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Man Arrested Outside Houses of Parliament on Suspicion of Carrying Knives In a tense moment outside one of the United Kingdom's most symbolic buildings, a man was apprehended on Tuesday after allegedly carrying knives near the Houses of Parliament. The incident unfolded around 2 p.m. when police responded to reports of a suspicious individual outside Carriage Gates, a prominent entrance to the Palace of Westminster. Witnesses described a strong police presence as officers responded swiftly to secure the area. Carriage Gates, often bustling with activity, was immediately cordoned off, and police vehicles lined the perimeter as a precaution. Images captured at the scene showed a man in a red hooded top, handcuffed and encircled by several officers. Authorities identified the suspect as a 34-year-old male, who was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the details in a statement, saying, “Polic...

Suspicious package incident in the mail at Asda House All staff were evacuated from the building Suspect package incident Asda House, Leeds, now concluded safely. Package examined by Army bomb disposal experts and found to contain electrical items returned by a customer. The cordon and road closures now lifted and we would like to thank the public for their patience. A LARGE part of Leeds city centre was put in lockdown with buildings evacuated this afternoon as police investigated reports of a suspicious package being found. Great Wilson Street, Meadow Lane, Neville Street, Victoria Road and Water Lane in the city centre were all shut.  West Yorkshire Police said they were dealing with a "suspect package incident" in the mail at Asda House. All staff were evacuated from the building and a cordon put in place.

Princess Diana's statue has been unveiled by her sons Prince William and Prince Harry Princess Diana's statue has been unveiled by her sons Prince William and Prince Harry The statue was designed to reflect the late Princess’s "warmth, elegance and energy" as well as her work and the impact she had on so many people.  Princes William and Harry to reunite at Kensington Palace Palace surrounded by 4,000 of the late princess’s favourite flowers, including forget-me-nots. Princess Diana’s 60th birthday All the ways she inspired a generation Before the statue is a paving stone engraved with an extract from the poem, The Measure of A Man These are the units to measure the worth Of this woman as a woman regardless of birth. Not what was her station But had she a heart.How did she play her God-given part Prince Harry speaks about newborn daughter ahead of statue unveiling. At the event, Harry, 39, gushed over his newborn daughter as he added that his eldest child, Archie Ha...

UK has recorded its highest ever daily Covid cases figure  United Kingdom Daily Coronavirus ,COVID-19 Report 1st July 27,125 new cases people positive reported, giving a total of 4,855,437 Total 28 people have died in the UK within 45 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 128,189. the highest daily figure since 30 January. A new 22 people have died in the UK within days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 128,189. A new  Covid vaccinations have been reported across the UK. More than 44.4 million people in the UK 84.4% of adults have now received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine. More than 32.5 million 61.9% of adults have received two doses. UK government signals it will keep restrictions on overseas travel in place for now to control a surge in coronavirus infections and the risk of new variants of the virus taking hold 

A LARGE blaze has broken out near the central London train station of Elephant and Castle A huge blaze has broken out near the central London train station of Elephant and Castle, sending great plumes of black smoke over the capital.emergency services are currently responding to a large fire at Elephant and Castle Station. Please keep clear of the area A fire has started Erupted at Elephant and Castle London underground station police and fire services are at the scene seems like quite a serious fire as fireball seen coming out of one of the entrances; update of details to follow.  Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are attending a fire at railway arches near to ElephantCastle railway station. Please avoid the area and close all doors and windows Fire next to the track at Elephant and Castle means trains are currently unable to call at this station.This is expected until approximately 14:30.Following reports of a fire near the track, no trains will stop at Elephant and Cas...

A New 14,876 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK in the latest 24 hour A New 14,876 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the UK in the latest 24 hour period. Total 11 people have died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 128,100. A total 452,523 Covid vaccinations have been reported across the UK. More than 44.3 million people in the UK 84.1% of adults have now received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine. More than 32.4 million 61.6% of adults have received two doses. Scientists have indicated that the third wave of coronavirus infections is probably started in England due to the rapid spread of the Delta variety, despite the fact that hospital admissions are unlikely to be as high as they were in January Delta coronavirus variant, first identified in India, is believed to be 60% more contagious than the Alpha (B.1.1.7) variant first detected in the UK. It can cause severe symptoms.  The uk government signals it will keep re...

Teenager, 19 years of age, has been stabbed to death in Sydenham, London A teenager, 19 years of age, has been stabbed to death in Sydenham, last night.Police arrived at the scene and commenced CPR on the victim who was suffering from multiple stab wounds.Despite this, the young man was pronounced dead a short time laterThe victim’s mother has been to the scene and met with officers.  Met Police say at 9:30pm they were called to Miall Walk, SE26. At this stage no arrests have been made. A crime scene remains in place as a forensic examination gets underway. Witnesses are urged to contact police on 101 quoting The victim’s mother has been to the scene and met with officers. My heart goes out to her as she faces up to the first day without her son.I can assure her of my total commitment to finding who's responsible for this murder and bringing them to justice."

