The UK government has given the green light to plans for a sprawling new Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court in east London, a project that has been the subject of fierce debate and political pushback for years.

UK Approves Controversial Plans For Chinese 'Super Embassy'

Hundreds of Londoners participated in the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride on January 11, ditching trousers for underwear on the Underground in a quirky annual tradition.


Londoners Bare Legs on No Trousers Tube Ride 2026 

Hundreds protest outside U.S. Embassy in London, calling Trump's Venezuela operation "outrageous" after Delta Force raided Fuerte Tiuna, capturing Maduro & wife Cilia Flores via helicopter to warship.

London Protests U.S. Role in Venezuela, Slams Trump Actions as 'Outrageous'

London has come alive with its annual holiday lights, transforming iconic landmarks and streets into dazzling displays that attract locals and tourists alike. From Oxford Street to Piccadilly Circus, the city's famous sites are illuminated with festive decorations, creating a magical atmosphere as the capital celebrates the holiday season

London’s Spectacular Holiday Lights Transform the City’s Landmarks

Faberge's The Winter Egg, considered one of his most beautiful creations, sold for nearly £23 million ($30 million) at auction Tuesday in London, smashing the sales record for the legendary jeweller of Imperial Russia.


Faberge's Rare Winter Egg Fetches Record £22.9 MN at Auction

The Design Museum in London has opened "Wes Anderson: The Archives," the first major UK retrospective celebrating the filmmaker’s distinctive cinematic style. The exhibition displays over 700 objects from Anderson’s career spanning more than 30 years, including storyboards, costumes, miniature sets, notebooks, and original puppets. Highlights include the candy-pink model of The Grand Budapest Hotel, costumes worn by stars like Ralph Fiennes and Tilda Swinton, and artifacts from films such as The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and Asteroid City.

Wes Anderson: The Archives Exhibition Opens in London, Showcasing 700+ Film Items 

Artist David Shrigley has placed a huge pile of rope at the Stephen Friedman Gallery in London and put up a price tag of £1 million. He has gathered all kinds of ropes from across Britain and says it has a fair price. He says an idiom on ropes inspired him.  

You can buy a 10-ton pile of rope for $1.3mn at a London exhibition. Interested?

AliExpress Brings Singles’ Day Toy Frenzy to London Livestream 

London’s festive season officially kicked off as Vanessa Williams, star of The Devil Wears Prada, switched on the Oxford Street Christmas lights 2025.

The iconic West End thoroughfare dazzled with sparkling lights, drawing crowds and marking the start of London’s holiday celebrations. This annual event is one of the city’s most anticipated seasonal traditions, combining festive cheer, celebrity appearances, and family-friendly attractions.

Oxford Street Christmas Lights Switched On | Vanessa Williams Lights Up London 2025

UK Train Stabbing: A mass stabbing occurred on a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train traveling from Doncaster to London King's Cross on November 1, 2025. The attack began shortly after departing Peterborough station in Cambridgeshire when a 32-year-old British man armed with a large knife indiscriminately stabbed passengers.

UK train stabbing: Sole suspect arrested, investigation ongoing

UK: British police said on Saturday that “multiple people” have been stabbed on a train near Cambridge and that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.

British Transport Police said on X that its officers responded to the incident on a train to Huntingdon “where multiple people have been stabbed,” while the East of England Ambulance Service confirmed that it had mobilized a large-scale response and that “multiple patients” were hospitalised.

UK train stabbing: Police say Huntingdon train stabbing not terror-related

UK train stabbing: 'Not a terror incident', 2 British nationals arrested

UK train stabbing: Witnesses describe horror; 9 critically injured, 2 suspects arrested 

British police said on Saturday that “multiple people” have been stabbed on a train near Cambridge and that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.

British Transport Police said on X that its officers responded to the incident on a train to Huntingdon “where multiple people have been stabbed,” while the East of England Ambulance Service confirmed that it had mobilized a large-scale response and that “multiple patients” were hospitalized.


UK Train Mass Stabbing: "There Was Blood Everywhere", Recount Witnesses

British police said on Saturday that “multiple people” have been stabbed on a train near Cambridge and that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.

British Transport Police said on X that its officers responded to the incident on a train to Huntingdon “where multiple people have been stabbed,” while the East of England Ambulance Service confirmed that it had mobilized a large-scale response and that “multiple patients” were hospitalized.

UK Train Stabbing: Two Arrested After Multiple People Stabbed on London-Bound Train

A mass stabbing on a London-bound train has left ten people injured, nine critically. Armed police stormed Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire and arrested two suspects. 

10 injured, 9 critical after mass stabbing on London-bound train; 2 arrested

London: The British military has launched '1914 Sikhs', a ceremonial marching troop dedicated to honouring the Sikh soldiers who served in WWI.


'1914 Sikhs': British military launches ceremonial troop to honour World War 1 Sikh soldiers 

Shifting our focus to gold now, despite a significant pull back in gold prices after a record setting rally, there is still strong optimism surrounding the precious metal's future. At the london bullion market association conference in kyoto, experts forecasted gold prices to soar to nearly 5,000 dollars an ounce by this time next year

Gold Outlook Remains Bright Despite Pullback | WORLD BUSINESS WATCH | WION

Sumo Wrestling returned to London's Royal Albert Hall for the first time since 1991. A sold-out crowd enjoyed the spectacle on Wednesday.


Packed crowd as Sumo wrestling event is held at Royal Albert Hall 

London's iconic Royal Albert Hall will host the Grand Sumo tournament for the second time in history. The world's top sumo wrestlers have gathered in the city for the five-day event, which is sold out.


Grand Sumo tournament returns to London 

UK police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a mosque in East Sussex as a hate crime. Two masked men are believed to be behind the attack, with CCTV images released to the public. One suspect wore a black Pre London jacket, and the other had bright red gloves. Watch to learn more about this shocking incident and what it means for community safety in Britain.

Mosque Attacked in Hate Crime: What Is Happening in Britain?

The Metropolitan Police have cracked down on one of the UK’s largest-ever phone theft operations, uncovering a global smuggling ring. In a series of coordinated raids, authorities arrested 18 people and recovered over 2,000 stolen devices, all believed to be going to China. Police believe this group is responsible for smuggling as much as 40% of all phones stolen in London in the past year.

Police Launch UK's Largest Ever Crackdown On Phone Thefts

Donald Trump reignited his feud with London Mayor Sadiq Khan at the UN, accusing London of moving towards Islamic law. Khan’s office condemned the remarks as bigoted, while UK leaders defended him.

'Bigoted comments': Trump claims London ‘wants Shariah law’ in attack on Mayor Sadiq Khan - Here's what London Mayor said

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