According to the NZ Herald Travel Readers’ Choice Awards, Melbourne has been voted the world’s best city, securing the top spot over several international destinations. The city draws trans-Tasman visitors with its short flight time of less than four hours, vibrant hideaway lanes, coffee shops, sandstone buildings, mirror-glass skyscrapers, and iconic spots like the Queen … Read more
According to the Metropolitan Police, Police Constable Timothy Robson was dismissed without notice after attending a sudden death on 10 September 2025 and taking an inappropriate photograph of a dead body on his personal phone with no legitimate policing purpose. The officer subsequently showed or offered to show the image to several colleagues, prompting an … Read more
A 35-year-old French resort manager accused of raping an 18-year-old tourist at a KwaZulu-Natal beach resort was granted R5 000 bail on Tuesday after an application heard over three days in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court, according to court documents and legal proceedings. The case centers on an encounter between the resort manager and the teenage … Read more
Covent Garden Stabbing Incident: Four Men Hospitalized and Woman Arrested on Endell Street Four men suffered stab wounds and a 47-year-old woman was arrested following an incident on Endell Street in the Covent Garden area of central London, according to the Metropolitan Police. Emergency services responded to the scene shortly before 12.30pm after receiving multiple … Read more
Burberry’s fall 2026 campaign shifts the brand’s focus back to London’s urban environment, featuring a “character study of stylish commuters” during rush hour. According to the brand, the campaign translates chief creative officer Daniel Lee’s rain-soaked runway vision into a celebration of the city’s wet days, utilizing locations like Blackfriars Bridge and Southbank offices to … Read more
HSBC is selling its $36bn Australian home and personal loan portfolio to private equity giant Blackstone as part of a broader wind-down of its local retail banking operations over the next 18 months, according to a company announcement. The transaction marks the latest downsizing move by the London-headquartered lender following a strategic review, with George … Read more
The global debut of the Galaxy Z8 Series in London established a clear technological trajectory for mobile hardware, driven by advancements in the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Flip8, and next-generation Galaxy Watch lineup, according to Samsung Electronics. Benjamin Braun, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung Europe, outlined that the brand’s strategic approach relies heavily on … Read more
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with the murder of former Conservative MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe. Prosecutors allege Kerry traveled from Rotherham to Widdecombe’s home in Haytor, Devon, on July 8, where he killed the 78-year-old using a hammer before fleeing with her wallet. Court Proceedings and … Read more
The King has signified his intention to confer peerages on a group of individuals including London Mayor Sadiq Khan, according to a list of names issued by Downing Street. The nominations include figures from the Labour, Conservative, and Liberal Democrat parties, as well as crossbench appointments. Sadiq Khan and Labour Party Nominations Mayor Sadiq Khan, … Read more
Australian Beer and Cigarette Taxes Top Global Rankings, Sparking Industry Warnings Deutsche Bank’s 2026 cost of living index reveals Melbourne and Sydney as the world’s most expensive cities for beer and cigarettes, with prices for five beers and two packs of Marlboros reaching $US111.20 and $US109.50 respectively. The data highlights a “relentless” rise in sin … Read more