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Hundreds gather in London over the death of Mahsa Amini

"The regime wants to prove that they didn't use any violence [against Mahsa Amini] by using violence against protestors," said Mohammad Hoshr, a demonstrator in London on Saturday.

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Timelapse: Britain and the world bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II

For Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, every aspect of Monday's events had been meticulously planned years if not decades in advance. The military personnel had rehearsed by moonlight to ensure everything went without a hitch.

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Protests in London over police shooting of unarmed black man

Hundreds of people protested outside Scotland Yard in London on Saturday after a young black man was shot dead by police

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Royal mourning gives a boost to local businesses in London

Visitors crowding into central London from as far away as the US and India are giving a boost to businesses at a time when the British economy is facing a cost-of-living crisis

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Ukraine's ballet dancers perform in London to raise humanitarian funds

Ukraine ballet dancers perform Giselle in London to raise funds for humanitarian efforts

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Football great Beckham pays tribute to the Queen

Football great David Beckham has joined the long queue of people waiting to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, who is at rest.

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Euroviews. Why do the Brits love to patiently wait in line?

The line to see the Queen's coffin is roughly five-kilometres long, but is something bigger going on?

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Queen's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was greeted by crowds at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening, after it was taken to the British capital by plane from Scotland.

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Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

The late sovereign's casket arrived in London on a flight from Edinburgh earlier on Tuesday, marking the Queen's final trip from her beloved Scotland.

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Queues begin in London to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin

Millions are expected in London to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state.

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What's going to happen to the Queen's corgis now?

The Queen's iconic pets are now bereft of an owner but who will pick up where her majesty left off?

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King addresses Westminster condolence meeting

King Charles III pledged Monday to follow his late mother’s example of “selfless duty”.

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Mourners continue to pay respects to the Queen at Buckingham Palace

Hundreds continued to gather throughout the night outside Buckingham Palace to pay tribute to the late Elizabeth II, who passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday.

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Iconic landmarks lit up in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Iconic landmarks across the globe include the Sydney Opera House, Empire State Building and Christ the Redeemer have all been lit up in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

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Families and pets among mourners at UK palaces and castles

Thousands of people have gathered at the Queen’s residences since her death was announced yesterday.

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Unique weird and wonderful collectables unveiled at London's DesignerCon show

International show, London's DesignerCon showcases independent artists' creations that fetch a tidy sum because they're produced in limited batches.

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What is it like to get your eyeball tattooed?

360 world-class tattoo artists gathered at the annual Big London Tattoo Show to show off their inking skills as extreme body modifications move into the mainstream

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German artist creates sea of rainbow coloured foam in London

German artist Stephanie Lüning creates a sea of rainbow foam at a London festival at her first show in the United Kingdom, transforming an outdoor public space with the multi-coloured installation, which is made up largely of water and food colouring.

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Sea of rainbow foam transforms London public space into art work

A German artist transformed a public space in London into an art insulation by releasing a cascade of multi-coloured foam onto a stairwell.

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Expelliarmus! "Back to Hogwarts" event marks return of school year

Harry Potter left King's Cross Station, London for Hogwarts along the Hogwarts Express. Fans today got a taste of that magical moment...

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