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….
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…
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…
London’s celebrated Italian kitchen and pasta workshop chain, Officina 00, has abruptly ceased operations across all three of its locations in the city. The immediate closure was announced by co-founder Elia Sebregondi via a public statement shared on Instagram, attributing the difficult decision to having faced “many challenges” in recent months, despite efforts made to…
LONDON – West End LIVE, Europe’s largest free musical theatre festival, returned to the iconic setting of Trafalgar Square in the heart of Westminster on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, marking a significant milestone: its 20th anniversary. This landmark event, a collaboration between Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, once…
London’s vital Piccadilly Line is set to undergo a significant transformation following a major financial injection. Transport for London (TfL), working in close collaboration with the Department for Transport (DfT), today confirmed the securing of an additional £1.5 billion in funding dedicated to accelerating the second phase of the ambitious Piccadilly Line Upgrade Programme. This…
Greater London Museum Unveils ‘Social Fabric: London 2025 and Beyond’ Image related to section: Greater London Museum Unveils ‘Social Fabric: London 2025 and Beyond’ The Greater London Museum today announced details of a significant forthcoming exhibition set to explore the pressing social challenges facing the capital. Titled “Social Fabric: London 2025 and Beyond,” the exhibition…
