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The European Court of Justice ruled Monday that Britain could halt withdrawal from the EU without seeking the approval of fellow member states, in a victory for <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-protest-through-london-in-support-of-brexit-ahead-of-crucial-vote-182758">anti-Brexit campaigners</a>.

"The United Kingdom is free to revoke unilaterally the notification of its intention to withdraw from the EU," the European Court of Justice said, in response to a suit from a group of Scottish politicians.

"Such a revocation, decided in accordance with its own national constitutional requirements, would have the effect that the United Kingdom remains in the EU under terms that are unchanged as regards its status as a member State," the court ruled.

Following a 2016 referendum, Britain declared its intention to quit the European Union on March 29 last year, triggering the "Article 50" EU treaty procedure that would see it definitively leave two years later, on the same date next year.

British Prime Minister Theresa May's government insists it has no intention of halting the process and has agreed a draft withdrawal agreement with the 27 remaining member states.

The withdrawal agreement is expected to go before the British parliament for approval on Tuesday.

If, as appears likely, it is rejected it would raise fears that Britain could crash out of the union on March 29 without a deal or that it could revoke or postpone Brexit in order to hold another referendum.

The court's ruling will be welcomed by campaigners for a second referendum, but May's government insists it has no intention of reversing course, whatever the court in Luxembourg might say.

"We don't want to stay in the EU. We voted very clearly," Environment Secretary Michael Gove, an influential cabinet Brexiteer, told BBC radio.

"This case is all very well but it doesn't alter either the result of the referendum or the clear intention of the government to leave.

"It's the intent of the government to honour that referendum mandate."

The European Court of Justice ruled Monday that Britain could halt withdrawal from the EU without seeking the approval of fellow member states, in a victory for anti-Brexit campaigners.

The European Court of Justice ruled Monday that Britain could halt withdrawal from the EU without seeking the approval of fellow member states, in a victory for anti-Brexit campaigners. "The United Kingdom is free to revoke unilaterally the notification of its intention to withdraw from the EU," the European Court of Justice said, in response to a suit from a group of Scottish politicians. "Such a revocation, decided in accordance with its own national constitutional requirements, would have the effect that the United Kingdom remains in the EU under terms that are unchanged as regards its status as a member State," the court ruled. Following a 2016 referendum, Britain declared its intention to quit the European Union on March 29 last year, triggering the "Article 50" EU treaty procedure that would see it definitively leave two years later, on the same date next year. British Prime Minister Theresa May's government insists it has no intention of halting the process and has agreed a draft withdrawal agreement with the 27 remaining member states. The withdrawal agreement is expected to go before the British parliament for approval on Tuesday. If, as appears likely, it is rejected it would raise fears that Britain could crash out of the union on March 29 without a deal or that it could revoke or postpone Brexit in order to hold another referendum. The court's ruling will be welcomed by campaigners for a second referendum, but May's government insists it has no intention of reversing course, whatever the court in Luxembourg might say. "We don't want to stay in the EU. We voted very clearly," Environment Secretary Michael Gove, an influential cabinet Brexiteer, told BBC radio. "This case is all very well but it doesn't alter either the result of the referendum or the clear intention of the government to leave. "It's the intent of the government to honour that referendum mandate."

EU Court rules Britain can revoke Brexit unilaterally

Manchester United earned their first Premier League win in five games with a comfortable 4-1 victory over bottom side Fulham at Old Trafford on Saturday.

With record signing Paul Pogba on the bench once more, United wasted no time in finding their rhythm, as Ashley Young scored his first goal in all competitons for United since 2017 to break the deadlock in the 13th minute.

Juan Mata stroked home a second to score his 50th Premier League goal in the 28th minute, before Romelu Lukaku scored his first home goal since March to make it 3-0 before halftime.

Coming into the encounter with a negative goal difference, United were in need of a confidence-building performance and a contest against the Premier League's most porous defence was just what the doctor ordered.

Fulham remained under the cosh after the break but managed a consolation through Aboubakar Kamara's penalty.

But Andre-Frank Anguissa was sent off for Fulham before Marcus Rashford scored a fourth late on to complete a miserable afternoon for Claudio Ranieri's strugglers.

A first three points in the league since early November ensured United climbed to sixth, seven points off the top four, with Chelsea in fifth not in action until later on Saturday.

Fulham remain bottom, three points from the safety zone.

"The players have shown they can be a better team than they are," manager Jose Mourinho said. "At times it was beautiful football. The first half was perfect. We were really good. We needed it."

Lukaku's inclusion was one of four changes to the side that drew against Arsenal in midweek, meaning Mourinho has made 50 changes to his starting line-up already this season.

One of those other changes, Young, got the ball rolling, nutmegging his marker to slot home, before an equally fine finish from Mata saw him reach his goalscoring half century.

Fulham goalkeeper Sergio Rico was then called into a action once more, keeping out a fierce Rashford strike, before Mata cut the ball back for Lukuku to score his first Old Trafford goal in 997 minutes in all competitions.

"The first half was only Manchester United with powerful qualities," Ranieri said. "Second half was much better. We had the desire to do our best."

After the break, Ander Herrera missed a glorious chance to make it four, before the Spaniard felled Kamara in the box to concede a penalty, which Kamara converted with ease.

Anguissa's red card after earning his second yellow made things yet more difficult for Fulham, before Rashford completed the rout eight minutes from time, squeezing his effort in at the near post.

Manchester United earned their first Premier League win in five games with a comfortable 4-1 victory over bottom side Fulham at Old Trafford on Saturday. With record signing Paul Pogba on the bench once more, United wasted no time in finding their rhythm, as Ashley Young scored his first goal in all competitons for United since 2017 to break the deadlock in the 13th minute.

Manchester United earned their first Premier League win in five games with a comfortable 4-1 victory over bottom side Fulham at Old Trafford on Saturday. With record signing Paul Pogba on the bench once more, United wasted no time in finding their rhythm, as Ashley Young scored his first goal in all competitons for United since 2017 to break the deadlock in the 13th minute. Juan Mata stroked home a second to score his 50th Premier League goal in the 28th minute, before Romelu Lukaku scored his first home goal since March to make it 3-0 before halftime. Coming into the encounter with a negative goal difference, United were in need of a confidence-building performance and a contest against the Premier League's most porous defence was just what the doctor ordered. Fulham remained under the cosh after the break but managed a consolation through Aboubakar Kamara's penalty. But Andre-Frank Anguissa was sent off for Fulham before Marcus Rashford scored a fourth late on to complete a miserable afternoon for Claudio Ranieri's strugglers. A first three points in the league since early November ensured United climbed to sixth, seven points off the top four, with Chelsea in fifth not in action until later on Saturday. Fulham remain bottom, three points from the safety zone. "The players have shown they can be a better team than they are," manager Jose Mourinho said. "At times it was beautiful football. The first half was perfect. We were really good. We needed it." Lukaku's inclusion was one of four changes to the side that drew against Arsenal in midweek, meaning Mourinho has made 50 changes to his starting line-up already this season. One of those other changes, Young, got the ball rolling, nutmegging his marker to slot home, before an equally fine finish from Mata saw him reach his goalscoring half century. Fulham goalkeeper Sergio Rico was then called into a action once more, keeping out a fierce Rashford strike, before Mata cut the ball back for Lukuku to score his first Old Trafford goal in 997 minutes in all competitions. "The first half was only Manchester United with powerful qualities," Ranieri said. "Second half was much better. We had the desire to do our best." After the break, Ander Herrera missed a glorious chance to make it four, before the Spaniard felled Kamara in the box to concede a penalty, which Kamara converted with ease. Anguissa's red card after earning his second yellow made things yet more difficult for Fulham, before Rashford completed the rout eight minutes from time, squeezing his effort in at the near post.

Manchester United crush Fulham for first league win in five games

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The European Court of Justice is expected to announce on Monday whether or not Britain can unilaterally halt its <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-may-urges-lawmakers-to-back-her-brexit-deal-but-rebels-remain-unconvinced-181914">march towards Brexit</a>, a day before a make-or-break vote by MPs on the divorce deal.

Europe's top court has been asked to rule on whether, having activated the so-called "Article 50" countdown towards departure, London could simply stop the clock.

One of the Union's advocates general, a senior legal adviser, has already issued an opinion suggesting that Britain can indeed unilaterally suspend its departure.

But the court must first confirm it accepts jurisdiction in the case, which is based on a request lodged by a group of anti-Brexit Scottish politicians.

The court is due to say on Monday whether the 26 judges accept jurisdiction and issue a ruling.

The next day the British parliament votes on the draft divorce plan, with Prime Minister Theresa May currently struggling to sell the deal.

May insists she has no plans to reverse Brexit, despite parliamentary opposition to her withdrawal deal from both pro- and anti-Europe MPs. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The court could also decide Brexit can only be postponed or halted by unanimous agreement of all 27 other EU member states -- or otherwise go ahead on March 29.

The European Court of Justice is expected to announce on Monday whether or not Britain can unilaterally halt its march towards Brexit, a day before a make-or-break vote by MPs on the divorce deal.

