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British Airways Flight Returns Safely to HeathrowTravel — 2dBritish Airways flight BA295, traveling from London to Chicago, declared an emergency over Ireland and descended from cruising altitude to about 9,000 feet before turning back toward London. The cause of the emergency was not immediately known.

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Eagles Opt for Friday Flight to London Ahead of Jaguars Game — 1dThe Eagles will practice in Philadelphia before flying to London on Friday for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars, a schedule coach Nick Sirianni says gives the team its best chance to win but has drawn questions over the limited time to adjust to the time difference. Philadelphia tourism officials are also using the team’s international profile to promote the city and attract more U.K. visitors.

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Colts Enter as 4.5-Point Favorites Against Commanders in London — 3dThe NFL’s three-week London series opens with the Indianapolis Colts facing the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 4. Viewers can watch the game through NFL Network and several live-TV streaming services, some of which offer free trials.

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Maya Lindstrom I expect the Commanders to cover if their running game gets going against a soft Colts front.

Albadri jailed for life over attempted embassy attack — 2dAbdullah Albadri got life with a 20-year minimum on Oct. 5, 2026 for trying to scale London's Israeli Embassy fence with two knives and a martyrdom note.

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Chris Dalton The martyrdom note shows he meant business so the court was right to lock him up long term.

Tyson Fury jokes he's bald and fat as Joshua agrees at London presser — 6dTyson Fury called himself awkwardly built and bald at a London press conference with Anthony Joshua, who agreed, before Fury teased him, prompting laughter ahead of their Cardiff fight.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Iranians on trial over alleged plot against journalists — 1dProsecutors told a London court that three Iranian men allegedly surveilled at least two journalists with the Persian-language broadcaster Iran International to help plan a violent attack in retaliation for their criticism of Iran’s government. The defendants deny the charges; they acknowledge conducting surveillance but dispute their motives, with one saying he was coerced and the other two saying they did not know it was intended to aid Iranian intelligence.

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Chris Dalton Britain needs to make clear that any attempt to attack people here over their reporting will face serious consequences.

Mariota Ruled Out of London Game With Knee Injury — 6dThe Commanders ruled out Jayden Daniels, who is recovering from a dislocated left elbow, for their Week 4 game against the Colts in London and named Marcus Mariota the starter. Daniels had returned to limited practice and expressed hope he could play, but Washington said it would reassess his status for the following week.

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Jason Kelce Apologizes After Using Former Team Name On-Air — 3dJason Kelce mistakenly called the Washington Commanders by their former Redskins nickname while broadcasting the team’s London game against the Colts. He apologized after a co-announcer corrected him, and fans’ reactions were divided, with some criticizing the slip and others treating it as an understandable mistake.

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Music Features Explore Artists, Scenes, LegaciesMusic — 2dMississippi’s Hattiesburg music scene remains active, while Haruki Murakami’s jazz roots and Frank Zappa’s genre-defying work show how musical traditions and influences shape artists across generations. A film revisits Madness’s gritty early years as the band rose from struggling north London musicians to pop stars.

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Colts Rule Out Keenan Allen for London Game — 5dColts receiver Keenan Allen was ruled out of Sunday’s game against Washington with a groin injury, leaving Josh Downs and other receivers in line for increased opportunities. Earlier reports had listed Allen as questionable while his status remained uncertain.

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Colts Beat Commanders 30-13 Amid Injury Losses — 3dThe Commanders and Colts suffered multiple injury setbacks during their London matchup: Washington’s Marcus Mariota left with a knee injury, while Jaylin Lane, Tyler Owens and Charles Omenihu also exited or went for evaluation. Indianapolis left tackle Bernhard Raimann limped off with a lower-leg injury; Washington was already without Jayden Daniels, and the Colts entered the game missing key receivers.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Former TV host named new king of Tooro — Sep 29, 2026Former TV anchor Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, 56, was crowned 13th monarch of Tooro on September 29, 2026, after King Oyo died at 34 and a London goalkeeper renounced the throne.

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Marcus Bell A TV anchor turned king might bring some fresh ideas to the Tooro kingdom after such a young ruler's passing.

