London police have arrested a woman after four people were stabbed in the busy Covent Garden area.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has broken the “Avengers: Endgame” record for the biggest North American opening weekend.

George Clooney says his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France due to a nearby wildfire.

The Bank of England kept its key interest rate on hold for the fifth time this year after a bigger-than-expected drop in the inflation rate last month gave policymakers breathing space to assess the fallout from renewed fighting in Iran.

Film producer Jason Cloth, known for financing movies like “Joker” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” has been indicted on wire fraud charges.

Booker Prize winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are in the running for the 2026 edition of the prestigious fiction award.

His lawyer says Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Wu Chi-wai has been granted permission to stay in the U.

Bill Oddie, a British comic actor who had a second career as as a bird expert and wildlife presenter, died on Saturday, his agent said, He was 85.

Prosecutors say the man charged with killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe struck her 21 times in the head with a hammer.

The Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The drama-filled Wimbledon final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova over the weekend was ESPN’s most-watched women’s championship match at the grass-court Grand Slam.

A man who made a threat on social media to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has been arrested, police said.

The British government has announced plans for a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds.

American 16-year-old Jordan Lee became only the second qualifier to win the Wimbledon boys’ title by rallying to beat Cruz Hewitt 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday.

Prince William joined his wife Kate and two of their children for the men’s final at Wimbledon in a star-studded Royal Box that also included actors Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman and Ben Stiller.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, returned to Wimbledon for the women’s final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova on Saturday as part of a Royal Box contingent that included tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King.

American actor Dustin Hoffman and cricket great Sachin Tendulkar were among the celebrities at Wimbledon on Friday to watch defending champion Jannik Sinner play Novak Djokovic on Centre Court.

The Bayeux Tapestry has returned to England for the first time in nearly 1,000 years.

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced Welsh pop star known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75.

Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain, has been posthumously granted conditional pardon, according to Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy.

Britain’s Queen Camilla is making her customary visit to Wimbledon and was joined in the Royal Box by an actor who once portrayed her husband.

Sure, Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion who also impresses with her fashionable outfits.

Arthur Fery has become the first British wild card to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals in the professional era.

George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year to receive a lifetime achievement award.

There’s not usually a clock ticking down in tennis.

Serena Williams has withdrawn from her doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury.

Three men have been acquitted of murder in the killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee.

Naomi Osaka’s day out at Wimbledon went much better than plans for her young daughter’s birthday.

Serena Williams’ singles return at Wimbledon was watched by an average of 1.8 million viewers on ESPN, helping make it the network’s biggest audience for a Day 2 at the grass-court Grand Slam.

Doubles players fear for their tennis future after being told by the ATP Tour that tournament sizes and prize money will decrease significantly starting in 2028.

Michael Scurr, a volunteer at Britain’s National Archives, has discovered a rare early copy of the Declaration of Independence.

Princess Kate met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue and sat next to Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam.

Novak Djokovic witnessed a proposal in the crowd during his opening Wimbledon match on Centre Court on Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.

Anticipation is building at Wimbledon for Serena Williams’ first singles match in nearly four years.

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert says her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year.

Charlie Brown's pen pal is finally revealed in the animated movie “Snoopy Unleashed,” coming to Apple TV in 2027.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is feeling optimistic about his Wimbledon title defense after sweating through an exhibition match in a heat wave and confirming he underwent testing following his physical meltdown at the French Open.

Brexit fractured the European Union, and it broke British politics.

Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London on Friday afternoon that killed one person.

Arsenal will begin its Premier League title defense at home against newly promoted Coventry, kicking off the league’s 2026-27 season on August 21.

The Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.7% as the inflation pressures on the British economy have become more benign after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal to sign deal to end their war.

Qantas Airways plans to launch the world’s longest direct flight next year, a service of up to 22 hours nonstop between London and Sydney.

The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died.

British television personality Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has prostate cancer on the final fifth-season episodes of his farm reality show.

Naomi Campbell has appeared in a London court, seeking to overturn a ban on her being a charity trustee in England and Wales.

Paddington Bear is heading to Broadway with “Paddington The Musical” set to play at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March.

A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel "Wuthering Heights" is up for auction for the first time in over a century.

Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content.

Two men were convicted of a plot last year to set fire to two houses and a car linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Britain’s armed forces have boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel.

Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in Belfast to denounce anti-immigrant rioters.

Rising star Victoria Mboko says she will miss Wimbledon because of a knee injury sustained during a match this week at Queen’s Club.

