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Sami Quadri is Weekend News Editor at the Evening Standard

<p>Prince Harry and Meghan visit children at the Lights Academy in Abuja, Nigeria</p>
World

Harry and Meghan given warm welcome on three-day Nigeria trip

The couple arrived in Nigeria on a trip to promote the Invictus games

10 May 2024
<p>Tourists share a drink moments before sunset at Cafe del Mar in San Antonio</p>
World

Ibiza locals to protest 'mass tourism' after Canary Island rallies

An activist group says it’s ‘in no way against British tourism’ but that it was fighting against the ‘type of tourism attracted to our island’

10 May 2024
<p>Education Secretary Gillian Keegan </p>
Education

WFH parents causing 'unacceptable' rise in Friday school absences

Gillian Keegan says 50,000 more pupils are absent on Fridays compared to Mondays

10 May 2024
<p>Fatbergs are formed when oil, grease and fat poured down drains combine with non-biodegradable items </p>
London

'Fatberg' the weight of three buses unblocked from east London sewer

A team of 20 engineers from Thames Water took 11 days to remove the congealed heap that was clogging long sections of a sewer

10 May 2024
<p>Norwegian passenger Michael Sampson</p>
London

Eurovision-bound man fears holiday 'wasted' after Gatwick evacuation

Michael Sampson is booked on another flight to Malmo but is worried he will miss the semi-final

9 May 2024
<p>Gatwick Airport</p>
London

Gatwick Airport evacuated as passengers miss flights

Some passengers heading to Eurovision’s first semifinal tonight missed their flight to Copenhagen

9 May 2024
<p>Victim: Melissa Burr (Metropolitan Police/PA)</p>
London

Plea from victims' families after latest Victoria station accident

A woman remains critically injured after being hit by a bus outside the station on Friday

7 May 2024
<p>John Swinney delivers acceptance speech at Glasgow University</p>
Politics

New SNP leader John Swinney says 'join me as we open new chapter'

The Perthshire North MSP was the only candidate standing for leader when the nominations closed

6 May 2024
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London

Thunderstorm warning in London before sunshine and high of 23C

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for Monday afternoon

6 May 2024
<p>Australian brothers Callum (left) and Jake Robinson</p>
World

Australian surfers found dead in Mexico well were shot in head

Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson were on a trip with their American friend Jack Rhoad when they were killed

6 May 2024
<p>Yuliyan Dimov</p>
Crime

Masseur who assaulted 10 female clients in their homes convicted

Yuliyan Dimov was found guilty of 12 sexual assault charges

6 May 2024
<p>People flee the eastern parts of Rafah on Monday May 6</p>
World

Israel tells Palestinians to evacuate Rafah ahead of expected assault

Around 100,000 people are being evacuated in anticipation of a ground invasion

6 May 2024
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World

Driver dies after crashing vehicle into White House gate

The Secret Service is investigating the incident

5 May 2024
<p>Sadiq Khan delivers his victory speech on Saturday</p>
LIVE

'Humbled' Sadiq Khan wins historic third term as London mayor

Labour incumbent outscores Tory Susan Hall in nine of the 14 constituencies declaring their results on Saturday

4 May 2024
<p>The scene outside Victoria Station after a woman was hit by a bus</p>
London

Woman fighting for life after bus collision outside Victoria station

It comes only months after a woman died after being hit by a bus at the same station.

4 May 2024
<p>Police were called to Whalebone Lane South </p>
Crime

Man, 19, fighting for life after being stabbed and shot in Dagenham

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder

3 May 2024