The European Court of Justice is expected to announce on Monday whether or not Britain can unilaterally halt its march towards Brexit, a day before a make-or-break vote by MPs on the divorce deal. Europe's top court has been asked to rule on whether, having activated the so-called "Article 50" countdown towards departure, London could simply stop the clock. One of the Union's advocates general, a senior legal adviser, has already issued an opinion suggesting that Britain can indeed unilaterally suspend its departure. But the court must first confirm it accepts jurisdiction in the case, which is based on a request lodged by a group of anti-Brexit Scottish politicians. The court is due to say on Monday whether the 26 judges accept jurisdiction and issue a ruling. The next day the British parliament votes on the draft divorce plan, with Prime Minister Theresa May currently struggling to sell the deal. May insists she has no plans to reverse Brexit, despite parliamentary opposition to her withdrawal deal from both pro- and anti-Europe MPs. The court could also decide Brexit can only be postponed or halted by unanimous agreement of all 27 other EU member states -- or otherwise go ahead on March 29.

Can UK renounce Brexit? EU court to decide on Monday

The wife of a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uae-court-sentences-british-student-to-life-for-spying-178638">British scholar </a>who was sentenced to life for spying in the United Arab Emirates accused the Foreign Office on Thursday of ignoring her pleas for help.

The sentencing of 31-year-old Matthew Hedges on Wednesday shocked Britain and put political pressure on Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

Britain views the UAE as a strategic Middle East ally which it supplies with arms.

Hedges's wife Daniela Tejada said upon her return from Dubai that the Foreign Office was putting its diplomatic interests above those of an innocent citizen who was placed under arbitrary arrest.

"I got the impression that they were putting their interests with the UAE above a British citizen's rightful freedom and his welfare and his right to just a fair trial, just to freedom," Tejada told BBC Radio's Today programme.

"They were stepping on eggshells instead of taking a firm stance."

Hedges was detained at Dubai airport on May 5 while researching the UAE's foreign and internal security policies after the Arab Spring revolutions of 2011.

Hunt began to speak out about the case after Hedges's family went public with news of his arrest in October.

The scholar was released on bail on October 29 and top British officials appeared stunned by Wednesday's court decision.

Prime Minister Theresa May told a session of parliament she was "deeply disappointed" and instructed the Foreign Office to "continue to press this matter at the highest level with the Emiratis".

Hunt himself issued a statement minutes after the sentencing saying he was "deeply shocked".

Tejada said she pleaded with the Foreign Office to force the UAE to release Hedges from solitary confinement throughout his pre-trial detention.

"They just disregarded my requests. They said that it wasn't part of their job, that it wasn't part of their duty."

Her voice broke down several times as she described the fear that gripped her husband during the sentencing.

"He was very, very scared when he was standing in front of the judge," said Tejada.

"He started shaking when the translator told him the sentence. He actually had to ask to double-check if he had heard right."

The wife of a British scholar who was sentenced to life for spying in the United Arab Emirates accused the Foreign Office on Thursday of ignoring her pleas for help.

The wife of a British scholar who was sentenced to life for spying in the United Arab Emirates accused the Foreign Office on Thursday of ignoring her pleas for help. The sentencing of 31-year-old Matthew Hedges on Wednesday shocked Britain and put political pressure on Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Britain views the UAE as a strategic Middle East ally which it supplies with arms. Hedges's wife Daniela Tejada said upon her return from Dubai that the Foreign Office was putting its diplomatic interests above those of an innocent citizen who was placed under arbitrary arrest. "I got the impression that they were putting their interests with the UAE above a British citizen's rightful freedom and his welfare and his right to just a fair trial, just to freedom," Tejada told BBC Radio's Today programme. "They were stepping on eggshells instead of taking a firm stance." Hedges was detained at Dubai airport on May 5 while researching the UAE's foreign and internal security policies after the Arab Spring revolutions of 2011. Hunt began to speak out about the case after Hedges's family went public with news of his arrest in October. The scholar was released on bail on October 29 and top British officials appeared stunned by Wednesday's court decision. Prime Minister Theresa May told a session of parliament she was "deeply disappointed" and instructed the Foreign Office to "continue to press this matter at the highest level with the Emiratis". Hunt himself issued a statement minutes after the sentencing saying he was "deeply shocked". Tejada said she pleaded with the Foreign Office to force the UAE to release Hedges from solitary confinement throughout his pre-trial detention. "They just disregarded my requests. They said that it wasn't part of their job, that it wasn't part of their duty." Her voice broke down several times as she described the fear that gripped her husband during the sentencing. "He was very, very scared when he was standing in front of the judge," said Tejada. "He started shaking when the translator told him the sentence. He actually had to ask to double-check if he had heard right."

Wife of UK scholar jailed in UAE blames London

Bitcoin fell below US $5,000 on Monday for the first time in over a year, slumping to a fresh 13-month low on the Bitstamp platform as a broad sell-off in cryptocurrencies sparked last week gathered momentum.

As of 1645 GMT the original cryptocurrency was down 8.7 per cent at US $5,100, after breaching the landmark for the first time since October 12, 2017.

Traders said selling was largely sentiment-driven and cited fears that Thursday's "hard fork" in bitcoin cash, where the smaller coin split into two separate currencies, could destabilise others.

Bitcoin fell below US $5,000 on Monday for the first time in over a year, slumping to a fresh 13-month low on the Bitstamp platform as a broad sell-off in cryptocurrencies sparked last week gathered momentum.

Bitcoin fell below US $5,000 on Monday for the first time in over a year, slumping to a fresh 13-month low on the Bitstamp platform as a broad sell-off in cryptocurrencies sparked last week gathered momentum. As of 1645 GMT the original cryptocurrency was down 8.7 per cent at US $5,100, after breaching the landmark for the first time since October 12, 2017. Traders said selling was largely sentiment-driven and cited fears that Thursday's "hard fork" in bitcoin cash, where the smaller coin split into two separate currencies, could destabilise others.

Bitcoin breaches $5,000, plumbs fresh 13-month low

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Uber plans for every car on its taxi app in London to be fully electric in 2025 and will add a clean air fee to each trip from early next year, its boss told reporters in the British capital city on Tuesday.

Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi, who pulled out of a Saudi conference after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, also said the firm would wait for answers about the incident before deciding how that might affect Saudi investment in a stock market flotation.

After reports that Uber was looking into acquiring British food courier Deliveroo, Khosrowshahi said the firm was very happy with its Uber Eats equivalent but is talking to many players around the world.

"Is something going to happen with Deliveroo? Who knows," he said.

The rapidly-expanding firm is simultaneously trying to appease regulators in key markets such as London, with initiatives such as on environmentally-friendly vehicles, as well as expanding into new areas ahead of a flotation.

After a media report said the firm was seeking minority stakes in its self-driving car business Advanced Technologies Group, Khosrowshahi said:

"It's going to be part of the family and how the capitalisation looks like is something that we are ultimately open to but it is not an area of focus right now."

In light of the Khashoggi affair, asked about how Uber might handle Saudi investment as part of its IPO, he said:

"First we want to get the facts and we will make that determination about how we go forward, how we raise money going forward, what our post-IPO board make-up is."

"All of those are options and again we make conclusions based on all the facts," he added.

Uber plans for every car on its taxi app in London to be fully electric in 2025 and will add a clean air fee to each trip from early next year, its boss told reporters in the British capital city on Tuesday.

Uber plans for every car on its taxi app in London to be fully electric in 2025 and will add a clean air fee to each trip from early next year, its boss told reporters in the British capital city on Tuesday. Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi, who pulled out of a Saudi conference after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, also said the firm would wait for answers about the incident before deciding how that might affect Saudi investment in a stock market flotation. After reports that Uber was looking into acquiring British food courier Deliveroo, Khosrowshahi said the firm was very happy with its Uber Eats equivalent but is talking to many players around the world. "Is something going to happen with Deliveroo? Who knows," he said. The rapidly-expanding firm is simultaneously trying to appease regulators in key markets such as London, with initiatives such as on environmentally-friendly vehicles, as well as expanding into new areas ahead of a flotation. After a media report said the firm was seeking minority stakes in its self-driving car business Advanced Technologies Group, Khosrowshahi said: "It's going to be part of the family and how the capitalisation looks like is something that we are ultimately open to but it is not an area of focus right now." In light of the Khashoggi affair, asked about how Uber might handle Saudi investment as part of its IPO, he said: "First we want to get the facts and we will make that determination about how we go forward, how we raise money going forward, what our post-IPO board make-up is." "All of those are options and again we make conclusions based on all the facts," he added.

Uber aims to go all-electric in London by 2025

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met UK's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Gareth Baley in London.

"Tensed relations" between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the establishment of peace in Afghanistan and India's role in the talks were discussed between the two during General Bajwa's official three-day visit to the United Kingdom, according to The Nation.

Being strong trade partners, India, time and again, voiced unequivocal support to the Government of Afghanistan's efforts to emerge as a peaceful nation by eradicating terrorism in the country.

During Afghanistan President Dr. Mohammed Ashraf Ghani's visit to India in September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reiterated India's support to an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled peace and reconciliation process that would enable the nation to continue as a united, peaceful, inclusive and democratic country and emerge as economically vibrant.

