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Iconic Jeff Koons sculpture expected to sell for millions for Ukraine

An iconic sculpture by world famous artist Jeff Koons is being auctioned to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. But how much is the sculpture expected to go for?

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People lay flowers for the victims of Grenfell Tower

The names of the 72 people who perished in Britain's worst residential fire since World War II were read out on Tuesday at a church service marking the fifth anniversary of the blaze.

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Five years on, justice and accountability sought over deadly blaze

The devastating fire on 14 June 2017 claimed the lives of 72 people.

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Meet the British boxer trying to end knife crime in London

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"It's about guiding them, it's about making them happy. It's about inspiring them. If I can convince one child to at least change their life, to change their way of thinking, then I'm doing my job."

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Palestinians swim in Mediterranean sea off a beach in Gaza's Beit Lahia

Palestinians swim in the Mediterranean sea off a beach in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip as students start their summer vacation.

Design

London Serpentine gallery unveils spectacular 'Black Chapel' pavilion

A London art gallery is unveiling a new pavilion commissioned to an American artist. Called "Black Chapel," the installation is a black wooden cylinder with elements paying tribute to his father.

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London art gallery unveils new pavilion

"Black Chapel" is this year's pavilion of the Serpentine, a London-based art gallery.

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Prince Charles at the Big Lunch jubilee celebrations

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, attended the Big Jubilee Lunch at The Oval cricket ground in London on Sunday, the final day of celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.

Europe News

Jubilee 2022: What has happened so far?

On day three of the Jubilee, a colourful street pageant celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's life and highlighting Britain's diversity paraded through central London. Buckingham Palace prepares for a star-studded concert and Prince Harry's daughter Lilibet celebrates her first birthday.

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Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee: Inside the home of a superfan

Days ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years on the throne on Thursday, 78-year-old pensioner Margaret Tyler shows off her collection of royal family memorabilia that fills the ground floor of her house in northwestern suburb Wembley.

Conscious Travel

This iconic London experience has had an eco makeover

There are now 5,000 electric black cabs in London to help you explore without it costing the earth.

Travel News

E-scooter crashes up by 280% last year in England, Scotland and Wales

Politicians are questioning whether the scooters can still make a positive contribution to London’s transport ecosystem.

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Heathrow airport hit by 'mammoth queues'

Customers complained of lengthy queues at Heathrow airport yesterday and the delays are likely to continue today.

Art

$86m fraud lands London art dealer in jail

A former London art dealer, who pleaded guilty to defrauding buyers out of $86m, has been jailed for 7 years.

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Fire engulfs buses at Hertfordshire garage

Six buses were damaged after flames engulfed them at Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. The origin of the fire is under investigation.

Conscious Travel

Four luxury hotels helping to save the bees this World Bee Day

Make a bee line for these insect-friendly hotels this World Bee Day.

Culture news

The museums we've lost to war

On International Museum Day we look at the museums that have been lost to war around the world.

Travel News

Queen Elizabeth II makes surprise visit to open London's new rail line

The monarch unveiled the Elizabeth line today. Here's where the new route will stop, and how much the Crossrail project cost.

Art

Meet the 8-year-old art prodigy unveiling his first London exhibition

The eight-year-old winner of the 2020 Global Child Prodigy Award, Advait Kolarkar, is in the English capital to present his new collection, Alluring Illusions at the Gagliardi Gallery.

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Qantas to launch longest non-stop passenger flight

After five years of planning, the airline said it was ordering 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to operate the "Project Sunrise" flights.

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