London’s territorial police service
Somali police have conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Lower Shabelle, killing militant leader Zakariye and wounding two others. The operation aims to disrupt Al-Shabaab's illegal taxation and militant activities, seizing weapons and receipts. It follows recent increased militant activity and ongoing efforts supported by international partners.
Police in the UK have arrested two teenagers following a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites, including a synagogue in Harrow. The incidents are linked to a newly formed Iran-backed group, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya, which claims responsibility for multiple attacks across Europe. Authorities suspect Iran is hiring local criminals to carry out these acts as part of a broader proxy war.
A 17-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to arson at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow. The attack is part of a series of recent arson incidents targeting Jewish sites across the UK, with police investigating possible links to Iran and Islamist groups. No injuries have been reported.
Police have arrested a 46-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman in Romford as part of a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into a suspected arson attack on a memorial wall in Golders Green. The wall was not damaged; detectives have linked the probe to a wider series of attacks on Jewish-linked sites in north-west London.
A man has been arrested after two people were stabbed in Golders Green, northwest London. Shomrim says the suspect was detained by volunteers before police tasered him and took him into custody. Hatzola is treating the injured; CST has noted an earlier arson attack on Jewish sites in the area. This is developing.
Two Jewish men have been hospitalised after a suspected terror stabbing in Golders Green. A 45-year-old Somali-born UK national has been arrested; police treat the incident as terrorism. Ministers say £25m more will fund protective measures around synagogues and community sites, with broader tightening of counter-extremism powers under consideration.
The government has announced 25 million pounds to increase police patrols and protection around synagogues, schools and community centers after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green. The attackers have been labeled as terrorism suspects, and investigators are exploring possible links to arson attacks and Iranian proxies. Victims are in stable condition; one attacker remains in custody as counterterrorism police lead the inquiry.
A 45-year-old man, Essa Suleiman, has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London. He has also been charged over an earlier south London incident. The suspect has been remanded and the UK terrorism threat level has been raised to "severe."
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signalled that certain pro-Palestinian protests could be halted in the UK, citing a cumulative impact on Britain's Jewish community. He has called for tougher action on chants such as “globalise the intifada” and says some demonstrations may be stopped altogether. Police say the threat to Britons is serious and has intensified after recent attacks in London.
Authorities report a surge in antisemitic incidents in London, including stabbings, arson at Jewish sites and harassment videotaped for social media. Police have expanded protection with a new community protection team and heightened investigations into possible Iran-linked involvement.
The debate over live facial recognition has intensified as authorities weigh stricter rules and public concerns. Scotland is considering a bespoke code of practice, while the Home Office is exploring a broader national framework. Polls show mixed public views on rollout.
An elderly crossing guard, Jean Schultz, has died after pushing two children out of the path of a vehicle in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The incident occurred near the McBride and Lackawanna Avenues intersection. Schultz collided with the vehicle and was pronounced dead at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center. The two children are in stable condition, and the driver remained on scene as authorities investigate.
Prince Harry has written in the New Statesman about rising antisemitism in Britain, saying it is deeply troubling and that legitimate protest over Middle East events must not translate into hostility toward Jewish communities. The piece follows a surge in antisemitic incidents in London and growing concerns amid pro-Palestinian protests. The coverage spans reactions from police, faith leaders and Jewish communal bodies as Britain grapples with safety and free expression.
A spate of antisemitic violence has intensified in London’s Golders Green and broader security concerns are rising after a planned U.S. plot against Jewish sites was disrupted and a string of stabbing incidents prompted high-level visits and a terrorism threat elevation.
A video shows individuals making antisemitic threats on Whitechapel Road, Tower Hamlets, near a mosque. Met officers have attended and are pursuing inquiries. The incident follows a spike in antisemitic activity and the Met has deployed additional officers to protect Jewish communities.
The Unite the Kingdom rally in London has drawn tens of thousands, but police estimate the turnout was well below the organizers’ claims of millions and far short of last year’s peak. A simultaneous pro-Palestinian Nakba Day march raised concerns of clashes, with police reporting dozens of arrests and a large-scale security operation.
Arsenal’s title celebrations have prompted a heavy security response and multiple arrests as fans gathered in London. Police report stabbings, assaults and widespread disorder, with hundreds of officers deployed and additional stop-and-search powers authorized. Authorities urge caution as celebrations continue and investigations proceed.
The OUT Museum, created by Chen in San Francisco’s Chinatown, has opened with a small exhibit of Chinese queer art, as activists and artists push for broader recognition of LGBTQ+ voices in China and the diaspora. The project began in China via Kickstarter and now thrives in a city navigating policy changes around LGBTQ+ rights.
A roundup of recent murder cases across several outlets, highlighting trials in Teesside, London, Southampton, and Oldbury. Reports cover the defendants’ actions, court findings, and sentencing developments as cases unfold.
The National Audit Office has disclosed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received income from subletting three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate while paying a peppercorn rent. The report notes it does not reveal how much rent was charged or income generated. The findings prompt MPs to press for reform and a public inquiry into royal finances. The issue is part of wider scrutiny of royal housing arrangements and the Crown Estate.
Metropolitan Police have started sharing data with Apple to track stolen devices as security updates curb reactivation. Sir Mark Rowley has urged government action to compel industry to render stolen phones unusable, with Westminster and London seeing notable drops in phone-related crime.
Activists have exposed brochures advertising homes in Israeli settlements during a London event. Campaigners and lawmakers are calling for a formal investigation into whether laws were breached, and for authorities to explain how the event proceeded amid weeks of criticism.
A 45-year-old man has been charged with arson after a fire damaged a memorial wall linked to Iran protests and a 2023 attack in Israel. He faces the charge for the first time at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The memorial wall remains a peaceful tribute–officials seek accountability.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered in London to condemn the Great Israeli Real Estate Event, which promotes property in the occupied West Bank. Police have arrested several demonstrators as activists call the event illegal under international law and urge the UK government to halt it.
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the home secretary lawfully proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, reversing a High Court judgment. The ruling preserves a ban that criminalises membership or support and has already prompted thousands of arrests and fresh police action at protests outside the Royal Courts of Justice.
Two men linked to Ukraine and Romania have been convicted at London's Old Bailey of conspiring to commit arson and damaging property tied to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. A Russian-speaking Telegram handler, named El Money, directed the attacks to sow fear and disrupt UK politics. Sentencing is set for Friday as authorities stress the incident’s broader implications for security and foreign interference.
Sean Penn is directing an as-yet-untitled drama about the January 6 riot, with Bradley Cooper in talks to star. The project, based on real individuals, follows an unexpected friendship and production is slated to begin mid-2027. The film’s release window overlaps with other political cinema, including Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning.