London Man Convicted of Murdering Teenager in Samurai Sword Attack A jury at London’s Central Criminal Court has convicted Marcus Arduini Monzo, 37, of murder in connection with a brutal attack that killed a 14-year-old schoolboy and injured several others in northeast London. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, concluding a trial…
LONDON – A vast network of secret tunnels lying 30 meters below the bustling streets of central London, steeped in wartime history and even linked to the world of fictional espionage, is set to open to the public following approval from local authorities. The subterranean site, spanning some 8400 square-meters, remained a clandestine facility for…
Central London witnessed clashes between protesters and police on Monday, June 23, 2025, during a demonstration in support of the group Palestine Action. The rally, held in Trafalgar Square, occurred as the UK Government initiated steps to proscribe the controversial organisation, potentially making membership and support illegal. Prompting the confrontation, the crowd surged towards police…
London, UK – Seven men, all identified as Iranian nationals, have been charged by the Metropolitan Police following a violent incident that occurred outside the Iranian embassy in Knightsbridge, west London. The altercation, which police were alerted to shortly after 9:50 am on Friday, resulted in two men being hospitalised with serious injuries. Authorities responded…
London, UK – June 21, 2025 – Authorities in London confirmed the arrest of seven individuals following an altercation outside the Embassy of Iran in the city’s west. The incident, which occurred on Friday, June 21, 2025, resulted in injuries to two men and prompted an increased police presence in the area, including the imposition…
London, UK – In a pivotal moment for end-of-life legislation in the United Kingdom, the House of Commons on Friday, June 20, 2025, delivered crucial backing to a bill that could grant terminally ill adults the legal right to end their lives. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill successfully navigated a significant vote…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled a significant new initiative aimed at revitalising the capital\”s hospitality sector this summer. Under the banner of his Summer Streets fund, key areas across four London boroughs are set to see portions of their roads transformed into vibrant open-air dining and drinking spaces. The £300,000 fund is being allocated…
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…
Mayor Khan Launches Landmark £3.5 Billion Investment for Affordable Housing and London’s Future Infrastructure London Mayor Sadiq Khan today formally announced a transformative investment package valued at a substantial £3.5 billion, earmarked specifically for tackling the city’s pressing housing challenges and fortifying essential infrastructure across the capital. The comprehensive plan, detailed during a key briefing…
Mayor Khan Gives Final Approval for £1.2 Billion London Connect Phase 2 London Mayor Sadiq Khan has granted final approval for the ambitious £1.2 billion Phase 2 of the London Connect rapid transit network, a significant infrastructure undertaking poised to transform connectivity across key boroughs in South East London. This pivotal decision marks a major…
