102-year-old Colin Bell abseils 17 stories down the Royal London Hospital in east London to raise money for charity.
The former RAF pilot, who flew Mosquitos during World War II, tells reporters he wants to raise money for three “wonderful” charities, including the London Air Ambulance which is based there.
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Metro Bank is the latest London-listed company to face a backlash over its pay plans after drawing opposition to a proposal which could see top executives paid.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer led the departures from the VE Day service on Thursday. The prime minister was accompanied by his wife Victoria as they left Westminster Abbey following the World War II commemorations. Following closely behind them was London mayor Sadiq Khan, former prime minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha and Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Royal Family watched an RAF flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace to mark the start of four days of celebrations for the 80th anniversary of Victory.. Sky News
Britain and the United States have carried out new joint airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, marking the UK’s first publicized strike operation alongside the U.S. since the Trump era. RAF Typhoon jets targeted Houthi drone sites near Sanaa, in response to escalating attacks on commercial shipping and missiles fired toward Israel. These Iran-backed assaults have disrupted global trade in the Red Sea by over 50%. UK Defense Secretary John Healey warned the ongoing Houthi threat poses serious risks to regional stability, global shipping, and national economies. All RAF aircraft returned safely.
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Tensions flared over the Baltic Sea as two Swedish fighter jets under NATO command intercepted and escorted a Russian IL-20 “Coot” reconnaissance aircraft flying dangerously close to Polish airspace. The dramatic aerial standoff, confirmed by Sweden’s armed forces, comes just days after British RAF jets similarly intercepted Russian planes. With NATO forces on high alert and repeated Russian incursions near member states, the alliance warns it is fully prepared to retaliate if provoked further.
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Prague marks VE Day with reenactment of 1945 uprising against Nazis
Hundreds gathered in Prague’s Nusle district on Thursday to commemorate VE Day with a large-scale reenactment of the 1945 Prague Uprising, featuring period uniforms, authentic weapons, and WWII military vehicles.
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80 years on, France’s last WWII veterans warn peace must be defended
The commemoration saw a parade of veterans' associations, and music performed by military bands from France, Germany, Canada, Cameroon, the US and UK.
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The prime minister has held a phone call with the US president after agreeing a "historic" trade deal. Speaking from the White House, Donald Trump says there could not be a "more perfect morning to reach this historic agreement", given that the deal has been announced on the same day that Europe celebrated victory in World War II. Sir Keir Starmer replied by paying tribute to the historic, close partnership between the UK and US, adding that "the timing couldn't be more apt". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he is “pleased to see” a ceasefire in Kashmir but says “the task now is to make sure that that is enduring and it's lasting”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
As the pressure increases on Russia to accept an unconditional ceasefire, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hails the "great unity" within allies around the proposal which he believes is "one step closer" after meeting in Kyiv. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer and his Ukrainian, French, German and Polish counterparts spoke to US President Donald Trump on Saturday to update him on their progress on the so-called coalition of the willing. The five leaders in the Ukrainian capital on Saturday had agreed on the need for an "unconditional ceasefire". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says that European allies "together with the US" are "calling Putin out", as the pressure increases on Russia to accept an unconditional ceasefire. Speaking from Kyiv, the prime minister says allies will "ramp up sanctions" if the Russian president "turns his back on peace" as he and allies back plans for a 30-day ceasefire. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders pay tribute to Ukraine's war dead during a trip to Kyiv for further talks on the so-called "coalition of the willing". The UK prime minister is in the Ukrainian capital for discussions with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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