<p>London police said Sunday that they had boosted patrols across parts of the city following the attacks on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.</p>

<p>"We are aware of a number of incidents... in relation to the ongoing conflict in Israel and the border with Gaza," the Metropolitan Police said on social media.</p>

<p>"The Met has increased policing patrols across parts of London in order to provide a visible presence and reassurance to our communities," it said.</p>

<p>Britain's interior minister Suella Braverman said there should be "zero tolerance for anti-Semitism or glorification of terrorism on the streets of Britain".</p>

<p>"I expect the police to use the full force of the law against displays of support for Hamas, other proscribed terrorist groups or attempts to intimidate British Jews," Braverman wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p>

<p>There was visible security around one synagogue in northwest London, an AFP journalist saw.</p>

<p>The flare-up of violence began with a massive rocket barrage and ground, air and sea offensive on Saturday that Israel's army said had killed more than 600 Israelis and wounded over 2,000, with soldiers and civilians taken hostage.</p>

<p>Police in Germany and France also said they had reinforced security around synagogues and Jewish schools and monuments, with some supporters of the Palestinians taking to the streets of Berlin to celebrate the attack.</p>

<p>"We are aware that the ongoing conflict may lead to protests over the coming days. We will ensure that an appropriate policing plan is in place," the Met said.</p>

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London police said Sunday that they had boosted patrols across parts of the city following the attacks on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. "We are aware of a number of incidents.

London police said Sunday that they had boosted patrols across parts of the city following the attacks on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. "We are aware of a number of incidents... in relation to the ongoing conflict in Israel and the border with Gaza," the Metropolitan Police said on social media. "The Met has increased policing patrols across parts of London in order to provide a visible presence and reassurance to our communities," it said. Britain's interior minister Suella Braverman said there should be "zero tolerance for anti-Semitism or glorification of terrorism on the streets of Britain". "I expect the police to use the full force of the law against displays of support for Hamas, other proscribed terrorist groups or attempts to intimidate British Jews," Braverman wrote on X, formerly Twitter. There was visible security around one synagogue in northwest London, an AFP journalist saw. The flare-up of violence began with a massive rocket barrage and ground, air and sea offensive on Saturday that Israel's army said had killed more than 600 Israelis and wounded over 2,000, with soldiers and civilians taken hostage. Police in Germany and France also said they had reinforced security around synagogues and Jewish schools and monuments, with some supporters of the Palestinians taking to the streets of Berlin to celebrate the attack. "We are aware that the ongoing conflict may lead to protests over the coming days. We will ensure that an appropriate policing plan is in place," the Met said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In the midst of strained diplomatic ties between India and Canada, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said during a telephonic conversation with his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau that he hopes to see a de-escalation of the row.</p>

<p>Downing Street released a statement saying that the UK PM spoke to Trudeau on Friday evening where he was updated on the situation relating to Canadian diplomats in India.</p>

<p>The two leaders concurred to stay in contact as Sunak affirmed the position of the United Kingdom of respect for the rule of law after Trudeau alleged the involvement of Indian intelligence agents in the murder of Sikh pro-Khalistan hardliner Hardeep Singh Nijjar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Prime Minister Trudeau updated on the situation relating to Canadian diplomats in India," read the Downing Street statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Prime Minister [Sunak] reaffirmed the UK's position that all countries should respect sovereignty and the rule of law, including the principles of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. He hoped to see a de-escalation in the situation and agreed to remain in contact with Prime Minister Trudeau on the next steps," it said.</p>

<p>The telephonic conversation between the two leaders comes in the wake of a statement made by Trudeau in the Canadian Parliament last month where he suggested that India might be linked to the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India has strongly rejected these claims while reiterating its adherence to the rule of law.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The conversation also comes a week after a group of assailants prevented Indian high commissioner to the United Kingdom Vikram Doraiswami from entering a gurdwara in Scotland.</p>

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<p>United Kingdom Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan said that she was "concerned" to see how Doraiswami was stopped from meeting the Gurdwara Committee in Glasgow.</p>

<p>Trevelyan said, "Concerned to see that the Indian High Commissioner @VDoraiswami was stopped from meeting with the Gurdwara Committee at the Gurdwara in Glasgow. The safety and security of foreign diplomats is of utmost importance and our places of worship in the UK must be open to all."</p>

<h2><strong>Taking up concerns of security of our diplomats, says MEA</strong></h2>

<p>The Ministry External Affairs (MEA) said that it has been taking up concerns of security of the diplomats.</p>

<p>"We have been taking up concerns of security of our diplomats and premises from people there who are wanted by our security and our judicial systems, and we will continue to do that as that is a continued conversation. The issue is about security, and our diplomats are safe and the community is not targeted," said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

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In the midst of strained diplomatic ties between India and Canada, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said during a telephonic conversation with his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau that he hopes to see a de-escalation of the row.

In the midst of strained diplomatic ties between India and Canada, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said during a telephonic conversation with his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau that he hopes to see a de-escalation of the row. Downing Street released a statement saying that the UK PM spoke to Trudeau on Friday evening where he was updated on the situation relating to Canadian diplomats in India. The two leaders concurred to stay in contact as Sunak affirmed the position of the United Kingdom of respect for the rule of law after Trudeau alleged the involvement of Indian intelligence agents in the murder of Sikh pro-Khalistan hardliner Hardeep Singh Nijjar. "Prime Minister Trudeau updated on the situation relating to Canadian diplomats in India," read the Downing Street statement. "The Prime Minister [Sunak] reaffirmed the UK's position that all countries should respect sovereignty and the rule of law, including the principles of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. He hoped to see a de-escalation in the situation and agreed to remain in contact with Prime Minister Trudeau on the next steps," it said. The telephonic conversation between the two leaders comes in the wake of a statement made by Trudeau in the Canadian Parliament last month where he suggested that India might be linked to the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. India has strongly rejected these claims while reiterating its adherence to the rule of law. The conversation also comes a week after a group of assailants prevented Indian high commissioner to the United Kingdom Vikram Doraiswami from entering a gurdwara in Scotland. Also read: India to raise issues with Canada during Parliament-20 meeting in Delhi United Kingdom Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan said that she was "concerned" to see how Doraiswami was stopped from meeting the Gurdwara Committee in Glasgow. Trevelyan said, "Concerned to see that the Indian High Commissioner @VDoraiswami was stopped from meeting with the Gurdwara Committee at the Gurdwara in Glasgow. The safety and security of foreign diplomats is of utmost importance and our places of worship in the UK must be open to all." Taking up concerns of security of our diplomats, says MEA The Ministry External Affairs (MEA) said that it has been taking up concerns of security of the diplomats. "We have been taking up concerns of security of our diplomats and premises from people there who are wanted by our security and our judicial systems, and we will continue to do that as that is a continued conversation. The issue is about security, and our diplomats are safe and the community is not targeted," said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in New Delhi. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>An Indian-origin man, who admitted to his intention to kill the late Queen Elizabeth II after he was arrested at Windsor Castle armed with a loaded crossbow on Christmas Day 2021, was sentenced to nine years in prison by a UK court on Thursday (Oct 5).</p>

<p>Jaswant Singh Chail, 21, who claimed he wanted to "kill the queen" as a revenge for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, has been handed a "hybrid" sentence order taking into consideration his mental health issues.</p>

<p>He will serve the first part of his term in the high-security Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital and will be moved to prison when his mental health allows.</p>

<p>Sentencing judge Nicholas Hilliard at London's Old Bailey court ruled that Chail must be detained in Broadmoor's top security psychiatric hospital before being sent to prison "when he has received the treatment he needs".</p>

<p>The judge said the former supermarket worker had "lost touch with reality such that he had become psychotic" by the time he entered Windsor Castle but his responsibility for his offences was significant.</p>

<p>"He had conceived of killing the queen early in 2021 when he was not psychotic. He took steps to try and get closer to his target and learn useful skills when, again, he was not psychotic," the judge noted.</p>

<p>He concluded that Jaswant Chail had ultimately acted upon his "homicidal thoughts" and therefore posed a threat of "serious harm" to the public, which further compelled a custodial order.</p>

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<h2><strong>Fascination with 'Star Wars'</strong></h2>

<p>The judge also said that Chail had been "informed by the fantasy world of Star Wars" and scaled the intentional foray bedecked as a Sith Lord, sporting an iron mask, armed with a loaded crossbow.</p>

<p>Chail also believed that he was conversing with an angel via an AI chatbot, Sarai, asking her to help decide if he should carry the attack or not.</p>

<p>Prosecutor Alison Morgan previously said that "in addition to that fixation with a real historic event, the defendant demonstrated a wider ideology focused on destroying old empires spilling over into fictional events such as Star Wars".</p>

<p>"He had made a video of himself stating his desire to harm the late Queen, which he sent to a group of contacts shortly before he was arrested. Further enquiries into Jaswant Chail uncovered further evidence of his planning and motives. Evidence recovered by officers showed that he harboured ill-feeling towards the British empire for its past treatment of Indian people," a Met Police statement noted.</p>

<p>Chail recorded a video before initiating the incident that he shared with his contacts, where he said, "I am sorry for what I have done and what I will do. I am going to attempt to assassinate Elizabeth, queen of the royal family."</p>

<p>"This is revenge for those who died in the 1919 massacre," he further said referring to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar where British colonial troops shot dead nearly 400 Sikhs.</p>

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An Indian-origin man, who admitted to his intention to kill the late Queen Elizabeth II after he was arrested at Windsor Castle armed with a loaded crossbow on Christmas Day 2021, was sentenced to nine years in prison by a UK court on Thursday (Oct 5).