Pakistan and Afghanistan relations, on the other hand, have been tumultuous, with Afghanistan alleging Pakistan army's aid to the Taliban in the deadly August 13 Ghazni siege, which left 100 dead and 150 others injured.General Bajwa had denied Afghanistan's claims after President Ghani questioned the army chief as to why Taliban militants, who were accused of carrying out the attacks, were being treated in Pakistan's hospitals.

This came in the wake of the Imran Khan-led Pakistan government's vision to establish better bilateral relations with its neighbours, including Afghanistan.

Efforts have been made by both Pakistan and Afghanistan to work together to counter terrorism in the region previously, with the inaugural session of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) being held on July 22 this year.

In-depth discussions regarding methods of counter-terrorism were discussed in the summit amongst other security issues, according to Geo TV.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also visited Kabul on September 15 and met the Afghan President to discuss peace and stability in the region by jointly working together to combat terrorism.India reiterated its support for Afghanistan at the UN Security Council Open Debate by launching a veiled attack on Pakistan by saying that terror offences in Afghanistan are perpetrated by those harboured in safe havens in the country's 'neighbourhood'.

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met UK's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Gareth Baley in London. "Tensed relations" between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the establishment of peace in Afghanistan and India's role in the talks were discussed between the two during General Bajwa's official three-day visit to the United Kingdom, according to The Nation.

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met UK's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Gareth Baley in London. "Tensed relations" between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the establishment of peace in Afghanistan and India's role in the talks were discussed between the two during General Bajwa's official three-day visit to the United Kingdom, according to The Nation. Being strong trade partners, India, time and again, voiced unequivocal support to the Government of Afghanistan's efforts to emerge as a peaceful nation by eradicating terrorism in the country. During Afghanistan President Dr. Mohammed Ashraf Ghani's visit to India in September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reiterated India's support to an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled peace and reconciliation process that would enable the nation to continue as a united, peaceful, inclusive and democratic country and emerge as economically vibrant. Pakistan and Afghanistan relations, on the other hand, have been tumultuous, with Afghanistan alleging Pakistan army's aid to the Taliban in the deadly August 13 Ghazni siege, which left 100 dead and 150 others injured.General Bajwa had denied Afghanistan's claims after President Ghani questioned the army chief as to why Taliban militants, who were accused of carrying out the attacks, were being treated in Pakistan's hospitals. This came in the wake of the Imran Khan-led Pakistan government's vision to establish better bilateral relations with its neighbours, including Afghanistan. Efforts have been made by both Pakistan and Afghanistan to work together to counter terrorism in the region previously, with the inaugural session of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) being held on July 22 this year. In-depth discussions regarding methods of counter-terrorism were discussed in the summit amongst other security issues, according to Geo TV. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also visited Kabul on September 15 and met the Afghan President to discuss peace and stability in the region by jointly working together to combat terrorism.India reiterated its support for Afghanistan at the UN Security Council Open Debate by launching a veiled attack on Pakistan by saying that terror offences in Afghanistan are perpetrated by those harboured in safe havens in the country's 'neighbourhood'.

In London, General Bajwa discusses India's role in Pak-Afghan tensions

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London's High Court on Monday blocked an attempt to bring legal action against Alphabet Inc's <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/google-ceo-secretly-met-pentagon-leaders-over-ai-project-report-169834">Google</a> over claims it had collected sensitive data from 4 million iPhone users.

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Google welcomed a decision on Monday by London's High Court.

"The privacy and security of our users are extremely important to us. This claim is without merit, and we're pleased the Court has dismissed it," a Google spokesperson said in answer to a request for comment.

The claimants had said Google had illegally accessed details of iPhone users' internet browsing data by bypassing privacy settings on the Safari browser between June 2011 and February 2012.

Richard Lloyd, a consumer activist who was behind the "Google You Owe Us" court challenge, had estimated that about 4.5 million people had been affected by the "Safari Workaround" and wanted the tech giant to pay out several hundred dollars in damages to each affected individual.

Google had argued the mass case brought by Lloyd was not suitable and should therefore not go ahead.

Lloyd said his group, to which 20,000 people had signed up to, would seek permission to appeal the decision.

"Today’s judgment is extremely disappointing and effectively leaves millions of people without any practical way to seek redress and compensation when their personal data has been misused," he said in a statement.

"Google’s business model is based on using personal data to target adverts to consumers and they must ask permission before using this data. The court accepted that people did not give permission in this case yet slammed the door shut on holding Google to account."

London's High Court on Monday blocked an attempt to bring legal action against Alphabet Inc's Google over claims it had collected sensitive data from 4 million iPhone users.

London's High Court on Monday blocked an attempt to bring legal action against Alphabet Inc's Google over claims it had collected sensitive data from 4 million iPhone users. Also read: Google defends Gmail data sharing, gives few details on violations Google welcomed a decision on Monday by London's High Court. "The privacy and security of our users are extremely important to us. This claim is without merit, and we're pleased the Court has dismissed it," a Google spokesperson said in answer to a request for comment. The claimants had said Google had illegally accessed details of iPhone users' internet browsing data by bypassing privacy settings on the Safari browser between June 2011 and February 2012. Richard Lloyd, a consumer activist who was behind the "Google You Owe Us" court challenge, had estimated that about 4.5 million people had been affected by the "Safari Workaround" and wanted the tech giant to pay out several hundred dollars in damages to each affected individual. Google had argued the mass case brought by Lloyd was not suitable and should therefore not go ahead. Lloyd said his group, to which 20,000 people had signed up to, would seek permission to appeal the decision. "Today’s judgment is extremely disappointing and effectively leaves millions of people without any practical way to seek redress and compensation when their personal data has been misused," he said in a statement. "Google’s business model is based on using personal data to target adverts to consumers and they must ask permission before using this data. The court accepted that people did not give permission in this case yet slammed the door shut on holding Google to account."

London court blocks Google mass legal action over iPhone data collection: Report

A new program called 'Action: The Academy Women's Initiative' will be launched by Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences this year. 
 
The program will be organised in London and Los Angeles this year on October 15th and 30th, respectively. It aims to provide a platform for women filmmakers to connect and share their notions.&nbsp; 
 
"As we continue to advocate for inclusion, we are honoured to bring Academy members and the filmmaking community together to support women in all stages of their careers, especially emerging Academy Gold filmmakers. We are grateful that E! and Swarovski support our commitment to a more inclusive film community," &nbsp;said CEO Dawn Hudson in a statement posted on the official website.&nbsp; 
 
The program is a part of Academy's A2020 program to promote inclusion and increase representation within the greater film community.

Academy Gold Fellowship for Women, the Academy Directory and annual events are also included in the program and will render fellowship to two women filmmakers.

The Los Angeles Women's Lunch, in partnership with E! Entertainment and with the support of Swarovski, will bring together female filmmakers and will feature an on-stage conversation with comedian Hannah Gadsby and writer-actor-producer Lena Waithe.

Academy's branch governor, Susanne Bier will be an eminent guest who will present the award to a US-based filmmaker. this will be for the second time when Academy and Swarovski will host a program together.

A new program called 'Action: The Academy Women's Initiative' will be launched by Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences this year. The program will be organised in London and Los Angeles this year on October 15th and 30th, respectively.

A new program called 'Action: The Academy Women's Initiative' will be launched by Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences this year. The program will be organised in London and Los Angeles this year on October 15th and 30th, respectively. It aims to provide a platform for women filmmakers to connect and share their notions. "As we continue to advocate for inclusion, we are honoured to bring Academy members and the filmmaking community together to support women in all stages of their careers, especially emerging Academy Gold filmmakers. We are grateful that E! and Swarovski support our commitment to a more inclusive film community," said CEO Dawn Hudson in a statement posted on the official website. The program is a part of Academy's A2020 program to promote inclusion and increase representation within the greater film community. Academy Gold Fellowship for Women, the Academy Directory and annual events are also included in the program and will render fellowship to two women filmmakers. The Los Angeles Women's Lunch, in partnership with E! Entertainment and with the support of Swarovski, will bring together female filmmakers and will feature an on-stage conversation with comedian Hannah Gadsby and writer-actor-producer Lena Waithe. Academy's branch governor, Susanne Bier will be an eminent guest who will present the award to a US-based filmmaker. this will be for the second time when Academy and Swarovski will host a program together.

Motion Pictures Academy set to launch a program for women filmmakers

Continuing the celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, Missions abroad highlighted the relevance of Gandhi by projecting his message in the form of an LED video displayed on iconic buildings in several countries.

More than 120 locations executed the LED projection, including iconic locations like Piccadilly Circus in London, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Welt Museum in Vienna, Buda Castle in Budapest, Palazzo Senatorio in Rome, Prambanan Temple in Indonesia, and Museo de Arte in Peru, among others, in the evening of October 2.

The projections showcased the relevance of Gandhi's life and philosophy in the present day and his ability to inspire the present generation

The film consisted of key moments taken from Gandhi's life- his quotes, everyday sayings, discourses and initiatives- presented in a visual narrative using line-art style of hand drawn illustrations layered with water colour and ink wash that symbolised and represented the simplicity that was Gandhi's life and his teachings.

The illustrations seamlessly transition in a thread-like fashion, shaping different scenes, gave a visual meaning to the lesson or initiative showcased in the narrative.

