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Rubik’s Cube World Championship Qualifiers in London

Solving a Rubik's Cube is something many people have tried at and failed, but for the contestants hoping to make world championships there's no doubt they're masters - but who is the quickest?

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Christo's first major outdoor artwork in UK floats on London lake

A 20-meter (22-yard) high sculpture of an ancient Egyptian tomb, made from 7,506 red, white and mauve barrels, has taken temporary residence amid the aquatic wildlife on a lake in London's Hyde Park.

United Kingdom

Stephen Hawking's voice will be broadcast into space

The voice of world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking will be broadcast into space after his memorial service takes place later today.

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Brexit effect: Paris unseats London as top city for foreign investors

Au revoir, London. Paris is now the most appealing destination for foreign investors.

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New perspective on Mexican artist Frida Kahlo

The exhibition at London's Victoria and Albert Museum is called "Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up"

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The music born in the streets

Once living in the streets, Portuguese singer Susana Silva was saved by music.

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Grenfell Tower fire first year anniversary

Grenfell Tower fire first year anniversary marked in UK

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London's Saatchi Gallery showcases 'unknown' artists

The "Known Unknowns" features works by seventeen contemporary artists

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Robbers on scooters raid London jewellers, one arrested: police

One man was arrested following a robbery at a jewellery shop in central London on Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police said.

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New evidence set to emerge as Grenfell Inquiry continues

The firm that installed the cladding into the Grenfell Tower, Harley Facades, is among those expected to contribute to the latest stage of the on-going Grenfell Inquiry.

United Kingdom

Commemoration takes place to remember London Bridge victims

A commemoration has taken place to remember the victims of the London Bridge terror attacks a year ago

United Kingdom

London Bridge lights up for anniversary of London terror attack

A national minute’s silence and a service of commemoration at London’s Southwark Cathedral will be held later today in memory of the victims from the UK, Spain, France, Canada and Australia.

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Original Winnie-the-Pooh sketches for sale

The 1926 drawing about the Hundred Acre Wood is among them.

United Kingdom

London buskers to accept contactless card payments

London is set to introduce contactless card payments for street performers in what organisers are calling a world first

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Lizzie Sadin at the Saatchi Gallery

London's Saatchi Gallery is showing the work of French photojournalist Lizzie Sadin who won the Carmignac Photojournalism Award 2017.

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Clashes between pro- and anti-Erdogan protesters in London

Scuffles broke out between two groups of protesters and police outside Downing Street, ahead of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May later in the day.

United Kingdom

Junk food ad ban on London public transport

London Mayor Sadiq Khan wants to help tackle child obesity in the UK capital

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UK police launch Pink Panther-style manhunt

The search is on for a diamond thief suspected of carrying out a number of jewel raids across Europe

United Kingdom

Top European cities to study in

These are the best cities in Europe to be a student

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Half a day in London

The British capital won't disappoint, with its famous landmarks living up to their international reputations.

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