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Man in custody after woman and girl stabbed in Leicester Square

The girl's injuries were not life-threatening, but she required hospital treatment, while the woman sustained "more minor" injuries, according to domestic outlets.

Art

Banksy unveils horny rhino as latest work in animal artwork series

His eighth work shows a rhino mounting a silver Nissan Micra with a traffic cone on its hood to mimic another rhinoceros.

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Shakespeare’s Globe integrates British Sign Language into classic play

In a step towards better inclusivity, Shakespeare's Globe in London is presenting a retelling of Antony and Cleopatra with some actors using British Sign Language on stage.

Art

A recap of all seven of Banksy's animal-themed London street works

The anonymous artist Banksy has revealed seven new artworks over the past seven days, each one appearing in a different corner of London.

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Is Netflix's dating show 'Love Is Blind UK' worth your time?

Is Love Is Blind UK as bad as other dating shows? Here's what works, what doesn't, and what the future of the show should look like...

Art

Fifth Banksy work in five days appears above chip shop in London

Elusive street artist Banksy unveiled yet another animal-themed artwork on Friday (9 August) – the fifth to appear this week.

United Kingdom

UK rioters jailed as more violence expected over the weekend

The government has said it is in a "state of high readiness" to deal with any potential disorder over the next couple of days.

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New UK government must pick up pieces after weeks of rioting

Anti-immigrant sentiment has arguably been bubbling under the surface of the UK for many years. It prompted millions to vote for Brexit and led the Conservative government to propose plans to fly immigrants to migrant camps in Rwanda.

Tech News

X reaction to UK riots could impact DSA probe, says Commission

Legal proceedings were launched in December 2023 against X handling of illegal contents and disinformation on its platform.

Art

Banksy's fourth work in London animal series stolen within hours

On day four of Banksy's London animal series, the street artist has unveiled a new piece: a howling wolf. Within hours, it's been stolen.

Culture news

UK riots: 'Veep’ creator calls out Elon Musk’s 'civil war' posts

Celebrated satirist Armando Iannucci has taken Elon Musk to task and highlighted once more to what extent the billionaire tech owner is only interested in fanning the flames of unrest in the UK.

United Kingdom

Elon Musk and Keir Starmer in online battle as riots grip UK

Euronews takes a look at the series of false claims online, often magnified by X owner Elon Musk, which has had a significant hand in sparking riots across England and Northern Ireland.

Art

Banksy's London zoo explained: Third work from street artist emerges

On Monday, it was a goat. Tuesday saw two elephants. Now, on Wednesday, three monkeys have swung onto the scene. What's the meaning behind Banksy's latest stunt, and what might he unveil next?

Lifestyle

For next Olympics? These are the UK’s weirdest sporting events

We're currently being treated to all the sporting goodness with the Paris Olympics. But across the pond, the UK has a spectacular range of baffling sports events, from throwing Wellington boots to chasing cheese. Maybe some deserving a future inclusion for the Olympic Games?

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WATCH: Police and protesters face off as more unrest grips UK

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that a “standing army” of specialist police would be set up to deal with rioting.

World News

Political tensions stoking anti-immigration riots, expert says

An expert in criminology and online extremism believes that the violent demonstrations currently gripping Britain are the product of people feeling threatened by a maelstrom of issues projected onto the "other".

Art

Banksy unveils new animal artworks in London – but what do they mean?

Elusive street artist Banksy has unveiled two new artworks on the sides of buildings in London: a mountain goat, perched precariously on a ledge; and two elephants, reaching out to each other from blocked-out windows.

Travel News

Tourists warned of dangers of UK travel amidst rioting and violence

The unrest has hit tourist destinations like Manchester and Liverpool but London is so far unaffected.

United Kingdom

London police boss rips microphone off reporter

The incident happened as Mark Rowley left an emergency COBRA meeting at Whitehall.

Culture news

Why was six-year-old Khaleesi denied a UK passport?

The six-year-old girl's mother claimed officials said they couldn't process the request until Warner Brothers granted permission, because they owned the name's trademark. Spoiler: They do not.