World leaders have gathered in London for Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Her coffin has been lying in state in London's historic Westminster Hall since Wednesday evening.

Queen Elizabeth Funeral: World leaders gather in London for the grand state funeral

The lying-in-state ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall formally ended and the doors closed to the public ahead of her state funeral on Monday.

Queen Elizabeth Funeral: Queen's lying-in-state ends ahead of funeral

Two police officers were stabbed by a man early Friday in central&nbsp;London&nbsp;and hospitalised, police said, while ruling out terrorism amid massive security ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

The assailant was tasered and arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker, the Metropolitan Police said.

The man was also in hospital following the incident at around 6:00 am (0500 GMT) in the nightlife area around Leicester Square, it said.

The busy area is less than a mile from where the queen's coffin is lying in state at parliament ahead of Monday's state funeral.

But a Metropolitan Police statement said: "The incident is not being treated as terror related."

The two officers received stab wounds and are being treated in hospital, with further updates on their condition awaited, the statement said.

The force said "enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing".

The UK's first state funeral in nearly six decades is set to be attended by leaders and royalty from around the world, including US President Joe Biden.

Thousands of police from across the country have been deployed to&nbsp;London, while 1,500 army personnel are on standby to help manage crowds and security, as tens of thousands of people queue to file past the late monarch's coffin in parliament's Westminster Hall.

London&nbsp;mayor Sadiq Khan called the attack on the officers "utterly appalling".&nbsp;

"These brave officers were doing their duty and assisting the public at this momentous time for our country," he said, adding "we owe them a huge debt of gratitude".

Khan added he was in close contact with the&nbsp;Commissioner Mark Rowley, who only took up the post on Monday.&nbsp;

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Two police officers were stabbed by a man early Friday in central London and hospitalised, police said, while ruling out terrorism amid massive security ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Two police officers were stabbed by a man early Friday in central London and hospitalised, police said, while ruling out terrorism amid massive security ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. The assailant was tasered and arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker, the Metropolitan Police said. The man was also in hospital following the incident at around 6:00 am (0500 GMT) in the nightlife area around Leicester Square, it said. The busy area is less than a mile from where the queen's coffin is lying in state at parliament ahead of Monday's state funeral. But a Metropolitan Police statement said: "The incident is not being treated as terror related." The two officers received stab wounds and are being treated in hospital, with further updates on their condition awaited, the statement said. The force said "enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing". The UK's first state funeral in nearly six decades is set to be attended by leaders and royalty from around the world, including US President Joe Biden. Thousands of police from across the country have been deployed to London, while 1,500 army personnel are on standby to help manage crowds and security, as tens of thousands of people queue to file past the late monarch's coffin in parliament's Westminster Hall. London mayor Sadiq Khan called the attack on the officers "utterly appalling". "These brave officers were doing their duty and assisting the public at this momentous time for our country," he said, adding "we owe them a huge debt of gratitude". Khan added he was in close contact with the Commissioner Mark Rowley, who only took up the post on Monday. 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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Queen Elizabeth's coffin has arrived in London where crowds of mourners have gathered to pay their respects when she lies in state before a state funeral next week.

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The death of the Queen Elizabeth II ends the second Elizabethan era. As a legacy of Queen's 70 year reign gets cemented in history, the only monarchs, one might compare with her rule of both also women, Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria.

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After spending the night in Balmoral, King Charles returned to London today. He was greeted by thousands of mourners at Buckingham Palace. Later in the day, he held his first audience with British PM Liz Truss. Molly Gambhir brings you the latest updates.

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Queen Elizabeth II presided over a declining British empire. But even amid a surging sentiment for democracy, she convinced the world to accept and celebrate a monarchy. Molly Gambhir decodes the late Queen's legacy.

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From bitter divorces to rumours of adultery by her children, Queen Elizabeth's reign was rocked by multiple scandals. A 2021 report claimed the late monarch tried to tweak a legislation to suit her. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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Did you know that Queen Elizabeth II had 30 corgis? She also loved horses, and she launched not one but two brands of gin. Molly Gambhir tells you little-known things about the longest-ruling British monarch

Gravitas: Little-known things about Queen Elizabeth II

What kind of King will Charles be? What should the world expect from Britain's new monarch? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: What kind of King will Charles be?

Biographers say Queen Elizabeth was a 'distant' mother with an often 'complicated' relationship with her family. She was upset that three of her four children ended up divorcing their first partners. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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What does the death of Queen Elizabeth mean for the United Kingdom? Molly Gambhir discusses with Senior Journalist Andrew Whitehead.

Gravitas: What the Queen's demise means for the UK

King Charles III and the Queen Consort have landed back in London as new monarch starts to carry out royal duties after death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II's death update: King Charles III lands in London ahead of first national address

Ninety-six rounds were fired across the skies of London at the Tower of London to mark each year of the Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable life after she died on Thursday.

Queen Elizabeth II's death update: 96 gun salute fired in Queen's memory at Tower of London

Vibrant colors to happy faces, a sea of rainbow was created by a German artist Stephanie Lüning at the London festival. Sea of rainbow was made of water and food colouring, take a look!

German artist Stephanie Lüning showcases interactive art, rainbow colour foam envelops London

Demanding a switch to plant-based dairy alternatives, a group of vegan campaigners is threatening to block the supply of milk in Britain. Up to 500 activists reportedly are set to take part in plans to block dairy depots for over two weeks. Protest group Animal Rebellion, which is an offshoot of Extinction Rebellion, plans to promote its vegan agenda through this move.

The group warned, “People are prepared to do whatever it non-violently takes, and that includes prison.”

If they are able to successfully block the supply of milk, it would lead to a nationwide shortage of milk and sky-rocketing prices. Ash Amirahmadi of Arla Foods UK said, "Anything that adds to the cost of business will end up adding to costs for customers." He further added that they have sought police and government's help to ensure the supply isn't hampered.

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This is not the first instance of a vegan group going to extreme lengths to get their demands fulfilled. Last month, activists from Animal Rebelllion went to Harrods department store in Knightsbridge and poured milk all over the floor and had to be forcibly removed by security.

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The milk protest did not impress the vegans at all, with a lot of them taking to social media to register their anger over the actions. Some of them said that the whole ploy is "detrimental rather than helpful" and makes them look like "hypocrites".

Other Twitter users were angry with the act of spilling the milk saying that it only made a mess for the customers, posed a safety threat&nbsp;for the disabled and added to the troubles of the staff who would have had to clean the milk off the floors.&nbsp;

In the video of the protest which took place on July 27, the group is seen walking up to the milk section of the Food Hall in Harrods and pouring the milk out of the cartons onto the floor.&nbsp;

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Demanding a switch to plant-based dairy alternatives, a group of vegan campaigners is threatening to block the supply of milk in Britain. Up to 500 activists reportedly are set to take part in plans to block dairy depots for over two weeks.

Demanding a switch to plant-based dairy alternatives, a group of vegan campaigners is threatening to block the supply of milk in Britain. Up to 500 activists reportedly are set to take part in plans to block dairy depots for over two weeks. Protest group Animal Rebellion, which is an offshoot of Extinction Rebellion, plans to promote its vegan agenda through this move. The group warned, “People are prepared to do whatever it non-violently takes, and that includes prison.” If they are able to successfully block the supply of milk, it would lead to a nationwide shortage of milk and sky-rocketing prices. Ash Amirahmadi of Arla Foods UK said, "Anything that adds to the cost of business will end up adding to costs for customers." He further added that they have sought police and government's help to ensure the supply isn't hampered. Also Read | Veganuary a hit in India as more people switch to a vegan diet to combat climate change This is not the first instance of a vegan group going to extreme lengths to get their demands fulfilled. Last month, activists from Animal Rebelllion went to Harrods department store in Knightsbridge and poured milk all over the floor and had to be forcibly removed by security. #Vegans turn on #animal rights activists after they tipped milk all over floor in bizarre anti-dairy protest at #London's poshest food hall Harrods pic.twitter.com/9ZRxHpcBIv — Hans Solo (@thandojo) August 10, 2022 × The milk protest did not impress the vegans at all, with a lot of them taking to social media to register their anger over the actions. Some of them said that the whole ploy is "detrimental rather than helpful" and makes them look like "hypocrites". Other Twitter users were angry with the act of spilling the milk saying that it only made a mess for the customers, posed a safety threat for the disabled and added to the troubles of the staff who would have had to clean the milk off the floors. In the video of the protest which took place on July 27, the group is seen walking up to the milk section of the Food Hall in Harrods and pouring the milk out of the cartons onto the floor. (With inputs from agencies)

Group of vegan campaigners plans to block milk supply in Britain for two weeks

It is official. The southwest region of England is suffering from drought as extreme heatwave conditions across the country broke 90-year-old records, according to the Environment Agency.

It is official. The southwest region of England is suffering from drought as extreme heatwave conditions across the country broke 90-year-old records, according to the Environment Agency. Reportedly, Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, South Gloucestershire and parts of Wiltshire in the Wessex area have been given drought status. The announcement comes on the heels of the National Drought Group, earlier this month pushing Kent, South London, North London, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Devon, Cornwall, Solent, South Downs, Herts, East Anglia, Thames, and the East Midlands into the list of regions enduring drought-like conditions. Read more: Amid heatwave, UK declares drought across eight areas of England For a country notorious for its inclement rainy weather, England has received below-average rainfall across all geographic regions, leading to rivers running dry as groundwater and reservoir levels plummet. According to the Environment Agency, moving Wessex into the list was majorly due to this reason. "Despite some heavy rain over the past two weeks, it has not been enough to refill our rivers and aquifers. River levels across our Wessex area are exceptionally low – many showing the lowest flows on record," said the agency in a statement. Read more: UK issues new amber heat warning for England and Wales "This places incredible strain on local wildlife and this is why we are moving to drought status. We are prioritising our local operations to minimise impacts on the environment.” it further added. Such has been the condition that authorities have been forced to clock in desperate measures. Six water companies across England have announced hosepipe bans to reduce water shortage and ensure that drought-stricken areas do not run out of water. Read more: Hosepipe ban begins in parts of southern England to protect river habitats July was quite a challenge for the UK as it was the driest July for England since 1935. During the month, the temperatures rose above 40C for the first time. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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An exclusive report by The Guardian has revealed that Black and Asian people in England have to wait longer for a cancer diagnosis than white people. According to a “disturbing” analysis of National Health Service (NHS) waiting times, some of them are forced to wait an extra six weeks for a diagnosis.

University of Exeter and The Guardian reviewed the world’s largest primary care database and discovered that minority ethnic patients wait longer than white patients in six of seven cancers studied. A delayed diagnosis leaves patients with fewer treatment options as in this case treatments might become less effective.&nbsp;

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As per The Guardian - The analysis of 126,000 cancer cases over a decade found the median time between a white person first presenting symptoms to a GP and getting diagnosed is 55 days. For Asian people, it is 60 days (9% longer). For black people, it is 61 days (11% longer).

The University of Exeter looked at 126,000 cancer cases in England between 2006 and 2016. The data covered the four most common cancers – lung, breast, prostate and colorectal – and three commonly diagnosed in ethnic minorities: oesophagogastric, myeloma and ovarian.

An earlier research had already established that ethnic minorities suffer worse outcomes when it comes to certain cancers in England and are less likely to report a positive healthcare experience.

The differences in wait time for a diagnosis are particularly stark for some cancers. A white man for oesophagogastric cancer – of the stomach or oesophagus, is likely to get a diagnosis within 53 days of reporting the symptoms. However, for Asians it is 100 days. In myeloma, the third most common type of blood cancer, the median diagnosis wait time for white people is 93 days. For black people, it is 127 days.

Experts say it is important to understand why are ethnic inequalities in healthcare happening, endangering their lives.&nbsp;“We urgently need to address these underlying factors holding black and Asian patients back from getting a fair chance when it comes to fighting cancer," Jabeer Butt, the chief executive of the Race Equality Foundation, was quoted as saying by The Guardian.

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Michelle Mitchell, the chief executive of Cancer Research UK, which funded the research, said that added wait time means additional stress and anxiety for the ethnic minority patients.&nbsp;

Guardian analysed the data and came up with astounding figures. It said that in six of the seven cancers analysed, black or Asian patients waited longer for a diagnosis than white patients. Lung cancer was the exception where the median wait time was 103 days for black patients, 115 for Asian patients, and 129 for white patients. The median myeloma diagnosis wait time for black people was 37% longer than for white people.

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An exclusive report by The Guardian has revealed that Black and Asian people in England have to wait longer for a cancer diagnosis than white people. According to a “disturbing” analysis of National Health Service (NHS) waiting times, some of them are forced to wait an extra six weeks for a diagnosis.

An exclusive report by The Guardian has revealed that Black and Asian people in England have to wait longer for a cancer diagnosis than white people. According to a “disturbing” analysis of National Health Service (NHS) waiting times, some of them are forced to wait an extra six weeks for a diagnosis. University of Exeter and The Guardian reviewed the world’s largest primary care database and discovered that minority ethnic patients wait longer than white patients in six of seven cancers studied. A delayed diagnosis leaves patients with fewer treatment options as in this case treatments might become less effective. Also Read | Scientists develop microrobots that surround a cancer cell and kill it As per The Guardian - The analysis of 126,000 cancer cases over a decade found the median time between a white person first presenting symptoms to a GP and getting diagnosed is 55 days. For Asian people, it is 60 days (9% longer). For black people, it is 61 days (11% longer). The University of Exeter looked at 126,000 cancer cases in England between 2006 and 2016. The data covered the four most common cancers – lung, breast, prostate and colorectal – and three commonly diagnosed in ethnic minorities: oesophagogastric, myeloma and ovarian. An earlier research had already established that ethnic minorities suffer worse outcomes when it comes to certain cancers in England and are less likely to report a positive healthcare experience. The differences in wait time for a diagnosis are particularly stark for some cancers. A white man for oesophagogastric cancer – of the stomach or oesophagus, is likely to get a diagnosis within 53 days of reporting the symptoms. However, for Asians it is 100 days. In myeloma, the third most common type of blood cancer, the median diagnosis wait time for white people is 93 days. For black people, it is 127 days. Experts say it is important to understand why are ethnic inequalities in healthcare happening, endangering their lives. “We urgently need to address these underlying factors holding black and Asian patients back from getting a fair chance when it comes to fighting cancer," Jabeer Butt, the chief executive of the Race Equality Foundation, was quoted as saying by The Guardian. Also Read | Good news! Starchy green bananas can reduce risk of cancer, study finds Michelle Mitchell, the chief executive of Cancer Research UK, which funded the research, said that added wait time means additional stress and anxiety for the ethnic minority patients. Guardian analysed the data and came up with astounding figures. It said that in six of the seven cancers analysed, black or Asian patients waited longer for a diagnosis than white patients. Lung cancer was the exception where the median wait time was 103 days for black patients, 115 for Asian patients, and 129 for white patients. The median myeloma diagnosis wait time for black people was 37% longer than for white people.

Minority ethnic cancer patients in UK wait much longer than their white counterparts for a diagnosis: Study

The world's oldest zoo the Zoological society of London have started their annual health checkup. The staff have installed measurement scales but it's not as simple as it sounds, watch this report.

WION Climate Tracker: Zoological society of London starts annual health check-up

For a new kind of Jurassic experience for fans, a high-tech Jurassic World exhibition has opened up in London. The exhibition is running at London's ExCel arena from 25 August through November.

High-tech Jurassic World exhibition kicks off in London with animatronic dinosaurs

UK rail passengers face another day of disruption as strikes bring London transport to a halt. As per reports, train services are paralysed again as cost of living crisis & inflation cause another rail strike.

London mayor expresses frustration over strike causing serious impact on businesses

As double-digit inflation eats away at salaries, the rail and bus employees' strike on Friday brought London's transportation system to a complete halt. This is only the latest in a summer-long series of labour market battles.

According to Transport for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/terrible-and-sad-former-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-condemns-attack-on-salman-rushdie-508409">London </a>(TfL), scores of bus routes in the west of the city were interrupted, and all London underground and overground train lines were suspended in whole or in part. On Thursday and again on Saturday, hundreds of employees of the UK's national train system will walk out.

As reported by CNN, this year has already seen a number of disruptions to commuters around the nation as a result of rail strikes called by unions who want their members' wages and working conditions to more accurately reflect the skyrocketing cost of living brought on by energy price inflation.

The increase in energy costs brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine struck consumers directly through their home bills and indirectly through rising food prices, resulting in inflation in July reaching 10.1%, the highest level since February 1982, according to data.

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This has caused a deadlock between businesses, who claim that declining demand and rising prices limit their negotiating power. Unions claim that their members cannot afford to live, and the government&nbsp;is concerned that significant pay rises could lead to inflation.

"We don't want to find ourselves in a situation like the 1970s, where inflation rises, salaries rise, and so on. You'll never escape this, "Grant Shapps, the secretary of transport, told the BBC.

According to the RMT, TfL's failure to provide assurances over jobs and pensions was the cause of the subterranean strike. The union charged Shapps of conducting an ideological conflict against rail workers in a letter to him.

Following the expiration of an emergency state funding agreement, TfL is currently engaged in protracted discussions with the government, which have been made necessary in part by a post-pandemic decline in passenger volume.

Workers in other British businesses are likewise preparing for future strikes or moving toward industrial action. These professionals include those who work in ports, legal firms, classrooms, hospitals, and fire departments, as well as personnel from the waste management, airport, and postal industries.

As double-digit inflation eats away at salaries, the rail and bus employees' strike on Friday brought London's transportation system to a complete halt. This is only the latest in a summer-long series of labour market battles.

As double-digit inflation eats away at salaries, the rail and bus employees' strike on Friday brought London's transportation system to a complete halt. This is only the latest in a summer-long series of labour market battles. According to Transport for London (TfL), scores of bus routes in the west of the city were interrupted, and all London underground and overground train lines were suspended in whole or in part. On Thursday and again on Saturday, hundreds of employees of the UK's national train system will walk out. As reported by CNN, this year has already seen a number of disruptions to commuters around the nation as a result of rail strikes called by unions who want their members' wages and working conditions to more accurately reflect the skyrocketing cost of living brought on by energy price inflation. The increase in energy costs brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine struck consumers directly through their home bills and indirectly through rising food prices, resulting in inflation in July reaching 10.1%, the highest level since February 1982, according to data. Also read | Who is Jay Shetty? Meet the British-Indian podcaster who will officiate Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck’s wedding This has caused a deadlock between businesses, who claim that declining demand and rising prices limit their negotiating power. Unions claim that their members cannot afford to live, and the government is concerned that significant pay rises could lead to inflation. "We don't want to find ourselves in a situation like the 1970s, where inflation rises, salaries rise, and so on. You'll never escape this, "Grant Shapps, the secretary of transport, told the BBC. According to the RMT, TfL's failure to provide assurances over jobs and pensions was the cause of the subterranean strike. The union charged Shapps of conducting an ideological conflict against rail workers in a letter to him. Following the expiration of an emergency state funding agreement, TfL is currently engaged in protracted discussions with the government, which have been made necessary in part by a post-pandemic decline in passenger volume. Workers in other British businesses are likewise preparing for future strikes or moving toward industrial action. These professionals include those who work in ports, legal firms, classrooms, hospitals, and fire departments, as well as personnel from the waste management, airport, and postal industries.