An Indian-origin man, who admitted to his intention to kill the late Queen Elizabeth II after he was arrested at Windsor Castle armed with a loaded crossbow on Christmas Day 2021, was sentenced to nine years in prison by a UK court on Thursday (Oct 5). Jaswant Singh Chail, 21, who claimed he wanted to "kill the queen" as a revenge for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, has been handed a "hybrid" sentence order taking into consideration his mental health issues. He will serve the first part of his term in the high-security Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital and will be moved to prison when his mental health allows. Sentencing judge Nicholas Hilliard at London's Old Bailey court ruled that Chail must be detained in Broadmoor's top security psychiatric hospital before being sent to prison "when he has received the treatment he needs". The judge said the former supermarket worker had "lost touch with reality such that he had become psychotic" by the time he entered Windsor Castle but his responsibility for his offences was significant. "He had conceived of killing the queen early in 2021 when he was not psychotic. He took steps to try and get closer to his target and learn useful skills when, again, he was not psychotic," the judge noted. He concluded that Jaswant Chail had ultimately acted upon his "homicidal thoughts" and therefore posed a threat of "serious harm" to the public, which further compelled a custodial order. Also read: Watch | Justin Trudeau's 'unprofessional' behaviour in Parliament draws widespread criticism online Fascination with 'Star Wars' The judge also said that Chail had been "informed by the fantasy world of Star Wars" and scaled the intentional foray bedecked as a Sith Lord, sporting an iron mask, armed with a loaded crossbow. Chail also believed that he was conversing with an angel via an AI chatbot, Sarai, asking her to help decide if he should carry the attack or not. Prosecutor Alison Morgan previously said that "in addition to that fixation with a real historic event, the defendant demonstrated a wider ideology focused on destroying old empires spilling over into fictional events such as Star Wars". "He had made a video of himself stating his desire to harm the late Queen, which he sent to a group of contacts shortly before he was arrested. Further enquiries into Jaswant Chail uncovered further evidence of his planning and motives. Evidence recovered by officers showed that he harboured ill-feeling towards the British empire for its past treatment of Indian people," a Met Police statement noted. Chail recorded a video before initiating the incident that he shared with his contacts, where he said, "I am sorry for what I have done and what I will do. I am going to attempt to assassinate Elizabeth, queen of the royal family." "This is revenge for those who died in the 1919 massacre," he further said referring to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar where British colonial troops shot dead nearly 400 Sikhs. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>At least five people associated with Just Stop Oil, which is a British environmental activist group, have been arrested after the group protested and stopped a performance of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre in London's West End.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some members of the Just Stop Oil group stormed the stage with banners during a performance of the song "Do You Hear the People Sing?"</p>

<p>A video of the same has been circulated on social media forums, in which the performance can be seen stopped when one member shouted "just stop oil". The protest was booed by the audience.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The group wrote on X: "4 people are locked to the stage of the French-revolution-themed show. Valjean steals bread to feed a starving child. How long before we are all forced to steal?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protesters were taken away by the technical staff immediately after they came on the stage, with the safety curtain coming down after the main curtain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by Sky News, Hannah Taylor of Just Stop Oil said that the "show cannot go on".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are facing catastrophe. New oil and gas means crop failure, starvation and death. It is an act of war on the global south and an utter betrayal of young people," Taylor said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the Metropolitan police, "At about 21.00hrs on Wednesday, 4 October, police were called to a protest inside a theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, WC1. Local officers were quickly on scene and five people have been arrested."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such protests have been happening as recently, the climate activists in Germany sprayed orange and yellow paint onto Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate. The protesters were urging the government to take more urgent action against climate change.&nbsp;</p>

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At least five people associated with Just Stop Oil, which is a British environmental activist group, have been arrested after the group protested and stopped a performance of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre in London's West End. Some members of the Just Stop Oil group stormed the stage with banners during a performance of the song "Do You Hear the People Sing?" A video of the same has been circulated on social media forums, in which the performance can be seen stopped when one member shouted "just stop oil". The protest was booed by the audience. Also read: UK PM Rishi Sunak defends plan to create 'smoke-free' younger generations The group wrote on X: "4 people are locked to the stage of the French-revolution-themed show. Valjean steals bread to feed a starving child. How long before we are all forced to steal?" The protesters were taken away by the technical staff immediately after they came on the stage, with the safety curtain coming down after the main curtain. As quoted by Sky News, Hannah Taylor of Just Stop Oil said that the "show cannot go on". "We are facing catastrophe. New oil and gas means crop failure, starvation and death. It is an act of war on the global south and an utter betrayal of young people," Taylor said. Also read: Around 3,000 people evacuated in Tenerife after wildfire re-ignites in Spain × According to the Metropolitan police, "At about 21.00hrs on Wednesday, 4 October, police were called to a protest inside a theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, WC1. Local officers were quickly on scene and five people have been arrested." Such protests have been happening as recently, the climate activists in Germany sprayed orange and yellow paint onto Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate. The protesters were urging the government to take more urgent action against climate change. Local reports said that more than 10 activists carried out the protest in the German capital on Sunday morning using paint sprayed from fire extinguishers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Five arrested after Just Stop Oil protest halts Les Misérables performance in London

A new stage adaptation of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata has premiered at the London Barbican Center. The Contemporary retelling of this incorporates several Indian Musical and dance art forms and brings together a worldwide cast of characters.

Contemporary retelling of Mahabharata premieres in London

<p>Rail passengers across the United Kingdom are likely to face further disruption this week as another wave of strikes is being planned by train drivers union Aslef and Tube workers union Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT).</p>

<p>The walkout of this week was timed by members of Aslef to cause disruption in the Conservative Party Conference. On the days of the strike, the unions will force 16 train operating companies to cancel all services.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a ban on overtime on the days of non-strike by Aslef will further disrupt the network. So far, the union has called 13 one-day strikes amid its ongoing 16-month dispute over pay.</p>

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<p>Speaking to The Telegraph, Aslef General Secretary Mick Whelan stated, “While we regret having to take this action – we don’t want to lose a day’s pay, or disrupt passengers, as they try to travel by train – the government, and the employers, have forced us into this position.”</p>

<p>“Our members have not, now, had a pay rise for four years – since 2019 – and that’s not right when prices have soared in that time. Train drivers, perfectly reasonably, want to be able to buy now what they could buy four years ago,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Fresh strikes by London Underground workers</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, fresh strikes were announced by London Underground workers in a dispute over working conditions and job cuts.</p>

<p>“Station staff have had enough of having their livelihoods threatened by job losses and attacks on their terms and conditions,” said union’s General Secretary Mick Lynch, as reported by The Telegraph.</p>

<p>“Station staff have a vital role to play assisting vulnerable passengers access the network safely and ensuring that the Tube is a safe environment for passengers. These job cuts and attacks on conditions are going to lead to more unstaffed stations, temporary closures and rising passenger anger,” he added.</p>

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<p>“TfL has had its budgets slashed but the savings made by these station staff cuts will be negatable and will lead to shortages that are unacceptable. This strike action will lead to the Tube being shut down and we call on Mayor Sadiq Khan to meet us urgently to discuss this matter,” he further stated.</p>

<p>The passengers of the National Rail were asked to expect “significant disruption” on strike days. It is also likely that the services will remain disrupted and start on the day immediately after.</p>

<p>The government has been criticised by the union for not being able to meet its negotiating team - Assistant General Secretary Simon Weller, General Secretary Mick Whelan, and Executive Committee president Dave Calfe.</p>

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Rail passengers across the United Kingdom are likely to face further disruption this week as another wave of strikes is being planned by train drivers union Aslef and Tube workers union Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT). The walkout of this week was timed by members of Aslef to cause disruption in the Conservative Party Conference. On the days of the strike, the unions will force 16 train operating companies to cancel all services. Meanwhile, a ban on overtime on the days of non-strike by Aslef will further disrupt the network. So far, the union has called 13 one-day strikes amid its ongoing 16-month dispute over pay. ALSO READ | After 400 years, baby beaver takes birth in London, gets photographed Speaking to The Telegraph, Aslef General Secretary Mick Whelan stated, “While we regret having to take this action – we don’t want to lose a day’s pay, or disrupt passengers, as they try to travel by train – the government, and the employers, have forced us into this position.” “Our members have not, now, had a pay rise for four years – since 2019 – and that’s not right when prices have soared in that time. Train drivers, perfectly reasonably, want to be able to buy now what they could buy four years ago,” he added. Fresh strikes by London Underground workers Meanwhile, fresh strikes were announced by London Underground workers in a dispute over working conditions and job cuts. “Station staff have had enough of having their livelihoods threatened by job losses and attacks on their terms and conditions,” said union’s General Secretary Mick Lynch, as reported by The Telegraph. “Station staff have a vital role to play assisting vulnerable passengers access the network safely and ensuring that the Tube is a safe environment for passengers. These job cuts and attacks on conditions are going to lead to more unstaffed stations, temporary closures and rising passenger anger,” he added. WATCH | Glasgow: Two Khalistani extremists Shamsher Singh and Ranveer Singh from London named “TfL has had its budgets slashed but the savings made by these station staff cuts will be negatable and will lead to shortages that are unacceptable. This strike action will lead to the Tube being shut down and we call on Mayor Sadiq Khan to meet us urgently to discuss this matter,” he further stated. The passengers of the National Rail were asked to expect “significant disruption” on strike days. It is also likely that the services will remain disrupted and start on the day immediately after. The government has been criticised by the union for not being able to meet its negotiating team - Assistant General Secretary Simon Weller, General Secretary Mick Whelan, and Executive Committee president Dave Calfe. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Khalistani extremists on Monday (Oct 2) staged protests outside Indian High Commission in London. Amid heavy police deployment, the protests were restricted to the opposite side of the street.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The protest come days after the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, was stopped from entering a Gurudwara in Scotland.</p>

<p>On Sep 29, “three persons- all from areas outside Scotland-deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organised by the Gurudwara Committee for the community,” the Indian High Commission in London said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The organisers included senior community leaders, ladies and Committee members, and a member of the Scottish Parliament.</p>

<p>They were threatened and abused by these elements. In an effort to prevent any potential altercation, the HC and CG decided to leave the premises shortly upon their arrival," the statement added.</p>

<h2><strong>UK’s reaction</strong></h2>

<p>UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, responded to the incident by saying that the safety and security of foreign diplomats is of "utmost importance and our places of worship in the UK must be open to all".</p>

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<p>The Gurudwara, which was expected to host the Indian diplomat, also released a statement condemning "disorderly behaviour to disrupt the peaceful proceedings of a Sikh place of worship".</p>

<h2><strong>India-Canada row</strong></h2>

<p>The incident comes amidst increasing tensions between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue and the killing of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.</p>

<p>The crisis has also shifted the world’s attention to Khalistani extremists in countries outside India, including in the UK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Colin Bloom, former advisor to the UK government said after the Glasgow incident that the situation has escalated because the ‘Western governments’ have “not done enough” to tackle the sinister and aggressive behaviour of extremists.</p>

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<p>“I am 100 per cent in favour of free speech and people being free to think and believe and support pretty much anything that they want, so long as they don't harm and intimidate and harass other people,” he was quoted as saying by Indian news agency ANI.</p>

<p>Protests outside the Indian High Commission in London are not uncommon. Khalistani extremists even vandalised the High Commission’s building in March this year, triggering a diplomatic row between UK and India.</p>

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Khalistani extremists on Monday (Oct 2) staged protests outside Indian High Commission in London. Amid heavy police deployment, the protests were restricted to the opposite side of the street.