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In Nepal, the celebrations were commemorated with an LED projection depicting life events of Gandhi at the front facade of Rashtriya Sabha Griha, Bhrikuti Mandap, where the Kathmandu Metropolitan City had hosted a Civic Reception for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to Nepal in May this year.

The LED projection here included slides of important life events of Gandhi, depicting the philosophy of non-violence and inclusive society.

The event was inaugurated by Acting Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Nepal, Ishwar Pokhrel, in the presence of India's Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, and other eminent individuals.

Continuing the celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, Missions abroad highlighted the relevance of Gandhi by projecting his message in the form of an LED video displayed on iconic buildings in several countries.

Continuing the celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, Missions abroad highlighted the relevance of Gandhi by projecting his message in the form of an LED video displayed on iconic buildings in several countries. More than 120 locations executed the LED projection, including iconic locations like Piccadilly Circus in London, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Welt Museum in Vienna, Buda Castle in Budapest, Palazzo Senatorio in Rome, Prambanan Temple in Indonesia, and Museo de Arte in Peru, among others, in the evening of October 2. The projections showcased the relevance of Gandhi's life and philosophy in the present day and his ability to inspire the present generation The film consisted of key moments taken from Gandhi's life- his quotes, everyday sayings, discourses and initiatives- presented in a visual narrative using line-art style of hand drawn illustrations layered with water colour and ink wash that symbolised and represented the simplicity that was Gandhi's life and his teachings. The illustrations seamlessly transition in a thread-like fashion, shaping different scenes, gave a visual meaning to the lesson or initiative showcased in the narrative. To celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Missions abroad will continue to highlight his relevance through projecting his message in the form of an LED video on iconic buildings or on other prominent locations. It'll be organised in evening of 2 Oct. #GandhiJayanti pic.twitter.com/Mb6dZRtyZV — ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2018 × In Nepal, the celebrations were commemorated with an LED projection depicting life events of Gandhi at the front facade of Rashtriya Sabha Griha, Bhrikuti Mandap, where the Kathmandu Metropolitan City had hosted a Civic Reception for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to Nepal in May this year. The LED projection here included slides of important life events of Gandhi, depicting the philosophy of non-violence and inclusive society. The event was inaugurated by Acting Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Nepal, Ishwar Pokhrel, in the presence of India's Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri, and other eminent individuals.

Mahatma Gandhi's teachings globalised through LED projections

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday asked her Conservative Party members to unite behind her to ensure the government gets a good exit deal from the European Union, insisting that her so-called Chequers plan was the right way forward.

"My message to my party is let's come together and get the best deal for Britain," May told the BBC on the first day of the annual Conservative Party conference.

Meanwhile, critics of Theresa May's Brexit plans stepped up their efforts on Sunday to force the British prime minister to change tack on leaving the European Union, setting the tone for one of the worst-tempered conferences for her Conservative Party.

Her former foreign secretary and former Brexit minister both came out to rubbish her so-called Chequers plan, just six months before Britain is due to leave the EU in the country's biggest shift in foreign and trade policy in more than 40 years.

(With inputs from Reuters)

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday asked her Conservative Party members to unite behind her to ensure the government gets a good exit deal from the European Union, insisting that her so-called Chequers plan was the right way forward.

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday asked her Conservative Party members to unite behind her to ensure the government gets a good exit deal from the European Union, insisting that her so-called Chequers plan was the right way forward. "My message to my party is let's come together and get the best deal for Britain," May told the BBC on the first day of the annual Conservative Party conference. Meanwhile, critics of Theresa May's Brexit plans stepped up their efforts on Sunday to force the British prime minister to change tack on leaving the European Union, setting the tone for one of the worst-tempered conferences for her Conservative Party. Her former foreign secretary and former Brexit minister both came out to rubbish her so-called Chequers plan, just six months before Britain is due to leave the EU in the country's biggest shift in foreign and trade policy in more than 40 years. (With inputs from Reuters)

UK PM Theresa May calls on her party to unite over Brexit

The 30-minute circuit also features the 'Theresa May Sack Race,' 'Jacob Rees-Logg lifts' and 'Politico Headslammer' in which participants slam balls on to pictures of British Prime Minister Theresa May and opposition Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Brexit rage: Londoners hit Boris & Theresa punching bags

A UK judge has ordered the declassification of documents that are expected to shed further light on Britain's involvement in Operation Blue Star in 1984, dismissing the British government's argument that the move could damage diplomatic ties with India.

Judge Murray Shanks, who presided over a three-day hearing of the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) in London in March, ruled yesterday that a majority of the files relating to the period must be made public and rejected the UK government's argument that declassifying the Downing Street papers would damage diplomatic ties with India.

The judge, however, did accept that one file marked "India: Political", from the UK's Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), could contain information that relates to British spy agencies MI5, MI6 and GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) and therefore the Cabinet Office was entitled to rely on a technicality that exempts such material from the Freedom of Information (FOI) request appeal.

"We recognise that the period we are concerned with was a highly sensitive one in India's recent history and the strength of feeling it continues to evoke... it should also be remembered that the fact that 30 years has gone by is bound to have reduced any prejudice that may have resulted from release of the withheld material," the judgment notes.

The FOI appeal was handled by KRW Law on behalf of freelance journalist Phil Miller, who has been investigating the exact nature of the then Margaret Thatcher led government's assistance to the Indian Army operation on Golden Temple in Amritsar.

In 2014, UK government documents declassified under the 30-year rule to make such material public had revealed that British military advice was given to Indian forces prior to Operation Blue Star.

Then British Prime Minister David Cameron had ordered a review into this discovery, named as the Heywood Review, which led to a statement in Parliament declaring that Britain's role had been purely "advisory" and the advice provided by the country's Special Air Service (SAS) had "limited impact in practice".

But Miller, the author of 'Sacrificing Sikhs: The need for an investigation' report released last year, says only "full transparency" would reveal the exact nature of Britain's involvement.

"After nearly four years of asking for disclosure of these files, it is a great victory for a judge to rule that more transparency would not harm diplomatic ties or risk national security," said Miller, who is disappointed that one file has been left out due to a "loophole" relating to the country's intelligence agencies.

"It is no wonder that many in the Sikh community are calling for a public inquiry, as only that would have the power to disclose all relevant material," he added.

The files that must now be released in full include papers on UK-India relations from 1983 to 1985 - &nbspcovering a meeting between Thatcher and Indira Gandhi's advisor, LK Jha, the situation in Punjab, Sikh activities and the assassination of Mrs Gandhi in October 1984.

Judge Shanks dismissed the UK government's claim that declassifying these papers would harm relations with India and said "it is worth noting that we have heard no evidence of any adverse reaction from the Indian government resulting from the events of January and February 2014", referring to the Heywood Review.

The UK Cabinet Office has been given time until July 11 to appeal against the First Tier Tribunal's decision. Alternatively, it must make the relevant documents available to Miller for his research by July 12.

The Cabinet Office said it would be issue its response in due course.

Judge Murray Shanks, who presided over a three-day hearing of the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) in London in March, ruled yesterday that a majority of the files relating to the period must be made public.

A UK judge has ordered the declassification of documents that are expected to shed further light on Britain's involvement in Operation Blue Star in 1984, dismissing the British government's argument that the move could damage diplomatic ties with India. Judge Murray Shanks, who presided over a three-day hearing of the First Tier Tribunal (Information Rights) in London in March, ruled yesterday that a majority of the files relating to the period must be made public and rejected the UK government's argument that declassifying the Downing Street papers would damage diplomatic ties with India. The judge, however, did accept that one file marked "India: Political", from the UK's Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), could contain information that relates to British spy agencies MI5, MI6 and GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) and therefore the Cabinet Office was entitled to rely on a technicality that exempts such material from the Freedom of Information (FOI) request appeal. "We recognise that the period we are concerned with was a highly sensitive one in India's recent history and the strength of feeling it continues to evoke... it should also be remembered that the fact that 30 years has gone by is bound to have reduced any prejudice that may have resulted from release of the withheld material," the judgment notes. The FOI appeal was handled by KRW Law on behalf of freelance journalist Phil Miller, who has been investigating the exact nature of the then Margaret Thatcher led government's assistance to the Indian Army operation on Golden Temple in Amritsar. In 2014, UK government documents declassified under the 30-year rule to make such material public had revealed that British military advice was given to Indian forces prior to Operation Blue Star. Then British Prime Minister David Cameron had ordered a review into this discovery, named as the Heywood Review, which led to a statement in Parliament declaring that Britain's role had been purely "advisory" and the advice provided by the country's Special Air Service (SAS) had "limited impact in practice". But Miller, the author of 'Sacrificing Sikhs: The need for an investigation' report released last year, says only "full transparency" would reveal the exact nature of Britain's involvement. "After nearly four years of asking for disclosure of these files, it is a great victory for a judge to rule that more transparency would not harm diplomatic ties or risk national security," said Miller, who is disappointed that one file has been left out due to a "loophole" relating to the country's intelligence agencies. "It is no wonder that many in the Sikh community are calling for a public inquiry, as only that would have the power to disclose all relevant material," he added. The files that must now be released in full include papers on UK-India relations from 1983 to 1985 - &nbspcovering a meeting between Thatcher and Indira Gandhi's advisor, LK Jha, the situation in Punjab, Sikh activities and the assassination of Mrs Gandhi in October 1984. Judge Shanks dismissed the UK government's claim that declassifying these papers would harm relations with India and said "it is worth noting that we have heard no evidence of any adverse reaction from the Indian government resulting from the events of January and February 2014", referring to the Heywood Review. The UK Cabinet Office has been given time until July 11 to appeal against the First Tier Tribunal's decision. Alternatively, it must make the relevant documents available to Miller for his research by July 12. The Cabinet Office said it would be issue its response in due course.

