of which 33 per cent want to go in the low season. - according to the GfK survey. Among the reasons for travelling in the low season, respondents cite lower flight and hotel prices and less siege of popular tourist destinations.more

Transport for London has revealed the most expensive items people have lost on its services, and how much money it has received from their sales. Owners of lost things have 90 days to collect them from the authority's lost property centre in West Ham.more

Visitors to Copenhagen who pick up litter or travel by public transport can be rewarded with a free meal or a guided tour, according to the capital's tourism authority Wonderful Copenhagen. The programme, which supports environmentally friendly attitudes, will run from 15 July to 11 August.more

Health Secretary Wes Streeting yesterday declared war on 'sick note' Britain. He used his first speech in his new role to outline plans to get people off benefits and NHS waiting lists and back to work.more

A manhunt is underway today in the London area for a man armed with a crossbow who killed three women. The BBC reported that the victims are the wife and daughters of its well-known racing commentator, and the alleged perpetrator is believed to be a security guard.more

Today's match in Dortmund Netherlands - England will determine the second finalist of the European Football Championship. It is difficult to identify a favourite. The English players are the current continental runners-up, but have struggled to progress through the rounds in this year's tournament. Yesterday, Spain already won promotion.more

Millions of Brits claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits, designed to provide financial assistance to people who have extra care or mobility needs, to help with living costs.more

Finding yourself with poor or low phone signal is one of the most annoying parts of modern life. It can also prove to be incredibly inconvenient if you are in desperate need of using your mobile. more

The reason for the heightened readiness at US bases in Europe was intelligence information about possible sabotage attempts by Russia's henchmen, CNN reported yesterday. Information about the threat of Russian sabotage was also confirmed by the head of the Ministry of Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.more

Spaniard Lamine Yamal, who scored in the 21st minute of the semi-final match against France, became the youngest goal scorer in the history of the European Football Championships. He was 16 years and 362 days old yesterday and will turn 17 on Saturday.more

The report found that 58% of adults in the UK reduce their alcohol consumption in favour of other substances, a figure that increases to 70% in the US where THC is more widely available.more

Inventor Olga Malinkiewicz has become the first Polish woman ever to win the European Inventor Award, an accolade awarded by the European Patent Office (EPO). Yesterday in Valletta, Malta, the Pole also received the People's Choice Award.more

This year's French Open finalist Jasmine Paolini defeated American Emma Navarro 6:2, 6:1 to advance to the semifinals of Grand Slam Wimbledon for the first time. She will battle Croatian Donna Vekic for the final in London.more

New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared yesterday just before flying to Washington that the Nato summit was an opportunity for allies to demonstrate their resolve against Russian aggression.more

A court in Moscow yesterday issued an arrest warrant in absentia for two months for Yulia Navalny, the widow of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who died in a penal colony. Navalny was accused of participating in an extremist organisation.more

After the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 2021, the Royal Family has felt the absence of a pivotal figure who once steered the monarchy with an iron hand. more