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Watch: Explosion at Jewish festival, 10 injured

Multiple people have been injured in an explosion at a Jewish festival in Stamford Hill, north London, according to police.

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Toxic caterpillar outbreak in London

Londoners have been warned about an outbreak of toxic caterpillars that can cause fever, rashes and breathing difficulties.

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Save the Children chief quits after launch of sex abuse inquiry

Charity Save the Children's international chairman Sir Alan Parker has resigned saying he believed change was needed.

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Analysis: what is the Commonwealth?

With a total population of 2.4 billion people from 53 states, we take a closer look at the Commonwealth, an organisation critics describe as the British Empire 2.0.

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New Monet exhibition in London explores the use of buildings in his work

The impressionist painter is best known for his landscapes especially in his native France

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UK-Russia: Could tensions further escalate over poisoning?

"Russia is by no means positioning itself to back down and in someway to accept responsibility for this, instead it is seeking the highest possible ways to question its responsibility."

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The South Korean artist bringing paper art to the world

Ilhwa Kim's work draws on ancient traditions to create stunning vivid art from rolled up paper

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Rainbow toasts for Easter

A luxury department store has teamed up with street food makers to produce technicolour toasties.

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Artist Rakowitz takes over London's Fourth Plinth

The Iraqi-American Michael Rakowitz used 10,000 tin cans to rescue a treasure destroyed by Isis. The lamassu replaces David Shrigley's sculpture on Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth.

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Hope to Nope: how graphic design influences our world view

Alongside traditional posters and banners, the Design Museum's new exhibit charts the rise of digital media and social networking.

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Puppets from "Isle of Dogs" go on display in London

An exhibition presenting the puppets and the set of "Isle of Dogs", the latest film of U.S. director Wes Anderson, opened on Friday (March 23) in London.

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The Squash: Art with a pumpkin-flavour at Tate Britain

Turner-Prize nominated Anthea Hamilton is the brainchild behind the new installation

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French nanny murder: Boyzone singer says he 'never' knew victim

Boyzone singer Mark Walton says he never met murdered French nanny Sophie Lionnet and first heard her name from police.

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British art teacher wins prestigious Global Prize

Andria Zafirakou beat some 30,000 applicants from around the world to win the Global Teacher Prize, which honours one exceptional teacher a year who's made a significant contribution to the profession

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Russian ex-spy poisoning: 200 witnesses, 240 pieces of evidence

Home Secretary Amber Rudd addressed reporters on the investigation, that was entering its sixth day, after a meeting of the government's Cobra security committee.

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Fashion meets art at Christie’s

British Fashion Council's annual Fashion Arts Commission initiative, honoured five of the most talented graduates from the Royal Academy Schools.

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Campaign welcoming Saudi crown prince's London visit slammed

Pictures of what users called 'propaganda trucks' and adverts in newspapers praising Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince ahead of his official visit to the UK were widely criticised on Twitter.

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Thousands march in London for women’s rights

Thousands of people calling for gender equality marched through central London on Sunday March 4th alongside celebrities, activists and politicians, a century after some British women won the right to vote and ahead of International Women's Day.

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Snow falls in the UK capital, covers Buckingham Palace in white

Snow covers London as the "Beast of the East" brings Siberian weather to Britain.

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Inside London Fashion Week A/W 2018

Events and moments at the London Fashion Week as they unfold

Discover the latest news and events from London, the vibrant capital of the United Kingdom. Stay updated on politics, culture, business, and more from one of the world's most influential cities.