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Protests again the ban of the burkini on some parts of France

Protests against France’s ‘burkini ban’ Dozens of women, Muslim and non-Muslim, held a beach party outside the French embassy in London on Thursday (August 25) to protest against the ‘burkini ban’ be

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Burkini ban in parts of France provokes beach-themed protest in London

A beach-party-themed sit-in has taken place in front of the French Embassy in London to protest against the burkini ban in some parts of France.

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Don't be shy! Animals lured onto scales for annual weigh-in at London Zoo

Here is a question for you – how do you weigh and measure more than 18,000 wild animals?

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Is the party over for London?

London is one of the world's nightlife capitals, with a vibrant club and music scene that earns billions for the economy. But clubs are closing at a record rate and stricter laws mean many fear that t

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Virgin Trains disputes Jeremy Corbyn's train was 'rammed'

Britain’s Labour Party leader, who last week said he was forced to sit on the floor of a crowded train, is having his version of events questioned by the train…

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UK: The Queen's wardrobe on display

London’s Buckingham Palace opened a unique and unprecedented new exhibition celebrating 90 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s style.

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Night tube starts in London

The London Underground began its first overnight service in the early hours of Saturday morning, a move city leaders hope will make the British capital a 24-hour city and bolster the local…

United Kingdom

London gets first 24-hour tube service

London has taken the first step towards realsing its ambition to become a truly 24-hour city by opening two tube lines for an all-night service, with plans to extend to more lines if it is a…

United Kingdom

One woman dead and five injured in central London knife attack

Police and forensic teams have cordoned off an area in central London after a woman was killed in a knife attack and five others injured.

United Kingdom

One dead and five injured in knife attack in central London

Police and forensic teams have cordoned off an area in central London after a woman was killed in a knife attack and five others injured.

United Kingdom

More armed police officers to guard London against 'severe' terrorist threat

London's police force is to put 600 more armed officers on London's streets to deter would be attackers from carrying out acts of terror.

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Refugee stories brought to life in 'Queens of Syria'

A group of refugees are taking to the stage in the UK to tell their stories through the play “Queens of Syria.

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Tate Modern pays tribute to Georgia O'Keeffe and her world view

One of the highlights of Tate Modern’s new retrospective exhibition dedicated to Georgia O’Keeffe is a piece called Jimson Weed, White Flower.

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Looking back at the Olympics 1936-1952

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Looking back at the Olympics 1956-1964

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Looking back at the Olympics 1908-1920

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What does it take to win an Olympic medal?

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Hosts with the most: why home advantage brings more Olympic medals

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Eleven weightlifters, including six medalists, retest positive from London 2012

The International Weightlifting Federation has announced that 11 weightlifters, including six medalists, have tested positive in retests on samples taken at the 2012 London Olympics.

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Alleged gay serial killer facing seven new rape charges

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