Khalistani extremists on Monday (Oct 2) staged protests outside Indian High Commission in London. Amid heavy police deployment, the protests were restricted to the opposite side of the street. #WATCH | Khalistan supporters have gathered outside the Indian High Commission in London, UK staging a protest. Heavy presence of British security forces at the High Commission. The protesters have been restricted to the opposite side of the High Commission. pic.twitter.com/RfIGXlneHi — ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2023 × The protest come days after the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, was stopped from entering a Gurudwara in Scotland. On Sep 29, “three persons- all from areas outside Scotland-deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organised by the Gurudwara Committee for the community,” the Indian High Commission in London said in a statement. "The organisers included senior community leaders, ladies and Committee members, and a member of the Scottish Parliament. They were threatened and abused by these elements. In an effort to prevent any potential altercation, the HC and CG decided to leave the premises shortly upon their arrival," the statement added. UK’s reaction UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, responded to the incident by saying that the safety and security of foreign diplomats is of "utmost importance and our places of worship in the UK must be open to all". Watch: Glasgow: The Khalistan link | Two Khalistani extremists identified × The Gurudwara, which was expected to host the Indian diplomat, also released a statement condemning "disorderly behaviour to disrupt the peaceful proceedings of a Sikh place of worship". India-Canada row The incident comes amidst increasing tensions between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue and the killing of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The crisis has also shifted the world’s attention to Khalistani extremists in countries outside India, including in the UK. Colin Bloom, former advisor to the UK government said after the Glasgow incident that the situation has escalated because the ‘Western governments’ have “not done enough” to tackle the sinister and aggressive behaviour of extremists. Also read: UK: Khalistani radicals prevent Indian high commissioner from entering Gurdwara “I am 100 per cent in favour of free speech and people being free to think and believe and support pretty much anything that they want, so long as they don't harm and intimidate and harass other people,” he was quoted as saying by Indian news agency ANI. Protests outside the Indian High Commission in London are not uncommon. Khalistani extremists even vandalised the High Commission’s building in March this year, triggering a diplomatic row between UK and India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>For the first time in 400 years, a baby beaver was photographed in London, 18 months after an initiative for reintroducing the species was started in the capital.<br />
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The beaver reintroduction programme was started by Enfield Council in London last year as part of a wider natural flood management and rewilding project.<br />
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In the 16th century, at the time of the Elizabethan era, the semi-aquatic rodents were hunted to extinction as the people predominantly killed them for their fur and meat.</p>

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<p>Capel Manor College, which is a special environmental college, will follow the advice from the Beaver Trust and get the beaver's comprehensive health check done by an experienced exotic-animal vet. The gender of the animal is yet to be established.<br />
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Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Enfield council’s cabinet member for the environment Rick Jewell said, “The beavers’ hard work creating a natural wetland ecosystem will contribute to excellent flood defences, protecting the local area and hundreds of homes from flooding downstream to the south-east of the borough, while encouraging biodiversity.”</p>

<h2><strong>Beaver safaris for residents of London</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Capel Manor College’s animal collections manager Meg Wilson said, “We are thrilled [about] this new arrival. We have seen the developments the beavers are [involved in] and the improvements they have made to the wetland area. We are now focusing our efforts on collecting data, which we hope will provide further evidence about the positive effects the beavers are having on the environment.”<br />
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During the project, the mammals were seen inhabiting a 10-acre area of parkland in Ealing, west London. The residents in London will now be able to go on “beaver safaris” to look at the creatures as part of the authorities' rewilding project.</p>

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For the first time in 400 years, a baby beaver was photographed in London, 18 months after an initiative for reintroducing the species was started in the capital.

For the first time in 400 years, a baby beaver was photographed in London, 18 months after an initiative for reintroducing the species was started in the capital. The beaver reintroduction programme was started by Enfield Council in London last year as part of a wider natural flood management and rewilding project. In the 16th century, at the time of the Elizabethan era, the semi-aquatic rodents were hunted to extinction as the people predominantly killed them for their fur and meat. ALSO READ | UK projected to see premature deaths as cost of living hits hard deprived British Capel Manor College, which is a special environmental college, will follow the advice from the Beaver Trust and get the beaver's comprehensive health check done by an experienced exotic-animal vet. The gender of the animal is yet to be established. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Enfield council’s cabinet member for the environment Rick Jewell said, “The beavers’ hard work creating a natural wetland ecosystem will contribute to excellent flood defences, protecting the local area and hundreds of homes from flooding downstream to the south-east of the borough, while encouraging biodiversity.” Beaver safaris for residents of London Meanwhile, Capel Manor College’s animal collections manager Meg Wilson said, “We are thrilled [about] this new arrival. We have seen the developments the beavers are [involved in] and the improvements they have made to the wetland area. We are now focusing our efforts on collecting data, which we hope will provide further evidence about the positive effects the beavers are having on the environment.” During the project, the mammals were seen inhabiting a 10-acre area of parkland in Ealing, west London. The residents in London will now be able to go on “beaver safaris” to look at the creatures as part of the authorities' rewilding project. WATCH | Is the UK set to be on the worst place to live? The experts reintroduced beaver several years ago within fenced enclosures in England and Wales, as part of a rewilding campaign. It was reported in August that regions of a North Yorkshire estate grew into a young woodland which already had become a new home for birds of prey, rodents and insects. The Broughton Sanctuary near Skipton is around halfway through the rewilding project which is aimed at restoring more than 400 hectares (1,000 acres) of bare hillside. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Nearly half of Britain's bird species, and almost a third of amphibians, reptiles and fungi are at the risk of becoming extinct,&nbsp;wildlife scientists have warned.</p>

<p>The annual State of Nature report, published on Wednesday (Sep 27), states that 43 per cent of bird species might vanish, while other creatures such as the hazel dormouse, the lady’s slipper orchid, and the European eel face an uncertain future.</p>

<p>The study has blamed humans for causing habitat loss, accelerating diseases such as avian flu via factory farming, and burning of fossil fuels, which has altered climate.</p>

<p>Climate change and intensive farming have wiped out the natural habitat of flowering plant species, with UK seeing an average decline of all living species of 19 per cent since monitoring began in 1970, the report states.</p>

<p>The report also paints a sombre picture for organic farmers. According to scientists, insect species that provide pest control, such as the two-spot ladybird, have declined by 34 per cent, showing a sharper decline than insect species in general.</p>

<h2><strong>Humans blamed&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The report also found that only a fifth of farmland is in a nature-friendly farming scheme and just 44 per cent of woodland is certified as sustainably managed, the Guardian reported citing the study.</p>

<p>“The sobering message is that the state of UK nature and the wider environment, based upon the indices that we’ve got, continues to decline and degrade,” Richard Gregory, the RSPB’s head of monitoring conservation science, said.</p>

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<p>“At the same time, we’ve never actually had such a good understanding of the state of nature in the United Kingdom and we’ve never had such a good understanding of how we might fix it."</p>

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<p>The study was led by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), a London-based charitable organisation that works extensively on wildlife conservation.</p>

<p>The report relied on thousands of volunteers recording sightings of various species across the UK, its crown dependencies and overseas territories.</p>

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Nearly half of Britain's bird species, and almost a third of amphibians, reptiles and fungi are at the risk of becoming extinct, wildlife scientists have warned.

Nearly half of Britain's bird species, and almost a third of amphibians, reptiles and fungi are at the risk of becoming extinct, wildlife scientists have warned. The annual State of Nature report, published on Wednesday (Sep 27), states that 43 per cent of bird species might vanish, while other creatures such as the hazel dormouse, the lady’s slipper orchid, and the European eel face an uncertain future. The study has blamed humans for causing habitat loss, accelerating diseases such as avian flu via factory farming, and burning of fossil fuels, which has altered climate. Climate change and intensive farming have wiped out the natural habitat of flowering plant species, with UK seeing an average decline of all living species of 19 per cent since monitoring began in 1970, the report states. The report also paints a sombre picture for organic farmers. According to scientists, insect species that provide pest control, such as the two-spot ladybird, have declined by 34 per cent, showing a sharper decline than insect species in general. Humans blamed The report also found that only a fifth of farmland is in a nature-friendly farming scheme and just 44 per cent of woodland is certified as sustainably managed, the Guardian reported citing the study. “The sobering message is that the state of UK nature and the wider environment, based upon the indices that we’ve got, continues to decline and degrade,” Richard Gregory, the RSPB’s head of monitoring conservation science, said. Also read | ChatGPT gets access to realtime data, all set to disrupt flow of news and information “At the same time, we’ve never actually had such a good understanding of the state of nature in the United Kingdom and we’ve never had such a good understanding of how we might fix it." Also read | Einstein proven right again, scientists find antimatter ‘falling’, not defying gravity The study was led by Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), a London-based charitable organisation that works extensively on wildlife conservation. The report relied on thousands of volunteers recording sightings of various species across the UK, its crown dependencies and overseas territories. They assessed more than 10,000 species as well as the state of the habitats vital for their survival. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Half of Britain's bird and plant species at risk of extinction: Study

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<p>A 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death while on her way to school in a bus in south London's Croydon on Wednesday (Sep 27) morning, prompting a murder investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, a suspect, who is believed to have known the victim has been arrested.</p>

<p>The teen was attacked on Wellesley Road outside the Whitgift shopping centre at around 8.30 am local time.</p>

<p>According to Scotland Yard, despite a number of ambulance crews and police officers arriving on the scene shortly after the incident, she was pronounced dead at 9:21 am.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Images and videos going viral on X, formerly known as Twitter, showed the Scotland Yard officers standing behind a cordon rather somberly.</p>

<p>One of the officers could be seen holding up a towel while a paramedic was carrying a medic bag crouches to the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the incident, Wellesley Road has been closed northbound from Whitgift Centre to St Michael's Road.<br />
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<p>Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain said he was in contact with the victim's family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our immediate thoughts are with this young girl's family who are facing the most tragic of news. Our officers are with the girl's family to support them," said Brittain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am in contact with the local community, who are clearly as concerned as we are about this tragic incident. I shall continue to update them throughout the day," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jason Perry, the mayor of Croydon released a statement&nbsp;offering condolences to the teenager's family and local community.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The council are in touch with the police and will fully support their investigations. Our whole community's thoughts are with the victim's family and friends," said Perry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am devastated to hear that the teenage girl who was stabbed in the town centre this morning has tragically died."</p>

<p>Knife crime in London has become a major menace for the security authorities.</p>

<p>According to shocking figures released by the Met, up until March this year,&nbsp;12,786 knife offences were carried out in the capital over the 12 months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The total compares with a figure of 11,031 for the comparable period a year earlier and represents an increase of 16 per cent.</p>

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A 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death while on her way to school in a bus in south London's Croydon on Wednesday (Sep 27) morning, prompting a murder investigation.

