Evening Standard

Anthony Guidera dead: The Godfather III star dies at 65 as devastating final moments revealed

Ekin Karasin — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:37:22 GMT

The 1990s action star was on life support for weeks after his ‘heart stopped beating’

Spokesman refuses to say if Swinney would give evidence on Murrell to MPs

Katrine Bussey — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:35:20 GMT

The First Minister’s spokesman was pressed on the prospect of the Scottish Affairs Committee holding an inquiry into the case.

Woman 'sexually assaulted' on Eurostar train to London

Megan Howe — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:34:37 GMT

The incident allegedly took place on a Eurostar service from Amsterdam to St Pancras

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal chase Tonali; Chelsea bid; Anderson to Man Utd boost; Liverpool latest

Oli Gent — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:33:12 GMT

Follow all the latest summer window news, rumours and gossip

Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Alex Young — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:29:21 GMT

Headline act of day two takes us to Toronto as second co-hosts get their tournament underway

England XI vs Costa Rica: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for World Cup warm-up friendly

Dom Smith — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:24:32 GMT

Arsenal quartet available for selection after joining up with squad

Belfast stabbing victim has significant injuries to his eyes

Press Association Reporters — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:18:53 GMT

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said they understood that the Sudanese suspect had been granted leave to remain in the UK.

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Latest news and updates as Iran tickets revoked

Alex Young — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:15:05 GMT

World Cup fever is building with tournament’s opening game just days away

Iran says US has revoked World Cup 2026 ticket allocation in 'sabotage' attempt

Alex Young — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:13:26 GMT

Iran fans have been left stranded just days before the tournament begins

Hours-long delays caused by new EU border system may persist for years

Neil Lancefield — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:09:21 GMT

The International Air Transport Association warned border queues could reach six hours this summer

Five key transfer decisions Arsenal must make as Mikel Arteta faces dilemmas

Matt Verri — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:06:03 GMT

Gunners have some huge calls to make this summer after Premier League title triumph

Fresh crackdown on e-bikes as central London council signs 'pioneering' deal with Lime

Rachael Burford — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:46:46 GMT

Westminster council strikes ‘pioneering’ agreement with Lime that will see the e-bike rental company share real-time information on the location and number of cycles across the borough

‘Severely-ill' boy, 9, and parents died after plunging from 36th floor of luxury London tower block

Matt Watts and Michael Howie — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:31:01 GMT

Nine-year-old boy and his parents died in the tragedy at the tower block in Elephant and Castle

Fear of being called racist meant authorities did not stop tragedies – Badenoch

David Lynch — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:24:01 GMT

The Conservative leader said her party would seek to abolish a duty for teachers, nurses and police officers to consider equalities law.

Neil Woodford’s W4.0 platform ‘rejects’ FCA characterisation amid legal threat

Henry Saker-Clark — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:17:35 GMT

The FCA alleged on Monday that former fund manager Mr Woodford and his business had been providing unauthorised investment advice.

Manchester United 'make Cristian Romero transfer decision' amid Tottenham uncertainty

Alex Young — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:14:06 GMT

Spurs skipper’s future remains in doubt amid shock reported interest from Premier League rival

Two charged with murder of 'devoted' father who died after assault outside Lewisham nightclub

Tom Place — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:13:30 GMT

Taiwo Ekerin, 41, died six days after suffering a serious head injury during an altercation on Lewisham High Street

Doctors to strike at four major north London hospitals next week

Joe Ives — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:11:39 GMT

Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital will be impacted by the industrial action

Electrician who killed his partner then blew up their Stoke Newington home jailed for life

Alastair Lockhart — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:02:58 GMT

Clifton George, 45, was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 23 years at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday for the murder of 46-year-old Annabel Rook

When Serena Williams is playing at Queen's today and how to watch legend's comeback

Arthur Ferridge — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:01:48 GMT

Tennis legend set for sensational return to the lawns in west London

Think you know how to eat on GLP-1s? You need more than a basic 101…

Jessica Burrell — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:05 GMT

The weight-loss drug comes with risks, so the right diet is crucial, Dr Federica Amati tells Jessica Burrell

Expert: ‘There is so much that we still don’t know’ about Noah Donohoe’s death

Ted Hennessey — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:53:45 GMT

The 14-year-old was found dead in an underground water tunnel on June 27 2020.

