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Sadiq Khan lays flowers at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park to mark the 14th anniversary

The service in Hyde Park comes as the worst-injured survivor of the atrocity claimed that the public had forgotten about the attack which struck Londoners on July 7 2005. (Sadiq Khan pictured laying flowers.)




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London Mayor Sadiq Khan and wife Saadiya enjoy British Summer Time in Hyde Park

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan let loose with his wife Saadiya as they sang and danced along with thousands of others at the British Summer Time Hyde Park festival.




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London police accused of ignoring crime epidemic after PR stunt where BMW was dressed up for patrol

The flashy car, an eco-friendly hybrid BMW i8, patrolled the roads near the Met's headquarters yesterday as part of the police's efforts to prove it is obeying the city's new Ultra Low Emission Zone.




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Scotland Yard has released nearly 100 murder suspects without conditions, figures reveal 

Figures released by mayor Sadiq Khan showed 97 people suspected of murder were freed without conditions out of a total of 284 between April 2017 to March this year.




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New Ukip leader Richard Braine sparks a race row with tweet about Sadiq Khan and 7/7 terrorist

The right-wing politician, who took over as the Ukip leader at the weekend, referred to the mayor as 'Siddique Khan', before adding: 'Apologies, I often confuse him with the leader of the 7/7 bombers.'




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Leading mayors from across UK speak out to demand funding for 'clean air zones' in city centres 

Fourteen mayors and political leaders from across the country including London's mayor Sadiq Khan have demanded funding to establish 'clean air zones' in city centres.




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Sadiq Khan's former policing adviser defects to Liberal Democrats over knife crime in London

In a shock switch, Leroy Logan, a former police superintendent, said that he was quitting the Labour Party over the London Mayor's record.




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Hundreds of female criminals will be spared jail under a pilot scheme to tackle reoffending 

Move to help 1,000 female criminals over the next two years has been launched by London Mayor Sadiq Khan after research found women are more likely to be imprisoned for a first-time offence.




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England to have victory parade in London 'on Tuesday next week' if they win the Rugby World Cup

Talks between the RFU and the mayor of London's office have been held with Tuesday, November 5 the likely date for the event. England face South Africa in Saturday's final in Japan.




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Labour grandees lead mourners at Frank Dobson's funeral

Former prime minister Tony Blair, shadow chancellor John McDonnell and shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer were all at the service at St Pancras Church in London today.




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Millions of Britons party into the night as fireworks signal the start of a new decade

In London, the familiar ring of Big Ben ushered in 2020 amid what Mayor Sadiq Khan promised would be the 'best fireworks the city has ever seen' to ring in the new decade.




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London Mayor Sadiq Khan demands Britons get the right to 'opt in' for EU citizenship despite Brexit

Sadiq Khan has begged the EU to grant pro-Remain Britons 'associate citizenship' of the bloc so they can continue to enjoy the benefits of free movement despite Brexit.




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Fears that Boris will use court defeat as an excuse to shelve £14bn Heathrow project 

Boris Johnson was last night urged to bury his doubts and press ahead with Heathrow's third runaway amid fears he could use a potential legal setback this week to ditch the plan.




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Commuters face new Tube strike as 10,000 London Underground workers vote over pay row

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said it is balloting 10,000 Tube staff for strikes and other forms of action in London. The union said more than a year of negotiations have failed.




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Sadiq Khan branded 'irresponsible' for hosting London Mayor's Question Time

Sadiq Khan last night hosted People's Question Time at the Battersea Arts Centre in Wandsworth, southwest London, which has a capacity for some 640 people.




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St Patrick's Day parade in London is cancelled over coronavirus threat 

Sadiq Khan tweeted: 'London's St Patrick's Day celebrations are an annual highlight for many, so I'm incredibly disappointed that this year's event has had to be cancelled.'




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ANDREW PIERCE: Boris Johnson's little brother Labour's new leader

ANDREW PIERCE: Social media posts can be ever so revealing. Who is the unlikeliest fan of ­Labour's new leader Sir Keir Starmer?




