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Eight arrested by UK police over London arson attacks

Seven of the arrests were made in the past 48 hours and relate to a suspected conspiracy to commit arson, though the specific target or venue has not yet been identified.

Police forensic officers work inside a cordon set up near to Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London on April 19, 2026, the scene of an arson attack overnight.
Israeli embassy in London.

Researchers say they’ve traced Shakespeare’s London lodgings at last

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty as fans of US mega-star Taylor Swift, so-called "Swifties", as arrive at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024, ahead of the first of five concerts she is playing at the stadium.

British police arrest two over attempted arson attack on north London synagogue

The Kenton United synagogue in North London.

Police investigating Iran links as North London synagogue hit in latest arson attack


European airports work to bring check-in back to normal after cyberattack

Governments and companies have been the targets of cyberattacks in recent months, including luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, which had to pause production as a result.

Travellers queue to check-in at Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, following a disruption to check-in and boarding systems caused by a cyberattack which has affected several major European airports, resulting in flight delays and cancellations, in Greater London, Britain, September 20, 2025.

‘What’s happening now is atrocious’: Israeli conductor calls for end to Gaza war in London concert

Volkov’s address comes as the societal reckoning over the Gaza war flares in the classical music world.

Smoke rises from the Islamic University building in Gaza City on Sunday.

London's Metropolitan Police charge man after smearing feces, urine on synagogues, Jewish sites

The Metropolitan Police charged Ionut-Cristian Bold with 11 offenses related to antisemitic attacks, including smearing feces and urine on synagogues in north-west London.

Feces smeared on the door of a Synagogue and Jewish school in London, September 11, 2025.

Waving British and Israeli flags: Tens of thousands attend anti-immigration march in London

Over 100,000 protesters packed into the streets south of the River Thames, before heading towards Westminster, the seat of the UK parliament.

Protesters hold flags and banners on the day of an anti-immigration rally organised by British anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, in London, Britain, September 13, 2025.

Met Police arrest suspected London fecal vandal who targeted Jewish sites

Seven community-linked properties, including synagogues, private homes and nurseries, were smeared with excrement over the past few weeks.

Police officers work as people gather outside the Old Bailey after British police officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of the 2022 murder of Chris Kaba, in London, Britain, October 21, 2024.

Britain's Prince Harry meets father King Charles for first time in 20 months

Harry, the Duke of Sussex, last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the king was undergoing treatment for an unspecified form of cancer.

Guards march in formation as they get inside Clarence House, an official residence of Britain's King Charles, as Britain's Prince Harry visits the UK, in London, Britain, September 10, 2025.

Feces and urine smeared on synagogues, Jewish school in five Golders Green incidents

Five Jewish sites in Golders Green were defaced with excrement in a week, in what police and Shomrim called a targeted antisemitic campaign under investigation.

Shomrim responded to a male shouting vile #antisemitic abuse at Finchley Rd & Bridge Lane. The male was detained by Shomrim and subsequently arrested by police.

London's transport system just shut down for five days and the city is in chaos

Underground strike by 10,000 rail workers brings network to standstill, forcing concert cancellations and stranding tourists until Thursday.

Transport for London sign warning about strike action affecting Tube and DLR services.

‘Enough is enough’: Thousands march against antisemitism in London

Thousands marched in London to protest rising antisemitism, calling for action as incidents surge across the UK. Leaders urged solidarity and vigilance.

Demonstrators take part in the "March Against Antisemitism", in London, Britain, September 7, 2025

Almost 900 people were arrested at London Palestine Action protest, police say

Of those, 857 were detained for showing support for a banned group, while 17 were arrested for assaults on officers after police said the protest turned violent.

A man reacts as police officers operate during the "Lift The Ban" rally organised by Defend Our Juries, challenging the British government's proscription of "Palestine Action" under anti-terrorism laws, in Parliament Square, in London, Britain, September 6, 2025.