American novelist Virginia Evans has won the Women’s Prize for Fiction with “The Correspondent,” a bestseller told in letters.

Serena Williams’ much-hyped comeback to professional tennis in London has lasted just one match.

Laurence Olivier, arguably Britain's greatest stage actor, has been honored with a plaque at his childhood home in London.

Serena Williams’ doubles campaign at Queen’s Club could be over after one match.

Serena Williams is not ruling out a return to singles competition but suggests it is not imminent ahead of her comeback in the sport she dominated for two decades.

The leaders of the U.K., Ukraine, France and Germany discussed the “urgent need” to ramp up production of weapons to combat Russia’s powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missiles in a meeting in London on Sunday.

Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72.

A father of six has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for a rape 23 years ago, which another man was wrongly convicted of.

A British lawmaker is suing Elon Musk’s company xAI for invasion of privacy.

Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died at 75.

The British government is sticking to its net-zero goal despite global conflicts affecting energy supplies.

A spring heat wave is scorching parts of Western Europe, breaking temperature records and triggering government warnings.

The estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has pleaded guilty to embezzling over 400,000 pounds from the Scottish National Party.

Billionaire Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke watched on as the team's players finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy.

West Ham has been relegated and Tottenham has survived on an emotional final day of the Premier League season when Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah made tearful exits after record-breaking spells in English soccer.

From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day.

The United States has a new injury worry three weeks before the start of the World Cup.

Britons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence.

Arsenal fans in Botswana were briefly excited by the apparent announcement of a public holiday to celebrate their team's first Premier League title win in 22 years.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken time out from dealing with his own sticky political situation to congratulate his favorite soccer team Arsenal on winning the Premier League.

British police plan to ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organizations over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London.

Channel 4 has pulled all episodes of “Married at First Sight UK” after three contestants claimed they were sexually assaulted by on-screen partners.

Arsenal has closed in on a first Premier League title in 22 years by beating Burnley 1-0 in its penultimate game of the campaign.

U.S. forward Brenden Aaronson has left the field with an apparent left knee injury while playing for Leeds in the Premier League in a potential concern for the Americans ahead of the World Cup.

Police in London are patrolling the streets of the U.K. capital as tens of thousands join two major demonstrations and soccer fans congregate for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition.

Antoine Semenyo has produced a moment of magic for Manchester City to beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final.

Tottenham has taken a tentative step towards securing its Premier League status after a 1-1 home draw against Leeds.

The World Cup is one month away and it’s almost time for coaches of the record 48 competing nations to finalize their squads.

William Shakespeare's “Hamlet” is having a resurgence with various adaptations and performances worldwide.

A man has pleaded not guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behavior toward the former Prince Andrew near his home at King Charles III’s Sandringham Estate.

British voters have cast ballots in local and regional elections that could determine the fate of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Kneecap, the Irish hip-hop group, recorded their second album, “Fenian,” while dealing with a legal battle.

Counterterror police are investigating an arson attack at a former London synagogue as Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses a wave of antisemitic attacks causing fear in the Jewish community.

Working from home is the new normal for millions of people in the U.K., and Surrey County Cricket Club has spotted an opportunity to galvanize attendance at its south London ground.

Britain's prime minister has warned tougher action is needed against certain chants at pro-Palestinian protests.

A woman who drove a Land Rover into a tea party at a London primary school, killing two 8-year-old girls, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London.

Elusive street artist Banksy has claimed responsibility for a new sculpture in central London.

The British government has declared antisemitism in the U.K. an emergency and announced plans to spend millions on increasing security around Jewish sites.

The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate on hold at 3.75% as policymakers assess the economic impact of the Iran war and Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s crude passes.

Kenyan marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome home complete with a water cannon salute for the aircraft he was aboard.

Rachel Zegler is set to bring her acclaimed portrayal of Eva Perón to Broadway.

A British court has heard that two men from Ukraine and a Romanian man were allegedly offered payment by a Russian-speaking contact to set fires last year to property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

The Kentucky Derby weekend is here, and with it comes the tradition of mint juleps.

Two Jewish men have been stabbed and injured in London on in what police call an act of terrorism.

Sprinter Allyson Felix is attempting a comeback at age 40 that would give her a chance to add to her Olympic-record medal haul.

Sabastian Sawe hopes the stringent testing regime he underwent before becoming the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in marathon running will prove to the world he is competing clean.