The Metropolitan Police will expand its use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology, deploying static cameras in London's West End by Christmas and six other areas next year. Critics argue this forces citizens into a "digital police lineup," while the Met cites success in trials and potential crime-fighting benefits.
Oxfordshire County Council is pursuing a High Court injunction against the Raise the Colours campaign group over the unauthorized display of England flags on lampposts. The council cites intimidation, division, road safety risks, and harassment, having spent £15,000 on flag removal. The group's leader was previously arrested.
A 44-year-old man was arrested in London on suspicion of wounding after a pedestrian was run over by a van in Birmingham. The incident occurred after flags were removed from lamp-posts, and the victim, in his 30s, suffered a broken leg. Another man was arrested for encouraging an attack on a police officer.
Two men were arrested in London near Euston station, wanted for an incident in Birmingham where a man was run over by a van after flags were removed from lamp-posts. The victim suffered a broken leg.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Monday for a state visit to Washington, a city still affected by a weekend shooting. The meeting between Charles and Trump was held off-camera after the White House agreed to avoid public upbraiding. UK ministers hope the visit will help repair relations strained by Prime Minister Keir Starmer's and Chancellor Rachel Reeves's criticism of the Iran war, with Trump threatening retaliation.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House for a historic state visit marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The four-day tour begins amid heightened security following a weekend shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and against the backdrop of a diplomatic rift over Trump's war in Iran. The king will address Congress and visit New York and Virginia, while navigating tensions including Trump's criticism of Britain's Iran stance and renewed scrutiny over Prince Andrew's Epstein connections.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Monday for a four-day state visit marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The visit proceeds amid diplomatic tensions over Trump's war in Iran and security concerns following a shooting at the Washington Hilton that targeted the president. The king will address Congress and visit New York and Virginia, while controversy over Prince Andrew's Epstein links has resurfaced.
