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Taylor Swift meets with young survivors of the Southport knife attack

The pop superstar welcomed the families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack backstage. Prior to the start of her Wembley run, Swift privately reached out to the families of the three girls killed in the 29 July attack.

Art

London Zoo removes Banksy gorilla mural for 'safekeeping'

A Banksy artwork on the shutters of London Zoo has been taken down for "safekeeping" to allow the attraction to fully make use of its entrance during the busy summer season.

Europe News

Fire at London's Somerset House contained, artworks safe

The venue's Courtauld Gallery is home to artworks such as Vincent Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear' and 'The Descent From The Cross' by Peter Paul Rubens but the blaze broke out on the opposite side of the Georgian-era complex.

World News

Fire breaks out at London's Somerset House

The cause of the fire remains unknown, according to authorities. The entire site was closed to the public and traffic in the surrounding area is expected to be impacted.

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Taylor Swift returns to the stage to dazzle over 90,000 fans

In London, the night began fast, with tens of thousands of swifties showing up early despite stern warnings from the Metropolitan Police to stay away unless they had tickets.

Culture news

Study reveals when to strategically pee during a Taylor Swift concert

As the long awaited Eras Tour hits London, her fans are busy picking out their outfits and memorising the song lyrics - but one thing they shouldn’t forget is to plan for those crucial bathroom breaks.

Culture news

London rapper Little Simz set to curate Tate Modern takeover

The Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall is about to get a makeover, courtesy of award-winning rapper Little Simz... And we can’t wait.

Culture news

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.

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.

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