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‘We can help’: Brits sign up to defend Ukraine against Russia

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies, many Brits are volunteering to fight for the nation - despite mixed messages from the UK government

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There is no investigation into UK COVID-19 vaccines, police say

The Metropolitan police stated that it will not be taking any action on complaints from anti-vaccine protesters in the UK.

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PETA protesters in London urge fashion industry to stop using feathers

PETA protesters in London urge fashion industry to stop using feathers

United Kingdom

Three London police officers charged over offensive Whatsapp messages

The suspects are accused of exchanging "grossly offensive" messages with Wayno Couzens, a former police officer convicted of murdering Sarah Everard.

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London Police chief resigns over report into bullying, discrimination

London Police chief resigns following report into bullying, discrimination

Nature

Could deforestation bring about the end of the orchid?

More than 5,000 flagrant flowers will be on display at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew this weekend, as the Orchid 2022 festival gets underway.

Lifestyle

Over 5,000 Costa Rican orchid blooms transform London's Kew Gardens

Britain's Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew has just unveiled its annual orchid festival, turning a sliver of southwest London into a riot of tropical colour and flora.

Art

First exhibition dedicated to Van Gogh's self-portraits hits London

The show at London's Courtauld Gallery will present some of the Dutch artist's self-portraits for the very first time.

Art

Francis Bacon exhibit - blurring the lines between humans and animals

Spanning Bacon’s 50-year career, the 'Francis Bacon: Man and Beast' exhibition includes some of Bacon’s earliest works and his last-ever painting

Cult

'America in Crisis' - new Saatchi exhibition documents divided US

A new exhibition at London's Saatchi Gallery documents decades of political, social and cultural change in the US.

Art

Sotheby's third 'Stone' series centres on Italy, mixing old with new

Bidding for the 'Stone III' sale closes on Wednesday evening and can be followed online.

Residences

The seven must-visit hotels opening in Europe in 2022

Here are our favourite new hotels, resorts and stays set to open their doors in the coming year.

Tech News

Tech this week: Google keeps faith in offices with €875m London deal

The future of work apparently means the office for Google, and North Korean hackers went on a cryptocurrency spree last year, according to Chainalysis.

Earth News

Londoners told to avoid exercise as pollution levels rocket

The warning comes as PM2.5 concentrations are 6.5 times higher than WHO guideline levels.

Art

Watercolours painted by Prince Charles on display in London gallery

A collection of 79 watercolours painted by none other than the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, are on display at the Garrison Chapel in London

Art

Mural exploring mental health on display at Saatchi Gallery in London

The artwork was created in situ and has been on display at the 'Journeys: The Healing Arts' exhibition.

United Kingdom

A year since Brexit: London's financial crown shaken but still intact

The City of London remains Europe's top financial sector despite losing key business and bankers to rival EU hubs.

United Kingdom

London records worst-ever death toll from teenage homicides in 2021

The latest stabbings have prompted renewed discussion about the possible causes of youth violence, with experts suggesting these include a rise in the number of children who are vulnerable, increased pressure on services such as policing, and social media fuelling the conflict.

Culture news

Euroviews. Culture 2021 Year in Review: Writer and poet Tom Chivers

A lover of buried stories, writer Tom Chivers unearths his own for Euronews Culture. It's time to get your hands dirty.

United Kingdom

London's 'Big Ben' fully visible again to ring in the New Year

"It's an international symbol, an international symbol of democracy, and [...] it was the only bell allowed to ring during the Second World War. So that was the sound of liberty and hope."