A 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death while on her way to school in a bus in south London's Croydon on Wednesday (Sep 27) morning, prompting a murder investigation. According to reports, a suspect, who is believed to have known the victim has been arrested. The teen was attacked on Wellesley Road outside the Whitgift shopping centre at around 8.30 am local time. According to Scotland Yard, despite a number of ambulance crews and police officers arriving on the scene shortly after the incident, she was pronounced dead at 9:21 am. Images and videos going viral on X, formerly known as Twitter, showed the Scotland Yard officers standing behind a cordon rather somberly. One of the officers could be seen holding up a towel while a paramedic was carrying a medic bag crouches to the ground. After the incident, Wellesley Road has been closed northbound from Whitgift Centre to St Michael's Road. Also read | UK: Indian student killed, another woman injured after double stabbing incident in London, three arrested Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain said he was in contact with the victim's family. "Our immediate thoughts are with this young girl's family who are facing the most tragic of news. Our officers are with the girl's family to support them," said Brittain. "I am in contact with the local community, who are clearly as concerned as we are about this tragic incident. I shall continue to update them throughout the day," he added. Watch | Eight stabbed after Notting Hill carnival concludes × Knife crime in London Jason Perry, the mayor of Croydon released a statement offering condolences to the teenager's family and local community. "The council are in touch with the police and will fully support their investigations. Our whole community's thoughts are with the victim's family and friends," said Perry. "I am devastated to hear that the teenage girl who was stabbed in the town centre this morning has tragically died." Knife crime in London has become a major menace for the security authorities. According to shocking figures released by the Met, up until March this year, 12,786 knife offences were carried out in the capital over the 12 months. The total compares with a figure of 11,031 for the comparable period a year earlier and represents an increase of 16 per cent. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A man was arrested in the United Kingdom, on Friday (September 22) after free-climbing one of the tallest skyscrapers in London nicknamed the Cheesegrater. The video of the incident which has since gone viral, shows a topless man scaling the 50-storey building seemingly without any climbing equipment and the officers waiting on the roof of the building where the man was eventually arrested.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Just some idiot’</strong></h2>

<p>The footage shot by bystanders shows a man climbing up the Leadenhall Building, more commonly referred to as the ‘Cheesegrater’ in the UK, which is a 225-metre (738ft) and appeared to have no safety equipment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video of the incident was shared by several users on X which have garnered thousands of views and likes since. “Just some idiot climbing the cheese grater building (122 Leadenhall street) in London today (September 22),” said one user along with the video, on the microblogging platform.&nbsp;<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just some idiot climbing the cheese grater building (122 Leadenhall street) in London today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/london?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#london</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/122leadenhallstreet?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#122leadenhallstreet</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cheesegrater?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cheesegrater</a> <a href="https://t.co/5kZhn6vgv3">pic.twitter.com/5kZhn6vgv3</a></p>
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<h2>Police arrest the ‘free-climber’</h2>

<p>The man has been described as a free climber, by the British media, which is a sport that involves climbing on rocks, scaling mountains or walls and in this case, a building using one’s hands and feet with no equipment to help one climb but using a rope or harness for safety.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The London police said that the suspect was met by officers on the roof before being arrested. “A man has been arrested for aggravated trespass after climbing up the Leadenhall building in the City,” said Chief Inspector Tom Fisher, of the City of London Police, in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We were called at 9.06 am (local time) and quickly put a cordon in place. He was met on the roof by police officers and taken into custody,” the statement added. The name of the so-called daredevil was not immediately known.&nbsp;</p>

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A man was arrested in the United Kingdom, on Friday (September 22) after free-climbing one of the tallest skyscrapers in London nicknamed the Cheesegrater. The video of the incident which has since gone viral, shows a topless man scaling the 50-storey building seemingly without any climbing equipment and the officers waiting on the roof of the building where the man was eventually arrested.

A man was arrested in the United Kingdom, on Friday (September 22) after free-climbing one of the tallest skyscrapers in London nicknamed the Cheesegrater. The video of the incident which has since gone viral, shows a topless man scaling the 50-storey building seemingly without any climbing equipment and the officers waiting on the roof of the building where the man was eventually arrested. ‘Just some idiot’ The footage shot by bystanders shows a man climbing up the Leadenhall Building, more commonly referred to as the ‘Cheesegrater’ in the UK, which is a 225-metre (738ft) and appeared to have no safety equipment. ALSO READ | Remarkable! 2,000-year-old child's shoe with intact laces found in Austria The video of the incident was shared by several users on X which have garnered thousands of views and likes since. “Just some idiot climbing the cheese grater building (122 Leadenhall street) in London today (September 22),” said one user along with the video, on the microblogging platform. Just some idiot climbing the cheese grater building (122 Leadenhall street) in London today. #london #122leadenhallstreet #cheesegrater pic.twitter.com/5kZhn6vgv3 — Carl Rolfe (@C_Rolfe81) September 22, 2023 × A free-climber has been arrested after scaling the 'Cheesegrater' skyscraper in the City of London. Credit @Mitti_Pao_Janab pic.twitter.com/k5LOaOR9Rt — LondonWorld (@LondonWorldCom) September 22, 2023 × Police arrest the ‘free-climber’ The man has been described as a free climber, by the British media, which is a sport that involves climbing on rocks, scaling mountains or walls and in this case, a building using one’s hands and feet with no equipment to help one climb but using a rope or harness for safety. ALSO READ | 'French Spiderman' climbs a 48-storey tower to ring in his 60th birthday The London police said that the suspect was met by officers on the roof before being arrested. “A man has been arrested for aggravated trespass after climbing up the Leadenhall building in the City,” said Chief Inspector Tom Fisher, of the City of London Police, in a statement. “We were called at 9.06 am (local time) and quickly put a cordon in place. He was met on the roof by police officers and taken into custody,” the statement added. The name of the so-called daredevil was not immediately known. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Toxic air is pervading Europe and almost everyone is breathing it, as revealed in an investigative report by a media outlet.&nbsp;The Guardian has uncovered this harrowing reality which indicates that Europe is currently grappling with a "severe" public health crisis due to alarming levels of air pollution.</p>

<p>The study employed cutting-edge methodologies, harnessing detailed satellite imagery and data collected from over 1,400 ground monitoring stations. The findings, which paint a bleak picture of air quality across the continent, revealed that a staggering 98 per cent of Europe's population lives in regions plagued by high levels of fine particulate pollution.</p>

<p>It was found that the level of these particulates even surpassed the guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Shockingly, almost two-thirds of Europeans live in areas where air quality is more than double the WHO's recommended standards, the reports suggested.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>North Macedonia bears the brunt</strong></h2>

<p>North Macedonia emerged as the worst-hit country in Europe, with nearly two-thirds of its populace residing in areas that exceed WHO guidelines for PM2.5 by over four times.</p>

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<p>Additionally, several locations within the country, including the capital city, Skopje, suffer from air pollution levels nearly six times the WHO's recommended limit, the report said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Eastern Europe struggles</strong></h2>

<p>Eastern Europe, excluding Italy, reportedly faces worse air quality compared to its western parts.</p>

<p>Italy's Po Valley and surrounding northern regions experience air pollution that is four times higher than the WHO's limits for the most perilous airborne particulates.</p>

<p>More grim realities reportedly surfaced after looking at the interactive map.&nbsp;The measurements focused on PM2.5, the tiny microscopic airborne particles primarily stemming from fossil fuel combustion, capable of infiltrating the bloodstream and impacting multiple organs.</p>

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<p>"The current WHO guidelines state that annual average concentrations of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 micrograms a cubic metre (µg/m3). The new analysis found only 2% of the population of Europe live in areas within this limit. Experts say PM2.5 pollution causes about 400,000 deaths a year across the continent," Guardian said in its report.&nbsp;</p>

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Toxic air is pervading Europe and almost everyone is breathing it, as revealed in an investigative report by a media outlet. The Guardian has uncovered this harrowing reality which indicates that Europe is currently grappling with a "severe" public health crisis due to alarming levels of air pollution.