UK judge orders Operation Blue star related files to be made public

The government has left no stone unturned in convincing a UK court that fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya must be extradited to India, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Thursday.

"Extradition hearings have been going on. I understand that the closing submissions in the case have already been made. We now wait for the verdict. I can only assure you that we have left no stone unturned in our efforts to convince the courts that the extradition of Vijay Mallya to India should take place," Kumar told reporters in response to a question.

In February 2017, India made a formal request to the UK for extradition of Mallya, who faces charges of financial misconduct amounting to nearly Rs 9,000 crore in debt owed to Indian banks by his defunct Kingfisher Airlines.

When asked about the location of fugitive businessmen Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, who allegedly duped Punjab National Bank to the tune of thousands of crores of rupees, he said the MEA will not be able to provide their location details as it comes into picture only when the agencies concerned inform it about their whereabouts.

Responding to a question on whether the issue of the extradition of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik from Malaysia came up for discussion during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad, Kumar said the interaction between the two leaders was very short.

The meeting happened on May 31 during Modi's visit enroute Singapore and the talks covered a broad overview about the relationship between the two countries.

Modi made a brief stopover in Malaysia to meet the nonagenarian leader, who won polls after trumping Najib Razak, the then Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Kumar added India had sent a request to Malaysia to extradite Naik and it was waiting for a response.

On the summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un scheduled for June 12 in Singapore, Kumar said, " India welcomes the proposed meeting and supports the peaceful resolution to the Korean Peninsula problem."

'Extradition hearings have been going on. I understand that the closing submissions in the case have already been made. We now wait for the verdict. I can only assure you that we have left no stone unturned in our efforts to convince the courts that the extradition of Vijay Mallya to India should take place'

The government has left no stone unturned in convincing a UK court that fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya must be extradited to India, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Thursday. "Extradition hearings have been going on. I understand that the closing submissions in the case have already been made. We now wait for the verdict. I can only assure you that we have left no stone unturned in our efforts to convince the courts that the extradition of Vijay Mallya to India should take place," Kumar told reporters in response to a question. In February 2017, India made a formal request to the UK for extradition of Mallya, who faces charges of financial misconduct amounting to nearly Rs 9,000 crore in debt owed to Indian banks by his defunct Kingfisher Airlines. When asked about the location of fugitive businessmen Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, who allegedly duped Punjab National Bank to the tune of thousands of crores of rupees, he said the MEA will not be able to provide their location details as it comes into picture only when the agencies concerned inform it about their whereabouts. Responding to a question on whether the issue of the extradition of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik from Malaysia came up for discussion during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad, Kumar said the interaction between the two leaders was very short. The meeting happened on May 31 during Modi's visit enroute Singapore and the talks covered a broad overview about the relationship between the two countries. Modi made a brief stopover in Malaysia to meet the nonagenarian leader, who won polls after trumping Najib Razak, the then Prime Minister of Malaysia. Kumar added India had sent a request to Malaysia to extradite Naik and it was waiting for a response. On the summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un scheduled for June 12 in Singapore, Kumar said, " India welcomes the proposed meeting and supports the peaceful resolution to the Korean Peninsula problem."

Govt has left no stone unturned in convincing UK court that Mallya should be extradited: MEA

A major fire broke out in a hotel in central London with 25 fire tenders at the scene.

The luxury hotel in Knightsbridge in central London had recently undergone extensive restoration.

The cause of the blaze at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel is still known.

At least 120 firefighters are involved in putting out the blaze which occurred on the roof of the 5-star hotel.

Reports said the hotel has been evacuated with no reports of any casualties.&nbsp;

A major fire broke out in a hotel in central London with 25 fire tenders at the scene. The luxury hotel in Knightsbridge in central London had recently undergone extensive restoration. The cause of the blaze at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel is still known. At least 120 firefighters are involved in putting out the blaze which occurred on the roof of the 5-star hotel. Reports said the hotel has been evacuated with no reports of any casualties.

Watch: Major fire in 5-star hotel in central London

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (June 7) that Russian businessmen were being persecuted and put into difficult circumstances in Western countries.

Putin said that pressure on Russian businessmen was undermining trust in Western countries by both Russian and world businessmen.

Wealthy Russians have long favoured London as a place to live or do business.

However, relations between Britain and Russia hit a low after London accused Moscow of poisoning former double-agent Sergei Skripal in March. Russia has denied any involvement in the poisoning.

Putin said that pressure on Russian businessmen was undermining trust in Western countries by both Russian and world businessmen

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (June 7) that Russian businessmen were being persecuted and put into difficult circumstances in Western countries. Putin said that pressure on Russian businessmen was undermining trust in Western countries by both Russian and world businessmen. Wealthy Russians have long favoured London as a place to live or do business. However, relations between Britain and Russia hit a low after London accused Moscow of poisoning former double-agent Sergei Skripal in March. Russia has denied any involvement in the poisoning.

Vladimir Putin says Russian businessmen persecuted in Western countries

Britain has convicted an 18-year-old girl after they found out that she had been planning and plotting an attack on London with the first all-women Islamic State cell.&nbsp;

Safaa Boular, plotted the grenade and gun attack in her hometown after the authorities intervened to stop her from traveling to Syria to marry an ISIS terrorist she had met online.

She is the youngest female to be charged with planning an IS attack in Britain.

Reports say that she was bullied during her childhood by strangers because of her Islamic dress.&nbsp;She became interested in terrorism after the Paris attacks in 2015 and wanted to know why would people do it.

Soon after she&nbsp;got in touch with a woman through Twitter who painted the caliphate as a world where “everyone was equal”. In no time, Safaa accumulated hundreds of ISIS contacts and through them met Naweed Hussain, a British-born Islamic State militants in Raqqa.

Boular was only 16 when she made contact with British-born ISIS terrorist Naweed Hussain, 32, discussing marriage and how they would don his-and-hers suicide belts.

But her hopes of joining him were dashed when she was stopped at the airport in August 2016 following a family trip to Morocco, and her passport was confiscated.

Hussain was later killed in a drone strike.

Afterwards, Boular decided to plan an attack in Britain, detailing it in coded language -- grenades were "pineapples" -- to online contacts who were, in fact,t undercover agents.

When Boular was charged with preparing terrorist acts in April 2017, she passed the baton to her sister Rizlaine, 22, and their mother Mina Dich, 44, who hatched their own plan.

The trio was taped talking about an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party, which the prosecution argued was code for an attack.

Rizlaine and her mother were arrested after being tracked by police visiting potential sites around Westminster and buying knives.

Safaa had consistently denied two charges of planning to travel to Syria for ISIS activity and engaging in preparations for terror attacks on iconic landmarks in London including, most notably, the British Museum. But the jury found her guilty of both charges, making her Britain’s youngest convicted female Islamic State terrorist.

(With inputs from AFP)

Safaa Boular, plotted the grenade and gun attack in her hometown after the authorities intervened to stop her from traveling to Syria to marry an ISIS terrorist she had met online

Britain has convicted an 18-year-old girl after they found out that she had been planning and plotting an attack on London with the first all-women Islamic State cell. Safaa Boular, plotted the grenade and gun attack in her hometown after the authorities intervened to stop her from traveling to Syria to marry an ISIS terrorist she had met online. She is the youngest female to be charged with planning an IS attack in Britain. Reports say that she was bullied during her childhood by strangers because of her Islamic dress. She became interested in terrorism after the Paris attacks in 2015 and wanted to know why would people do it. Soon after she got in touch with a woman through Twitter who painted the caliphate as a world where “everyone was equal”. In no time, Safaa accumulated hundreds of ISIS contacts and through them met Naweed Hussain, a British-born Islamic State militants in Raqqa. Boular was only 16 when she made contact with British-born ISIS terrorist Naweed Hussain, 32, discussing marriage and how they would don his-and-hers suicide belts. But her hopes of joining him were dashed when she was stopped at the airport in August 2016 following a family trip to Morocco, and her passport was confiscated. Hussain was later killed in a drone strike. Afterwards, Boular decided to plan an attack in Britain, detailing it in coded language -- grenades were "pineapples" -- to online contacts who were, in fact,t undercover agents. When Boular was charged with preparing terrorist acts in April 2017, she passed the baton to her sister Rizlaine, 22, and their mother Mina Dich, 44, who hatched their own plan. The trio was taped talking about an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party, which the prosecution argued was code for an attack. Rizlaine and her mother were arrested after being tracked by police visiting potential sites around Westminster and buying knives. Safaa had consistently denied two charges of planning to travel to Syria for ISIS activity and engaging in preparations for terror attacks on iconic landmarks in London including, most notably, the British Museum. But the jury found her guilty of both charges, making her Britain’s youngest convicted female Islamic State terrorist. (With inputs from AFP)

Teenage girl becomes youngest ISIS terrorist to be convicted in Britain

The original map of the Hundred Acre Wood from the Winnie-the-Pooh children's stories is set to go under the hammer, with an estimated price tag of up to $200,000.

