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Argentine footballer Alberes became the fastest player to reach 25 goals in the Champions League. He achieved the milestone in 41 matches, surpassing the previous record of 42 matches held by Lionel Messi.

Premier Inn owner Whitbread plans to sell and lease back £1.5 billion of its hotels as part of a five-year strategy reset. The move follows the company being impacted by UK property taxes. The restructuring puts 3,800 jobs at risk, according to the report.

The mother of a 34-year-old Jewish man stabbed in Golders Green yesterday expressed horror regarding the incident. Residents are calling on politicians and officials to take responsibility for ensuring the safety of Jewish communities following a series of incidents across various counties. London Mayor Sadiq Khan called the attack unacceptable, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed distress over the incident. The Times confirmed that the 45-year-old suspect arrested for allegedly stabbing two Jewish men in northwest London was previously referred to the government's counter extremism programme. The suspect is a Somalia-born British national who arrived in the UK as a child in the early 1990s. Police have not released the individual's name. British authorities stated the measures are a response to feelings of insecurity within the Jewish community.

A researcher named Paweł demonstrated the use of a radiometer to measure radiation intensity. The device produces audible clicks when a radioactive source is brought close to it. The frequency of these clicks varies based on the intensity of the radiation.

India is currently claiming ownership of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which is held in the United Kingdom as part of the British Crown Jewels. Gemologist Marie Chabrol noted that historians disagree on whether the diamond was a legitimate peace offering or a war booty.

London-born singer-songwriter Arlo Parks has released a new album titled Ambiguous Desire.

Political analyst Oleg Glazunov stated that British naval commanders warned late last year that the United Kingdom is close to losing its dominance in the Atlantic to Russia for the first time since the end of World War II.

The Baller League is a six-aside football tournament consisting of 30-minute games between non-professional players. Teams are managed by high-profile figures including former Premier League players Alan Shearer and Ian Wright, England women's footballer Chloe Kelly, and actor Idris Elba. The tournament format follows a trend of influencers and celebrities participating in combat and sports competitions. He noted that the league targets a younger audience than the Premier League by utilizing social media and YouTube influencers like KSI and Angry Jinj. YouTube influencers KSI and Angry Jinge are also involved in the event. Felix Stark serves as the CEO of the league.

UK ministers are planning to end the era of water companies self-reporting by introducing MOT-style checks and unannounced inspections of water assets.

An analysis of more than 20,000 self-reports submitted to the Environment Agency between 2022 and 2025 has uncovered over 2,100 incidents involving water companies. Campaigners argue the current self-policing system relies too heavily on the honesty of these companies.