Jeremy Clarkson sends warning to locals ahead of huge 'important' event at his farm

Ekin Karasin — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:42:49 GMT

The presenter, 66, admitted farming is in ‘deep trouble’ as he spoke to his Cotswolds neighbours

Donaldson’s wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking husband about alleged victim – trial

Jonathan McCambridge — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:40:00 GMT

The jury at Newry Crown Court have been hearing further police interviews with the Donaldsons following their arrest in 2024.

Full list: Greenwich Council to resurface 26 roads in £3.65m project

Cameron Blackshaw — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:37:16 GMT

The South East London authority has announced which roads it will be resurfacing in 2026

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau look loved up as they make red carpet debut

Laura Harding — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:28:05 GMT

The couple posed together at the premiere of Perry’s concert film Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris

Two pupils and staff member in hospital after UK school stabbing

Niva Yadav and Tom Place — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:26:37 GMT

Two schoolchildren and a male staff member have been taken to hospital following the incident in Manchester

Starmer condemns Belfast stabbing attack as ‘horrific’ and ‘abhorrent’

David Young — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:21:41 GMT

Graphic video footage is circulating online appearing to show the violent incident unfold on Kinnaird Avenue in the north of the city.

Sutton Council owed £100k in unpaid rent after high street cinema's collapse

Harrison Galliven — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:15:10 GMT

Throwley Yard opened the Sutton branch on the former Chicago’s nightclub site in September 2024

Palantir to sue Sadiq Khan after mayor blocks £50 million Met Police deal

Tom Place — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:12:59 GMT

The deal was blocked over concerns the company did not share London’s ‘values’ and about the procurement process

UK set to defy US over social media ban for children

Christopher McKeon — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:18 GMT

In a response to the consultation on a ban, the US embassy in London said the country preferred ‘narrowly targeted requirements’ for adult content.

Belfast attack horror: Knifeman arrested after 'barbaric' assault leaves victim in hospital

Tom Place — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:56:10 GMT

Footage shows an attacker kneeling on top of another man and stabbing him several times in the head, with Sir Keir Starmer calling the incident ‘sickening’

From VAR changes to covering mouths: Every new rule at World Cup 2026

Oli Gent — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:56:05 GMT

FIFA have confirmed new regulations ahead of this summer’s tournament

Rail traveller who harassed woman sentenced in first prosecution under new law

Ellie Crabbe — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:53:04 GMT

David Stroud made sexually motivated comments to his victim on a train to London on April.

MP hails ‘extraordinary courage’ of those who intervened in stabbing

Rebecca Black — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:51:26 GMT

John Finucane said he believes they may have saved the victim’s life with their selfless acts.

When is World Cup 2026 opening ceremony? Start time and who is performing at tournament curtain-raiser

Oli Gent — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:49:06 GMT

There will be three opening ceremonies for this year’s World Cup

Man who harassed woman on London-bound train sentenced in legal first

Ellie Crabbe — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:46:02 GMT

David Stroud made sexually motivated comments to his victim on a train from Hastings to London in April

PwC under investigation by accounting watchdog over WH Smith audit

Holly Williams — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:39:10 GMT

WH Smith admitted last year it overstated profits for its North American business by as much as £50 million because of an accounting blunder.

Laura Whitmore ‘never more appreciative of body than during and post pregnancy’

Carla Feric — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:34:12 GMT

The 41-year-old broadcaster recently welcomed her second child.

Car finance payouts likely to be delayed until at least 2027, warns watchdog

Anna Wise — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:17:36 GMT

The Financial Conduct Authority said it has already spent more than £20 million developing the plans and that further costs lie ahead.

Kanye West drops raunchy music video featuring wife Bianca Censori

Pierra Willix — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:16:14 GMT

The American rapper has released a surprise single titled Gemini Season.

Pret ‘encouraged’ by start to 2026 despite pressure on customer finances

Henry Saker-Clark — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:16:00 GMT

The high street chain said it has been buoyed by new openings, with the group expanding into more transport hubs and roadside locations.

Goldsmiths University staff go on 'indefinite' strike over job cuts

Tom Place — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:14:18 GMT

The strike comes ahead of the third round of redundancies at the university in the past five years

Kemi Badenoch agrees with Idris Elba that Bond should not be ‘woke’

David Lynch — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:12:30 GMT

‘It is for the writers and the people who own the rights to make that decision,’ the Conservative leader said.

Inside Byron Bay’s first five-star hotel

Liam Freeman — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:09:11 GMT

Rooftop cocktails, rainforest modernism and whale watching at Byron Bay’s most polished address

Simple Minds and Chaka Khan to headline BBC Radio 2 In The Park

Danyel Vanreenen — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:07:35 GMT

Radio 2’s flagship live music event will take place in Scotland this September.

Paddy Power World Cup 2026 offer: 50/1 on England to qualify from Group L

Jack Tanner — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:07:10 GMT

Find out what Paddy Power World Cup offers are available for this summer’s tournament, including how to get 50/1 on England to reach the last 32

England World Cup camp hit by 6.1-magnitude earthquake

Alastair Lockhart — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:05:34 GMT

The Three Lions are set to play Costa Rica in Orlando, Florida tomorrow in their last friendly before the World Cup begins

Marc Almond: Final Soft Cell album will be fitting farewell to Dave Ball

Laura Harding — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:33 GMT

Ball died in October 2025, aged 66, just two days after completing the record.

England vs Costa Rica: Thunderstorms could disrupt final World Cup warm-up friendly

George Flood — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:56:13 GMT

Stormy weather is forecast ahead of kick-off in Orlando on Wednesday

Second teenager charged with murder after boy stabbed to death in Hackney

Tom Place — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:50:35 GMT

A 17-year-old was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon

Madonna unveils racy short film featuring Sabrina Carpenter and Kate Moss

Pierra Willix — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:45:46 GMT

The singer released the film to accompany the release of her album Confessions II next month.

Initiative helping people to access banking services is expanded to more banks

Vicky Shaw — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:44:16 GMT

Banks will work with Shelter and UK Finance to help improve access to banking services for people who are financially excluded.

‘Young people aren't snowflakes and shirkers', insists minister as youth unemployment crisis sweeps London

Rachael Burford — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:42:01 GMT

The capital's youth unemployment rate is the highest in the country at almost 25%

World Cup 2026: Where to watch all the games on big screens in London

Niva Yadav — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:29:08 GMT

The best places to get together with other fans to watch the World Cup in London

Hidden camera found in ceiling panel at government offices in Westminster

David Hughes — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:29:07 GMT

The security services have been notified of the discovery

How to get cheap last-minute tickets for Harry Styles' Wembley shows

Daisy Lester — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:19:18 GMT

The former One Direction singer is about to start a historic 12-night run

South London council to reject 'completely inappropriate' plans for 350 new homes

Cameron Blackshaw — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:17:40 GMT

The application submitted to Bromley Council sought permission to build 350 residential units to the east of St Mary Cray Recreation Ground

Newcastle set Sandro Tonali asking price - but 'figure does not scare' Arsenal and Manchester United

Tashan Deniran-Alleyne — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:07:32 GMT

Man City are also said to be keeping tabs on developments

How to watch England at World Cup 2026 for FREE: Live stream and TV channel for every match

Arthur Ferridge — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:01:52 GMT

Three Lions bid to end six decades of hurt in the United States

North London council to pay £2,500 to family left in unsuitable housing for 10 months

