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Secret London meeting signals royal reset

Senior aides to King Charles and Prince Harry reportedly meet discreetly in London, sparking speculation of early steps towards reconciliation after years of royal estrangement. What began as an unannounced afternoon drink in a private London club may mark the first serious move toward reconciliation between King Charles III and his estranged younger son. Senior communications advisers to both camps were photographed in conversation last Wednesday at the Royal Over‑Seas League near Clarence House, opening a channel that palace watchers say has been frozen since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from royal duties in 2020. The meeting brought together Meredith Maines,

Athletes Bow, Then Bolt

Princess Anne opens the 20th Island Games in Orkney, as athletes from 24 islands celebrate sport, unity, and community in a vibrant week-long event. The 20th Island Games opened in vibrant fashion on Saturday in Orkney, with Princess Anne officially launching the week-long sporting event amid cheering crowds, colourful parades, and moving tributes to island identity. For many of the 2,000 athletes from 24 island communities, the experience was not only a moment of fierce pride—but a once-in-a-lifetime memory. Competitors were met

Midlife Women Manage Anger

Researchers analysed data from over 500 women who were asked to track

King to host Trump in Sept

The US president will be accompanied by his wife, First Lady Melania

Heidi hints at tax rises in next budget

The transport secretary says tax rises were not discussed “directly” between ministers

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British auto gets a £2.5bn jump-lead

Labour to make electric cars cheaper

Britain’s 9-to-Wine Shift

DIPLO-BOT

UK Front Pages 14/07: Gaza, pounds, doctors, guns, and Labour’s flip-flop

Colour still kills before 18 in London

60 Labour MPs urge govt to recognise Palestinian state

US State Department lays off over 1,300 employees

Trump Axes Aid, UN Fumes

Dozens held for support to Palestine Action group

NATO Eyes Missile Expansion

Trump–Xi Talks Likely

Poland Threatens Aid Shutdown

UK Front Pages 13/07: Sunday Papers Tackle Health, Hate, Royals and Revenue

Dozens held for support to Palestine Action group

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Borough Beat

Former Met commissioner Ian Blair dies

Lord Ian Blair, the former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and one of the most high-profile figures in British policing, has died at the

London Leads AI Regulation

Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU noted that the Centre would serve as a platform for

7/7 London & 12/3 Bombay – Tale of Two Cities

The 7/7 bombings changed London forever. The Victorian-era Tube system still struggles with outages and emergencies. A minor fire or

London Hotter Than Barbados This Week as Temperature Soars to 34°C

Courtesy : BBC Weather/Leroy D.

Oxford Street to Go Traffic-Free: Khan’s Bold Vision Gains Traction Amid Political Push and Power Shifts

Oxford Street, long considered the beating heart of Britain’s high-street retail, is set to undergo a landmark transformation. The newly

‘Never Again’ Echoes Through St Paul’s: London Marks 30 Years Since Srebrenica Genocide

In a poignant memorial held on Tuesday at St Paul’s Cathedral, Londoners gathered alongside global dignitaries, survivors, and political leaders

London News

Mayor’s cash blitz for local high streets

New investment to support local economies, green spaces and night-time revival as part of London Growth Plan Twelve high streets across London are set

Sizzling Weekend for London

As the city prepares for three days of blazing skies, Mayor Sadiq Khan issued a plea: “Look after yourselves and

Free Summer Fun Returns to Greenwich

Holiday Food and Fun Returns with More Free Activities and Meals for Royal Greenwich Children Royal Greenwich’s much-loved Holiday Food

Lewisham Aims to Revive High Streets

Lewisham Reopens £10,000 Grants to Bring Empty Shops Back to Life Lewisham Council is bringing back its Empty Property Capital

Young Entrepreneurs Harvest Hope

With impressive enthusiasm, the young marketeers eagerly showcased their bountiful harvest to the public Young green-fingered entrepreneurs from nine local

Croydon’s Weapon Amnesty

This comes as the government prepares to implement a Ninja Sword Ban on August 1st Croydon Council is throwing its

Business

Chancellor leaves door open to tax hikes

Chancellor refuses to rule out tax rises and brushes off resignation talk after bruising week Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out tax hikes in the upcoming autumn budget, even as she

Summit Celebrates Global Excellence

The historic halls of the House of Commons, UK Parliament, resonated with applause, ideas, and a spirit of cross-border collaboration during the Global Brand and Leadership Conclave 2025, London International Summit and Awards. The prestigious gathering, hosted by The Brand

Focus on Safety, Security & Health

CHANCELLOR RACHEL REEVES: “We’re investing in your security, health and economy so

SRTIP Board unveils strategy to build on phenomenal growth

The meeting brought together industry, academic, and government stakeholders committed to reinforcing

London Lite

Adam Levine Ends Tattoo Journey

His latest session, he added, “really hurt,” and ultimately convinced him to stop adding to his already extensive collection of body art Maroon 5

Knives Out Opens LFF

Johnson and longtime producing partner Ram Bergman produced the film through their banner, T-Street The third instalment of the beloved Knives Out franchise, Wake

Fraser Blames Mummy Failure

Released in 2017, Cruise’s The Mummy was meant to launch Universal’s ambitious Dark Universe — a cinematic universe of classic monster characters Hollywood actor

July’s Hottest OTT Releases

As summer blockbusters like Jurassic World Rebirth and The Fantastic Four: First Steps roar into theatres this July, streaming platforms are also lining up

Celebrity Circuit

Denis Villeneuve to Direct New Bond Film

Oscar‑nominated French-Canadian director Denis Villeneuve has been announced as the director of the next James Bond film. This marks the first entry produced under Amazon MGM Studios following Amazon’s acquisition of MGM. Villeneuve,

Sport

Blues Rules the World

Chelsea finished as top scorers in the tournament with 17 goals; one more than PSG, Manchester City and Bayern who were all on 16.

Sinner Serves up History

Flipping the script, Sinner also managed to put an end to Alcaraz’s career-best 24-match win streak and became the first Italian to capture what

Brit Blitz

Supported by an enthusiastic Centre Court crowd, Cash and Glasspool completed their milestone victory in one hour and 23 minutes. Julian Cash and Lloyd

Elanga Flies to Toon

Prior to making his move to the Midlands, Anthony came through the youth system at Manchester United Newcastle United have completed the signing of

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Apple’s XR Future Unfolds

It is expected to run on a high-end iPhone-class chip and retail for less than the $3,499 Vision Pro Apple is reportedly preparing a wide-ranging lineup of extended reality (XR) devices, including Ray-Ban-style smart glasses and lighter Vision headsets, to