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  • Couple adopts baby frozen for 30 years as embryo. They were toddlers when he was conceived

    The embryo had been cryopreserved in May 1994, when its adoptive mother Lindsey Pierce was four and father was three. 'We didn’t care about the age or ethnicity of the embryo,' she said. 'We just wanted to give a baby a chance.'

  • London drops out of top 20 IPO markets after falling behind Mexico

    London drops out of top 20 IPO markets after falling behind Mexico

    As recently as 2013, UK IPOs accounted for more than half of the European fundraising total. That share has dwindled to 3% this year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

  • London’s commuters face travel chaos as tube strike hits hard

    London’s commuters face travel chaos as tube strike hits hard

    All fleet staff as well as engineering, station and train workers walk out on Monday, causing chaos for the UK capital’s commuters

  • Almost 900 people were arrested at London Palestine Action protest, police say

    Almost 900 people were arrested at London Palestine Action protest, police say

    Britain proscribed Palestine Action under anti-terrorism legislation in July after some of its members broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged military planes

  • 85 authorities, countless victims, a disturbing pattern: Why UK struggles to act against 'Pakistani rape gangs'?

    85 authorities, countless victims, a disturbing pattern: Why UK struggles to act against 'Pakistani rape gangs'?

    Lowe, who chaired the Rape Gang Inquiry, announced that gang-based child sexual exploitation has been identified in at least 85 local authorities, reigniting concerns about grooming gangs.

  • Rich Londoners find money can’t buy ACs as temperatures soar

    Rich Londoners find money can’t buy ACs as temperatures soar

    With temperatures in some parts of the London Underground recently exceeding levels deemed fit for cattle, climate change is well and truly transforming the experience of living in Britain’s capital.

  • BLACKPINK makes history as first girl group to perform at London’s Wembley Stadium

    BLACKPINK makes history as first girl group to perform at London’s Wembley Stadium

    BLACKPINK makes history as the first female K-pop group to perform at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, joining global legends like Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, BTS, and Oasis in this prestigious milestone performance.

  • ‘Police said I was wanted…’ London man says facial recognition tech mistook him for a criminal

    ‘Police said I was wanted…’ London man says facial recognition tech mistook him for a criminal

    A London man was mistakenly flagged as a wanted criminal by facial recognition technology, leading to a terrifying police encounter. He shares how the incident unfolded and why it raises concerns about AI surveillance.

  • ‘Poora khol diye Pasha’: Asaduddin Owaisi on Siraj’s magic spell as India tie series against England at Oval

    ‘Poora khol diye Pasha’: Asaduddin Owaisi on Siraj’s magic spell as India tie series against England at Oval

    Siraj was deservedly adjudged player of the match for his nine-wicket match haul for the team that was missing its regular pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in this game due to his workload management.

  • From Buckingham Palace to British Museum: 5 more must-see spots in London

    From Buckingham Palace to British Museum: 5 more must-see spots in London

    Already seen Buckingham Palace and the British Museum? Discover 5 more must-visit spots in London—from royal parks to iconic markets and cultural gems.

  • India's marine export, processed food among top gainers in UK trade deal as tariff drops to zero

    India's marine export, processed food among top gainers in UK trade deal as tariff drops to zero

    With tariffs now being slashed to zero, Indian marine products will get access to UK's $5.4 billion marine market, competing with nations such as Ecuador and Vietnam, which already enjoy zero import duty from the UK.

  • UK PM Keir Starmer calls India FTA the biggest trade deal since leaving the EU

    UK PM Keir Starmer calls India FTA the biggest trade deal since leaving the EU

    The two Prime Ministers also launched 'Vision 2035' to form partnerships in defence, education, technology and people to people relations.

  • Rare Mahatma Gandhi oil painting sold for Rs 1.7 crore in UK

    Rare Mahatma Gandhi oil painting sold for Rs 1.7 crore in UK

    It is not known yet who bought the painting and it's not clear whether it will be put on display.