Toxic air is pervading Europe and almost everyone is breathing it, as revealed in an investigative report by a media outlet. The Guardian has uncovered this harrowing reality which indicates that Europe is currently grappling with a "severe" public health crisis due to alarming levels of air pollution. The study employed cutting-edge methodologies, harnessing detailed satellite imagery and data collected from over 1,400 ground monitoring stations. The findings, which paint a bleak picture of air quality across the continent, revealed that a staggering 98 per cent of Europe's population lives in regions plagued by high levels of fine particulate pollution. It was found that the level of these particulates even surpassed the guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Shockingly, almost two-thirds of Europeans live in areas where air quality is more than double the WHO's recommended standards, the reports suggested. North Macedonia bears the brunt North Macedonia emerged as the worst-hit country in Europe, with nearly two-thirds of its populace residing in areas that exceed WHO guidelines for PM2.5 by over four times. Also Read | China, Russia to continue business ties as Putin accepts invitation for visit Additionally, several locations within the country, including the capital city, Skopje, suffer from air pollution levels nearly six times the WHO's recommended limit, the report said. Eastern Europe struggles Eastern Europe, excluding Italy, reportedly faces worse air quality compared to its western parts. Italy's Po Valley and surrounding northern regions experience air pollution that is four times higher than the WHO's limits for the most perilous airborne particulates. More grim realities reportedly surfaced after looking at the interactive map. The measurements focused on PM2.5, the tiny microscopic airborne particles primarily stemming from fossil fuel combustion, capable of infiltrating the bloodstream and impacting multiple organs. Also Read | Data Lab: Will the clash over Nijjar murder turn India-Canada trade ties sour? "The current WHO guidelines state that annual average concentrations of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 micrograms a cubic metre (µg/m3). The new analysis found only 2% of the population of Europe live in areas within this limit. Experts say PM2.5 pollution causes about 400,000 deaths a year across the continent," Guardian said in its report. Watch | Elon Musk's Neuralink to test its brain chip in paralysis patients × The investigation also revealed other disturbing facts such as how in seven eastern European nations (Serbia, Romania, Albania, North Macedonia, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary), nearly all residents endure air pollution levels double the WHO's recommendations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Over 1,000 Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended or sent on restricted duties in the UK, revealed the Scotland Yard, the country's biggest force, on Tuesday (September 19). The decision has been taken as part of a clean-up drive to rid the force of rogue officers employed in the scandal-hit police force.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While 201 officers were suspended, 860 remained on restricted duties,&nbsp;equivalent to the size of Warwickshire or Wiltshire police forces. Currently, there are 34,000 police officers under the Metropolitan Police, meaning one in 34 police officers has been suspended or restricted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking on the decision, Met's Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said there were plans to hold&nbsp;30 misconduct hearings and 30 gross incompetence hearings each month, meaning that around 60 officers a month could face the sack.</p>

<p>"This is going to take one, two or more years to root out those who are corrupt," he said.</p>

<p>“The harder we work, the more effort, the more energy we put into identifying those who shouldn’t be in policing, and doing everything we can in the regulations and the law as it stands, the more difficult cases, the more difficult stories will become public, and rightly so," he added</p>

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<h2><strong>Met Police's damaged reputation&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Over the years, the Met Police has been hit by a string of scandals, undermining the confidence of the British public in the force, deployed to supposedly protect them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this year, Met revealed that 1,071 of its own officers were, or had been, under investigation for domestic abuse and violence against women and girls. Additionally, the&nbsp;number of reports from the public and officers of alleged misconduct has doubled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former Met officer David Carrick caught national headlines in February when he was handed 36 life sentences for a&nbsp;string of 71 sexual offences, including rapes against 12 women.</p>

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<p>The effort to clean up the Met comes after a policing watchdog said&nbsp;“public trust in the police" was "hanging by a thread”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Andy Cooke, the head of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said the most recent assessment urged for sweeping new powers to tackle what he&nbsp;described as the worst crisis in law and order in living memory.</p>

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Over 1,000 Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended or sent on restricted duties in the UK, revealed the Scotland Yard, the country's biggest force, on Tuesday (September 19).

Over 1,000 Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended or sent on restricted duties in the UK, revealed the Scotland Yard, the country's biggest force, on Tuesday (September 19). The decision has been taken as part of a clean-up drive to rid the force of rogue officers employed in the scandal-hit police force. While 201 officers were suspended, 860 remained on restricted duties, equivalent to the size of Warwickshire or Wiltshire police forces. Currently, there are 34,000 police officers under the Metropolitan Police, meaning one in 34 police officers has been suspended or restricted. Speaking on the decision, Met's Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said there were plans to hold 30 misconduct hearings and 30 gross incompetence hearings each month, meaning that around 60 officers a month could face the sack. "This is going to take one, two or more years to root out those who are corrupt," he said. “The harder we work, the more effort, the more energy we put into identifying those who shouldn’t be in policing, and doing everything we can in the regulations and the law as it stands, the more difficult cases, the more difficult stories will become public, and rightly so," he added Watch | UK: 60 police officers could be sacked every month; Home Office announces plan to sack officers × Met Police's damaged reputation Over the years, the Met Police has been hit by a string of scandals, undermining the confidence of the British public in the force, deployed to supposedly protect them. Earlier this year, Met revealed that 1,071 of its own officers were, or had been, under investigation for domestic abuse and violence against women and girls. Additionally, the number of reports from the public and officers of alleged misconduct has doubled. Former Met officer David Carrick caught national headlines in February when he was handed 36 life sentences for a string of 71 sexual offences, including rapes against 12 women. Also read | UK: Police arrest man in London after stabbing outside British Museum The effort to clean up the Met comes after a policing watchdog said “public trust in the police" was "hanging by a thread”. Andy Cooke, the head of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said the most recent assessment urged for sweeping new powers to tackle what he described as the worst crisis in law and order in living memory. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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After a beauty shop owner was caught on camera "choking" a customer he accused of stealing, a dispute over shoplifting turned violent. The woman was restrained by Sohail Sindho, 45, the owner of Peckham Hair and Cosmetics in south London, who said she tried to steal things from his store. He said that she turned violent because he barred her way out.

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Rebel 30 Years of a London Fashion is an exhibition aiming to celebrate emerging fashion talent in London will kick start on September 16th. There are about 30 years of London Fashion features more than 100 looks, some of which are early designs by celebrated designers.

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<p>Dozens of flights were delayed amid a security alert at London's Heathrow Airport, on Wednesday (September 13), after a 'suspected package' was spotted on the premises prompting scores of evacuations.</p>

<p>The Metropolitan Police later confirmed that the armed police officers were rushed to the scene and that the terminal was evacuated over the 'suspected package', as per local media reports.</p>

<p>"It was a suspicious bag, we attended, full stand down. No terror suspect," a Met Police spokesperson was quoted as saying by The Mirror.</p>

<p>According to reports, the incident, which lasted for about 20 minutes, triggered disruptions for many passengers. The Met Police said that the operation was stood down very quickly by the officers.</p>

<p>"Police responded to a suspicious package earlier today. The situation has been resolved...The airport is operating normally now," a Heathrow spokesperson was quoted as saying by The Mirror.</p>

<p>Transport of London (TfL) took to its official X handle and confirmed that the terminal's underground station was briefly shut during the probe.</p>

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<p>"Heathrow Terminal 4 station. This station is closed while we respond to a security alert. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses via any reasonable route," TfL wrote on X.</p>

<p>According to reports by Daily Mail, several stranded passengers were seen waiting outside London's busiest airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One passenger on X (formerly Twitter) said: "I'm on a plane being held at the gate at Terminal 4 due to a 'security incident'."</p>

<p>While another wrote, "Heathrow Terminal 4 has been evacuated due to a terror suspect. Armed police are on the scene; if you have urgent business there, you cannot enter."</p>

<p>"All airport operations are now running as normal", a spokesman for the airport said, as per Daily Mail.</p>

<p>Heathrow Airport is Britain's busiest hub and is the largest of the city's six international airports.</p>

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Dozens of flights were delayed amid a security alert at London's Heathrow Airport, on Wednesday (September 13), after a 'suspected package' was spotted on the premises prompting scores of evacuations.

Dozens of flights were delayed amid a security alert at London's Heathrow Airport, on Wednesday (September 13), after a 'suspected package' was spotted on the premises prompting scores of evacuations. The Metropolitan Police later confirmed that the armed police officers were rushed to the scene and that the terminal was evacuated over the 'suspected package', as per local media reports. "It was a suspicious bag, we attended, full stand down. No terror suspect," a Met Police spokesperson was quoted as saying by The Mirror. According to reports, the incident, which lasted for about 20 minutes, triggered disruptions for many passengers. The Met Police said that the operation was stood down very quickly by the officers. "Police responded to a suspicious package earlier today. The situation has been resolved...The airport is operating normally now," a Heathrow spokesperson was quoted as saying by The Mirror. Transport of London (TfL) took to its official X handle and confirmed that the terminal's underground station was briefly shut during the probe. ⛔ Heathrow Terminal 4 station This station is closed while we respond to a security alert. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses via any reasonable route. ➡ To re-plan journey: https://t.co/UoeJflrJdy — TfL Access (@TfLAccess) September 13, 2023 × "Heathrow Terminal 4 station. This station is closed while we respond to a security alert. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses via any reasonable route," TfL wrote on X. According to reports by Daily Mail, several stranded passengers were seen waiting outside London's busiest airport. One passenger on X (formerly Twitter) said: "I'm on a plane being held at the gate at Terminal 4 due to a 'security incident'." While another wrote, "Heathrow Terminal 4 has been evacuated due to a terror suspect. Armed police are on the scene; if you have urgent business there, you cannot enter." "All airport operations are now running as normal", a spokesman for the airport said, as per Daily Mail. Heathrow Airport is Britain's busiest hub and is the largest of the city's six international airports. (With input from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A huge Manhunt is underway in the UK for an ex-British Soldier awaiting trial on terror-related charges.

Terror suspect found in London's Chiswick

<p>Five former Met Police officers have pleaded guilty to sharing racist jokes in the context of current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Duchess of Sussex, in a WhatsApp group. The messages were sent between September 2020 and 2022.&nbsp;They also targeted Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Prince and Princess of Wales.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officers, Peter Booth (66), Robert Lewis (62), Anthony Elsom (67), Alan Hall (65), and Trevor Lewton (65), have entered their guilty pleas at Westminster magistrates court on Thursday (September 7). They admitted criminal offences over the contents of a messaging group titled "Old Boys Beer Meet".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local reports have mentioned that Lewis sent racist messages aimed at black people, Romanians, the Chinese, and Muslims. He apparently used a photo of Sunak, Priti Patel and Sajid Javid under the street sign "Browning Street".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He pleaded guilty to eight counts of sending racist messages. Reports have said that he used to work at the Home Office after he retired from the Met in 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Booth, who retired in April 2001, reportedly pleaded guilty to four counts of sending by public communication offensive racist messages. Reports citing the government department said that he sent a picture of the late Queen and Philip with a golliwog doll, he also joked about Pakistani flood victims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Elsom pleaded guilty to three counts. He reportedly sent by public communication grossly offensive racist messages. He retired from the Met in May 2012.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Former Tory Whip Chris Pincher resigns from House of Commons&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Michael Chadwell (62) was the sixth officer, but he denied a similar charge against him. He will now stand trial later this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Scotland Yard, all the officers had once been part of the Diplomatic Protection Group, which guards high-profile individuals. All the officers left the force between 2001 and 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by media outlets, Commander James Harman said: "As soon as we were made aware of these allegations we acted to launch an investigation. I am pleased that following the determined work of officers we have been able to secure these charges."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are working relentlessly to rebuild the trust of the public which has understandably been dented by a number of high-profile incidents and investigations in recent years which have involved officers or former officers," said Harman, who leads the Met's Anti-Corruption and Abuse Command.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The honest majority of Met officers are fully behind this work. They are tired of being let down by a minority in policing and they are aware of the damage poor behaviour can do to our relationship with the communities we serve," he further added.&nbsp;</p>

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Five former Met Police officers have pleaded guilty to sharing racist jokes in the context of current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Duchess of Sussex, in a WhatsApp group.

