Topic: London

Topic

Heading into the midterms, 'no US president in recent times has been as unpopular as Donald Trump'

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Richard Johnson, Senior Lecturer in US Politics at Queen Mary University of London. He says that "Donald Trump is damaged goods at this point in his presidency." With this uncompromising assessment, Johnson takes us through the political forces shaping the 2026 US midterm elections. Far from assuming that Trump's formidable campaigning instincts can once again mobilize Republican voters, Johnson questions whether the president's political influence has become a liability for the very party he once transformed. He points to a potentially significant realignme

2 Nov 2026, 15:50 UTC

World

Wizz Air flight from Luton in emergency landing after bomb threat

A Hungarian fighter jet escorted the aircraft to Budapest after the threat was received mid-air.

2 Nov 2026, 15:03 UTC

Entertainment

Netflix U.K. Layoffs Hit Up to 3% of London HQ, Production VP Anna Mallett Exits

The seismic changes at Netflix have rippled across the pond, with up to 3% of the streamer’s London HQ laid off, it has now been confirmed. The aftershocks from last month’s U.S. re-org have also claimed U.K. and EMEA production VP Anna Mallett, who has exited amid the shake-up. Mallett, who was vice president of […]

2 Nov 2026, 14:07 UTC

Sports

Defeat for London City against Man City - but is Europe a real possibility?

London City Lionesses suffer defeat by Manchester City but their performance suggests they are closer to Champions League qualification than expected.

1 Nov 2026, 16:20 UTC

World

Macklemore concludes ‘Free Palestine’ tour with solidarity message

Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ tour ended with a sold-out show in London.

1 Nov 2026, 14:42 UTC

World

Palestine Action supporters arrested outside US embassy in London

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the US Embassy in London to oppose the UK government's ban on Palestine Action.

31 Oct 2026, 22:41 UTC

World

London police arrest 139 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban

Demonstrations in London and Edinburgh come days before a UK Supreme Court appeal challenging the group's proscription.

31 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC

Business

City of London chief tops UK Black Powerlist

Ian Thomas, who heads the City of London Corporation, tops the Black Powerlist in its 21st year.

30 Oct 2026, 18:33 UTC

Politics

US midterms: With deep-red states now in play, could blue wave redraw America's political landscape?

With the US approaching a potentially consequential midterm election, the political landscape appears to be shifting. Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Dr Richard Johnson, Senior Lecturer in US Politics & Policy at Queen Mary University of London, who examines the prospect of a sweeping Democratic victory. He argues that the party could achieve gains of a magnitude not seen since Barack Obama's historic presidential election in 2008. Johnson sees a combination of Democratic enthusiasm, and growing support among independents, white college-educated voters and Latinos, and signs of defect

30 Oct 2026, 10:36 UTC

Sports

England and Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to club assault

Footballer Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to allegations he headbutted and punched a man at a London nightclub.

29 Oct 2026, 12:49 UTC

Sports

Briton Azim set for December return against Valenzuela

British light-welterweight Adam Azim is set to face Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela at London's Copper Box on 4 December.

28 Oct 2026, 13:39 UTC

Sports

Ballon d'Or in London - the most chaotic ever?

It was the first time the Ballon d'Or had been held in London in its 70-year history - but the event was not plain sailing. BBC Sport assesses a chaotic night.

27 Oct 2026, 14:24 UTC

World

‘It’s magical’: London’s iconic Oxford Street goes vehicle-free

The cars have gone, and so have the buses, but while retailers expect a boost, residents worry about change.

27 Oct 2026, 10:42 UTC

World

Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or, with Kylian Mbappé second ahead of Lamine Yamal

Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which was awarded in London for the first time. He becomes the fifth Englishman to win the trophy, 25 years after Michael Owen.

27 Oct 2026, 08:23 UTC

World

Anthropic's IPO filing shows soaring sales and steep losses

AI giant Anthropic has publicly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with US market regulators. The document offered a glimpse into the company's finances but also contained nearly 100 pages related to risks around investing in the firm. The filing revealed that in the first half of 2026, its revenue soared to $16.3 billion while its net loss widened to over $80 billion. Plus: London's iconic Oxford Street, one of Europe's busiest shopping areas, has been partially pedestrianised.

27 Oct 2026, 00:15 UTC

Sports

Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or wait - how he bucked the trend

Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the world's best player at a ceremony in London.

26 Oct 2026, 23:25 UTC