India's vaccine king, Adar Poonawalla, has closed the deal to buy London's most expensive house of 2023. The billionaire has splashed out a whopping £138 million for the house, a 1920s mansion that will be acquired by the UK subsidiary of his company, the Serum Institute of India.

Gravitas | London's most expensive mansion of 2023 sold for £138 million | Here's Who Bought It

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said that the government's plans to curb legal migration will trigger a recruitment crisis in the British capital. High levels of legal migration have particularly ruled the political landscape of Britain for over ten years and have been a significant factor in the 2016 vote for Brexit.

UK's plan to curb legal migration will push London into 'recruitment crisis', says Mayor Sadiq Khan

Indian billionaire Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), has closed a deal to buy a 25,000-square-foot Aberconway House in Mayfair, London priced at $174 million, according to a Financial Times report.

Billionaire vaccine maker Adar Poonawalla to buy most expensive house in London. Here's how much it will cost

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 10% stake in TopCo, the holding company of Heathrow Airport Holdings. This deal is subject to regulatory approval. This year, Heathrow Airport has faced financial difficulties as a result of significant debt, which has been exacerbated by sharp increases in borrowing costs.

Saudi set to buy more stake in Heathrow: London's biggest airport

According to an army spokesman, dozens of terrorists in the northern Strip gave up their weapons to soldiers, complaining that "Hamas leadership is out of touch."

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli army spokesperson says dozen of 'terrorists have surrendered'

Israel-Hamas war: "Don't die for Sinwar, surrender now", warns Israeli PM Netanyahu to Hamas

Aid agencies issued a warning, stating that families' only chance of survival is being severely limited by the ongoing Israeli offensive, which is pushing Palestinians in Gaza to the verge of mass starvation. The grave situation surfaced one day after the United States vetoed a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the United Nations, impeding the provision of food and other necessities to the area.

Israel-Hamas war: Aid groups warn of 'dire situation' in Gaza | WHO calls for immediate aid help

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has said that the United States should also be held responsible for Israeli attacks on Gaza and the loss of Palestinian lives. The Prime Minister made the statement that the 21st Doha Forum. WION's correspondent talks to Palestinian PM Shtayyeh.

Israel-Hamas war: Wion's exclusive interview with Palestinian PM Mohammad Shtayyeh

Israeli tanks battled their way to the heart of Khan Younis on Sunday in a major new push into the main city of the southern Gaza Strip, as health authorities in Hamas-run Gaza said about 18,000 Palestinians had been killed in the war.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli troop continue their offensive in Gaza strip

Prominent mosque chairman Mohammed Kozbar, who had praised the founder of the Palestinian militant group Hamas was invited to a dinner hosted by the London Met commissioner, reported the Sunday Telegraph, on Saturday (Dec 9).

Prominent mosque chairman who praised Hamas founder invited to dinner with London’s Met police: Report

A humorous incident occurred at 10 Downing Street as UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte were briefly locked out of the iconic London residence during their meeting on Friday.

UK: Rishi Sunak, Dutch PM briefly locked out of 10 Downing Street. Video

A deputy US marshal who was on his way to London for extradition of a person was himself taken into custody by British authorities after allegations that he sexually abused a female passenger on Delta Airlines flight, multiple media reports have said.

US marshal on extradition duty sexually abuses woman passenger during flight to London

A Christmas tree gifted by Norway has arrived in London's Trafalgar Square - it is a tradition that the city of Oslo honours every year and the tree comes from the snowy forests of Norway.

Norwegian Christmas tree arrives in London; gifted every year since 1947 | World News | WION

Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala, whose firm is accused of selling fake jet-engine parts used in aircraft across the globe, was arrested on Wednesday (Dec 6) after top British fraud authorities raided his home, Bloomberg reported.

This man's firm sold bogus aircraft parts. He is now arrested from outskirts of London

A 42-year-old woman has been killed and two others, including a teenager, have been injured in a shooting in east London, United Kingdom, on Tuesday (Dec 5) said the Metropolitan Police.

UK: Woman killed, two injured after shooting in east London

Israel held an event at the United Nations in New York which focused on sexual violence against women during the October 7th attack by Hamas militants.

Accounts of Hamas militants raping women; Israel-led UN session condemns world silence

The civilian death toll in Gaza is nearing 16,000 mark. As truce ended between Israel and Hamas, airstrikes restarted in Gaza. Isarel ordered a million Gazans to flee, parts of Gaza reduced to rubble.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli troops and tanks enter south Gaza city after strikes in North

Billie Eilish, renowned for her candidness, didn't know that her latest interview would be considered as her coming-out moment. The 21-year-old was surprised to know that people didn't already suspect her queer identity and her attraction towards women.

Billie Eilish says wasn't it obvious she likes women; confirms queer identity

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Currently, workers outside shortage occupations require a minimum salary of £26,200 to take up jobs in the UK – lower than the median wage of £33,000.

UK to hike pay gate for foreigners| Lawsuit aims to halt exporting F-35 parts to Israel

Hamas-Israel war: Broken pelvises, mutilated bodies | Did Hamas use rape as weapon of war in Israel?

The UK is grappling with a prolonged economic downturn, as highlighted by a recent study from the resolution foundation and the London School of Economics (L.S.E). The report reveals a stark reality: fifteen years of economic stagnation have left the average UK household £8,300 ($10,550) poorer compared to counterparts in nations like France and Germany.

UK's 15-year economic slump | World Business Watch

Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday pleaded guilty in a UK court to charges of failing to declare a multi-million-pound trust in Singapore to the British tax authorities.

Former Chief executive Bernie Eccelestone admits to pay more than US $790 million

In a bid to ease a decade-long tension with London's black cab drivers, Uber has announced plans to open its platform to London’s iconic taxis starting in early 2024.

Uber aims to mend ties with London's black cabs in new initiative

Uber is all set to rope in London's iconic black cabs next year, the firm announced on Wednesday after almost a decade of disagreements. The ride-hailing company said that the cab drivers will have to pass an exam called "The Knowledge" which requires them to memorise the routes within the city.

Uber strikes deal with London drivers to rope in iconic black cabs on its platform

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