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Could high-speed trains run from London to Europe every 15 minutes?

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In London, children’s lungs grow faster as traffic pollution falls

A new study is the first to link improved air quality from a clean-air zone with faster lung growth in children living in London.

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Large fire breaks out at recycling centre in southeast London

A large fire breaks out at a recycling centre in Deptford, southeast London, as 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackle the blaze.

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Police apologise after Al-Fayed sex abuse complainant identity breach

Email addresses of 143 people who say they were abused by the now deceased Harrods owner were visible to other recipients due to a 'human error'.

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Two seriously injured as train derails in south England, police say

The ambulance service said there were around 150 passengers on board the train which departed from London Victoria station and veered off the tracks shortly before 4:00 pm local time.

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Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich

Britain witnessed its most significant solar eclipse since 1999, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured in some parts of the country. Crowds gathered in parks and open spaces to watch the rare celestial event. In London, the sky turned an eerie grey as a sliver of sunlight appeared above the Moon.

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Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dip

Shops and opticians across Europe are running short of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, with queues forming in Paris, London and Brussels as demand surges.

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Woman, 47, charged after four men stabbed in London's Covent Garden

In a statement, London's Metropolitan Police said it was currently "believed to be a mental health related incident."

Culture news

Ariana Grande to step back from public life following public scrutiny

Ariana Grande has announced she will step back from public-facing engagements after finishing her current tour, citing concerns about "endless, ongoing public scrutiny". There has been renewed public commentary surrounding Grande’s physical appearance following the release of her new album.

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These are the most welcoming cities for tourists in Europe

In the global ranking, nine cities on the continent made the top 20 and it was an Asian city-state which claimed the top spot.

Destinations

London's hidden gems: The underrated landmarks you need to see

London’s most underrated landmark has been revealed, giving visitors the chance to escape the crowds at a quaint green space that once featured in a film starring Jude Law.

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Eurostar’s new direct London-Antwerp route launches this December

The new route will allow travellers to skip the transfer in Brussels – but you won’t be able to take a direct return on the way back.

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Rail startup plans to launch London to Cologne trains by 2030

The new direct London-Cologne rail services will shave as much as two hours off the current journey time.

Europe News

Young British hackers jailed over TfL cyberattack

TfL, which had to reset the passwords of around 27,000 employees, estimated the attack cost the organisation around £29 million (€34 million) in damages and a further £10 million (€11.7 million) in lost income.

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Revealed: Europe’s busiest airports for 2025

With global passenger numbers hitting nearly 10 billion in 2025, Europe’s airports performed particularly well in the world ranking for international traffic only.

Destinations

London vs Paris vs Rome: How they compare for a European city break

London, Paris and Rome have been captivating visitors for centuries, but each offers something different. From cultural icons and culinary highlights to transport links and hotel prices, here's how the three European tourism heavyweights compare for a city break.

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Starmer bids farewell to MPs, backs successor Burnham

Andy Burnham is to replace Starmer on Monday, shortly after he is expected to meet King Charles III to be asked to form the next government.

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