Prince Harry reportedly plans private Remembrance tributeWorld — Sep 29, 2026Prince Harry is reportedly expected to observe Remembrance Sunday privately rather than join the royal family’s public commemorations in London, aiming to keep attention on veterans and the national observance. His plans have not been independently confirmed.

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Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour sells out after Sheeran split — 6dMacklemore says his three-show “Free Palestine” tour in Dublin, Paris and London sold out, with proceeds set to support organizations aiding Palestinians. The shows follow his removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks; accounts differ over who drove that decision, amid venue objections and criticism of his comments.

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Colts Beat Commanders 30-13 in London — Sep 29, 2026Jayden Daniels, recovering from a dislocated left elbow, is practicing in a brace and says he is taking the possibility of starting against Indianapolis day by day; coach Dan Quinn expects to decide Friday. While Daniels says he is prepared to play, one view is that Washington should stick with Marcus Mariota after his winning performance rather than rush its quarterback back.

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Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran removal — Sep 24, 2026Macklemore set Free Palestine dates in Dublin, Paris and London after a Sheeran-tour drop, pledging about $1M and saying the billionaire class should not decide who gets a stage.

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Sam Okafor Macklemore turning the removal into his own tour with proceeds going to help is a smart response to the situation.

Essex Cricketer Suspended After Two Rape Charges — Sep 23, 2026Essex batter Robin Das, 24, was charged on 23 July 2026 with two counts of rape, suspended by the club, and is due at Inner London Crown Court on 9 October.

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Dana Whitfield Essex will miss his batting but these allegations have to come first over any match.

UK Business Confidence Falls to 17-Month Low — Sep 29, 2026UK business confidence fell 12 points to 41% in September, its lowest level since April 2025, as rising energy costs, inflation and economic uncertainty weakened firms’ economic outlook and trading expectations. Sentiment also dropped in Wales, London and the East of England, though firms in those regions continued to cite growth plans and customer demand; smaller businesses were particularly subdued.

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Warpaint London Reports 17.8% H1 Revenue Drop — Sep 23, 2026Warpaint London PLC announced an increased interim dividend of 4.25 pence for 2026 and provided sales guidance for Q3 and the first nine months, with full-year revenue expected at the lower end of market forecasts; the outlook anticipates a stronger second half driven by Christmas gifting and ecommerce, aided by being debt-free. In H1 2026, revenue fell 17.8% to £40.5 million, but gross margin improved and cash flow from operations strengthened, supporting a more resilient positioning entering the second half.

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Rachel Meyers Raising the dividend despite lower sales feels risky, though the ecommerce focus could still deliver in the second half.

Burberry reworks signature check with Birtwell florals for 2027 show — Sep 21, 2026Celia Birtwell, 85, redrew Burberry's check into gingham and stripe with florals and faces for Daniel Lee's SS27 show that closed London Fashion Week.

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Dana Whitfield It's clever how they turned the gingham and stripes into something new while keeping the Burberry identity intact.

Air Traffic Control Failure Disrupts London Airport Flights — Sep 8, 2026

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Tom Gallagher This failure shows how outdated air traffic systems still are and why backups must be improved fast.

Luxembourg Airport Halts Flights After Drone Sightings — Sep 18, 2026A London City flight was diverted to Liège and passengers sat on the tarmac after drones closed Luxembourg Airport; 19 flights and over 1,800 passengers were affected.

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Nicole Hardy These drones near runways show how vulnerable airports still are to unauthorized flights.

M&S Makes London Fashion Week Debut, Marks CentenaryBusiness — Sep 15, 2026Marks & Spencer celebrated its 100th anniversary with its first full London Fashion Week runway, unveiling a capsule collection that nods to its heritage while signaling a modern direction and drawing a crowd of celebrities. The event is paired with live-stream shopping to buy looks in real time and includes archival shows and ongoing updates to M&S’s womenswear and collaborations, underscoring a renewed fashion renaissance for the brand.

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Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Displayed Before Sotheby’s Auction — Sep 18, 2026Sotheby's displayed Diana's 1994 Christina Stambolian 'revenge dress' in London Sept. 18 ahead of a Dec. 9 New York auction estimated at $150,000–$300,000.

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Nicole Hardy That revenge dress still looks sharp even after decades. The auction estimate seems fair for such a piece of history.