9 h. ago Star Trek actor Chris Pine to make London theatre debut in Chekhov play

The US star will appear in Ivanov at The Bridge theatre next year.

Culture

11 h. ago Man ‘touched himself while staring at women’ on a train as cops release CCTV

COPS have released CCTV in their hunt for a man who reportedly touched himself while staring at a woman on a train. The suspect is alleged to have masturbated on a Thameslink train between London Bridge and Greenwich at around 6.15am on October 10. Police have now released a CCTV image of a man they...

Politics

13 h. ago Man 'seen masturbating' to women while on Thameslink train near London Bridge

Man 'seen masturbating' to women while on Thameslink train near London Bridge  Wimbledon Guardian

Politics

17 h. ago Star Trek’s Chris Pine to make London theatre debut in Ivanov next summer

The Hollywood actor will star in a new version of the Chekhov classic by writer-director Simon Stone at the Bridge theatre from JulyStar Trek’s Chris Pine will boldly go to the Bridge next summer but the actor, best known for playing James T Kirk in the sci-fi reboot, is swapping the starship for the stage.For his London theatre debut, Pine has been cast in the title role of a new version of Chekhov’s early play Ivanov by Australian writer-director Simon Stone. Produced by London Theatre Company, Ivanov will open in July at the Bridge theatre, where Stone’s update of Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea is now running. Continue reading...

Politics

57 h. ago The Guardian view on Ukraine peace talks: Europe must ensure Zelenskyy can resist Trump’s bullying | Editorial

The US president’s attempts to broker a deal fail to distinguish between the aggressor and the victim. No just agreement is possible on that basisIt wasn’t quite the calamity of February, when Volodymyr Zelenskyy was publicly humiliated in the Oval Office by Donald Trump and his vice-president, JD Vance. But the Ukrainian president’s latest visit to the White House on Friday was, by all accounts, a disquieting experience. Mr Trump’s public musings before the meeting suggested that his stance had hardened towards Vladimir Putin, to the strategically significant extent of being willing to sell long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv. But by the time Mr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, the US president had changed his mind, instead lecturing his guest on the need to make territorial concessions to Russia.So far, so familiar. Since being re-elected, Mr Trump has repeatedly resiled from following up tough talk on Russia with meaningful action. Faux deadlines for Mr Putin to make substa...

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62 h. ago Southport attacker’s psychiatrist had not read notes on past violence – inquiry

Dr Anthony Molyneux said it would have been ‘impossible’ to review Axel Rudakubana’s complete patient record.

Events

65 h. ago Rashid and Salt star as England thrash New Zealand in second men’s T20I

England, 236-4, beat New Zealand, 171, by 65 runsAdil Rashid takes four wickets after Phil Salt’s 85If rain potentially saved England from defeat in the first game of this series, in the second it arrived too late to help New Zealand. A 129-run partnership between Phil Salt and Harry Brook powered the tourists towards a score of 236 for four and, though the Black Caps demonstrated some mighty power-hitting of their own, they simply could not do it often enough, and too regularly lost wickets in trying.Adil Rashid took four wickets and Jordan Cox three catches as New Zealand were dismissed for 171 with two overs remaining, England winning by 65. By the time the forecast downpour arrived, the heavens opening as if fed up with having cricket balls repeatedly hit into them, the game was over. Continue reading...

Politics

2 d. ago Albanese arrives in US for Trump meeting as Republican congressman says Aukus ‘keeps Xi up at night’

The prime minister says it is ‘wonderful to be here’ ahead of long-awaited meeting with the president in the Oval Office at the White HouseFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has arrived in the US for a long-awaited meeting with President Donald Trump, where they are expected to discuss the Aukus pact – an agreement a respected Republican has called a “crucial deterrent” in the Indo-Pacific that “keeps [the Chinese president, Xi Jinping] up at night”.Albanese arrived in Washington DC late on Sunday night local time (Monday afternoon AEDT) ahead of his meeting with Trump at the White House on Monday morning local time (Tuesday morning AEDT). The two men will meet in the Oval Office, followed by a scheduled lunch afterward, according to the White House. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Hong Kong plane crash: Two dead as cargo aircraft skids off runway into sea

The Emirates flight EK9788 was arriving from Dubai at about 03:50 local time when it crash landed. This is the second ever deadly incident at the current Hong Kong airport since its opening in 1998

Events

3 d. ago Have you noticed London Bridge Station’s new electric clock? Here’s why it’s there

Have you noticed London Bridge Station’s new electric clock? Here’s why it’s there  Southwark News

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4 d. ago Thousands march through London in protest against digital ID plans

Under strict police conditions, demonstrators chanted and waved banners along a route from Marble Arch to Whitehall on Saturday afternoon.

Events

5 d. ago Huge men's Halloween sale with costumes and onesies that'll arrive on time from £13

It's not too late to grab some Halloween outfits or costumes from BoohooMAN

Economics

5 d. ago Shanghai–London Forum Bridges Two Film Capitals With Shared Creative Ambition

Shanghai–London Forum Bridges Two Film Capitals With Shared Creative Ambition  Variety

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6 d. ago What to expect from the arrival of driverless taxis in London

What to expect from the arrival of driverless taxis in London  The Times

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6 d. ago Man who used 3D printer to make gun parts found guilty of terror offences

Robert Adamski was convicted of seven offences at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday.

Events

6 d. ago Timely arrival: Great British Railways clock launches at London Bridge

Timely arrival: Great British Railways clock launches at London Bridge  The Guardian

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6 d. ago Timely arrival: Great British Railways clock launches at London Bridge | Rail transport

Timely arrival: Great British Railways clock launches at London Bridge | Rail transport  The Guardian

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7 d. ago Eurostar workers to vote on strike action that could bring cross

In the coming weeks, members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union ( RMT ) will vote on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action, which could spell chaos for travellers.

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8 d. ago News | Goldman and Edge line up anchor tenant at £230 million London Bridge office tower

News | Goldman and Edge line up anchor tenant at £230 million London Bridge office tower  CoStar

Economics

8 d. ago Theresa May calls on businesses to investigate supply chains for modern slavery

The former PM said that modern slavery is ‘the greatest human rights issue of our time’.

Economics