Morning Chronicle - News from London and the UK, around the clock in six languages

London -

IN THE NEWS

New York subway shooting victim sues Glock

New York subway shooting victim sues Glock

One of the victims of a New York subway shooting is suing Glock, the manufacturer of the firearm used in the attack, saying its marketing efforts appeal to criminals.

Read more
Markets slide on inflation worry; oil rebounds

Markets slide on inflation worry; oil rebounds

European and US stocks slipped on Wednesday, as traders digested data showing that runaway inflation shows no sign of easing.

Read more
Danes vote on joining EU defence policy

Danes vote on joining EU defence policy

With the war in Ukraine forcing countries in Europe to rethink their security policy, Denmark on Wednesday held a referendum on whether to join the EU's common defence policy 30 years after opting out.

Read more
Man City's Mendy charged with additional rape

Man City's Mendy charged with additional rape

Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy has been charged with a further count of rape, it was announced Wednesday following the lifting of reporting restrictions.

Read more
Fires surge in May in Brazilian Amazon, Cerrado

Fires surge in May in Brazilian Amazon, Cerrado

Brazil registered the highest number of fires in the Amazon for the month of May since 2004, and the highest ever for the Cerrado savanna region last month, according to official figures released Wednesday.

Read more
UK airlines under fire for jubilee and summer getaway chaos

UK airlines under fire for jubilee and summer getaway chaos

Britain's airports are coming under fire for failing to prepare for this week's jubilee getaway and the busy summer season, as passengers face long delays and cancelled flights.

Read more
CONCACAF Champions League set for expansion from 2024

CONCACAF Champions League set for expansion from 2024

Eleven more teams will join an expanded CONCACAF Champions League from 2024 under a sweeping revamp of the competition unveiled on Wednesday.

Read more
Blinken says Ukraine won't strike Russia, sees 'many months' of war

Blinken says Ukraine won't strike Russia, sees 'many months' of war

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Ukraine had promised not to use new long-range missiles to strike inside of Russia as he warned of "many months" of conflict ahead.

Read more
Scientists produce chimp genetic map to combat trafficking

Scientists produce chimp genetic map to combat trafficking

Scientists have produced the first genetic map of chimpanzees in the wild, offering a detailed reconstruction of the endangered species' past migrations, and a new tool to combat illegal trafficking.

Read more
McIlroy cautious over sanctions for players in Saudi-funded series

McIlroy cautious over sanctions for players in Saudi-funded series

Rory McIlroy said Wednesday players joining a new Saudi-backed golf series should not face heavy sanctions but reiterated he had no interest in signing up to the controversial venture.

Read more