Five former Met Police officers have pleaded guilty to sharing racist jokes in the context of current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Duchess of Sussex, in a WhatsApp group. The messages were sent between September 2020 and 2022. They also targeted Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Prince and Princess of Wales. The officers, Peter Booth (66), Robert Lewis (62), Anthony Elsom (67), Alan Hall (65), and Trevor Lewton (65), have entered their guilty pleas at Westminster magistrates court on Thursday (September 7). They admitted criminal offences over the contents of a messaging group titled "Old Boys Beer Meet". Local reports have mentioned that Lewis sent racist messages aimed at black people, Romanians, the Chinese, and Muslims. He apparently used a photo of Sunak, Priti Patel and Sajid Javid under the street sign "Browning Street". Also read: Japan boyband agency admits founder Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse He pleaded guilty to eight counts of sending racist messages. Reports have said that he used to work at the Home Office after he retired from the Met in 2015. Booth, who retired in April 2001, reportedly pleaded guilty to four counts of sending by public communication offensive racist messages. Reports citing the government department said that he sent a picture of the late Queen and Philip with a golliwog doll, he also joked about Pakistani flood victims. Meanwhile, Elsom pleaded guilty to three counts. He reportedly sent by public communication grossly offensive racist messages. He retired from the Met in May 2012. Watch: Former Tory Whip Chris Pincher resigns from House of Commons × Also read: UK yoga class mistakenly reported as 'mass killing' Michael Chadwell (62) was the sixth officer, but he denied a similar charge against him. He will now stand trial later this year. According to the Scotland Yard, all the officers had once been part of the Diplomatic Protection Group, which guards high-profile individuals. All the officers left the force between 2001 and 2015. As quoted by media outlets, Commander James Harman said: "As soon as we were made aware of these allegations we acted to launch an investigation. I am pleased that following the determined work of officers we have been able to secure these charges." "We are working relentlessly to rebuild the trust of the public which has understandably been dented by a number of high-profile incidents and investigations in recent years which have involved officers or former officers," said Harman, who leads the Met's Anti-Corruption and Abuse Command. "The honest majority of Met officers are fully behind this work. They are tired of being let down by a minority in policing and they are aware of the damage poor behaviour can do to our relationship with the communities we serve," he further added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>According to the weather forecasts, the temperatures in most parts of England could reach 32 degrees Celsius midweek. The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow warning in several regions until 21:00 BST on Sunday.</p>

<p>Scotland and Northern Ireland might experience abnormally high temperatures. Wales is likely to witness hot weather conditions. The regions included in the warning are London, the South East, the South West, the East and West Midlands, the East, North West and Yorkshire and Humber, BBC reported. According to the Met Office, temperature in Southern England and South-East Wales might reach 30 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the heat-health alert, people with pre-existing health conditions should take extra care during the scorching weather.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Kingdom is experiencing a hot climate after a 'summer of poor weather.' The weather was wetter and colder than average in July, and the maximum temperatures fell to 20 degrees Celsius. However, the UK recorded the hottest June in 2023. The weather predictions said the warm conditions might continue through Tuesday, and the expected maximum temperature is 31 degrees Celsius.</p>

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<p>Oliver Claydon, Met office spokesman, told the PA news agency, "We will see good sunny conditions through the week with cloudless skies and some high temperatures by the time we get to Wednesday and Thursday, where we could see 31, maybe 32 degrees Celsius." He said the temperatures would be "quite widely spread" and warned that Wednesday night could be "a tropical night" with temperatures likely not dropping below 20 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Met Office, temperatures could hit 31 degrees Celsius on Friday. However, the weather might become more cloudy. There are some chances of rain in North-West Scotland. "There's no indication at the moment of another strong heatwave after this," stated Claydon. As per him, the conditions might change over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The temperatures could return to normal by the middle of next week. Due to climate change, heat waves have become more common and harsher. In 2022, the UK recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius for the first time. Some scientists suggest such scorching weather is "virtually impossible without climate change."</p>

<p>The Met Office has also revealed why some "picturesque" sunsets occurred in the UK. Forecasters believe they were due to the "Saharan dust," expected to reach sections of the country later this week.</p>

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According to the weather forecasts, the temperatures in most parts of England could reach 32 degrees Celsius midweek. The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow warning in several regions until 21:00 BST on Sunday.

According to the weather forecasts, the temperatures in most parts of England could reach 32 degrees Celsius midweek. The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow warning in several regions until 21:00 BST on Sunday. Scotland and Northern Ireland might experience abnormally high temperatures. Wales is likely to witness hot weather conditions. The regions included in the warning are London, the South East, the South West, the East and West Midlands, the East, North West and Yorkshire and Humber, BBC reported. According to the Met Office, temperature in Southern England and South-East Wales might reach 30 degrees Celsius. As per the heat-health alert, people with pre-existing health conditions should take extra care during the scorching weather. The United Kingdom is experiencing a hot climate after a 'summer of poor weather.' The weather was wetter and colder than average in July, and the maximum temperatures fell to 20 degrees Celsius. However, the UK recorded the hottest June in 2023. The weather predictions said the warm conditions might continue through Tuesday, and the expected maximum temperature is 31 degrees Celsius. ALSO READ | What's the viral 'One Chip Challenge' trend that killed a teenager in the US? Oliver Claydon, Met office spokesman, told the PA news agency, "We will see good sunny conditions through the week with cloudless skies and some high temperatures by the time we get to Wednesday and Thursday, where we could see 31, maybe 32 degrees Celsius." He said the temperatures would be "quite widely spread" and warned that Wednesday night could be "a tropical night" with temperatures likely not dropping below 20 degrees Celsius. According to the Met Office, temperatures could hit 31 degrees Celsius on Friday. However, the weather might become more cloudy. There are some chances of rain in North-West Scotland. "There's no indication at the moment of another strong heatwave after this," stated Claydon. As per him, the conditions might change over the weekend. The temperatures could return to normal by the middle of next week. Due to climate change, heat waves have become more common and harsher. In 2022, the UK recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius for the first time. Some scientists suggest such scorching weather is "virtually impossible without climate change." The Met Office has also revealed why some "picturesque" sunsets occurred in the UK. Forecasters believe they were due to the "Saharan dust," expected to reach sections of the country later this week. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>For the first time, the British parliament has officially referred to Taiwan as an "independent country" in an official document. The move breaks a geopolitical quid pro quo for London amid Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's visit to China this week.&nbsp;Cleverly is the first high-ranking British envoy to visit Beijing in five years.</p>

<p>The new phrasing appears in a report released by the influential foreign affairs committee of the House of Commons on Wednesday, August 29. The move has irked Beijing amid a strained relationship between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>China has accused London of distorting facts. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson called on the British parliament to adhere to the 'one China' principle and stop sending signals supportive of Taiwanese independence.</p>

<p>China has consistently denied Taiwan's statehood, maintaining that the self-governing democratic island is part of its territory. Only 13 nations worldwide recognise Taipei diplomatically.</p>

<h2><strong>What exactly did the report say?</strong></h2>

<p>The report said that Taiwan has all the credentials to be a nation-state independent of China.</p>

<p>"Taiwan is already an independent country, under the name Republic of China," the committee report says. "Taiwan possesses all the qualifications for statehood, including a permanent population, a defined territory, government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states — it is only lacking greater international recognition."</p>

<p>House of Commons foreign affairs committee chairperson Alicia Kearns of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, stated that this marks the first time a UK parliamentary report has made such a declaration.</p>

<p>She emphasised, "We acknowledge China's position, but we, as the foreign affairs committee, do not accept it."</p>

<p>Kearns urged the foreign secretary to stand by Taiwan and call for its right to self-determination.</p>

<h2><strong>Reaction from Taiwan</strong></h2>

<p>The Taiwanese foreign ministry expressed gratitude to the British parliament for its support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are grateful [for] the British parliament’s support for Taiwan’s status and international participation," a ministry spokesperson was quoted as saying by the Politico.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The committee's report also criticised Sunak's government for its cautious approach to supporting Taiwan.</p>

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<p>It called for the preparation of sanctions alongside allies to deter potential military actions and economic blockades from Beijing, which controls the island that produces 90 per cent of the world's advanced semiconductors.</p>

<p>The committee suggested that the United Kingdom could strengthen its relationship with Taiwan if it weren't overly concerned about offending the Chinese Communist Party.</p>

<p>It recommended relaxing self-imposed restrictions on interactions with Taiwanese officials, citing the examples of the US and Japan.</p>

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For the first time, the British parliament has officially referred to Taiwan as an "independent country" in an official document. The move breaks a geopolitical quid pro quo for London amid Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's visit to China this week.

