The clothing brand Skims has raised $5 billion in a new funding round, preparing to expand its store network and launch new product lines. The company expects net sales to exceed $1 billion in 2025.
FX announced a second season of the series "Alien: Earth," with filming set to begin in London next year. The premiere is not expected before 2027.
Qian Zhіmіn, 47, has been sentenced to 11 years and 8 months in prison for money laundering in London. She stole £5 billion from over 100,000 Chinese pensioners by investing their money in cryptocurrency.
The Russian embassy in London called the BBC an "instrument of propaganda" after Donald Trump threatened to file a $1 billion lawsuit. The scandal led to the resignation of the corporation's executives and a government promise to review funding.
Hungarian writer David Szalay's novel "Flesh" was recognized as an "unusual" and "absolutely special" work.
Stylist Olena Mudrenko spoke about the trendy colors for winter 2025–2026, including mocha brown, chili pepper red, and lime green. Buttery yellow, sky blue, burgundy, chocolate, gray, and milky white also remain relevant.
An independent study has revealed systemic racism within the London police force, targeting Black employees and citizens. The report points to discrimination in staffing matters and searches, as well as the phenomenon of "adultification" of Black children.
24-year-old Brahim Kaddour-Sherif, who was accidentally released from Wandsworth prison on October 29, was re-arrested on November 7 in London. The man was convicted of exhibitionism and attempted burglary.
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen stated that Ukraine will face an "eternal war" if Europe does not increase pressure on Russia. He called for the deployment of European troops and the establishment of a missile and drone shield on NATO territory to protect Ukraine.
British police have seized dinosaur skeletons worth over £12 million from a Chinese national suspected of money laundering. Su Binhai has agreed to forfeit three complete fossilized skeletons and nine London apartments.
The development of a joint British-German long-range missile within the framework of the "Trinity House" defense partnership is gaining momentum. British Defense Minister John Healey confirmed active technical work on the missile, which will have a range of over 2000 kilometers.
Deputies of "European Solidarity" are preparing for winter holidays abroad. The faction demands that the Cabinet of Ministers lift restrictions on the departure of officials, claiming business trips.
Gopichand Hinduja, billionaire and co-owner of the Hinduja Group, has died at the age of 85 after a long illness. He was known as the richest man in the UK.
George Lucas has purchased a luxurious mansion in London for £40 million, making it one of the most expensive deals in the British housing market in 2025. This supports London's elite real estate market, which is experiencing a downturn.
Anthony Williams has been charged with 11 counts of attempted murder following an attack on a train and at a London railway station. Police are investigating a possible connection to other incidents in Peterborough, where stabbings have previously occurred.
The Netherlands will return a stolen 3,500-year-old stone head, dating back to the pharaonic era, to Egypt. The sculpture was discovered at a fair after being stolen during the Arab Spring.
The mass knife attack on a train to London shows no signs of terrorism, British law enforcement said. Two injured passengers are in critical condition, and suspects have been detained.
Ten people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, after a mass stabbing on a train bound for London. Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
November 1 marks World Ecology Day, Zero Meridian Day, International Aromatic Candle Day, and the birthday of the European Union. Western Rite Christians celebrate All Saints' Day.
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing a closed summit of the "Coalition of the Willing" on November 4 to discuss further assistance to Ukraine. The meeting, at the level of Director Generals from 35 countries, will focus on increasing support and security guarantees.
British actress Prunella Scales, known for her role as Sybil in the sitcom "Fawlty Towers", has died at the age of 93. She lived with dementia and retired after almost 70 years on stage.
Five flights with British tourists were diverted after a drone was spotted near Alicante Airport. A total of ten international flights changed their routes, causing delays for about a thousand travelers.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that Ukraine is in a better position after new US sanctions against the Russian oil industry. These measures, along with the EU package, weaken Russia's economy and its ability to wage war.
On the Day of Ukrainian Writing and Language, Petro Poroshenko published a post about the protection of language and culture. The media published a video compilation of his speeches and statements, with which, according to journalists, the politician flirted with the "Russian world," and his entire family speaks Russian.
Prince Andrew is in talks with King Charles about leaving the Royal Country Residence, where he has lived for over 20 years. This comes amid public backlash over a free lease agreement and his involvement in the Epstein case.
Bon Jovi is returning in 2026 with the Forever Tour, four years after Jon Bon Jovi's vocal cord surgery. The singer is also celebrating the birth of his granddaughter and a collaboration with Bruce Springsteen on a new album.
Zelenskyy stated that during the meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing", decisions were made to make it more difficult for dictator Putin, and these decisions are not being disclosed.
In the UK, young men accused of setting fire to a StarLink warehouse for Ukraine have been convicted. The attack was carried out on the orders of the Russian private military organization 'Wagner'.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is not trying to stop the war without the US, as Putin seeks to divide Ukraine and its partners. He emphasized the importance of the 19th sanctions package and pressure from the US as tools to influence Putin.
Italy is preparing its 12th military aid package for Ukraine, which will include new supplies of ammunition and missiles for SAMP/T air defense systems. The package could be approved by the end of the year, depending on the speed of parliamentary procedures.
