All news on the topic: London

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Fatalities reported after ’house explosion’ in south London
One person has been confirmed dead after a garden shed in south London turned into a ‘fireball’.
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Stunning Labour triumphs in London and West Midlands leave Sunak reeling
Keir Starmer says the prime minister has no option but to call a general election
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Two gun cops, who endured five years of probe hell after shooting a robber, are given the all-clear
Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is campaigning for fairer accountability rules for cops
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Sadiq Khan poised for third term as London mayor, while Andy Burnham secures victory in Manchester
Sadiq Khan is on course to win an unprecedented third term as London Mayor, Labour has said.
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Chaos for travellers setting off for Bank Holiday weekend as they’re hit with delays
It was the busiest day of the year for UK airports with more than 3,000 departures
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During a wild rally speech, Trump claims London is "unrecognizable" and has "opened its door to jihad"
Donald Trump has claimed that London is “unrecognisable” because it has “opened its doors to jihad” in a bizarre rally speech.
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Protesters block and slash tires of coach transporting illegal migrants from London hotel to Bibby Stockholm barge
It comes as more than 700 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats yesterday
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Uber confronted with £250m lawsuit from London black cab drivers
Uber is facing a multi-million pound legal claim being brought on behalf of almost 11,000 London black cab drivers.
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Tory mayoral candidate for London joins anti-Ulez Facebook group permeated with Islamophobia
Susan Hall became member a day after an exposé about its contents – much of which is directed at Sadiq Khan
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King Charles talks about his health as he holds hands with cancer patients on return to public duties
The King was asked how he was feeling while on a visit to a cancer treatment centre in London with the Queen.
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Attacker who wielded pickaxe in hospital, attempting to murder two colleagues, jailed after "lucky day" rampage
Matteo Bottarelli chased colleagues with a pickaxe and a scalpel around the grounds of Central Middlesex Hospital in London, saying “today is your lucky day” before stabbing one in the neck
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13-year-old boy fatally wounded in a ‘horrific’ sword assault in north-east London
Man arrested after attack near Hainault tube station which left four others, including two police officers, injured
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TikTok prankster Mizzy convicted of theft for stealing woman’s iPhone before being apprehended by police
TikTok prankster Mizzy, real name Bacari OGarro, 19, was knocked off balance by an officer’s baton when he tried to dodge police while on an e-bike, a court heard
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Turkish businessman linked to acquisition of luxury London residence for son of Azerbaijani official
Turkish magnate Erdal Aksoy proudly describes himself as a fixer of major business deals between Turkey and Azerbaijan.
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A man confesses to murdering an 87-year-old, who was fatally stabbed while riding a mobility scooter
Lee Byer, 45, stabbed Thomas O’Halloran to death in Greenford in August 2022. A post-mortem found the victim had suffered multiple stab wounds to the neck, chest and abdomen.
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Metropolitan Police to compensate French publisher arrested under anti-terror laws with ’five-figure sum’
Ernest Moret was held en route to a book fair amid fears police are using counter-terrorism powers to target activists
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Police initiate investigation following attempted kidnapping of Jewish man in North London
An alleged anti-Semitic hate crime has been reported, with a gang appearing to threaten kidnapping a young Jewish man in north London.
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Terrifying moment as ’jealous’ man attempts to slit ex-girlfriend’s throat in restaurant
Footage shows the sickening moment a man tried to kill his ex-girlfriend in front of terrified diners.
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Prince Harry to return to UK for Invictus Games 10th anniversary
Royal experts have speculated on the possibility of a reunion between Harry, King Charles & Prince William
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Tory employees are managing a network of anti-Ulez Facebook groups that are heavily laden with racism and abuse
Investigation finds groups hosting Islamophobic attacks on London mayor Sadiq Khan, white supremacist slogans and antisemitic conspiracy theories
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Kings Cross station was evacuated following reports from passengers who felt dizzy due to fumes
London’s King Cross station has been evacuated because of a fire alert.
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After two individuals perished in a deliberate house fire in Walthamstow, a murder investigation has been initiated
A murder probe has been launched following the deaths of two people in an arson attack on a home in east London.
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A horse covered in blood ran through central London after throwing off a soldier
A horse which appears to be covered in blood is among five Household Cavalry mounts who have escaped and are running loose through central London.
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A 9-year-old girl is reportedly "kidnapped" outside Harrods while shopping with her family
A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping after a girl, nine, was ‘snatched’ from outside Harrods in London while her parents shopped.