For the first time, the British parliament has officially referred to Taiwan as an "independent country" in an official document. The move breaks a geopolitical quid pro quo for London amid Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's visit to China this week. Cleverly is the first high-ranking British envoy to visit Beijing in five years. The new phrasing appears in a report released by the influential foreign affairs committee of the House of Commons on Wednesday, August 29. The move has irked Beijing amid a strained relationship between the two countries. Also read | Taiwan's extended conscription and 'loss of face' for Xi Jinping China has accused London of distorting facts. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson called on the British parliament to adhere to the 'one China' principle and stop sending signals supportive of Taiwanese independence. China has consistently denied Taiwan's statehood, maintaining that the self-governing democratic island is part of its territory. Only 13 nations worldwide recognise Taipei diplomatically. What exactly did the report say? The report said that Taiwan has all the credentials to be a nation-state independent of China. "Taiwan is already an independent country, under the name Republic of China," the committee report says. "Taiwan possesses all the qualifications for statehood, including a permanent population, a defined territory, government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states — it is only lacking greater international recognition." House of Commons foreign affairs committee chairperson Alicia Kearns of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, stated that this marks the first time a UK parliamentary report has made such a declaration. She emphasised, "We acknowledge China's position, but we, as the foreign affairs committee, do not accept it." Kearns urged the foreign secretary to stand by Taiwan and call for its right to self-determination. Reaction from Taiwan The Taiwanese foreign ministry expressed gratitude to the British parliament for its support. "We are grateful [for] the British parliament’s support for Taiwan’s status and international participation," a ministry spokesperson was quoted as saying by the Politico. The committee's report also criticised Sunak's government for its cautious approach to supporting Taiwan. Also watch | US-China war over Taiwan? Xi Jinping demands 'modern system for military governance' | Details × It called for the preparation of sanctions alongside allies to deter potential military actions and economic blockades from Beijing, which controls the island that produces 90 per cent of the world's advanced semiconductors. The committee suggested that the United Kingdom could strengthen its relationship with Taiwan if it weren't overly concerned about offending the Chinese Communist Party. It recommended relaxing self-imposed restrictions on interactions with Taiwanese officials, citing the examples of the US and Japan. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on Tuesday (August 29), yet again opted for a helicopter ride from London to Norwich, in the latest incident of choosing air travel for his commute.</p>

<p>Sunak travelled to Norwich to visit a housing estate in order to mark a move taken by the government- transforming old EU ‘nutrient neutrality' laws, and scrapping rules on chemical releases into waterways.</p>

<p>A train journey from London to Norwich usually takes about an hour and 45 minutes with a return travel costing around $63.30 (£50).</p>

<p>Downing Street later released a statement saying that the prime minister was running on a tight schedule and was due to hold talks with Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Tuesday afternoon.</p>

<p>A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister regularly uses all forms of travel."</p>

<p>“His travel plans will vary and are always decided with consideration to the most efficient and best use of his time, in the interests of the taxpayer.”</p>

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<p>Sunak, during his tenure, has gained a reputation for his inclination and fondness of choosing to fly even for short distances, the number of times he does so.</p>

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<p>He has also been denounced in the past by Labour for “jetting around the country on taxpayers’ money like an A-list celeb”, reports news agency PA Media.</p>

<p>People have also doubted his environmental credentials due to his apparent preference for air travel.</p>

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<h2><strong>Sunak's past air travels</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the month of May this year, the UK PM flew to and from Southampton where he visited a pharmacy in order to make an announcement related to NHS. This round trip would have taken an hour and 15 minutes by train.</p>

<p>In the month of June, he boarded an RAF helicopter from the capital city to Dover, a journey that takes only about an hour on high-speed trains.</p>

<p>He has previously opted for helicopters even for his personal use. In one such incident, he flew from London to his North Yorkshire constituency. &nbsp;</p>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on Tuesday (August 29), yet again opted for a helicopter ride from London to Norwich, in the latest incident of choosing air travel for his commute. Sunak travelled to Norwich to visit a housing estate in order to mark a move taken by the government- transforming old EU ‘nutrient neutrality' laws, and scrapping rules on chemical releases into waterways. A train journey from London to Norwich usually takes about an hour and 45 minutes with a return travel costing around $63.30 (£50). Downing Street later released a statement saying that the prime minister was running on a tight schedule and was due to hold talks with Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Tuesday afternoon. A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister regularly uses all forms of travel." “His travel plans will vary and are always decided with consideration to the most efficient and best use of his time, in the interests of the taxpayer.” We’re making the dream of homeownership a reality across the country. In Norwich today, @RishiSunak set out his plans to unlock 100k more homes - reforming old EU ‘nutrient neutrality' laws to get more families onto the housing ladder while protecting Britain's countryside. pic.twitter.com/zj1fRTBqEJ — UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) August 29, 2023 × Sunak, during his tenure, has gained a reputation for his inclination and fondness of choosing to fly even for short distances, the number of times he does so. Also read: FTA in jeopardy? Sunak faces conflict of interest questions over Akshata-Infosys connection He has also been denounced in the past by Labour for “jetting around the country on taxpayers’ money like an A-list celeb”, reports news agency PA Media. People have also doubted his environmental credentials due to his apparent preference for air travel. WATCH | Rishi Sunak is one of the UK's most frequent flyers Sunak's past air travels Earlier in the month of May this year, the UK PM flew to and from Southampton where he visited a pharmacy in order to make an announcement related to NHS. This round trip would have taken an hour and 15 minutes by train. In the month of June, he boarded an RAF helicopter from the capital city to Dover, a journey that takes only about an hour on high-speed trains. He has previously opted for helicopters even for his personal use. In one such incident, he flew from London to his North Yorkshire constituency. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, during his state visit to Beijing on Wednesday (30 August), said that he made it a point to raise human rights concerns at all of his meetings that were scheduled with top Chinese officials.</p>

<p>"I've had a number of conversations with senior representatives of the Chinese government and I have raised human rights in every single one of those meetings," Cleverly said Wednesday.</p>

<p>"This is an issue that is discussed extensively not just bilaterally, but at the United Nations," he said.</p>

<p>"I think the Chinese government understand the UK is consistent in our approach... and I will keep raising these issues with (them)."</p>

<p>Beijing's foreign ministry brushed off questions about the role of human rights in the discussions.</p>

<p>"Hong Kong and Xinjiang are purely China's internal affairs and brook no interference from other countries," ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular press briefing.</p>

<p>Cleverly, who is the very first UK foreign minister to visit China in five years, held talks with Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng and is scheduled to meet top diplomat Wang Yi.</p>

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<p>Previously, the foreign office said that his meetings would include conversations on China's crackdown on freedoms in the former British colony of Hong Kong as well as Beijing's alleged rights abuses in the Xinjiang and Tibet regions.</p>

<h2><strong>Britain 'clear-eyed' about disagreements with China</strong></h2>

<p>Cleverly further said that the United Kingdom was "clear-eyed" about the areas where it would disagree with China.</p>

<p>"We are clear-eyed about the areas where we have fundamental disagreements with China and we raise those issues when we meet," he told broadcasters.</p>

<p>"But I think it's important to also recognise that we have to have a pragmatic, sensible working relationship with China because of the issues that affect us all around the globe."</p>

<p>Last month, China had condemned the UK for safeguarding fugitives after Cleverly slammed the Hong Kong government for offering bounties for information that led to the seizure of democracy activists who were based overseas.</p>

<p>In addition, on Sunday (August 27), the state-backed Global Times newspaper ignited an intense altercation after its demand for the British Museum to "return Chinese cultural relics for free".</p>

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UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, during his state visit to Beijing on Wednesday (30 August), said that he made it a point to raise human rights concerns at all of his meetings that were scheduled with top Chinese officials. "I've had a number of conversations with senior representatives of the Chinese government and I have raised human rights in every single one of those meetings," Cleverly said Wednesday. "This is an issue that is discussed extensively not just bilaterally, but at the United Nations," he said. "I think the Chinese government understand the UK is consistent in our approach... and I will keep raising these issues with (them)." Beijing's foreign ministry brushed off questions about the role of human rights in the discussions. "Hong Kong and Xinjiang are purely China's internal affairs and brook no interference from other countries," ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular press briefing. Cleverly, who is the very first UK foreign minister to visit China in five years, held talks with Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng and is scheduled to meet top diplomat Wang Yi. Also read: China calls for safety of President Bongo to be guaranteed, France says following Gabon events with attention Previously, the foreign office said that his meetings would include conversations on China's crackdown on freedoms in the former British colony of Hong Kong as well as Beijing's alleged rights abuses in the Xinjiang and Tibet regions. Britain 'clear-eyed' about disagreements with China Cleverly further said that the United Kingdom was "clear-eyed" about the areas where it would disagree with China. "We are clear-eyed about the areas where we have fundamental disagreements with China and we raise those issues when we meet," he told broadcasters. "But I think it's important to also recognise that we have to have a pragmatic, sensible working relationship with China because of the issues that affect us all around the globe." Last month, China had condemned the UK for safeguarding fugitives after Cleverly slammed the Hong Kong government for offering bounties for information that led to the seizure of democracy activists who were based overseas. In addition, on Sunday (August 27), the state-backed Global Times newspaper ignited an intense altercation after its demand for the British Museum to "return Chinese cultural relics for free". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Founded in the 1950s, the India Club - an iconic lounge-cum-restaurant and bar, located in London is shutting down next month. With early roots in the Indian independence movement, the shutting down is being regarded as the end of a chapter by its patrons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Proprietors Yadgar Marker and his daughter Phiroza who had been fighting to keep the restaurant going, even launching a "Save India Club" campaign previously, announced the impending closure last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the closure of the India Club, with our last day open to the public on September 17,” they said.</p>

<p>“Since its opening over 70 years ago, the India Club has been a home-away-from-home for first-generation immigrants from the Indian subcontinent, as well as a community space for Indo-British groups,” said Phiroza, who has been helping out her father at the club since childhood.</p>

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<p>Indian parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to lament the closure of the club as his father Chandan Tharoor was one of the founding members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“As the son of one of its founders, I lament the passing of an institution that served so many Indians (and not only Indians) for nearly three-quarters of a century," posted Tharoor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For many students, journalists and travellers, it was a home away from home, offering simple and good quality Indian food at affordable prices as well as a convivial atmosphere to meet and maintain friendships,” he added.</p>

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<h2><strong>History of the club</strong></h2>

<p>Located on the first floor of the&nbsp;Hotel Strand Continental, the club was started by members of the India League, which was a Britain-based organisation that campaigned for India's independence in the 1900s. Former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru is also believed to be one of the club's founding members.&nbsp;Krishna Menon, who went on to become the first Indian High Commissioner to the UK, is also regarded as another founding member of the Club.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Menon intended the India Club to be a place where young Indian professionals living on a shoestring could afford to eat, discuss politics, and plan their futures,” Parvathi Raman, Founding Chair of the Centre for Migration and Diaspora Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the aftermath of Indian independence and partition, the Club transformed into a hub for a rapidly growing British South Asian community.&nbsp;</p>

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Founded in the 1950s, the India Club - an iconic lounge-cum-restaurant and bar, located in London is shutting down next month. With early roots in the Indian independence movement, the shutting down is being regarded as the end of a chapter by its patrons.