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TfL tells key worker his snap of packed Tube will be 'included in daily feedback'

Posting a number of pictures showing carriages in London packed with passengers, workers this morning have starkly warned that 'TfL is helping to spread the virus'.




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Rafael Nadal beats Juan Ignacio Londeiro in fourth round as hunt for 12th French Open win continues

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: Rafael Nadal cruised into the French Open quarter finals after a good old fashioned clay court dust up on Philippe Chatrier.




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Roger Federer sees off Leonardo Mayer to cruise into French Open quarter-finals

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: After giving his fans another taste of his magic as he swept into the French Open quarter finals, Roger Federer gave his view on life after Roger Federer.




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Stan Wawrinka sets up French Open date with old friend Roger Federer win over Stefanos Tsitsipas

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: Stan Wawrinka outlasted Stefanos Tsitsipas in five hours and nine minutes of single-handed-backhand combat,




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Roger Federer is up for duel with Rafael Nadal as rivals face-off in French Open semi-finals

MIKE DICKSON AT ROLAND GARROS: If you play the French Open and keep winning, then eventually all roads lead to Rafael Nadal. Roger Federer knows that and on Friday they meet again.




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Djokovic sets up fab last four with Federer, Nadal and Thiem at French Open

MIKE DICKSON AT ROLAND GARROS: It seems incredible that seven years have passed since the trio who have dominated modern men's tennis have been together in the last four of a Slam.




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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal relishing chance to renew legendary rivalry in French Open semi-final

Recent form will vie with historic dominance when Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer renew their rivalry in the French Open semi-finals on Friday. Nadal has won 23 of their 38 previous matches.




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French Open semi-finals, LIVE: Konta bids to reach first final before Federer and Nadal showdown

Britain's Johanna Konta faces Marketa Vondrousova in her first Grand Slam semi-final before old rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal do battle for a 39th time.




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Rafael Nadal beats arch rival Roger Federer in straight sets to reach French Open final

MIKE DICKSON AT ROLAND GARROS: Rafael Nadal crushed the spirit of Roger Federer as he powered into yet another French Open final with his handling of an atrocious wind




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French Open organisers come under fire for calling off Novak Djokovic vs Dominic Thiem

MIKE DICKSON AT ROLAND GARROS: French Open organisers were under fire on Friday night after seeming to call off play prematurely with Novak Djokovic in trouble against Dominic Thiem.




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Johanna Konta misses out on French Open final after defeat to Marketa Vondrousova

Johanna Konta suffered an agonising French Open semi-final defeat after she went down to a young Czech opponent after failing to secure victory from winning positions in both sets.




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The incredible story of Aussie wonder Ash Barty, 23, who is about to compete for French Open title

The 23-year-old will compete for her first singles Grand Slam title against Czech teenager Markéta Vondroušová on Saturday at 11pm AEST.




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Inside Ash Barty's relationship to golf pro boyfriend Garry Kissick

The Australian star tennis player, 23, met Mr Kissick, 28, at Brooklands Golf Club in Queensland in 2016 during a round of golf, and they have been together since.




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Jubb, Ward and Baghdatis handed Wimbledon wildcards... but not Boulter

American college champion Paul Jubb and Davis Cup veteran James Ward were among those given lucrative wildcards into Wimbledon on Wednesday morning.




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Jo Konta OUT in second round at Nature Valley Classic after defeat by Jelena Ostapenko 

After the highs of reaching the French Open semi-finals earlier this month, Jo Konta was brought back down to earth with a second round exit at the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham.




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Australian Ash Barty defeats Venus Williams in the Birmingham Classic, set to become world No. 1

Australian star Ash Barty is just two wins away from becoming world number one after she defeated Venus Williams to reach the semi-finals of the Birmingham Classic. 




