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Swifties flock to London after thwarted terrorist attack in Vienna

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour returns tonight with a five-show run at London’s Wembley Stadium with additional security measures, one week after a foiled terror plot which led to the cancellation of her three shows in Vienna. Swifties are determined to see the pop star for her final European shows.

Markets

Surprise result over which European stock market investors prefer

A Wall Street bank poll shows that investors in America favour the UK stock market over European alternatives, signalling a change of fortune for the LSE from 18 months ago.

Europe News

Man in custody after woman and girl stabbed in Leicester Square

The girl's injuries were not life-threatening, but she required hospital treatment, while the woman sustained "more minor" injuries, according to domestic outlets.

Art

Fifth Banksy work in five days appears above chip shop in London

Elusive street artist Banksy unveiled yet another animal-themed artwork on Friday (9 August) – the fifth to appear this week.

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Business

Barclays becomes first UK bank to lift the EU cap on bankers' bonuses

The formal lifting of the cap on bonuses which was originally imposed by the EU opens the way for staff to receive up to ten times their salaries in bonus payments. The move is part of a wider post-Brexit push to boost the City of London.

Art

Here's what to see at London's new Moco Museum

The newest addition to the vibrant London art scene, the latest outpost of the Modern Contemporary (Moco) Museum launches on Saturday 10 August. Would you participate in Marina Abramović’s upcoming interactive show?

Culture news

UK police evaluating Taylor Swift's upcoming London performances

The Minister for Policing of the United Kingdom has stated that Scotland Yard is currently evaluating intelligence ahead of Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts in London - the final European dates of her Eras Tour.

Art

Yayoi Kusama’s largest permanent public sculpture unveiled in London

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's first permanent public artwork in the UK and her largest permanent public sculpture to date is greeting commuters and passers-by at London's Liverpool Street Station.

Art

Banksy unveils new animal artworks in London – but what do they mean?

Elusive street artist Banksy has unveiled two new artworks on the sides of buildings in London: a mountain goat, perched precariously on a ledge; and two elephants, reaching out to each other from blocked-out windows.

United Kingdom

London police boss rips microphone off reporter

The incident happened as Mark Rowley left an emergency COBRA meeting at Whitehall.

Lifestyle

Why do clowns paint their faces on eggs? A mystery eggs-plained

Deep within an east London basement there exists a Clown Egg Register that trademarks clowns' looks. Euronews Culture writer Amber Bryce visits in search of an eggs-planation.

Art

Sam Smith portrait joins UK Royal Family at National Portrait Gallery

The portrait of the five-time Grammy Award winner will hang alongside the King and the Princess of Wales at the National Portrait Gallery, as part of its 'History Makers' display, which celebrates the most influential figures of contemporary culture.

Business

Diageo spirits sink as Latin American sales fail to perform

London spirits maker Diageo's shares dropped 8% in early trading as it reported plummeting sales in Latin America and the Caribbean. The spirits maker warned that challenges remain.

Culture news

Bird mess: London Museum’s new pigeon logo proves unpopular

The museum says it asked 500 Londoners and tourists to share their thoughts on the logo in focus groups, workshops and surveys.

Culture news

Sculpture in the City returns with 17 artworks hidden around London

This year's edition of Sculpture in the City will see 17 sculptures by 15 artists grace the streets of the City of London for 12 months.

Culture news

Missed the Eras Tour? Catch Taylor Swift's costumes at London's V&A

Calling all Swifties! London's V&A Museum is presenting a trail featuring a curated collection of costumes, guitars, and other memorabilia from Swift's extensive career.

United Kingdom

UK honours 487 fallen Ukrainian athletes ahead of Olympics debut

As Ukraine makes its debut in the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, London honours the country's 487 sportsmen and women who were killed in the Russian invasion.

Art

Rare 17th-century decorative paper-cuttings go on display in London

The intricate designs – very rare examples of the paper-cutting art form – were found beneath the floorboards of a former London boarding school, and will be on show until December.

Lifestyle

Thousands of My Little Ponies go on display at London exhibition

4,000 My Little Ponies, a giant Transformer, miniature nail art sculptures and more make up a London exhibition dedicated to UK hobbies.

Culture news

A look inside London Natural History Museum's newly revamped gardens

Dippy the diplodocus is back at London's Natural History Museum - only she's now called Fern and she's moved to prime position in the museum's revamped gardens.

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