Officers from the Metropolitan Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a man who vanished during a court appearance in Croydon, after leaving the building without authorisation in broad daylight.

A new JL Partners survey reveals Sir Keir Starmer’s personal approval rating jumps by 26 points when voters are reminded of the prime minister’s refusal to back US President Donald Trump’s military action in Iran, suggesting a striking electoral boost from his stance against deeper UK involvement in the Middle East conflict, even as his overall popularity remains weak.

Before their friendly against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris Senegal’s players put on a defiant show with the Africa Cup of Nations trophy, asserting their right to be champions despite the Confederation of African Football ruling to strip them of the 2025 title and award it to Morocco, a move they are now appealing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, while preparations continue for the upcoming World Cup campaign.

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have finalised a new migration return arrangement that streamlines the removal of people with no legal right to remain, introduces improved document processes, strengthens joint law enforcement measures and expands wider cooperation on security, trade and infrastructure as both nations reaffirm a long term partnership in pursuit of shared stability.

Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of central London on Saturday for what organisers said was the largest demonstration ever against the far right, with crowds carrying placards through the capital and rallying in Whitehall as marchers gathered from across the United Kingdom in a show of opposition to racism, division and hate politics in British society, according to estimates from march organisers.

As Notting Hill Carnival approaches its 60th anniversary this year, the mayor of London has pledged £4.66 million in additional funding to help organisers manage potential overcrowding and safety challenges following an independent review, ensuring that one of the world’s largest celebrations of Caribbean culture can continue to entertain and boost the city’s economy while remaining secure for all attendees.