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.

After a sustained pattern of offences targeting lone women travelling across the railway network in London and Surrey between June and October 2025 a 38 year old man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison at The Old Bailey for multiple sexual assaults and stalking this week following a British Transport Police investigation that brought him into custody and before justice was served.

At the Miss Grand Thailand 2026 preliminaries in Bangkok an 18 year old contestant experienced a viral on stage mishap when her cosmetic veneers became loose and fell out mid speech before she calmly turned to adjust them then posed and continued her walk with confidence in front of a live audience and broadcast viewers.

Dame Sarah Mullally has made history as the first woman ever to be enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury, leading the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion, in a ceremony that reflects both centuries of tradition and a shift towards greater inclusivity, as thousands gathered in Canterbury Cathedral to witness this landmark moment for the church.

In a rare and candid interview Jay-Z has addressed the now dropped civil lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs, saying the ordeal was deeply challenging and emotionally painful. He denied the claims outright, explained why he refused to settle, and reflected on the wider impact the case had on him, his family and his wider outlook.

Former England and Chelsea captain John Terry has sparked widespread criticism after appearing to support calls to ban the burqa in Britain by reacting to a social media post from Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe. Critics have warned the move fuels division, while supporters say Terry is expressing a broadly held view on national identity and language in public spaces.