  • Sara Tendulkar’s photo with Shubman Gill in London goes viral, sparks dating rumours yet again

    Sara Tendulkar’s photo with Shubman Gill in London goes viral, sparks dating rumours yet again

    A single photo of Shubman Gill and Sara Tendulkar at a London charity dinner has reignited dating rumours, sparking a social media frenzy. Fans are buzzing with speculation, memes, and curiosity over the duo's possible rekindled connection.

  • Kareena Kapoor shares beach holiday pics sporting a monokini, sets Instagram ablaze

    Kareena Kapoor shares beach holiday pics sporting a monokini, sets Instagram ablaze

    Kareena Kapoor oozes vacation glam in her latest beachside snaps, turning Instagram up a notch. Clad in a chic beige-and-black swimsuit, she radiates effortless elegance under the sun, lounging by the shore beneath a rustic umbrella.

  • Five passengers, 2 crew members of Air India Mumbai-London flight fall sick mid-air; food poisoning suspected

    Five passengers, 2 crew members of Air India Mumbai-London flight fall sick mid-air; food poisoning suspected

    The flight landed safely in Mumbai, where medical teams were on standby to assist.

  • 41-year-old doctor says his biological age is 24, lists 3 supplements key to his longevity

    41-year-old doctor says his biological age is 24, lists 3 supplements key to his longevity

    Dr Mohammed Enayat said he diligently monitored his health for seven years, incorporating wearable technology along with regular blood, urine, and microbiome tests.

  • Pakistan Army attache publicly gestures to slit Indian protestors' throat in UK | Video

    Pakistan Army attache publicly gestures to slit Indian protestors' throat in UK | Video

    Colonel Taimur Rahat of Pakistan Army, Air and Army Attache at Pakistan’s Mission in UK gestured to slit the throats of Indian diaspora protesting in London.

  • Heathrow says it will reopen after closure causes global flight turmoil

    Heathrow says it will reopen after closure causes global flight turmoil

    Heathrow, the world's fifth-busiest airport, was forced to close after a huge fire engulfed a substation near the airport on Thursday night

  • Megastar Chiranjeevi becomes first Indian to receive UK’s lifetime achievement award

    Megastar Chiranjeevi becomes first Indian to receive UK’s lifetime achievement award

    Megastar Chiranjeevi has made history by becoming the first Indian celebrity to receive the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the British Government. The prestigious honor was presented at the UK Parliament in London on March 19, 2025, recognizing his exceptional contributions to cinema and society, marking a remarkable milestone in his career.

  • Man climbs London's Big Ben tower, waves Palestinian flag

    Man climbs London's Big Ben tower, waves Palestinian flag

    A barefoot man was seen standing on a ledge several metres up Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben.

  • How AI is helping fashion models be at two places at once: 'Black hole of endless options'

    How AI is helping fashion models be at two places at once: 'Black hole of endless options'

    While the technology opens up opportunities for some, critics fear AI will render many professionals, including models, make-up artists, and photographers obsolete -- and could risk promoting an artificial standard of beauty.

  • Digital detox: Why young adults are flocking to London's 'offline' nights

    Digital detox: Why young adults are flocking to London's 'offline' nights

    'A lot of us have social media and phone addictions because we're using it even though we don't want to... and we're using it even though we know it doesn't make us feel better,' said one of the organisers Ilya Kneppelhout.

  • Abhishek Bachchan joins Amy Jackson, Ed Westwick at British Asian Trust Gala dinner in London

    Abhishek Bachchan joins Amy Jackson, Ed Westwick at British Asian Trust Gala dinner in London

    Abhishek Bachchan joined Amy Jackson and Ed Westwick at the British Asian Trust's annual gala in London. The event, held at The Peninsula London, raises funds for important causes and drew a star-studded crowd.

  • UK woman gets fired for wearing sports shoes at work, wins Rs 32 lakh compensation

    UK woman gets fired for wearing sports shoes at work, wins Rs 32 lakh compensation

    Elizabeth Benassi’s case was heard at an employment tribunal in Croydon, south London, which ruled in her favour. The tribunal found that the company displayed a “desire to find fault” with the young employee and had failed to inform her about its dress code policy.

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