Founded in the 1950s, the India Club - an iconic lounge-cum-restaurant and bar, located in London is shutting down next month. With early roots in the Indian independence movement, the shutting down is being regarded as the end of a chapter by its patrons. Proprietors Yadgar Marker and his daughter Phiroza who had been fighting to keep the restaurant going, even launching a "Save India Club" campaign previously, announced the impending closure last week. “It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the closure of the India Club, with our last day open to the public on September 17,” they said. “Since its opening over 70 years ago, the India Club has been a home-away-from-home for first-generation immigrants from the Indian subcontinent, as well as a community space for Indo-British groups,” said Phiroza, who has been helping out her father at the club since childhood. Watch | India's G20 Presidency: Weaving inclusive growth × Indian parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to lament the closure of the club as his father Chandan Tharoor was one of the founding members. “As the son of one of its founders, I lament the passing of an institution that served so many Indians (and not only Indians) for nearly three-quarters of a century," posted Tharoor. "For many students, journalists and travellers, it was a home away from home, offering simple and good quality Indian food at affordable prices as well as a convivial atmosphere to meet and maintain friendships,” he added. Also read | Delhi offices, schools, shops, banks to be shut on Sept 8-10 for G20 meet History of the club Located on the first floor of the Hotel Strand Continental, the club was started by members of the India League, which was a Britain-based organisation that campaigned for India's independence in the 1900s. Former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru is also believed to be one of the club's founding members. Krishna Menon, who went on to become the first Indian High Commissioner to the UK, is also regarded as another founding member of the Club. “Menon intended the India Club to be a place where young Indian professionals living on a shoestring could afford to eat, discuss politics, and plan their futures,” Parvathi Raman, Founding Chair of the Centre for Migration and Diaspora Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. In the aftermath of Indian independence and partition, the Club transformed into a hub for a rapidly growing British South Asian community. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India Club in London, associated with independence movement, to shut shop on THIS date

<p>A journalist in London lodged a police complaint against former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's security guard for allegedly engaging in “misconduct” outside Hussain Nawaz’s London office, according to ARY News reports.</p>

<p>As per the details, Nawaz Sharif’s security guard acted aggressively and also abused reporters who had assembled at Hussain Nawaz’s office to report on the meeting scheduled to take place between the Sharif brothers.</p>

<p>The journalist who, according to the reports, claimed that the former Pakistan prime minister's bodyguard used offensive words and profane gestures, expected the police to punish the culprits severely.</p>

<h2><strong>Nawaz Sharif's security personnel mistreated Pakistani journalists&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>It is pertinent to note that in the past, the security personnel deployed for PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, mistreated Pakistani journalists and shouted slurs at them for recording Shehbaz Sharif’s arrival on camera.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-admits-losing-cipher-during-interrogation-by-fia-in-attock-jail-629664"> Imran Khan admits losing cipher during interrogation by FIA in Attock jail</a></p>

<p>The Pakistani media representative had gathered outside Nawaz Sharif’s residence in London&nbsp;to capture Shehbaz’s arrival for a crucial meeting. As per ARY News reports, the journalists were mistreated by the security guard as soon as they started recording Shehbaz’s video when he arrived.</p>

<p>In the footage, the security personnel could be seen shouting abuses and also threatening the journalists for covering the affair. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The media representatives kept telling the guard that they were doing their job but as per the footage, he seemed unconvinced.</p>

<p>The press then asked the former Pak PM to take note of the situation and condemn the security guard’s bad behaviour.</p>

<p>Shehbaz Sharif had travelled to London in order to have a discussion with Nawaz prior to the general elections and to finalise the PML-N Quaid’s return to Pakistan.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A journalist in London lodged a police complaint against former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's security guard for allegedly engaging in “misconduct” outside Hussain Nawaz’s London office, according to ARY News reports.

A journalist in London lodged a police complaint against former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's security guard for allegedly engaging in “misconduct” outside Hussain Nawaz’s London office, according to ARY News reports. As per the details, Nawaz Sharif’s security guard acted aggressively and also abused reporters who had assembled at Hussain Nawaz’s office to report on the meeting scheduled to take place between the Sharif brothers. The journalist who, according to the reports, claimed that the former Pakistan prime minister's bodyguard used offensive words and profane gestures, expected the police to punish the culprits severely. Nawaz Sharif's security personnel mistreated Pakistani journalists It is pertinent to note that in the past, the security personnel deployed for PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, mistreated Pakistani journalists and shouted slurs at them for recording Shehbaz Sharif’s arrival on camera. Also read: Imran Khan admits losing cipher during interrogation by FIA in Attock jail The Pakistani media representative had gathered outside Nawaz Sharif’s residence in London to capture Shehbaz’s arrival for a crucial meeting. As per ARY News reports, the journalists were mistreated by the security guard as soon as they started recording Shehbaz’s video when he arrived. In the footage, the security personnel could be seen shouting abuses and also threatening the journalists for covering the affair. The media representatives kept telling the guard that they were doing their job but as per the footage, he seemed unconvinced. The press then asked the former Pak PM to take note of the situation and condemn the security guard’s bad behaviour. Shehbaz Sharif had travelled to London in order to have a discussion with Nawaz prior to the general elections and to finalise the PML-N Quaid’s return to Pakistan. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK journalist lodges police complaint against Nawaz Sharif's security guard over 'misconduct'

UK has fallen victim to the rise in pickpocketing cases. The London Underground has hit a record-high number of pickpocketing cases. Will pickpocketing become the new epidemic? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Pickpockets target the London underground

<p>A massive fire has erupted in Tower Hamlets, London, with plumes of black smoke visible from the M25 highway, which is a considerable distance from the site of the blaze.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were fighting the fire on Friday (August 25), reports&nbsp;Reuters.</p>

<h2><strong>Cause of fire?</strong></h2>

<p>Photos and videos shared on social media show flames engulfing the top of Bow House business centre on Fairfield Road, located in the eastern part of the capital.</p>

<p>While there are no reported injuries at this point, emergency services report that approximately 120 calls were placed to the emergency hotline number 999.</p>

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<p>Initial reports from social media indicated that the fire originated in residential flats situated atop the business centre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, as per the London Fire Brigade, "The cause of the fire is not known at this stage."</p>

<p>Videos shot by shocked commuters on the Elizabeth Line passing through Stratford captured show thick clouds of smoke enveloping the city's skyline, reports Daily Mail.</p>

<h2><strong>Steer clear of the area, say authorities</strong></h2>

<p>The majority of the six-floor building's roof is reported to be ablaze. Authorities are advising people to avoid the area.</p>

<p>In spite of the warnings by authorities, as per videos shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the huge fire has attracted large crowds that gathered at the site to witness the emergency response efforts.</p>

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<p>As per footage posted on TikTok, police have cordoned off the burning buildings, and several blue light ambulances are on site.</p>

<p>Fire crews, including those from Bethnal Green, Whitechapel, and Homerton, are engaged in firefighting efforts and were seen using two cranes to pour water onto the roof.</p>

<p>Tower Hamlets police issued a statement via X and have urged people to steer clear of the area.</p>

<p>"All emergency services are working hard to put out a fire on Bow Road, junction with Fairfield Road, E3. Please avoid the area and divert your routes," they said.</p>

<p>Public transportation services have also been disrupted, with TfL buses 25, 108, 205, and 425 being rerouted. The incident has also led to a significant traffic congestion in the vicinity.&nbsp;<br />
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A massive fire has erupted in Tower Hamlets, London, with plumes of black smoke visible from the M25 highway, which is a considerable distance from the site of the blaze.

A massive fire has erupted in Tower Hamlets, London, with plumes of black smoke visible from the M25 highway, which is a considerable distance from the site of the blaze. Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were fighting the fire on Friday (August 25), reports Reuters. Cause of fire? Photos and videos shared on social media show flames engulfing the top of Bow House business centre on Fairfield Road, located in the eastern part of the capital. While there are no reported injuries at this point, emergency services report that approximately 120 calls were placed to the emergency hotline number 999. Also read | British Museum director Hartwig Fischer resigns over mismanagement of ‘widespread’ theft Initial reports from social media indicated that the fire originated in residential flats situated atop the business centre. However, as per the London Fire Brigade, "The cause of the fire is not known at this stage." Videos shot by shocked commuters on the Elizabeth Line passing through Stratford captured show thick clouds of smoke enveloping the city's skyline, reports Daily Mail. Steer clear of the area, say authorities The majority of the six-floor building's roof is reported to be ablaze. Authorities are advising people to avoid the area. In spite of the warnings by authorities, as per videos shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the huge fire has attracted large crowds that gathered at the site to witness the emergency response efforts. Also read | Italy: Milan records its hottest day in more than 250 years As per footage posted on TikTok, police have cordoned off the burning buildings, and several blue light ambulances are on site. Fire crews, including those from Bethnal Green, Whitechapel, and Homerton, are engaged in firefighting efforts and were seen using two cranes to pour water onto the roof. Tower Hamlets police issued a statement via X and have urged people to steer clear of the area. "All emergency services are working hard to put out a fire on Bow Road, junction with Fairfield Road, E3. Please avoid the area and divert your routes," they said. Public transportation services have also been disrupted, with TfL buses 25, 108, 205, and 425 being rerouted. The incident has also led to a significant traffic congestion in the vicinity.

Major fire breaks out in London's Tower Hamlets; Plumes of smoke seen from far away

Since 2021, the number of pickpocket thefts on the London Underground has more than doubled, with the Central line experiencing the greatest increase. According to recent information from the British Transport Police, there were a record 7,899 pickpockets on the Underground in 2022. Furthermore, there were more than 1,200 such accidents last year on the Central line alone. According to British Transport Police, the Northern line came in second place with more than 1,100 thefts.

UK: London underground turning into pickpocketing hub

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