Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.
Campaigners in east London's Brick Lane oppose a proposed 5,200 sq metre datacentre, arguing it will worsen the severe housing crisis, drive up costs, and displace long-term residents. The project, intended for high-frequency trading, was rejected by Tower Hamlets council but is now under government review.
Nigel Farage is resigning as MP for Clacton to contest a byelection, while facing a second investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog over undeclared gifts. He frames the move as a challenge to the establishment and vows to fight for his seat.
An upcoming public inquiry into Northern Ireland's mother and baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries, and workhouses will investigate a nun for sexual abuse and a social worker for "baby trading". An independent panel found "systemic failures" and "serious human rights issues", with thousands of women and girls experiencing abuse and degrading treatment.
The OBR warns that public debt will become unsustainable from the 2040s without policy changes. Rising costs of pensions, healthcare, and increased defense spending are key drivers. Early action is crucial to mitigate future adjustments.
Argentina's Lionel Messi, 39, and Egypt's Mohamed Salah, 34, face off in Atlanta for a 2026 World Cup quarter-final spot. Messi, a World Cup winner and record-holder, is in his likely last tournament, while Salah aims for his biggest World Cup moment after leading Egypt to the last 16.
Joanne Hewitson, a blind woman, was asked to provide ID for her guide dog, Rosie, at a Wetherspoons pub in Hartlepool, despite the dog wearing a nationally recognised harness. She felt unwelcome and left, prompting an apology from the pub chain, which admitted an error.