Pay-related strikes bring London's transport network to a halt

The United Kingdom is facing a situation where it has been hit by thunderstorms and flash floods after prolonged heat and drought. The met office issued both yellow and amber weather warnings for thunderstorms covering Southeast England and South Wales.

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Health officials in the United Kingdom said on Wednesday (August 10) that around one million kids in London will be offered a polio booster vaccine. This comes after the virus was detected in sewage samples across the capital. Authorities are alarmed as the virus can cause paralysis.&nbsp;

A health ministry statement said the move came "following the discovery of type 2 vaccine-derived poliovirus in sewage in north and east London." The state mentioned that a targeted booster would be offered to children between one and nine.&nbsp;

"Following the discovery of type 2 vaccine-derived poliovirus in sewage in north and east London, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (<abbr title="Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation">JCVI</abbr>) has advised that a targeted inactivated polio vaccine (<abbr title="inactivated polio vaccine">IPV</abbr>) booster dose should be offered to all children between the ages of 1 and 9 in all London boroughs,"&nbsp;UK Health Security Agency's statement on August 10 read.&nbsp;

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The last case of polio in the UK was in 1984. But concerns have been raised as since February this year, the polio virus has been found 116 times in London's waste water. It was first detected at an east London treatment work earlier this year.&nbsp;

To tackle the situation, the country is banking on an urgent immunisation campaign, which is expected to see nearly a million children offered the vaccine. Notably, there have been no confirmed cases of the disease so far.&nbsp;

The statement said, "The detected levels suggest "that there is some level of virus transmission in these boroughs which may extend to the adjacent areas."&nbsp;

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Kathlene O'Reilly, who is a polio eradication expert, said, "The discovery in the London sewage samples suggests "there may be localised spread of poliovirus."&nbsp;

Vanessa Saliba, the consultant epidemiologist at the UK Health Security Agency, said, "For the majority of the population, who are fully vaccinated, the risk is low."&nbsp;

She added, "But we know the areas in London where the poliovirus is being transmitted have some of the lowest vaccination rates. This is why the virus is spreading in these communities and puts those residents not fully vaccinated at greater risk."&nbsp;

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Health officials in the United Kingdom said on Wednesday (August 10) that around one million kids in London will be offered a polio booster vaccine. This comes after the virus was detected in sewage samples across the capital.

Health officials in the United Kingdom said on Wednesday (August 10) that around one million kids in London will be offered a polio booster vaccine. This comes after the virus was detected in sewage samples across the capital. Authorities are alarmed as the virus can cause paralysis. A health ministry statement said the move came "following the discovery of type 2 vaccine-derived poliovirus in sewage in north and east London." The state mentioned that a targeted booster would be offered to children between one and nine. "Following the discovery of type 2 vaccine-derived poliovirus in sewage in north and east London, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that a targeted inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) booster dose should be offered to all children between the ages of 1 and 9 in all London boroughs," UK Health Security Agency's statement on August 10 read. ALSO READ | Monkeypox in UK: Amid fears of new outbreaks, vaccines set to run out The last case of polio in the UK was in 1984. But concerns have been raised as since February this year, the polio virus has been found 116 times in London's waste water. It was first detected at an east London treatment work earlier this year. To tackle the situation, the country is banking on an urgent immunisation campaign, which is expected to see nearly a million children offered the vaccine. Notably, there have been no confirmed cases of the disease so far. The statement said, "The detected levels suggest "that there is some level of virus transmission in these boroughs which may extend to the adjacent areas." ALSO READ | Why Russia-Ukraine war caused rise in premature births in Ukraine? Kathlene O'Reilly, who is a polio eradication expert, said, "The discovery in the London sewage samples suggests "there may be localised spread of poliovirus." Vanessa Saliba, the consultant epidemiologist at the UK Health Security Agency, said, "For the majority of the population, who are fully vaccinated, the risk is low." She added, "But we know the areas in London where the poliovirus is being transmitted have some of the lowest vaccination rates. This is why the virus is spreading in these communities and puts those residents not fully vaccinated at greater risk." 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 Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Los Angeles was diverted because of an "unruly passenger". The incident happened on Tuesday when flight VS141 headed from London's Heathrow Airport to LA international airport was diverted to Salt Lake City in Utah.&nbsp;

A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said in a statement, "The aircraft diverted to Salt Lake City to be met by police authorities." However, it is not clear what exactly caused the diversion.&nbsp;

Airport spokeswoman Nancy Volmer also conformed the same. Volmer told Gephardt Daily, "I can confirm that the flight from London to LAX diverted to Salt Lake City, and it was because of an unruly passenger. I don’t know why they were unruly. … I know they were taken from the plane, and the plane continued on to L.A."&nbsp;

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The spokesperson apologised to the passengers onboard for the "inconvenience" caused and notified that the flight was later able to continue its journey to LA, but arrived approximately four hours behind schedule.&nbsp; 
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The statement from the UK-based airline said, "The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is always our top priority and we don’t tolerate any behavior that compromises this."&nbsp;

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And it added that the cabin crew was "highly trained to deal with any individuals that may impact that experience for others."

It was not immediately clear what exactly happened aboard the aircraft to prompt the diversion.&nbsp;

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A Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Los Angeles was diverted because of an "unruly passenger". The incident happened on Tuesday when flight VS141 headed from London's Heathrow Airport to LA international airport was diverted to Salt Lake City in Utah.

A Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Los Angeles was diverted because of an "unruly passenger". The incident happened on Tuesday when flight VS141 headed from London's Heathrow Airport to LA international airport was diverted to Salt Lake City in Utah. A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said in a statement, "The aircraft diverted to Salt Lake City to be met by police authorities." However, it is not clear what exactly caused the diversion. Airport spokeswoman Nancy Volmer also conformed the same. Volmer told Gephardt Daily, "I can confirm that the flight from London to LAX diverted to Salt Lake City, and it was because of an unruly passenger. I don’t know why they were unruly. … I know they were taken from the plane, and the plane continued on to L.A." ALSO READ | Biden, Xi to hold talks on July 28, call expected to cover Taiwan tension, Ukraine, says US The spokesperson apologised to the passengers onboard for the "inconvenience" caused and notified that the flight was later able to continue its journey to LA, but arrived approximately four hours behind schedule. The statement from the UK-based airline said, "The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is always our top priority and we don’t tolerate any behavior that compromises this." ALSO READ | Croatia opens Chinese-built bridge around Bosnia amid celebrations And it added that the cabin crew was "highly trained to deal with any individuals that may impact that experience for others." It was not immediately clear what exactly happened aboard the aircraft to prompt the diversion. 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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Under the floorboards, construction workers remodelling a home found a series of letters documenting the dramatic final minutes of a Second World War RAF airman, and they set out on a mission to reconnect him with his family. They passed the records to a local historian who requested the assistance of the Daily Mail after being unsuccessful in locating the family of Sergeant Norman Tinsley, a radio operator who died on a bombing mission only months before the war's end. More than 70 years after the airman's valiant death, they have now been able to present the tattered manila envelope containing more than 30 telegrams, handwritten messages of condolence, and photographs to his shocked family.
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The airman was on his "sixth operational mission against the enemy," according to a letter from Sgt. Tinsley's 550 Squadron commander, and was a "popular" and "efficient and skilled wireless operator" who would be "greatly missed." After receiving the letters, The Mail's experts learned that Sgt Tinsley's mother had a brother named Joseph, whose two granddaughters, Sandra Colls, 62, and her sister Gillian Carter, 69, still reside close to Bury. They&nbsp;were thrilled to give them the missing letters, which had been found by Joseph's family.
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The women were aware of his sister Nora, who passed away in 2011 at the age of 79, but they were unaware of her brother's selfless act. "It's just such a surprise to find out all this after all these years," Mrs Carter said. It's very moving. It truly drives home how much these young men sacrificed for us. The letters were discovered by Sandra Burke, 79, whose late builder husband Brian said: "When I started to read them, they touched my heart." Her brother Ernest died while serving in Germany when I was only two years old. He and Norman shared the same age. It has brightened her&nbsp;day that the Daily Mail has located his family.

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Under the floorboards, construction workers remodelling a home found a series of letters documenting the dramatic final minutes of a Second World War RAF airman, and they set out on a mission to reconnect him with his family.

Under the floorboards, construction workers remodelling a home found a series of letters documenting the dramatic final minutes of a Second World War RAF airman, and they set out on a mission to reconnect him with his family. They passed the records to a local historian who requested the assistance of the Daily Mail after being unsuccessful in locating the family of Sergeant Norman Tinsley, a radio operator who died on a bombing mission only months before the war's end. More than 70 years after the airman's valiant death, they have now been able to present the tattered manila envelope containing more than 30 telegrams, handwritten messages of condolence, and photographs to his shocked family. The airman was on his "sixth operational mission against the enemy," according to a letter from Sgt. Tinsley's 550 Squadron commander, and was a "popular" and "efficient and skilled wireless operator" who would be "greatly missed." After receiving the letters, The Mail's experts learned that Sgt Tinsley's mother had a brother named Joseph, whose two granddaughters, Sandra Colls, 62, and her sister Gillian Carter, 69, still reside close to Bury. They were thrilled to give them the missing letters, which had been found by Joseph's family. The women were aware of his sister Nora, who passed away in 2011 at the age of 79, but they were unaware of her brother's selfless act. "It's just such a surprise to find out all this after all these years," Mrs Carter said. It's very moving. It truly drives home how much these young men sacrificed for us. The letters were discovered by Sandra Burke, 79, whose late builder husband Brian said: "When I started to read them, they touched my heart." Her brother Ernest died while serving in Germany when I was only two years old. He and Norman shared the same age. It has brightened her day that the Daily Mail has located his family. (with inputs from agencies)

