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Center stage: Operalia at the Royal Opera House

Iran

Iranian expats in London hope deal will ease life back home

There are millions of Iranians living abroad – many left in the wake of the 1979 revolution. Today, tens of thousands are in the UK. London’s

United Kingdom

Heathrow: back to business after protest closed runway

Flights are now back to normal at the UK’s biggest airport after a protest led to some cancellations. Angry at plans for a third runway at Heathrow

United Kingdom

London brought to near standstill over Tube-driver strike

Crippling Tube strike brings London to a near standstill for 24 hours, with TFL management and trade union representatives seemingly no closer to reaching an agreement.

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United Kingdom

London Tube strike brings chaos to UK capital

It was a sight to make any London commuter’s heart sink – underground stations being closed. Wednesday evening it was happening across the network

Culture news

Rolling Stones 'Exhibitionism' shows off in London

The Rolling Stones have compiled an exhibition looking back at a glittering career that spans five decades. The items on show include guitars, set

United Kingdom

London bombings of 2005 a 'threat we still face'

On the morning of 7th July, 10 years ago in London bombs were detonated on a bus and three underground trains. Britain has been commemorating the 52

United Kingdom

London remembers: 10 years on after 7/7 bombings

The 52 victims: along with survivors and their families will be in the hearts and minds of Londoners and the rest of the UK today as the city marks

Cinema

Embedded in Star Wars: immersive cinema hits London

It’s the latest in immersive entertainment – Secret Cinema in London is bringing to life one of the most popular film franchises of all time in a

Sport

Petr Cech signs with Arsenal

Petr Cech has completed his move to north London after signing on with Arsenal. The Czech republic goalkeeper has joined the Gunners on a long term

Sport

Nelson Piquet wins first Formula E championship

Brazilian Nelson Piquet has won the inaugural Formula E Championship by a single point from Sebastian Buemi, after finishing seventh in a thrilling

Culture news

London exhibition explores pain and pleasure of shoes

Shoes of all shapes, sizes and styles have gone on show at a new exhibition in London. From the silk and leather footwear of Britain’s Queen

France

Calais chaos as strikes close port and tunnel, while migrants attempt crossing

Desperate to cross the channel, migrants in Calais took their chances by attempting to stowaway on trucks caught in gridlocked traffic after strikes

United Kingdom

British police probe whether dead man on London office roof was jet stowaway

Police are investigating whether a man found dead on the roof of an office building in London had stowed away on a British Airways jet flying in from

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Fashion for the spring and summer in 2016 in focus at "London Collections Men"

It was feet first on the catwalk at Men’s fashion week officially known as “London Collections Men”. Seventy-seven designers were showing their

United Kingdom

Guitarist burns face after walking into fireworks display

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Vad Fruttik rock London to the sound of Hungary

Vad Fruttik are one of the most popular rock bands in Hungary. But they are also big in London to where they headed for a series of gigs. The boys

Sport

West Ham appoint former defender Slaven Bilic as manager

West Ham have named former defender Slaven Bilic as their new manager on a three-year contract. The 46-year-old, who has coached Besiktas and

United Kingdom

Alistair Brownlee wins London leg of ITU Triathlon World Series

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The Maccabees launch single ahead of new album

After a three year break, The Maccabees are back with the first single from their upcoming album. Explaining the gap since their last record, the

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