SINGER/SONGWRITER JODIE AYSHA REVEALS HER CHART-TOPPING HIT 'HEARTBROKEN' HAS TURNED INTO 18-YEAR LEGAL NIGHTMARE

Marcus Fakana, the 19-year-old Londoner jailed in Dubai over a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl, has been released after receiving a royal pardon from the ruler of Dubai. His case sparked international concern and raised questions about harsh punishments for tourists in the UAE.

The BBC will no longer live-broadcast performances by artists flagged as high risk, following backlash over Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set, which featured chants of “death, death to the IDF”. The move comes amid growing scrutiny over the broadcaster’s editorial standards, with senior leadership pledging reforms and critics calling for accountability after what’s been labelled a serious lapse in judgment.

Outdoor portraits celebrating the Windrush generation has been vandalised in south London, prompting outrage from community leaders and campaigners. The incident, described as an "act of racial hatred", has sparked renewed calls for unity and respect as the community continues to honour the contributions of Caribbean immigrants to British life.

A man erupted into a racist outburst after finding out his girlfriend slept with a Black man, breaking their open relationship rules, leaving her feeling humiliated and distressed in front of friends, as a court now considers whether his actions amount to racially aggravated abuse.

A new government review has warned that the UK must be ready for a potential “wartime scenario” occurring on its own territory. The National Security Strategy, released on Tuesday, highlights growing global instability due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Russia’s war in Ukraine. The warning comes just two days after Iran threatened to strike UK military bases in response to a U.S. assault on its nuclear sites, prior to a ceasefire being declared last night. The strategy highlights Russia and Iran as key threats to the UK.

A British man has been charged in France after allegedly organising a fake wedding at Disneyland Paris, where a nine-year-old girl was cast as the bride. The man posed as the grrom in the event and was arrested by French police after a man, who was hired to play the young bride's father, alerted authorities.

The UK home secretary plans to ban Palestine Action under anti-terror laws, despite legal warnings that the move is unlawful and poorly considered. Following a recent protest at RAF Brize Norton, Yvette Cooper announced that a draft order will be introduced on 30 June to make membership or support of the group illegal if approved.

The Met Office has warned that the UK faces a 50/50 chance of experiencing another 40°C day within the next 12 years due to the growing impact of climate change. Extreme temperatures, potentially reaching 45°C or higher, are becoming increasingly likely, with future heatwaves possibly lasting over a month.

A north London family is pleading for the public to come forward with vital information after the tragic death of Mahad Abdi Mohamed, a 27‑year‑old beloved father who was fatally shot in Tottenham. Police believe he was the victim of a planned attack targeting someone else, and his grieving relatives are desperate for justice.