Latest from London

Lorde releases new single ahead of Virgin album
Hammer the last song the Kiwi singer will release before her album comes out next week.

Woman, 66, arrested after film director killed ‘for diamond Rolex’
The director, Jennifer Abbott, was found stabbed at her London home last week.

Serial rapist jailed for life, may have targeted 50+ women
London court sentences Zhenhao Zou after he drugged and raped 10 women.

Archaeologists uncover massive Roman plaster find in London
The plaster, from a high-status building, was discovered in Southwark in 2021.

'Love letter to objects': A look inside famous museum's storehouse
Visitors can choose from some 250,000 objects and have a private viewing.

Film director killed, diamond Rolex feared motive in stabbing
Londoner Jennifer Abbott was known professionally as Sarah Steinberg.

Princess Kate unexpectedly cancels appearance at Royal Ascot
The Princess of Wales is said to be focusing on her cancer recovery.

Mum found stabbed co-founded charity for victims of domestic violence
Police arrested a man after Annabel Rook was found dead in north London.

‘I changed my Air India flight last minute. My wife thought I was on doomed plane’
Owen Jackson changed his flight booking to two days later, avoiding the crash.

People seen jumping from building after Air India plane crashed into it - reports
At least 265 dead after London-bound flight crashes in Ahmedabad.

'Very exciting': Dua Lipa confirms engagement
The singer has confirmed her engagement to actor Callum Turner in Vogue.

Air India crash: What went wrong? Experts study video of plane’s descent
New York Times: Plane looked as if 'it should be climbing and in fact it’s descending'.

Miracle survivor found in plane crash that killed 265 in India
A lone survivor emerged from the crash, offering a glimmer of hope.

How long does it take to draw a picture of every pub in London?
New York Times: Artist Lydia Wood sketches every London pub amid closures and challenges.

Australia fight back as 14 wickets fall on first day of World Test Championship final
Kagiso Rabada took 5-51, dismissing Australia for just 212 runs.

'We feel positive': US-China trade officials optimistic after talks
Negotiations focused on rare earth minerals and easing export restrictions.

Royal clash: Meghan's LA gala coincides with Trooping the Colour
Meghan will be honoured at the Night of Wonder gala in Los Angeles.

Conservative politicians criticise Sadiq Khan being honoured
The mayor’s knighthood faced opposition, with 220,000 signing a petition.

Why Art'Otel Hoxton should be your next London stay
Looking for a Banksy while exploring London? Look no further than this contemporary hotel.

Are the super-rich leaving London? Tax reforms could spur wealth exodus
High wealth individuals are looking to leave the city where old and new money collide.

Rolls-Royce responds after Air NZ complains, airline group blasts manufacturers
Airline chief says Christmas promises he gets keep going unfulfilled.