The ink sketch drawn by E.H. Shepard in 1926 lays out the much-loved fictional world created by A.A. Milne, depicting characters Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet and Eeyore.

"It's such a valuable piece because it's such an obvious entry into the world of Winnie-the-Pooh," Philip Errington, book and illustrations senior specialist at auction house Sotheby's, said.

"It's there as you open the book of the first edition, it's there on the end papers. It's also there in the Disney cartoon," he added, referring to the 1966 "Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree" film.

The map, with an estimate of 100,000 - 150,000 pounds ($133,260 - $200,000), will be auctioned at the English Literature, History, Science, Children's Books and Illustrations sale in July.

Four other Winnie-the-Pooh illustrations by Shepard are also being offered, including one of Christopher Robin and Pooh walking to say goodbye, as in Milne's ending in "The House at Pooh Corner".&nbsp

The original map of the Hundred Acre Wood from the Winnie-the-Pooh children's stories is set to go under the hammer, with an estimated price tag of up to $200,000

The original map of the Hundred Acre Wood from the Winnie-the-Pooh children's stories is set to go under the hammer, with an estimated price tag of up to $200,000. The ink sketch drawn by E.H. Shepard in 1926 lays out the much-loved fictional world created by A.A. Milne, depicting characters Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet and Eeyore. "It's such a valuable piece because it's such an obvious entry into the world of Winnie-the-Pooh," Philip Errington, book and illustrations senior specialist at auction house Sotheby's, said. "It's there as you open the book of the first edition, it's there on the end papers. It's also there in the Disney cartoon," he added, referring to the 1966 "Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree" film. The map, with an estimate of 100,000 - 150,000 pounds ($133,260 - $200,000), will be auctioned at the English Literature, History, Science, Children's Books and Illustrations sale in July. Four other Winnie-the-Pooh illustrations by Shepard are also being offered, including one of Christopher Robin and Pooh walking to say goodbye, as in Milne's ending in "The House at Pooh Corner".

Watch: Original Winnie-the-Pooh map to be auctioned in London

London's Stansted airport delayed, diverted and cancelled some flights on Sunday (May 27) after a lightning strike on an aircraft fuelling system during storms that unleashed more than 64,000 thunderbolts.

British skies were lit up by the electric storms overnight and there were reports of flooding and homes left without power after torrential rain.

Stansted is&nbspLondon's third-busiest airport and is a key hub for the discount airline Ryanair, which said that its customers could get a full refund.

The fuelling system was repaired on Sunday morning, but passengers were warned to check before travelling and passengers stuck on planes complained on Twitter that they were not given proper explanations for the delays.

British skies were lit up by the electric storms overnight and there were reports of flooding and homes left without power after torrential rain

London's Stansted airport delayed, diverted and cancelled some flights on Sunday (May 27) after a lightning strike on an aircraft fuelling system during storms that unleashed more than 64,000 thunderbolts. British skies were lit up by the electric storms overnight and there were reports of flooding and homes left without power after torrential rain. Stansted is&nbspLondon's third-busiest airport and is a key hub for the discount airline Ryanair, which said that its customers could get a full refund. The fuelling system was repaired on Sunday morning, but passengers were warned to check before travelling and passengers stuck on planes complained on Twitter that they were not given proper explanations for the delays.

London's Stansted airport has flights disrupted by lightning strike

In India, there’s one thing most love about the summer season- Mangoes. The mango holds a special place for all Indians in the summer menu. In fact, since we were kids we were taught that mango is the king of all the fruits.

For those who have seen Victoria and Abdul last year, they would definitely remember the scene where&nbsp;Ali Fazal’s on-screen character, Abdul Karim is seen judging&nbsp;the mango sent as a gift from India for Queen Victoria herself which was played by Judi Dench. Abdul is seen stating how the fruit is&nbsp;rotten. Abdul wants his&nbsp;Queen to try the mango in its perfect form.&nbsp;

Perhaps as an extension to his reel character,&nbsp;Ali Fazal recently sent a batch of delectable Alphonsoes to Dame Judi Dench- as an ode of their friendship off screen. Ali got the&nbsp;mangoes&nbsp;delivered to her residence in London.

“Queen Victoria never tasted a mango from India. It used to go off by the time it would arrive in England. So I sent a few to My Queen - Judi. She loved them. Thanks to the timely help of my dear friend, Jagdish Rajpurohit, who sent them from his own farm. Fresh and homegrown. I guess Judi likes mangoes. I personally love mangoes. I think it is rightfully the queen of all fruit. My grandfather and I used to wait for the season. And he taught me how to pick the mangoes”, said Ali.&nbsp;

Guess the uncanny friendship that started on screen for this actor duo spilt off-screen as well.&nbsp;

As an ode to his friendship with Dame Judi Dench off screen, Ali sent her some delectable mangoes.

In India, there’s one thing most love about the summer season- Mangoes. The mango holds a special place for all Indians in the summer menu. In fact, since we were kids we were taught that mango is the king of all the fruits. For those who have seen Victoria and Abdul last year, they would definitely remember the scene where Ali Fazal’s on-screen character, Abdul Karim is seen judging the mango sent as a gift from India for Queen Victoria herself which was played by Judi Dench. Abdul is seen stating how the fruit is rotten. Abdul wants his Queen to try the mango in its perfect form. Perhaps as an extension to his reel character, Ali Fazal recently sent a batch of delectable Alphonsoes to Dame Judi Dench- as an ode of their friendship off screen. Ali got the mangoes delivered to her residence in London. “Queen Victoria never tasted a mango from India. It used to go off by the time it would arrive in England. So I sent a few to My Queen - Judi. She loved them. Thanks to the timely help of my dear friend, Jagdish Rajpurohit, who sent them from his own farm. Fresh and homegrown. I guess Judi likes mangoes. I personally love mangoes. I think it is rightfully the queen of all fruit. My grandfather and I used to wait for the season. And he taught me how to pick the mangoes”, said Ali. Guess the uncanny friendship that started on screen for this actor duo spilt off-screen as well.

Guess what gift Ali Fazal's sent to his 'Victoria' Dame Judi Dench?

Veteran actor Liam Neeson is in negotiations to join the cast of 'Men in Black'&nbsp;spin-off, alongside Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, if on board, the 65-year-old actor will play the head of the Men in Black organisation in London, where the story begins.

'The Fate of the Furious'&nbsp;director F Gary Gray is directing the project, while the script has been penned by Matt Holloway and Art Marcum.

Hemsworth and Thompson, who reunite after starring in 'Thor: Ragnarok', are not playing the alien-fighting and world-saving characters portrayed by Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in the initial film trilogy.

Walter F Parkes and Laurie MacDonald, who produced the original movies, return as producers, while Steven Spielberg is coming back to executive produce. The Sony studio film is slated to release on June 14 next year.&nbsp;

The 65-year-old actor will play the head of the Men in Black organisation

Veteran actor Liam Neeson is in negotiations to join the cast of 'Men in Black' spin-off, alongside Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. According to The Hollywood Reporter, if on board, the 65-year-old actor will play the head of the Men in Black organisation in London, where the story begins. 'The Fate of the Furious' director F Gary Gray is directing the project, while the script has been penned by Matt Holloway and Art Marcum. Hemsworth and Thompson, who reunite after starring in 'Thor: Ragnarok', are not playing the alien-fighting and world-saving characters portrayed by Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in the initial film trilogy. Walter F Parkes and Laurie MacDonald, who produced the original movies, return as producers, while Steven Spielberg is coming back to executive produce. The Sony studio film is slated to release on June 14 next year.

Liam Neeson in talks to feature in 'Men in Black' spin-off

Sources in the Enforcement Directorate have said Nirav Modi may, on the advice of his lawyer, head for London.&nbspThe sources added that Modi has property in London.

The sources said Mehul Choksi has applied for asylum in America. And that he is currently living in New York's Bronx area.&nbsp

The sources added that Choksi had applied for asylum on May 3.&nbsp

Modi and his maternal uncle Choksi are the main accused in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank scam.&nbsp

Nirav Modi, according to news reports, has of late been spotted in New York, as well as in Dubai, Belgium and Hong Kong.&nbsp&nbsp

The sources added that Mehul Choksi has applied for asylum in America. And that he is currently living in New York's Bronx area

Sources in the Enforcement Directorate have said Nirav Modi may, on the advice of his lawyer, head for London.&nbspThe sources added that Modi has property in London. The sources said Mehul Choksi has applied for asylum in America. And that he is currently living in New York's Bronx area. The sources added that Choksi had applied for asylum on May 3. Modi and his maternal uncle Choksi are the main accused in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank scam. Nirav Modi, according to news reports, has of late been spotted in New York, as well as in Dubai, Belgium and Hong Kong.

Nirav Modi may head for London, Mehul Choksi in New York: ED sources

Ireland is getting ready for a historic referendum on Friday which will decide the decades old constitutional ban on abortion needs to be scrapped.

Currently divided into two as campaign yes -- in favour of the ban --&nbsp;and campaign no -- against the ban --&nbsp;the country has witnessed various anti-abortion rallies in past months in which thousands of people took part.

Local media also reported Irish citizens around the world travelling to Ireland ahead of the referendum.

Universities like Cambridge, Oxford, London and Nottingham also introduces bursaries to help students to fly to Ireland for the referendum.

The historic referendum will take place on Friday (May 25) to decide whether to revoke the constitutional ban on abortion. According to the current amendment, it states that a foetus also has an equal right to life just like its mother.

After seeing various protests, the Ireland government proposed&nbsp;an amendment which allows abortion for women up to 12 weeks of pregnancy only if the country voted yes.

Meanwhile, media reports said that there is high chance that the campaign yes will win as opinion polls have shown a significant lead for the yes campaign.

However, Yes campaigners are still concerned that the conservatism linked to Ireland's Catholic tradition still guides many voters' views which could affect the final decision.

The campaign to liberalise abortion laws got more impetus in 2012 when an Indian woman Savita Halappanavar died in a Galway hospital after she was refused an abortion during a miscarriage. Her husband, Praveen Halappanavar, stated she repeatedly asked for a termination but was refused because there was a foetal heartbeat, reported a news portal.

Reports say that her life could have been saved if the doctors have terminated her pregnancy.

Currently, women living in Ireland used to travel to London to terminate their unwanted pregnancy.

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The historic referendum will take place on Friday (May 25) to decide whether to revoke the constitutional ban on abortion

Ireland is getting ready for a historic referendum on Friday which will decide the decades old constitutional ban on abortion needs to be scrapped. Currently divided into two as campaign yes -- in favour of the ban -- and campaign no -- against the ban -- the country has witnessed various anti-abortion rallies in past months in which thousands of people took part. Local media also reported Irish citizens around the world travelling to Ireland ahead of the referendum. Universities like Cambridge, Oxford, London and Nottingham also introduces bursaries to help students to fly to Ireland for the referendum. The historic referendum will take place on Friday (May 25) to decide whether to revoke the constitutional ban on abortion. According to the current amendment, it states that a foetus also has an equal right to life just like its mother. After seeing various protests, the Ireland government proposed an amendment which allows abortion for women up to 12 weeks of pregnancy only if the country voted yes. Meanwhile, media reports said that there is high chance that the campaign yes will win as opinion polls have shown a significant lead for the yes campaign. However, Yes campaigners are still concerned that the conservatism linked to Ireland's Catholic tradition still guides many voters' views which could affect the final decision. The campaign to liberalise abortion laws got more impetus in 2012 when an Indian woman Savita Halappanavar died in a Galway hospital after she was refused an abortion during a miscarriage. Her husband, Praveen Halappanavar, stated she repeatedly asked for a termination but was refused because there was a foetal heartbeat, reported a news portal. Reports say that her life could have been saved if the doctors have terminated her pregnancy. Currently, women living in Ireland used to travel to London to terminate their unwanted pregnancy. Also read: Ed Sheeran unhappy with campaigners for using 'Small Bump' for anti-abortion promotion in Ireland

Ahead of anti-abortion referendum, yes campaigners take lead in Ireland

Crowds of well-wishers cheered Britain`s Prince Harry as he made an impromptu walkabout on Friday outside the ancient walls of Windsor Castle on the eve of his wedding to U.S. actress Meghan Markle.&nbsp;

Queen Elizabeth`s grandson was joined by Prince William, his elder brother, and best man, as he mingled with excited fans waving red, white and blue Union flags less than 24 hours before Saturday`s lavish ceremony.

One fan handed the prince a teddy bear during the 10-minute excursion before the brothers waved to the royal fans chanting "We want Harry!" and returned to the castle. They were due to spend the night in a luxury hotel nearby.

"I`m gobsmacked. He was so lovely. I can`t get over he shook our hands," said Thelma Speed, 89.&nbsp;

Her daughter Deborah Goodes, 60, who named one of her sons after the prince, was equally smitten.

"I’ve seen him on the television, but in the flesh, he looked really great," she said. "I can see why she’s marrying him."

The walkabout in open-necked shirts came as the last touches were put in place for the royal extravaganza at the castle, to the west of London and home to monarchs for almost 1,000 years.

Harry, 33, will marry Markle, 36, a star of the TV drama "Suits", in the castle`s 15th-century St George`s Chapel at a ceremony that begins at 1100 GMT. 
&nbsp;

CHARLES TO TAKE FATHER`S PLACE

Harry`s office announced that his father Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, would walk Markle down the aisle in place of her father.

Thomas Markle, pulled out days before the event, telling the celebrity website TMZ he was recovering from heart surgery, in a family drama that played out in the glare of media attention.

Buckingham Palace said Markle`s African-American mother, Doria Ragland, had met the 92-year-old queen and her husband Prince Philip, 96 on Friday. It also confirmed that Philip, who had hip replacement surgery last month, would be at the wedding.

Markle and her mother, a yoga instructor who a royal source said had charmed Prince Charles when they met during the week, arrived at a luxury hotel near Windsor where they were to spend the night before the wedding. Markle said she felt "wonderful".

The well-wishers mingling with journalists and armed police were taking in the emotion as well as the pomp.

"Every daughter should have their dad but obviously he`s not very well. I do feel sorry for her. It must be heartbreaking for her," said Moira Moss, who was camping outside the castle.&nbsp;

A former army officer and one-time royal wild child, Harry met Markle in July 2016 on a blind date set up through a mutual friend. Markle said she had known little about him while Harry said he had never heard of Markle or watched her TV series. 
After just two dates, he whisked her off to Botswana for a holiday, camping under the stars.

MODERN BRITAIN?

After the schism of Brexit divided the United Kingdom and triggered a wave of doubt about its future place in the world, the glittering union of one of the most popular royals and an elegant U.S. divorcee may offer some distraction.

The British remain broadly supportive of the monarchy, albeit with a sense of mild irony about the pomp and pageantry that accompany it, though many have deep respect for the current monarch, Queen Elizabeth, after 66 years of dutiful service.&nbsp;

For some black Britons, the prospect of a mixed-race princess has increased interest in the monarchy, so far all white. The wedding address will be given by a black American bishop.

"Meghan will bring a new perspective to the royal family," royal biographer Claudia Joseph said. "Obviously she comes from a very different background and ... that’s hugely important to take the royal family into the future."

This wedding has drawn comparisons with some remarkable episodes of recent royal history: Edward VIII’s relationship with American divorcee Wallis Simpson, which led him to abdicate in 1936, and the queen’s late sister Margaret’s decision to call off her marriage to an equerry, Peter Townsend.

But many Britons will not even watch the wedding, despite massive media interest.

WEDDING FEVER

Markle is expected to enter the chapel alone with her bridesmaids and page boys before joining Charles in the choir - the area where the clergy and choristers sit.

After the hour-long ceremony, the couple will process through Windsor`s ancient streets in an open 19th-century Ascot Landau carriage pulled by four Windsor Grey horses.

Markle`s wedding cake - a lemon and elderflower creation with buttercream icing - took six bakers five days to prepare, according to its designer Claire Ptak.

Police were expecting more than 100,000 people to throng the streets outside the castle - the queen`s home and the oldest and largest inhabited fortress in the world.

Harry, the younger son of the late Princess Diana, has always been a popular member of the royal family.&nbsp;

At just 12 years old, he walked behind his mother`s coffin as her funeral cortege made its way through London after her death in a car crash in 1997.

He has spoken publicly about the pain of that loss, supported the cause of wounded veterans, and embraced campaigns for awareness about mental health.&nbsp;

“I remember Princess Diana dying," said Nick Lemin, 45 who grew up in Windsor but now lives in Brisbane, Australia. "I think she’d be very, very proud of Prince Harry and the family and how they are living their lives."&nbsp;

Windsor Castle was badly damaged by a fire in 1992, a year Elizabeth famously described as an “annus horribilis” after three of her four children’s marriages failed, including Charles` marriage to Diana.

Fast-forward 26 years and a reinvigorated royal brand has Windsor in a party mood, ahead of an occasion forecast to be blessed with sunshine and blue skies.