70 years later, family learns fate of lost RAF airman from World War II

A medical secretary who was "forgotten" and died on her sofa two and a half years before her body was found is the subject of an inquest that will begin today. In February, skeletal remains belonging to Sheila Seleoane were found in her one-bedroom apartment in Peckham, South London. The 61-year-old spinster, whose long-lost relatives reside in South Africa, is thought to have passed away more than 2.5 years before she was found. In October 2019, neighbours first reported a "horrific stench" emanating from Miss Seleoane's apartment to housing association Peabody.

One tenant claimed to have gotten in touch with the housing association at least 50 times throughout the protests, which lasted for more than two years. Finally, in February of this year, police broke through the door. When the officers entered the apartment, they found Miss Seleoane's skeletal remains on the sofa in the living room. It is reported that Miss Seleoane passed away in the late summer or early autumn of 2019. The overwhelming odour that permeated the hallways alarmed the residents, who frequently expressed their worries to Peabody.

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Yet when authorities finally entered the apartment in February of this year, they found her remains propped up on the sofa and seemingly surrounded by deflated party balloons. Police claim they don't think her death was suspicious in any way. Someone may have accessed her apartment, possibly a burglar or rough sleeper, according to a person who lives in the building. According to the insider, a different resident reports that in the months before the body's discovery, they heard someone mounting the scaffolding.

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A medical secretary who was "forgotten" and died on her sofa two and a half years before her body was found is the subject of an inquest that will begin today. In February, skeletal remains belonging to Sheila Seleoane were found in her one-bedroom apartment in Peckham, South London.

A medical secretary who was "forgotten" and died on her sofa two and a half years before her body was found is the subject of an inquest that will begin today. In February, skeletal remains belonging to Sheila Seleoane were found in her one-bedroom apartment in Peckham, South London. The 61-year-old spinster, whose long-lost relatives reside in South Africa, is thought to have passed away more than 2.5 years before she was found. In October 2019, neighbours first reported a "horrific stench" emanating from Miss Seleoane's apartment to housing association Peabody. One tenant claimed to have gotten in touch with the housing association at least 50 times throughout the protests, which lasted for more than two years. Finally, in February of this year, police broke through the door. When the officers entered the apartment, they found Miss Seleoane's skeletal remains on the sofa in the living room. It is reported that Miss Seleoane passed away in the late summer or early autumn of 2019. The overwhelming odour that permeated the hallways alarmed the residents, who frequently expressed their worries to Peabody. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn Yet when authorities finally entered the apartment in February of this year, they found her remains propped up on the sofa and seemingly surrounded by deflated party balloons. Police claim they don't think her death was suspicious in any way. Someone may have accessed her apartment, possibly a burglar or rough sleeper, according to a person who lives in the building. According to the insider, a different resident reports that in the months before the body's discovery, they heard someone mounting the scaffolding. (with inputs from agencies)

Dead woman discovered after two-and-half years of death, her absence goes unnoticed

Britain recorded its hottest day ever on Tuesday (July 19), with the temperature exceeding 40C. Not just Britain, the entire Europe is gripped by the extreme heatwave. Hot weather has fueled a spate of fires across London.&nbsp;

As parts of Europe continue to burn, the region's atmospheric monitoring service has issued a warning that the heatwave is generating very high levels of harmful ozone pollution. It added that large areas of western Europe also face "extreme" danger of wildfires.&nbsp;

According to a statement from the Copernicus monitoring service: "Tinder dry conditions and extreme heat are exacerbating the risk of wildfires." The warning also mentioned that a large proportion of western Europe is in "extreme fire danger" and some areas of "very extreme fire danger".&nbsp;

Copernicus also said that the heatwave is also causing high levels of ground-level ozone. On its website, the monitoring service wrote that the scientists are warning "very high levels of ozone pollution" in southern Europe caused by the heatwave could now affect northwestern regions in the coming week.&nbsp;

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Prediction by The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) comes after extremely high surface ozone pollution was experienced across western and southern Europe, particularly along the West Coast of Portugal and parts of northern Italy.&nbsp;

"The potential impacts of very high ozone pollution on human health can be considerable both in terms of respiratory and cardio-vascular illness," said Mark Parrington, Senior Scientist from CAMS.&nbsp;

Importantly, Ozone (O3) at the Earth's surface is a key air pollutant and it is a major greenhouse gas and component of urban smog. It harms human health and inhibits photosynthesis in plants.&nbsp;

Ozone is formed as emissions from fossil fuels and other man-made pollutants react in the presence of sunlight. For the unversed, the ozone layer in the stratosphere protects life on Earth from the sun's ultraviolet radiation. But it plays a different role as a major greenhouse gas at lower altitudes. &nbsp;

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Britain recorded its hottest day ever on Tuesday (July 19), with the temperature exceeding 40C. Not just Britain, the entire Europe is gripped by the extreme heatwave.

