In Central London, two police officers have been taken to hospital after being stabbed. It comes amid the massive security operation ahead of Queen Elizabeth II funeral. The stabbing took place near Leicester square, it is not currently being treated as terror related.

2 policemen stabbed in Central London

Climate change protests kicks off central London. Watch video to know more.

Climate change protests kicks off central London

Indians working on the merchant vessels are stuck in the cold war between the UK-Iran. 4 Indians are set to face judicial processes for violating EU sanctions.

Iran-UK tanker row: 4 Indians charged for violating EU sanctions

A group of Iranians living in the United Kingdom rallied in central London on Saturday (July 27) calling for tougher sanctions against the Iranian regime. Several hundred demonstrators protested, waved signs and flags and chanted in Trafalgar Square. The National Council of Resistance of Iran group, which organized the demonstration, is calling for the UK to take on a tougher stance as tensions between the West and Iran continue to grow. The group also called on the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and the Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei's office to be listed as terrorist entities by the United Kingdom, a press release stated. Member of Parliament for Hendon, Matthew Offord, who attended the rally said he was using it as an opportunity to send a message to new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Iranians demonstrate in central London, calling for sanctions against regime

A major fire broke out at London Zoo on Saturday, swamping a cafe and shop near an animal petting area which has also left an aardvark missing.&nbsp;

The fire started in the Animal Adventure area and later spread to the gift shop and cafe, the zoo and London Fire Brigade said.

About 70 firefighters were reported at the location who tackled the blaze. Staff members at ZSL&nbsp;London&nbsp;Zoo have been treated for smoke inhalation as well.&nbsp;

&quot;Duty staff that live on site at the zoo were on the scene immediately, and started moving animals to safety,&quot; it said in a statement.&nbsp;

&quot;The London Fire Brigade were on the scene within minutes and the fire was brought under control by 9:16 am (local time).

&quot;A number of zoo staff have been treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and shock. Our staff are now in the process of assessing the situation in difficult conditions.&nbsp;

&quot;At present, one aardvark is currently unaccounted for.&quot;

The zoo, which is located in Regent&#39;s Park in central London, will remain closed until further notice.&nbsp;

This is the world&#39;s oldest scientific zoo which opened in 1826 and is home to 20,166 animals, as per its inventory for 2017.

The reason for the fire remains unknown.&nbsp;

(with inputs from agencies)

About 70 firefighters were reported at the location who tackled the blaze.

A major fire broke out at London Zoo on Saturday, swamping a cafe and shop near an animal petting area which has also left an aardvark missing. The fire started in the Animal Adventure area and later spread to the gift shop and cafe, the zoo and London Fire Brigade said. About 70 firefighters were reported at the location who tackled the blaze. Staff members at ZSL London Zoo have been treated for smoke inhalation as well. "Duty staff that live on site at the zoo were on the scene immediately, and started moving animals to safety," it said in a statement. "The London Fire Brigade were on the scene within minutes and the fire was brought under control by 9:16 am (local time). "A number of zoo staff have been treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and shock. Our staff are now in the process of assessing the situation in difficult conditions. "At present, one aardvark is currently unaccounted for." The zoo, which is located in Regent's Park in central London, will remain closed until further notice. This is the world's oldest scientific zoo which opened in 1826 and is home to 20,166 animals, as per its inventory for 2017. The reason for the fire remains unknown. (with inputs from agencies)

Fire breaks out at London Zoo, one Aardvark reported missing

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Fire breaks out at London Zoo, one Aardvark reported missing