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Novak Djokovic savouring return to Centre Court as Wimbledon favourite prepares to defend title

The 32-year-old Serb has not played a competitive match since losing in the semi-final of the French Open this month, preferring to spend some family time in Serbia.




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Ashleigh Barty takes it all in her stride with comfortable first-round win against Saisai Zheng 

As the top women's seed, Ashleigh Barty, the world No 1 and newly crowned French Open champion, has every right to feel there is a weight of expectation on her shoulders.




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Brit watch: Cameron Norrie makes Centre Court debut against Kei Nishikori

A Centre Court debut for Cameron Norrie against the 2014 US Open finalist Kei Nishikori is in store. The Japanese No 8 seed has not shown his best form on grass yet.




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Jo Konta involved in heated press conference after Wimbledon defeat

The British No 1 insisted she would not have changed a thing as she missed out on a Wimbledon semi-final against Serena Williams by losing 7-6, 6-1 to world No 54 Barbora Strycova.




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Simona Halep reveals her Wimbledon glory was inspired by failed defence of French Open crown

She produced one of the great final performances at the All England Club, committing three unforced errors in a 6-2, 6-2 win over Serena Williams that she described as the best match of her life.




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15-year-old Coco Gauff claims maiden WTA title at Linz Open after beating Jelena Ostapenko

The American, who became the youngest player to reach a WTA final since Czech Nicole Vaidisova in 2004, overcame 2017 French Open champion 6-3 1-6 6-2 in the final.




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WATCH: Coco Gauff's dad delivers inspiring courtside speech moments before she wins first WTA title

The touching moment where Coco Gauff's father delivers a rousing courtside speech moments before her maiden WTA title has been revealed.




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French sport minister Roxana Maracineanu casts doubt on major events amid coronavirus pandemic

The Tour de France and French Open have come under doubt after ministers stated they would only be held if fans can attend. Events in France gathering 5,000 people have been banned until September




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Emmanuel Macron embraces Canadian PM Justin Trudeau as he welcomes him to the Elysee Palace

Emmanuel Macron and Justin Trudeau were pictured sharing a warm embrace in Paris today, as they met to discuss a new EU-Canada trade deal. 




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Trump hosts Trudeau in Oval Office meeting then Canadian PM has much warmer sit down with Pelosi

Justin Trudeau met with Donald Trump in the Oval Office to talk trade before receiving a much warmer welcome from Nancy Pelosi, who settled her basketball bet with the Canadian prime minister. 




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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau beams in Toronto's Pride Parade

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau led the charge of revelers at the Pride Parade in Toronto on Sunday, where the thousands took to the streets waving rainbow flags.




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Ivanka Trump addresses world leaders during G20 Summit

'We must continue to prioritize women's economic empowerment and place it at the very heart of the G-20 agenda,' she said, watched on by her dad, as well as Justin Trudeau and Theresa May.




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Diplomacy in action! Ivanka discourses on 'male-dominated' defense industry with Theresa May

First daughter Ivanka Trump continued to engage with world leaders as she accompanied her father in South Korea.




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Trump sent Trudeau a magazine picture of the Canadian prime minister and scrawled 'looking good!'

Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have exchanged at least a few hand-written notes, according to a Monday report.




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Trump defends Trudeau against critics on Twitter who said he was submissive to US President

Trump took to Twitter to defend Trudeau after a Canadian critic accused him of being 'submissive' to the president after 'trash-talking' him to the press. 




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President Trump is intimidated by 'good looking' and 'smart' Justin Trudeau, is an 'orange fat blob'

'President Trump is very intimidated by Justin Trudeau because he's a good looking, smart kid and President Trump is like this orange fat blob,' said Scaramucci in an interview with ABC Australia.




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Scaramucci claims Justin Trudeau INTIMIDATES the president as he cranks up the insults

'The Mooch' claims Trump is a 'malignant narcissist' who 'needs the spotlight at all times,' and says Australia's PM should keep a low profile around him, like Trudeau, if he wants to be successful.