Linda Perry says songwriters should ’embrace’ artificial intelligence

Linda Perry has said songwriters need to “embrace” artificial intelligence (AI) as the 4 Non Blondes singer and guitarist received the special international award at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards. The 61-year-old, who wrote hits such as Christina Aguilera’s Beautiful, Get The Party Started by Pink and What You Waiting For? recorded by Gwen Stefani, […]

Nato allies upset US by ‘going into hiding’ during Iran war – Marco Rubio

The White House is “very upset” with Nato members for “going into hiding” during the Iran war, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said. America’s top diplomat levelled his latest criticism as he headed to a meeting of counterparts from the military alliance in Sweden. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is among those expected […]

Sadiq Khan sparks row with Met after blocking £50m AI deal with Palantir

Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50m Metropolitan police deal with the controversial US tech company Palantir, sparking a bitter row between the London mayor and Scotland Yard. After the UK’s largest police force had agreed to use Palantir’s AI technology to automate intelligence analysis in criminal investigations, Khan intervened, citing “serious concerns” about how the […]

‘Exceptional’ Los Angeles-based café is launching in London this summer

Getting your fix of American food here in the UK has never been easier —from Raising Cane’s Texas Toast to Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding. And this summer, another export from the US will be making its debut. California-born yoghurt café and bar Go Greek Yoghurt is expected to open in July, on South Molton Street […]

PM ‘reaffirms’ Ukraine backing in call with Zelensky amid sanctions criticism

Murder investigation launched after bus driver attacked on Battersea Bridge dies

Sergei Krajev died from his injuries Met Police The Metropolitan Police said he was assaulted following a confrontation on the pavement while his bus was parked at a stop shortly before 12.30am on Monday. Sergei Krajev, 64, received first aid and was rushed to hospital by air ambulance. However, he sadly died from his injuries […]

Britain slams Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over video showing him ‘taunting detainees seized from aid flotilla’

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has branded “appalling” a video posted by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in which he “taunts detainees” seized from an aid flotilla. She said the incident “violates the most basic standards of respect and dignity in the way people should be treated”. Britain has demanded an explanation for his conduct, […]

Brighton beach deaths: Women who died in sea were sisters from London

Three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach were three “unique and precious” sisters from London. Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, were from Uxbridge, Sussex Police said. Emergency services were called to the beach near Black Rock car park off Madeira Drive at around 5.45am last […]

Tributes to bus driver killed in confrontation on Battersea Bridge

Brooke Davies Published May 20, 2026 8:32pm Updated May 21, 2026 8:46am A bus driver who was killed at a bus stop on Battersea Bridge has been named and pictured. Sergei Krajev was assaulted on the pavement while his bus was parked on one of London’s busiest bridges shortly after 12.30am on Monday. The 64-year-old […]

Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push

First Minister John Swinney has put public sector reform at the heart of his Cabinet as he pushes for “fiscal sustainability”. Mr Swinney announced the creation of a new Public Service Reform Secretary role, to be held by Ivan McKee, on Wednesday. Mr McKee will be tasked with overhauling the public sector – including reducing […]