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When is Ramadan 2026? Your complete guide to Muslims' holy month
Ramadan is a holy month in Islam characterised by fasting, prayer, reflection, and community – here’s what you need to know
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Golden eagles face ‘unacceptable risk’ from wind turbine plans, charity says
Restoring Upland Nature is urging councillors to reject plans for a wind farm in the Scottish Borders.
When is Chinese New Year 2026, why is it celebrated, and what is the animal sign?
There are 12 Chinese zodiac animals, each of which is linked to certain characteristics and elements
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Chinese New Year 2026: What does the Year of the Horse mean?
Celebrations run from February 17 to March 3
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, dies aged 84
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84.
Minister defends Reed amid calls for him to resign over local elections U-turn
Stephen Kinnock said Steve Reed was doing ‘an excellent job’ amid widespread criticism after the move to abandon plans to delay 30 ballots.
Russian and Ukrainian officials are in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war
U.S.-brokered talks have taken Russian and Ukrainian delegations to Geneva although both sides are far apart on issues such as land, security and a possible ceasefire
'Nonsense' conspiracy theories on measles vaccine must be busted to stop virus spreading in London, says minister
Health minister Stephen Kinnock stressed the Government was ‘very concerned’ about a big outbreak in the north of the capital
London travel news LIVE: London Euston services hit by signalling fault between Milton Keynes and Rugby
Signalling issues between Milton Keynes and Rugby are causing delays on services from London Euston, affecting both Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway trains
Two Brits killed in avalanche in French ski resort named as tributes pour in
Shaun Overy, 51, and Stuart Leslie, 46, were friends and experienced skiers
Met police chief urges courts to stop releasing repeat phone thieves
London Tube passengers targeted in ‘SMS blaster’ mass fraud plot, court hears
Zhijia Fan and his ‘right-hand man’ Daoyan Shang deny conspiracy where ‘scam messages were sent to passengers’ phones’
Tourist tax of up to £3 a night in London must be used to attract more visitors, say business chiefs
Ministers are backing Sir Sadiq Khan and other city mayors introducing the levy on hotels and Airbnb-style accommodation
New trains on Bakerloo line: TfL moves closer to replacing oldest fleet on London Underground
The trains date to 1972 but may not be replaced for another decade
Eurasian lynx takes first steps in UK sanctuary after rescue from Ukraine
She was transported to the UK by the sanctuary’s managing director Cam Whitnall and a specialist team, from Crossborder Animal Services.
East London borough will get 'independence' vote on leaving capital under Reform UK, Nigel Farage rally told
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell told the Reform UK event that Havering residents would get a choice to remain Londoners or rejoin Essex
Councils ‘race against time’ to organise elections in time for May after U-turn
Months of planning had been lost, according to the deputy chief of a professional body for election administrators.
Al Pacino says it was an ‘honour’ to act alongside Robert Duvall
Duvall, known for portraying Mafia consigliere Tom Hagen in 1972’s The Godfather, has died aged 95.
Surgeons pioneer new technique to treat boy with rare leg condition in UK first
Alfie Phillips has fibular hemimelia.
Stop releasing phone thieves who reoffend, Met police chief urges courts
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley also called on phone manufacturers to make it harder for criminals to reset and re-sell stolen phones