Britain recorded its hottest day ever on Tuesday (July 19), with the temperature exceeding 40C. Not just Britain, the entire Europe is gripped by the extreme heatwave. Hot weather has fueled a spate of fires across London. As parts of Europe continue to burn, the region's atmospheric monitoring service has issued a warning that the heatwave is generating very high levels of harmful ozone pollution. It added that large areas of western Europe also face "extreme" danger of wildfires. According to a statement from the Copernicus monitoring service: "Tinder dry conditions and extreme heat are exacerbating the risk of wildfires." The warning also mentioned that a large proportion of western Europe is in "extreme fire danger" and some areas of "very extreme fire danger". Copernicus also said that the heatwave is also causing high levels of ground-level ozone. On its website, the monitoring service wrote that the scientists are warning "very high levels of ozone pollution" in southern Europe caused by the heatwave could now affect northwestern regions in the coming week. ALSO READ | Man trying to destroy evidence of theft sparks 1,000-hectare bushfire #CopernicusAtmosphere Monitoring Service is predicting very high levels of surface #ozone pollution across a large region of #Europe caused by the #heatwave. Meanwhile, wildfires have been increasing across southern Europe 🔥 Find out more at: https://t.co/XpGvS6clWN pic.twitter.com/vR7q7GX3NJ — Copernicus ECMWF (@CopernicusECMWF) July 19, 2022 × Prediction by The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) comes after extremely high surface ozone pollution was experienced across western and southern Europe, particularly along the West Coast of Portugal and parts of northern Italy. "The potential impacts of very high ozone pollution on human health can be considerable both in terms of respiratory and cardio-vascular illness," said Mark Parrington, Senior Scientist from CAMS. Importantly, Ozone (O3) at the Earth's surface is a key air pollutant and it is a major greenhouse gas and component of urban smog. It harms human health and inhibits photosynthesis in plants. Ozone is formed as emissions from fossil fuels and other man-made pollutants react in the presence of sunlight. For the unversed, the ozone layer in the stratosphere protects life on Earth from the sun's ultraviolet radiation. But it plays a different role as a major greenhouse gas at lower altitudes. 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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Tuesday was the biggest day for the London Fire Brigade since World War II as firefighters responded to more than 2,600 requests and battled 12 flames at once, according to Mayor Sadiq Khan. According to him, at least 41 properties were damaged.&nbsp;

Even though cloudy skies and showers gave reprieve from the sweltering temperatures of recent days, Wednesday's record-breaking heat wave in Britain nevertheless caused transport disruptions for a third day. Firefighters also continued to be on high alert. In contrast to Tuesday's record-breaking high of 40.3C (104.4F) at Coningsby in eastern England, forecasters anticipate that London will only reach a high of 26 Celsius (79 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday.

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However, as engineers work to fix electrical lines and signalling equipment damaged by a heat-related fire on Tuesday, the main railway line between London and Edinburgh will be shut down until noon, according to the London North Eastern Railway. Grassland surrounding the city has been dried out by hot, dry weather, so even if the temperature has dropped, Khan added.

Khan told the BBC, “Once it catches fire it spreads incredibly fast, like wildfires like you see in movies or in fires in California or in parts of France… I’ve just spoken to the fire commissioner. He’s still concerned about the ground being dry and the speed of fire spreading.”

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Tuesday was the biggest day for the London Fire Brigade since World War II as firefighters responded to more than 2,600 requests and battled 12 flames at once, according to Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Tuesday was the biggest day for the London Fire Brigade since World War II as firefighters responded to more than 2,600 requests and battled 12 flames at once, according to Mayor Sadiq Khan. According to him, at least 41 properties were damaged. Even though cloudy skies and showers gave reprieve from the sweltering temperatures of recent days, Wednesday's record-breaking heat wave in Britain nevertheless caused transport disruptions for a third day. Firefighters also continued to be on high alert. In contrast to Tuesday's record-breaking high of 40.3C (104.4F) at Coningsby in eastern England, forecasters anticipate that London will only reach a high of 26 Celsius (79 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday. Also Read: Sri Lankan crisis: Economy lessons India can learn However, as engineers work to fix electrical lines and signalling equipment damaged by a heat-related fire on Tuesday, the main railway line between London and Edinburgh will be shut down until noon, according to the London North Eastern Railway. Grassland surrounding the city has been dried out by hot, dry weather, so even if the temperature has dropped, Khan added. Khan told the BBC, “Once it catches fire it spreads incredibly fast, like wildfires like you see in movies or in fires in California or in parts of France… I’ve just spoken to the fire commissioner. He’s still concerned about the ground being dry and the speed of fire spreading.” (with inputs from agencies)

At least 41 properties damaged in fire due to heatwave, says London Mayor

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