Grant Williams — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:01:35 GMT

An investigation found Brent Council at fault for its ‘failure to secure suitable accommodation’ for the mother and her three children

How to watch World Cup 2026 for FREE: Live stream and TV channel for every match

Arthur Ferridge — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:01:32 GMT

Tournament kick-off at the Azteca rapidly approaching

World Cup 2026: Every confirmed squad for summer tournament

Arthur Ferridge — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:59 GMT

Summer tournament rosters now complete ahead of tournament start

Every World Cup player from London clubs as Arsenal and Chelsea dominate Tottenham

Arthur Ferridge — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:53 GMT

Capital set to be well represented at summer tournament

England World Cup 2026 fixtures: Schedule, kick-off times and venues for Three Lions

Oli Gent — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:47 GMT

Thomas Tuchel & Co. have a trick group stage to navigate

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot odds: Kylian Mbappe up against Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi

James Hicken — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:41 GMT

The game’s greatest goalscorers line up for tournament’s top individual honour

England route to World Cup 2026 final as former winners lie in wait

Alex Dakers — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:19 GMT

England’s group stage performance will dictate path to World Cup glory

Hugh Laurie apologises for his scathing 'drunk' takedown of critic's House review

Ekin Karasin — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:15 GMT

The actor, 66, admitted he was ‘already upset about something’ when he hit back at the review

World Cup 2026 fixtures: Schedule, kick-off times and venues

Arthur Ferridge — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:14 GMT

Three Lions handed favourable kick-off times

Storm at The Tempest: 'Bohemian' woman brings baby to sell-out Shakespeare play starring Sir Kenneth Branagh

Niva Yadav — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:59:31 GMT

The ‘gurgling’ and ‘cooing’ infuriated theatregoers during the sell-out show

So disgusted by what happened to Leon, its founder has bought it back

Josh Barrie — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:53:15 GMT

After he sold his chain, John Vincent watched it get ‘bad’. Can he revive its fortunes?

New calls for Scottish Government to end guga hunt amid animal welfare concerns

Danyel Vanreenen — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:51:15 GMT

The hunt on Sula Sgeir cannot be considered humane, according to a new report from two leading animal welfare organisations.

Three pupils stabbed and girl arrested as UK school in lockdown

Niva Yadav — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:49:54 GMT

Police are responding to an incident at the Co-Op Academy in Manchester, where a schoolgirl has been arrested

Fifth person charged over Golders Green ambulance arson attack

Alastair Lockhart — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:48:17 GMT

Subhan Ahmed, 18, was charged with assisting an offender in connection with the attack on Jewish community ambulances in March

Best TV deals for World Cup 2026 watching parties

Mollie Davies — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:48:03 GMT

Upgrade your set-up to enjoy the FIFA World Cup at home

Tories did ‘level best’ to ruin oil and gas sector, says SNP candidate

Craig Paton — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:46:56 GMT

Voters in Aberdeen South will go to the polls on June 18.

All Points East and LIDO festival organisers apply to use Victoria Park for 75 days a year

Nick Clark and LDR Reporter — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:39:58 GMT

AEG has run All Points East in Victoria Park annually since 2018, and launched LIDO festival there last year

Arsenal sack head doctor Zafar Iqbal

Matt Verri — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:04:55 GMT

Gunners chief has been shown the door and the search for his replacement has begun

Meteorite that killed dinosaurs also created life-supporting environment – study

Nick Forbes — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Researchers said the findings could help direct the search for life on other planets.

Growth to slow and unemployment to jump to two million, says CBI

Henry Saker-Clark — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:48:03 GMT

The Confederation of British Industry warned that around 200,000 more Britons were on track to become unemployed.

Idris Elba's wife in 'racism' blast over woman who hit her car and asked: 'Where are you from?'