Russian warship fired warning shots at British Navy Ship in the Black Sea  Russia says a Russian warship has fired warning shots to deter a British destroyer from its waters near Crimea. the HMS Defender of the British Royal Navy, operating in the northwestern part of the BlackSea, violated the border and entered three kilometers into Russia's territorial waters in the region of Cape Fiolent, MoD said  In addition, a Su-24 fighter jet conducted a warning bombing at the British Navy Ship, a Type 45 destroyer, as it crossed Russia's maritime borders in the Black Sea, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense 

Warship78 completed the first scheduled explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials The USSGeraldRFord (CVN 78), a first-in-class aircraft carrier designed using advanced modeling, testing, and analysis, successfully completed the first scheduled explosive event as part of Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST), June 18.  Warship78 completes the 1st explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials looks like from the bridge wing of a USNavy aircraft carrier. Yesterday Warship78 completed the first scheduled explosive event of Full Ship Shock Trials while underway in the AtlanticOcean. The leadership and crew demonstrated NavyReadiness fighting through the shock, proving our warship can "take a hit" and continue our mission on the cutting edge of 

JoeBiden has broken Royal protocol, revealing details of his private meeting with the Queen JoeBiden has broken Royal protocol, revealing details of his private meeting with the Queen as the G7 wrapped up. Growing threats were on Her Majesty's mind as the US President turns his attention to a showdown with Putin. The leaders of the elite club largely hewed to US President Joe Biden's push to regain the West's cohesion after Donald Trump's tumultuous tenure President and First Lady Biden meet Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. A Guard of Honor formed, as The Queen’s Company First Battalion welcomed them with a royal salute and the U.S. National Anthem was played  As Head of State, The Queen regularly speaks to world leaders and key diplomatic figures.The President and Dr Biden are in the UK for the G7 Summit. The Queen and Members of The Royal Family attended the G7 Leaders Reception on Friday. 

US President and First Lady Biden meet Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle US President Joe Biden accompanies the Officer Commanding the Guard of Honour during his visit to the Queen at Windsor Castle.  The leaders of the elite club largely hewed to US President Joe Biden's push to regain the West's cohesion after Donald Trump's tumultuous tenure.  President and First Lady Biden meet Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. A Guard of Honor formed, as The Queen’s Company First Battalion welcomed them with a royal salute and the U.S. National Anthem was played.  The Queen received President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at Windsor Castle.Her Majesty has received 4 other Presidents of the United States at Windsor Castle in recent years. President Biden will be the 13th serving US President to be met by Her Majesty. As Head of State, The Queen regularly speaks to world leaders and key diplomatic figures.The President and Dr Biden are in the UK for the G7 Summit. The Que...

UK reports more than 8,125 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hour's UK reports more than 8,125 new coronavirus cases highest since latest February.It added that more than 90 per cent of new Covid-19 cases are now the Delta variant, with new research suggesting it is associated with an approximately 60 per cent increased risk of household transmission compared with the Alpha, or Kent, strain. Nearly 30,000 more cases of the Indian Covid variant have been confirmed in the UK in the last week, new data shows. PHE said today that 42,323 cases of the Delta variant that originated in India have been confirmed in the UK, up by 29,892 from last week.

Duchess of Cambridge and the US First Lady visited a school in Cornwall, England First lady Jill Biden and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, meet early years school children during a visit to the Connor Downs Academy in Cornwall, England.  The Duchess of Cambridge and the US First Lady visited a school in Cornwall on Friday, as leaders of the G7 arrived for a summit. Kate Middleton and Jill Biden were at Connor Downs Academy where they chatted with students and met the class rabbit.  Duchess of Cambridge say's Welcome to the UK, It was great to host Dr. Jill Biden and experts from the UK and the United States for a discussion on the importance of early childhood on lifelong outcomes, on the first day of the G7 Summit. 

A Boy has been stabbed to death in Hayes, LONDON A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in Hayes. Police were called to Blyth Road at 8.34 this morning to a fight. Sadly the boy was found with multiple stab wounds and died at the scene MET Police say at 08:34 they were called to a report of a fight on Blyth Road. Officers attended the location and found the boy suffering from multiple stab wounds. The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say they have detained a suspect however there are no further details at the time of writing. Witnesses are urged to contact Police on 101 quoting

France has sent a small naval gendarmerie to Jersey We're ready for war. We can bring Jersey to its knees", head of the Normandy sea authority says. Macron sends military boat racing towards Jersey for stand-off with Royal Navy warships.   Britain is "absolutely not" going to war with France over fishing in the channel, Jersey's foreign minister has said, after Boris Johnson ordered in the Royal Navy to protect the island's territorial wars  Jersey's External Affairs Minister has said he and the local environment minister will be meeting French fishermen this morning.Ian Gorst saidIt's really important that we are able to work with those fishermen" Jersey’s External Relations Minister Ian Gorst is due to board a boat to go out to speak to the French fishermen this morning our correspondent is on the scene. The French minister who has threatened to turn the lights off in Jersey is a fisherman’s daughter who claims she has a pirate's soul The ...

Boris Johnson has deployed two Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels to Jersey The UK is sending two Royal Navy boats to Jersey "as a precaution" after threats of a French blockade of the island's main port. Prime minister and Chief Minister of Jersey this evening discussed prospect of St Helier blockade They stressed the urgent need for a de-escalation in tensions And dialogue with France on fishing access sending the navy is bound to help de-escalate things Makes a change from having to scramble RAF fighters to intercept Russians on the eve of a Scottish election though I suppose UK to send two Royal Navy boats to Jersey.