Stories from United Kingdom

Filmmaker James Cameron and Billie Eilish have teamed up to produce a new 3D concert movie. The film documents Eilish's performances over four nights at the Co-op Live venue in Manchester during her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour. The movie is scheduled to arrive in cinemas next week.

British Petroleum announced a profit of $3.8 billion. The report comes amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. This figure is noted in comparison to the $20 billion annual profit levels seen during the invasion of Ukraine.

The University of Sussex has taken legal action against the Office for Students, England's higher education regulator. The university alleges the regulator infringed on lawful free speech.

AstraZeneca has reactivated £200 million of investment for its headquarters in Cambridge. The company also announced £100 million in new funding for its site in Macclesfield. This follows a previous decision to halt or review such investments.

The government's independent reviewer on terror legislation stated that politicians should call out anti-Semitism within some Muslim communities. The reviewer noted the existence of ambient anti-Semitism in certain parts of the community alongside Islamist anti-Semitism. The reviewer expressed regret that political leaders have not named or addressed these instances. The reviewer stated that anti-Semites feel they can operate with impunity to murder Jews. The discussion noted that increased police patrols have not identified those responsible for recent incidents. The reviewer suggested the issue is a cultural problem rather than just a security problem. The source noted that the Jewish community is already heavily perceived by security and cannot rely solely on increased police presence.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned a face serum advertisement displayed at a London Tube station. The ad claimed the product could make users 'look five years younger,' a claim deemed misleading.

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mervis and Israel's Foreign Ministry have called for meaningful action following recent antisemitic incidents. The Israeli government has also intervened, demanding decisive action from British authorities against antisemitism. The incident was referred to the state anti-extremism program Prevent. Many members of the Jewish community reported feeling unsafe in the United Kingdom and expressed dissatisfaction with perceived lack of solidarity from the general population. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a series of emergency measures to combat antisemitism during a visit to London. The Prime Minister was met with jeers from approximately 100 people near the Jewish community ambulance service offices. This location had been set on fire last month.

Royal Navy leadership stated that a unified naval force involving nine European countries will be created to complement NATO. The initiative follows discussions regarding increased defense spending in the United Kingdom. The move comes amid shifting geopolitical dynamics involving the United States and international defense priorities. The initiative aims to supplement existing NATO capabilities, according to the British Marine Corps Chief. The proposed force would operate within the Joint Expeditionary Force framework, which includes the Netherlands alongside various Scandinavian and Baltic nations. This development follows criticisms from Donald Trump regarding the United Kingdom's stance on American conflicts involving Iran. The United States will not be part of this combined naval force, though Canada's participation is being considered.

A young Arctic walrus has been seen touring the coastline of North East Scotland in recent days. The animal has been observed scratching against metal posts, relaxing on jetties, and rolling into the water while asleep.

Manchester United has reportedly agreed to a contract extension with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. The young player had previously faced uncertainty regarding his future at Old Trafford following a period of falling out of favor with Reuben Amorim. Since the appointment of Michael Carrick, Mainoo has played every week and contributed to the team's rise to third place in the league standings. The deal is expected to include weekly earnings of approximately £150,000, including bonuses. This follows a period where the player has been sidelined due to anti-doping violations. This follows news regarding Chelsea's Makailo-Mudrick appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. This news follows recent updates regarding player availability at the club. The previous agreement was set to expire in the summer of 2027.