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Carmela Chillery-Watson, an 11-year-old girl with a rare muscle-wasting condition, becomes the youngest MBE recipient for her charitable fundraising efforts, particularly for Muscular Dystrophy UK. Diagnosed at 3, shes raised over £400,000 through 25 campaigns. She recently met Prince William at Windsor Castle.

Late night hosts poked fun at former President Donald Trumps recent news and comments, including a planned UFC fight on the White House lawn for his eightieth birthday and shifting statements on controversial boat strikes near Venezuela. Jimmy Kimmel questioned the choice of celebration and the irony of fighters at the Lincoln Memorial, while Stephen Colbert impersonated Trumps changing stance on the video footage. Seth Meyers also joked about Trumps economic reassurances, farm aid, and renaming the US Institute of Peace.

Justice Secretary David Lammy is proposing to clear childhood criminal records to prevent minor offenses from impacting individuals later in life. This initiative follows reports of people in their fifties, sixties, and seventies having youthful transgressions disclosed to employers. Lammy advocates for a system similar to the US, where individuals can petition a judge to seal their records after demonstrating successful rehabilitation. The proposal aims to offer second chances, but defining serious offenses poses a challenge.

The US Federal Reserve, facing a divided committee, cut interest rates for the third time this year, aiming to navigate the American economys uncertainties. The vote was nine to three, unusual for the typically unified committee. The Fed, led by Chair Jerome Powell, emphasized unity but showed hesitation in further rate cuts next year, potentially causing tension with the White House. The economy faces challenges like tariffs and labor force shifts, with incomplete data due to a recent government shutdown. Inflation and unemployment both slightly increased, putting the Fed in a delicate position. Next year, Powells term ends, and the President is considering nominees, with Kevin Hassett as a potential pick.

U.S. Coast Guard seizes oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating pressure campaign against Maduros regime.

Two men, Charlie Johnson and Prince Singh, have been jailed for coercing teenage girls into sharing nude images and committing serious self-harm, marking the first convictions under the UKs new Online Safety Act. The men, aged 24 and 23, encouraged their victims, aged 16 and 17, to carve names into their skin and shared disturbing images in online chatrooms. The victims described feeling worthless and responsible for the abuse, with one still experiencing nightmares. Johnson was also convicted of physical abuse, and both men will serve half of their sentences in custody.

Londons tragic weekend: Two stabbing incidents leave one teen dead and another fighting for life. Fifteen-year-old Adam Henry, identified by online tributes, was fatally stabbed in Islington. A fundraiser for his family raised thousands in hours. A nineteen-year-old man remains critically injured in New Cross. Police urge information on both incidents, as communities grapple with increasing violence.

A new pop-up theater, resembling a Minecraft tree, is set to open in 2026 at Marble Arch, housing the Arts Theatre during its refurbishment. The temporary venue, designed with a 20-year lifespan, features green cladding, an aluminum frame, and repurposed shipping containers. Despite initial criticism, the project received support from local groups and businesses.

Todays ITV News London update covers a deeply personal story in English Rugby, a couple grappling with an incurable brain tumor diagnosis. Meanwhile, NHS conditions are under scrutiny due to war zone conditions in hospital corridors. Discussions on Crossrail Twos potential impact on Londons transport network continue. A former nursery workers horrific crimes have shocked the community, emphasizing the need for child safeguarding. A homeless musicians resilience is highlighted by his piano performances at St Pancras International. Environmental concerns arise from unfinished projects leaving communities exposed to polluted rivers. A Married at First Sight star is now connecting Londoners with Sutton United Football Club.