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Police rescue Argentina fan from huge crowd in Piccadilly Circus chaos

London Police rescue Argentina fan from huge crowd in Piccadilly Circus chaos

Argentina stars slammed over Falklands banner amid call to strip visas

Argentina stars slammed over Falklands banner amid call to strip visas

Government brings British Steel under public ownership

Government brings British Steel under public ownership

Woman who fundraised for own leg amputation to make history at Glasgow 2026

Woman who fundraised for own leg amputation to make history at Glasgow 2026

New prime minister will not ‘change UK-Ukraine dynamic’, Keir Starmer vows

New prime minister will not ‘change UK-Ukraine dynamic’, Keir Starmer vows

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

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Peak TV audience of 24 million for England’s World Cup semi-final defeat

Peak TV audience of 24 million for England’s World Cup semi-final defeat

Sam Neill's 'sudden' cause of death revealed

Sam Neill's 'sudden' cause of death revealed

Cruz Beckham praised for sweet gesture to David after England defeat

Cruz Beckham praised for sweet gesture to David after England defeat

Jeremy Clarkson details ordeal that left him a 'suicidal wreck'

Jeremy Clarkson details ordeal that left him a 'suicidal wreck'

Young hackers jailed for devastating £39million TfL cyber attack

Young hackers jailed for devastating £39million TfL cyber attack

Starmer blasts Argentina: 'World Cup may not be ours, Falklands are'

Starmer blasts Argentina: 'World Cup may not be ours, Falklands are'

Who are the young cybercriminals behind the £39million TfL hack?

Who are the young cybercriminals behind the £39million TfL hack?

Inquest into death of Jools Sweeney, 14, to be re-opened after High Court ruling

Inquest into death of Jools Sweeney, 14, to be re-opened after High Court ruling

Energy boss calls for ‘timely consent’ for Rosebank and Jackdaw projects

Energy boss calls for ‘timely consent’ for Rosebank and Jackdaw projects

We are on right side of history, say protesters in defence factory blockade

We are on right side of history, say protesters in defence factory blockade

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Politics How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Starmer meets Zelensky on final visit to Ukraine before leaving office

Starmer meets Zelensky on final visit to Ukraine before leaving office

Grooming gang leader moved after address revealed on social media

Grooming gang leader moved after address revealed on social media

LFB battle blaze at central London restaurant as residents flee homes

LFB battle blaze at central London restaurant as residents flee homes

Keir Starmer says UK support for Ukraine will ‘always endure’ on farewell visit

Keir Starmer says UK support for Ukraine will ‘always endure’ on farewell visit

London stations to get taller barriers in fare evasion crackdown

London stations to get taller barriers in fare evasion crackdown

London cooldown on way after long heatwave - but when will it rain?

London cooldown on way after long heatwave - but when will it rain?

Jesy Nelson says rollout of baby SMA screening is a ‘day of hope’

Jesy Nelson says rollout of baby SMA screening is a ‘day of hope’

Arrests as England and Argentina fans clash outside Atlanta stadium

Arrests as England and Argentina fans clash outside Atlanta stadium

Interactive map shows how hosepipe bans are closing in on London

Interactive map shows how hosepipe bans are closing in on London

Spot check: Cheetah cubs appear for first time at Whipsnade Zoo

Spot check: Cheetah cubs appear for first time at Whipsnade Zoo

Takeover deals boost Sports Direct owner Frasers amid ‘tough’ backdrop

Takeover deals boost Sports Direct owner Frasers amid ‘tough’ backdrop

Wildfire threat to London: Risk of blazes igniting in your borough?

Wildfire threat to London: Risk of blazes igniting in your borough?

Six people rescued from burning block of flats in south-east London

Six people rescued from burning block of flats in south-east London

Ultra-processed food linked to quarter of heart disease cases and deaths – study

Ultra-processed food linked to quarter of heart disease cases and deaths – study

Shortest-serving prime ministers: Where does Sir Keir Starmer rank?

Shortest-serving prime ministers: Where does Sir Keir Starmer rank?

Who will be in Andy Burnham’s Cabinet?

Who will be in Andy Burnham’s Cabinet?

British mother who abducted sons from US father has been on run in UK for months

British mother who abducted sons from US father has been on run in UK for months

Andy Burnham will be first PM for 50 years with seat in north-west England

Andy Burnham will be first PM for 50 years with seat in north-west England

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Property News Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Voters want ‘huge change’ in energy policy from Burnham as PM, polling suggests

Voters want ‘huge change’ in energy policy from Burnham as PM, polling suggests

Burnham should honour 2015 pledge to scrap tuition fees – SNP

Burnham should honour 2015 pledge to scrap tuition fees – SNP

Mosquitoes and stained glass mystery to be discussed at Curious festival

Mosquitoes and stained glass mystery to be discussed at Curious festival

Heartbreak for England fans as Three Lions endure semi-final sorrow again

Heartbreak for England fans as Three Lions endure semi-final sorrow again

The ruin of China's London property boom

The ruin of China's London property boom

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

Taller ticket barriers to be installed at railway stations to deter fare dodgers

Taller ticket barriers to be installed at railway stations to deter fare dodgers

England fans open-mouthed as tables turn and Argentina lead

England fans open-mouthed as tables turn and Argentina lead

Residents evacuated amid fears Highlands wildfire could spread

Residents evacuated amid fears Highlands wildfire could spread

England fans joyous as Anthony Gordon puts Three Lions ahead

England fans joyous as Anthony Gordon puts Three Lions ahead

Fly-tipping fines to soar to £5,000 in crackdown

Fly-tipping fines to soar to £5,000 in crackdown

Tense first half in England v Argentina World Cup semi-final leaves fans anxious

Tense first half in England v Argentina World Cup semi-final leaves fans anxious

England fans optimistic but concerned about Messi in old rivals semi-final

England fans optimistic but concerned about Messi in old rivals semi-final

Boy, 14, charged with terror offence over 'plan to target mosques'

Boy, 14, charged with terror offence over 'plan to target mosques'

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

US military intercepts ships trying to run reimposed naval blockade of Iran

US military intercepts ships trying to run reimposed naval blockade of Iran

Sexual predator who targeted lone women on late night trains jailed

Sexual predator who targeted lone women on late night trains jailed

Tube knifeman who stabbed two strangers has sentence extended

Tube knifeman who stabbed two strangers has sentence extended

British pubs to sell six million pints during England v Argentina game

British pubs to sell six million pints during England v Argentina game

Tommy Robinson apologises after labelling Glasgow father an ‘invader’

Tommy Robinson apologises after labelling Glasgow father an ‘invader’

Newborn baby attends mother’s graduation ceremony hours after birth

Newborn baby attends mother’s graduation ceremony hours after birth

Keir Starmer pledges ‘wholehearted support’ to Andy Burnham in final PMQs

Keir Starmer pledges ‘wholehearted support’ to Andy Burnham in final PMQs

Clacton by-election: Who are the candidates standing against Farage?

Clacton by-election: Who are the candidates standing against Farage?

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