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London's 'tart cards' reveal history of sex work, design and printing

Titillation or a sociological document. Euronews takes a look at the phenomenon of 'tart cards', the way London's sex workers got themselves noticed.

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Expansion of Europe's busiest airport in doubt over climate change

The court ruling could stall the £14 billion plan to expand Europe's busiest airport amid concerns over climate change, pollution and noise.

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Cultural impact of kimono examined in new exhibition

This new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum is called 'Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk', and features more than 300 items that reflect its cultural impact.

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British woman pleads guilty to St Paul's Cathedral terror plot

Safiyya Shaikh, 36, was planning on planting a bomb at the famed London cathedral as she prepared her pledge of allegiance to the so-called Islamic State group.

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Police say London mosque stabbing 'not terror-related'

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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This violinist played her instrument during brain surgery

It was part of a bid to help surgeons avoid damaging key parts of her brain.

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'Pandemonium': Heathrow systems outage causes flight delay chaos

Thousands of passengers were facing delays on Sunday after a systems failure affecting all terminals at London Heathrow airport.

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The 5 most sustainable florists in London this Valentine’s Day

Did you know most flowers are shipped all the way from Holland, rather than grown in the UK?

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The band making history by powering an entire show on vegetable oil

Inspired by Greta Thunberg, this band are set to stage the most sustainable concert ever attempted in the UK.

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Terror suspect wearing fake bomb stabs two on busy London street

A suspected terrorist wearing a fake suicide bomb was shot dead by police after stabbing two people in a "confusing and alarming" attack in a busy London street.

Business

How are UK businesses coping with Brexit uncertainty?

Two businesses, two very different perspectives on how to cope with the lack of clarity around the EU-UK's future trading relationship.

Living

What can magic mushrooms teach us about preserving nature?

This trippy new London exhibit will spark your fungal fascination.

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Pro-EU campaigners demonstrate as UK counts down to Brexit

People dressed in the colours of the European Union demonstrate outside of the British Parliament on the eve of the official departure of the United Kingdom from the EU.

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Sweat crystals, cactus leather and sugar cane at Future Fabrics 2020

With so many sustainable fabrics now available, why do plastic-based polyesters still manage to dominate the market?

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No Big Ben 'bong for Brexit' says Downing Street

The 'world's most iconic timepiece' will not chime to mark the UK's exit from the EU, Downing Street has indicated

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Fire at London's iconic KOKO nightclub

A fire started on Monday night at London's KOKO club, a landmark of the city's nightlife, and was controlled by the London Fire Brigade.

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Euroviews. How those of us in "Generation Z+" are facing the challenge of digital ageism ǀ View

This generation - now in their fifties, sixties and seventies - is enjoying the creative freedom granted by this digital magic. I am 66 years old and have been programming since I was 28. I classify myself as a "Generation Z+".

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Boy, 6, thrown from Tate Modern museum starting to speak, say family

More than five months after being pushed off the Tate Modern's viewing platform, the six-year-old French boy has started to speak and move his limbs.

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Extinction Rebellion activists face sentence for London train protest

Cathy Eastburn, Mark Ovland and Luke Watson were found guilty by a jury.

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Tried and Tested | I ate at London’s vegan, sustainable supper club

Supper clubs are the newest trend in fine dining. But what makes them so unique?

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