58 m. ago London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on Multiple TfL lines

Travel updates from around the capital

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64 m. ago Mystery liquid find sparks police evacuation of 160 families from their homes in Eastbourne

Bomb squad officers were called to the area just before 5.30pm yesterday, and police visited the homes in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Society

66 m. ago Armed by America: how Europe’s militaries depend on the US – a visual analysis

The EU wants independence on defence but it is buying thousands of weapons from the US each yearEuropean leaders will meet with Donald Trump at a Nato summit on Tuesday, as the alliance prepares to approve a significant boost to defence spending. A new target for every member to spend 5% of GDP – more than double Nato’s current benchmark – marks a major win for the US president, who has long railed against America footing the bill for Europe’s security.That concern is now increasingly mutual. European governments are pursuing an unprecedented push for military independence, amid fears the US is no longer a reliable ally. Continue reading...

Events

76 m. ago Proud moment as retired miners gather at 'the Geich' in Moodiesburn to display new branch banner

It was produced by ex-miners and their families with a grant from the Community Catalyst Fund.

Events

91 m. ago Moment prolific shoplifter nabbed in wave of undercover Met Police sting operations

George Nicholson one of 12 arrested after targeting Co-op store under surveillance in south London, new Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes told

Events

96 m. ago Voices: ‘This project has always been the wrong way round’: Readers split on future of HS2

Independent readers are split on the future of HS2. While some argued, ‘if you were only going to build half, you’d build the other half’ in the North, others said the project should be scrapped before more money is wasted

Politics

1 hour ago Dad thought he was stood up by his son – but the truth would change him forever

Luke McAuliffe, 19, was due to get a train some time afterwards and meet his father Alan at Dundalk railway station in County Louth, the coroner's court was told

Politics

1 hour ago DWP cuts 'fair path' Liz Kendall says as one in 10 lose PIP worth £4,500

There are 1.3 million people currently receiving PIP daily living payments who would not meet the new criteria

Economics

2 h. ago Archive film of Scotland’s past has surprising results – therapy for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia

“The past is still there”: Aberdeenshire filmmaker’s reminiscence therapy brings hope to families living with dementia and Alzheimer’s

Politics

2 h. ago Queen Elizabeth memorial: Prince Philip tribute and translucent glass bridge included in chosen Lord Foster design

Lord Foster has been selected to create the memorial on the site next to Buckingham Palace in St James’s Park

Politics

3 h. ago Why travellers should leave city breaks behind to slow down on Sweden’s islands this summer

Looking for a respite from London, Natalie Wilson swapped bikes and city lights for seaweed and saunas on Sweden’s lesser trodden archipelago

Politics

3 h. ago Soaps spoilers next week: Emmerdale favourite attacked and EastEnders family feud erupts

Emmerdale's Celia has competition and new arrival in the village - but Paddy Kirk is left fighting for his life after a visit to her farm, while Abi Webster is struggling in Coronation Street

Events

4 h. ago London’s independent ad agencies will survive the AI apocalypse

London’s independent ad agencies will survive the AI apocalypse  Financial Times

Events

4 h. ago 'I had a place at a top university but tried cocaine and my life gravely changed'

Camilla Collins dropped out of University of the Arts London, which is near King's Cross, after she became addicted to cocaine - and lost all her friends and family as a result

Politics

4 h. ago Leaving my family in Iran was a pain I can’t describe. But beneath the fear lies a determination to endure | Mohammad Azimi

As an Australian Iranian I feel caught between two worldviews – but experiencing this conflict first-hand has shown me the quiet strength of a society under attackI travelled to Iran from Australia to visit my ageing parents and reconnect with my roots. What was meant to be a short family visit took a dramatic turn with the outbreak of a sudden and unprovoked war imposed on Iran. I was in Kurdistan on a short sightseeing trip when the first Israeli attack occurred. The news struck like a shock wave, followed by a heavy, ominous silence – the kind that signals something far worse may be unfolding. With airspace closed and internet access severely restricted, I found myself all but stranded.Yesterday, I crossed into Turkey through the Sero-Esendere border in West Azerbaijan province in Iran – a less crowded route which I chose after a painful but deliberate decision. I am now preparing to return to Australia to be reunited with my wife and children. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Bellingham sweet shop captures London charm with bubble waffles, candy

Bellingham sweet shop captures London charm with bubble waffles, candy  KING5.com

Politics

5 h. ago Does Palestine Action's cash trail lead all the way to Iran? Probe launched into group in the wake of clash between police and protesters on the streets of London

Officials are understood to be investigating the group's source of donations amid concerns its status as a charity means it is not bound by financial transparency rules.

Events

5 h. ago Bellingham sweet shop captures London charm with bubble waffles and candy

Bellingham sweet shop captures London charm with bubble waffles and candy  KING5.com

Politics

5 h. ago Five passengers, two crew members report feeling dizzy midair on London

Five passengers, two crew members report feeling dizzy midair on London-Mumbai Air India flight  The Economic Times

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5 h. ago Northeastern’s London campus wins national award for apprenticeship degree provision

Northeastern’s London campus wins national award for apprenticeship degree provision  Northeastern Global News

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