United Kingdom

Friday briefing: What the local election results tell us so far

In today’s newsletter: gains for Reform and losses for Labour in early results, but experts say overall picture underlines ‘the fracturing of British politics’

The Guardian - UK 12 min read

Hantavirus cruise ship still days away from docking in Tenerife

The boat left the shores of Cape Verde at 6.15pm UK time on Wednesday, Oceanwide Expeditions said.

Evening Standard 5 min read

Shopping visits fall as Middle East conflict takes toll on consumer confidence

UK footfall fell 3.9% year-on-year over March and April, according to latest figures.

Evening Standard 2 min read

UK schools should remove pupils’ online photos as AI blackmail threat grows, say experts

Criminals are manipulating pictures found on school websites and social media to create sexually explicit images

The Guardian - UK 7 min read

The diet that could slash your risk of developing high blood pressure by almost a third

Making a few simple changes to your plate could drastically improve health, say researchers

The Independent UK 5 min read

Harry pays heartfelt tribute to Sir David Attenborough for 100th birthday

Prince Harry hailed the veteran broadcaster as ‘more than a broadcaster,’ instead calling him a ‘secular saint’

The Independent UK 4 min read

Harry pays tribute to ‘secular saint’ Sir David Attenborough at 100

The Duke of Sussex highlighted Sir David’s skill in appealing to young people and said the broadcaster has ‘bypassed the generational gap’.

Evening Standard 4 min read

Labour could lose up to 1,850 councillors in local elections, polling expert predicts

Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward suggested heavy losses for Labour as the party faces challenges from Reform UK and the Green Party

The Independent UK 5 min read

How to Watch 'Love Island UK' in the U.S. This Summer

The reality franchise returns this June to offer a double-dose of steamy dating drama.

Marie Claire 4 min read

UK to summon Chinese ambassador after convictions over spying on Hong Kong dissidents

The two men were found to have carried out intel gathering missions on political dissidents residing in the UK wanted by Chinese authorities. One witness reported the pair threatened to arrest him on foreign soil due to his continued opposition.

Euronews 3 min read