The British Museum is preparing to host an invite-only fundraising ball on 18 October, described as a “UK Met Gala” that will blend glamour, heritage and philanthropy. The event aims to highlight London’s cultural prominence, while raising vital funds for the museum’s international projects, partnerships and future landmark exhibitions.

Miss R Fabulous, real name Renee, has issued an apology after making highly inappropriate remarks about another TikTok creator’s child during a heated live stream. She has also addressed the backlash, saying she has apologised but does not appreciate what she calls double standards, as her own child was mentioned before she made the comment. She is now facing widespread backlash across social media, with many saying her comments have crossed an unforgivable line.

TikTok personalities UK Thanos, known off-screen as Tumelo, and Zino (zino.sbr) have become the centre of online drama after their whirlwind romance played out on social media. The pair, who went public in late August, appeared smitten before a heated livestream, cheating accusations, and a string of TikTok posts revealed a public break-up and claims of an abortion.

Reform UK has unveiled proposals to abolish Indefinite Leave to Remain after five years of residence for legal migrants replacing it with tougher visa requirements and stricter criteria that will force many to reapply periodically under new rules aimed at limiting welfare access to British citizens only.

In a controversial statement from the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump suggested that paracetamol use in pregnancy could be linked to autism. His remarks have sparked backlash from doctors, health officials and autism advocates in both the United States and the United Kingdom, who argue his claims are misleading and potentially harmful to pregnant women.

In a landmark shift in foreign policy, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that the United Kingdom now recognises Palestine as an independent state, placing it among 151 nations worldwide. The move, announced ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, signals renewed efforts towards a two-state solution and has drawn both praise and sharp criticism across the political spectrum.