LONDON – British authorities have successfully intercepted and seized approximately 2.4 metric tons of cocaine with an estimated street value exceeding 96 million pounds, equivalent to more than $132 million USD, from a vessel arriving at London Gateway port, located east of the British capital. The substantial illicit cargo, originating from Panama, was discovered following…
Glastonbury, England – Irish-language rap group Kneecap took to the stage at the iconic Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, June 28, 2025, delivering a performance overshadowed by significant controversy. The Belfast-based trio played their scheduled set despite vocal criticism from British politicians and ongoing legal challenges surrounding one of its members. Central to the controversy is…
UK authorities have intercepted a significant consignment of cocaine, weighing 2.4 metric tons with an estimated street value exceeding £96 million (US$132 million), at London Gateway port. The massive seizure, described by Britain’s interior ministry, the Home Office, as the sixth-largest cocaine haul ever recorded in the United Kingdom, occurred on Saturday, June 28, 2025….
East Dulwich, London – A new culinary destination has arrived in the heart of East Dulwich with the opening of Norbert’s, a laid-back restaurant focusing on expertly prepared rotisserie chicken. Situated at Melbourne Terrace, Melbourne Grove, London SE22 8RE, the intimate 20-seat venue introduces a concept rooted in quality ingredients and a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere….
LONDON, England – As June draws to a close and July begins, subscribers to Netflix UK can anticipate a wave of new content arriving on the streaming platform between June 28 and July 4, 2025. Among the notable additions highlighted as editor’s top picks for the week are a powerful docuseries examining a pivotal moment…
Perth, Australia – The British & Irish Lions launched their 2025 tour with a commanding performance against Western Force on Saturday, June 28, 2025, securing a decisive 54-7 victory at a buoyant stadium in Perth. While the final scoreline underscored the Lions’ attacking prowess and depth, particularly their dominance in the second half, the win…
London’s famed summer art sales season, traditionally a highlight of the global cultural calendar, approaches June 28, 2025, under a persistent cloud, described by market observers as a “shadow of its former self.” This subdued atmosphere coincides with a broader downturn impacting both the international art trade and the luxury property market, a trend partly…
London’s traditionally vibrant summer art season is facing a significant challenge in 2025, marked by a precipitous decline in auction sales that has left the market feeling, as one observer put it, “pretty sleepy.” The final week of June 2025 provided a stark illustration of this downturn. Coinciding with an unofficial art week atmosphere that…
G7 Nations Reach Landmark Global Minimum Tax Agreement London, UK – In a significant development for international finance and corporate taxation, the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialized nations have reached a landmark agreement on a global minimum tax, aimed squarely at countering aggressive tax planning and avoidance by multinational corporations. The accord, announced by…
Southwark Crown Court delivered a significant sentence on June 27, 2025, jailing a man who fled the United Kingdom following a fatal stabbing in Leytonstone. Sabajet Shuti, 31, of Upney Lane, Barking, received a life sentence with a minimum term of 27 years for the murder of 27-year-old Lumturi Zeqja. The conviction follows a trial…
