Police investigating after ‘discarded items’ found near Israeli embassy Police are investigating whether items found near the Israeli embassy in central London are connected to a video posted by an Iran-linked Islamist group claiming it was going to be attacked. The Metropolitan Police said officers were assessing “a number of discarded items” in Kensington Gardens,
John Cartwright stands down as Hull FC head coach with immediate effect It’s after Thursday night’s 24-14 defeat to St Helens Hull FC have announced that head coach John Cartwright has stepped down from his duties with immediate effect. Cartwright had indicated after Thursday night’s 24-14 defeat to St Helens that his future was set
Keir Starmer arrives in Paris for Strait of Hormuz talks He’s attending a meeting hosted by Emmanuel Macron Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in Paris for talks with fellow world leaders aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Ahead of the meeting, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, Sir Keir pledged to do “everything I
Erling Haaland admits Man City-Arsenal clash is ‘like a final’ in title race The two clubs are separated by 6 points in the Premier League Erling Haaland believes Sunday’s clash between Manchester City and Arsenal will be “like a final”. This weekend’s meeting between the top two Premier League teams could have major ramifications in
David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker to take turns to star in play They will perform in White Rabbit Red Rabbit Acclaimed actors including David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker and Riz Ahmed will each take it in turns to star in the first play to be put on by a new independent theatre company. White Rabbit Red
Tesco switches barcodes for QR codes in UK ‘first’ Tesco is upgrading from barcodes to QR codes on an entire range of own-label products in what it claims is a first among UK supermarkets. The UK’s biggest grocer described the move as “one of the most revolutionary retailing improvements in decades” which would give customers
Duke and Duchess of Sussex meet Bondi Beach terror attack survivors The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met survivors of the Bondi Beach terror attack and went for a walk on the sand after the couple arrived in Sydney on the last day of their Australia visit. Harry and Meghan also met emergency workers who
NatWest financial education workshops aim to ‘break down barriers’ to investing They are part of the bank’s free Financial Foundations programme NatWest Group has announced a financial education initiative designed to “demystify” investing. The offering is part of the bank’s free Financial Foundations programme. The investment-focused workshop, which will be available across the UK from
Starmer did not lie and has not considered quitting over Mandelson row – Jones Sir Keir Starmer did not lie to MPs and will not quit over the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal, his right-hand man in government has said. Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones said Sir Keir was “furious” that the Foreign
Jon Rahm calm about LIV Golf future It’s amid talk Saudi backers could pull funding Ryder Cup star Jon Rahm was calm about the future of LIV Golf amid speculation the series’ Saudi backers could be about to pull funding. The breakaway competition launched in 2021 and sent shockwaves through the sport, positioning itself as