Ekin Karasin — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:41:19 GMT

The Canadian model said the ‘hostile’ driver tried to drive off after hitting her car in the ‘upsetting’ encounter

Climbing temperatures at the weekend could hit 30C threshold again – Met Office

Mathilde Grandjean — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:40:10 GMT

Conditions are expected to take a sharp turn at the weekend, with temperatures likely to rise above the seasonal average.

Huge recycling centre fire brought under control after London Bridge rail chaos

Matt Watts and Michael Howie — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:39:50 GMT

100 firefighters battled huge blaze at recycling centre that caused major travel disruption

Arrest after man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing

Jessica Coates — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:57:25 GMT

The incident took place on Monday evening in the Kinnaird Avenue area of the city.

LadBible owner alerts over profits once more amid hit to search traffic

Holly Williams — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:30:34 GMT

LBG Media said it now expects full-year underlying earnings to come in at between £15 million and £20 million.

Nigel Farage hits out at X deepfakes showing him brawling with Bank of England governor on Question Time

Alastair Lockhart — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:24:41 GMT

Fake images have circulated on X which link to articles that falsely claim Mr Farage confronted Mr Bailey on the BBC’s Question Time

Epsom Derby day fight: Six people arrested after racegoers brawl in front of shocked spectators

Tom Place — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:18:33 GMT

Six people have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and affray and released pending further investigation

Homebuyer interest dipped after mortgage rates rise, builder Bellway says

Anna Wise — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:17:41 GMT

The Newcastle-based company said recovery in the housing market could be slowed as a result of the challenges.

Nine injured in shooting near England squad's World Cup training ground

Alastair Lockhart — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:56:32 GMT

It was reported that nine adults had gone to various local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries

Lee Andrews 'begs Katie Price to set up GoFundMe for prison release' as she claims he'll be out 'next week'

Ekin Karasin — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:52:27 GMT

Andrews was reportedly arrested on fraud allegations but insisted to Price he had been kidnapped on suspicion of espionage

Empty homes in London should be seized under new powers for councils to tackle housing crisis, say MPs

Nicholas Cecil — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:47:34 GMT

Ministers are also being urged to reform stamp duty by the Commons housing committee

Amazon Prime Day is back this month – and I've found the best early deals

Mollie Davies — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:44:03 GMT

From savings on luxury beauty to home appliances, here’s what you need to know, and what you can shop now

Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino in Romy And Michele’s High School Reunion sequel

Laura Harding — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:35:35 GMT

Production is under way on the sequel to the 1997 cult film.

US tech race to go public in full swing as OpenAI plots stock market float

Anna Wise — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:24:22 GMT

OpenAI’s filing for an IPO in the US comes hot on the heels of rival AI giant Anthropic.

Arsenal have Morgan Rogers transfer hope as Myles Lewis-Skelly decision made

Matt Verri — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:19:40 GMT

Gunners will not rest of their laurels after winning the Premier League title, with Eli Junior Kroupi also of interest

Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Arthur Ferridge — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:11:46 GMT

The latest edition of the World Cup will open with a nostalgic fixture

GSK to buy US lung cancer drug specialist Nuvalent for £8bn

Holly Williams — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:08:00 GMT

The acquisition is thought to be GSK’s biggest deal in more than a decade.

Emile Heskey exclusive: 'Morgan Rogers is ready to join Arsenal - but Aston Villa must not sell'

Sam Tabuteau — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:47:12 GMT

Gunners hold interest in England forward but ex-Villan hopes his former club can keep him

Andoni Iraola has sent transfer message to Eli Junior Kroupi as 'Liverpool and Arsenal learn asking price'

Alex Young — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:43:50 GMT

Bournemouth teenager is attracting interest ahead of the summer transfer window

Electrician faces life sentence for murdering judge’s daughter before blowing up their Stoke Newington home

Tristan Kirk — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:35:48 GMT

Clifton George, 45, killed his partner Annabel Rook, 46, by stabbing her 31 times during a row at their north London home