Well-wishers cheered Britain`s Prince Harry as he made an impromptu walkabout on Friday

Crowds of well-wishers cheered Britain`s Prince Harry as he made an impromptu walkabout on Friday outside the ancient walls of Windsor Castle on the eve of his wedding to U.S. actress Meghan Markle. Queen Elizabeth`s grandson was joined by Prince William, his elder brother, and best man, as he mingled with excited fans waving red, white and blue Union flags less than 24 hours before Saturday`s lavish ceremony. One fan handed the prince a teddy bear during the 10-minute excursion before the brothers waved to the royal fans chanting "We want Harry!" and returned to the castle. They were due to spend the night in a luxury hotel nearby. "I`m gobsmacked. He was so lovely. I can`t get over he shook our hands," said Thelma Speed, 89. Her daughter Deborah Goodes, 60, who named one of her sons after the prince, was equally smitten. "I’ve seen him on the television, but in the flesh, he looked really great," she said. "I can see why she’s marrying him." The walkabout in open-necked shirts came as the last touches were put in place for the royal extravaganza at the castle, to the west of London and home to monarchs for almost 1,000 years. Harry, 33, will marry Markle, 36, a star of the TV drama "Suits", in the castle`s 15th-century St George`s Chapel at a ceremony that begins at 1100 GMT. CHARLES TO TAKE FATHER`S PLACE Harry`s office announced that his father Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, would walk Markle down the aisle in place of her father. Thomas Markle, pulled out days before the event, telling the celebrity website TMZ he was recovering from heart surgery, in a family drama that played out in the glare of media attention. Buckingham Palace said Markle`s African-American mother, Doria Ragland, had met the 92-year-old queen and her husband Prince Philip, 96 on Friday. It also confirmed that Philip, who had hip replacement surgery last month, would be at the wedding. Markle and her mother, a yoga instructor who a royal source said had charmed Prince Charles when they met during the week, arrived at a luxury hotel near Windsor where they were to spend the night before the wedding. Markle said she felt "wonderful". The well-wishers mingling with journalists and armed police were taking in the emotion as well as the pomp. "Every daughter should have their dad but obviously he`s not very well. I do feel sorry for her. It must be heartbreaking for her," said Moira Moss, who was camping outside the castle. A former army officer and one-time royal wild child, Harry met Markle in July 2016 on a blind date set up through a mutual friend. Markle said she had known little about him while Harry said he had never heard of Markle or watched her TV series. After just two dates, he whisked her off to Botswana for a holiday, camping under the stars. MODERN BRITAIN? After the schism of Brexit divided the United Kingdom and triggered a wave of doubt about its future place in the world, the glittering union of one of the most popular royals and an elegant U.S. divorcee may offer some distraction. The British remain broadly supportive of the monarchy, albeit with a sense of mild irony about the pomp and pageantry that accompany it, though many have deep respect for the current monarch, Queen Elizabeth, after 66 years of dutiful service. For some black Britons, the prospect of a mixed-race princess has increased interest in the monarchy, so far all white. The wedding address will be given by a black American bishop. "Meghan will bring a new perspective to the royal family," royal biographer Claudia Joseph said. "Obviously she comes from a very different background and ... that’s hugely important to take the royal family into the future." This wedding has drawn comparisons with some remarkable episodes of recent royal history: Edward VIII’s relationship with American divorcee Wallis Simpson, which led him to abdicate in 1936, and the queen’s late sister Margaret’s decision to call off her marriage to an equerry, Peter Townsend. But many Britons will not even watch the wedding, despite massive media interest. WEDDING FEVER Markle is expected to enter the chapel alone with her bridesmaids and page boys before joining Charles in the choir - the area where the clergy and choristers sit. After the hour-long ceremony, the couple will process through Windsor`s ancient streets in an open 19th-century Ascot Landau carriage pulled by four Windsor Grey horses. Markle`s wedding cake - a lemon and elderflower creation with buttercream icing - took six bakers five days to prepare, according to its designer Claire Ptak. Police were expecting more than 100,000 people to throng the streets outside the castle - the queen`s home and the oldest and largest inhabited fortress in the world. Harry, the younger son of the late Princess Diana, has always been a popular member of the royal family. At just 12 years old, he walked behind his mother`s coffin as her funeral cortege made its way through London after her death in a car crash in 1997. He has spoken publicly about the pain of that loss, supported the cause of wounded veterans, and embraced campaigns for awareness about mental health. “I remember Princess Diana dying," said Nick Lemin, 45 who grew up in Windsor but now lives in Brisbane, Australia. "I think she’d be very, very proud of Prince Harry and the family and how they are living their lives." Windsor Castle was badly damaged by a fire in 1992, a year Elizabeth famously described as an “annus horribilis” after three of her four children’s marriages failed, including Charles` marriage to Diana. Fast-forward 26 years and a reinvigorated royal brand has Windsor in a party mood, ahead of an occasion forecast to be blessed with sunshine and blue skies.

Cheering crowds greet Harry on walkabout ahead of UK wedding extravaganza

Prince Harry weds U.S. actress Meghan Markle on Saturday in a lavish ceremony that unites the pomp of British royalty with Hollywood glamour.

Hundreds of millions of people across the world are expected to tune in to watch the wedding of Queen Elizabeth`s popular grandson and the American star of the TV drama "Suits" at the 15th Century St George`s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

More than 100,000 fans will cram the narrow streets of the town 20 miles (30 km) west of London, dominated by the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, a home to 39 English monarchs since 1066.

"I love all the regalia, all the hoo-hahs, the procession with the cavalry," said Jane Tofolo, 50, from southwest London, who shook hands with Harry when he held an impromptu walkabout with his brother and best man outside the castle on Friday evening.

"It will be spectacular because us Brits do all that very well."

Harry, 33, is sixth in line to the British throne. Markle, 36, is a divorcee whose mother is African-American and father is white.

For many, the wedding is a fairytale. For some black Britons, it illustrates the breakdown of barriers in modern Britain.

To others, it is an irrelevance. Polls have suggested that most Britons will not bother tuning in to watch the event.&nbsp;

The hour-long ceremony begins at 1100 GMT, with weather forecasts predicting blue skies and sunshine.

The bride will arrive at the church with her mother, Doria Ragland, 61, with whom she was spending Friday night at a luxury hotel. Harry was staying at another hotel with elder brother and best man Prince William, whose daughter Charlotte and son George will be among the bridesmaids and page boys.

CHARLES TO LEAD MEGHAN

Harry`s father and heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles will walk his future daughter-in-law down the aisle after Markle`s father pulled out due to ill health.

Thomas Markle, 73, a lighting director for TV soaps and sitcoms, told the U.S. celebrity website TMZ he had undergone heart surgery on Wednesday. Confusion over his attendance marred the build-up to the wedding, which had been carefully choreographed for months by royal aides.&nbsp;

On Friday, Ragland met the 92-year-old monarch and her husband Prince Philip, 96, who will be among the senior royals in the 600-strong congregation. It will also include a smattering of celebrities, including fellow cast members of Markle from "Suits".

The service will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor with Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the spiritual head of the Anglican Church, overseeing the exchange of vows. A black U.S. bishop, Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, will give the wedding address.

After the ceremony, the newlyweds are expected to greet some of the 1,200 members of the public specially invited into the grounds of the castle before setting off on a carriage procession through Windsor.

A reception will be held in the castle`s St George`s Hall before 200 guests join the couple at an evening event at Frogmore House, another grand mansion in the grounds.&nbsp;

The prince and his new wife, who are expected to be given a new title by the queen to mark their marriage, are not immediately leaving on honeymoon and will carry out their first official engagement as husband and wife next week.

Educated at the exclusive Eton College, a stone`s throw from Windsor, Harry, the younger son of the late Princess Diana, gained a reputation as a royal wild child.

He admitted smoking cannabis, getting drunk when underage in a pub, scuffled with paparazzi outside a London nightclub and drew outrage by dressing as a Nazi officer at a party.

But he turned his image around after joining the army, where he spent 10 years and included two tours of duty in Afghanistan.&nbsp;

Last year, he spoke openly of his emotional torment following the 1997 death of his mother in a Paris car crash. Aged just 12, he walked solemnly behind her coffin in the funeral cortege.

BLIND DATE

He met Markle on a blind date in July 2016 set up through a mutual friend. Harry said he had never heard of his future wife or watched her TV series, and she said she knew nothing of the prince.

But after just two dates, he whisked her off to Botswana for a holiday, camping under the stars.

"The fact that I fell in love with Meghan so incredibly quickly was confirmation to me that all the stars were aligned, everything was just perfect," Harry said when their engagement was announced last November.

Harry`s gilded upbringing is in stark contrast with Markle`s. She was born and raised in Los Angeles and her parents divorced when she was six.&nbsp;

After a number of minor roles in films and on TV, she won the role as Rachel Zane in "Suits". She ran a successful lifestyle blog, thetig.com, and has worked as a humanitarian campaigner. In 2011, she married film producer Trevor Engelson but they divorced in 2013.

The intense spotlight on her father this week was indicative of the limelight she now faces.

Harry issued a public rebuke to journalists when they were dating, accusing some of sexism and racism. The prince has long had a testy relationship with the media. His mother`s limousine was being chased by paparazzi just before her fatal crash.

Millions of people across the world are expected to tune in to watch the wedding of Queen Elizabeth's popular grandson and the American star of the TV drama 'Suits' at the 15th Century St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle

Prince Harry weds U.S. actress Meghan Markle on Saturday in a lavish ceremony that unites the pomp of British royalty with Hollywood glamour. Hundreds of millions of people across the world are expected to tune in to watch the wedding of Queen Elizabeth`s popular grandson and the American star of the TV drama "Suits" at the 15th Century St George`s Chapel in Windsor Castle. More than 100,000 fans will cram the narrow streets of the town 20 miles (30 km) west of London, dominated by the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, a home to 39 English monarchs since 1066. "I love all the regalia, all the hoo-hahs, the procession with the cavalry," said Jane Tofolo, 50, from southwest London, who shook hands with Harry when he held an impromptu walkabout with his brother and best man outside the castle on Friday evening. "It will be spectacular because us Brits do all that very well." Harry, 33, is sixth in line to the British throne. Markle, 36, is a divorcee whose mother is African-American and father is white. For many, the wedding is a fairytale. For some black Britons, it illustrates the breakdown of barriers in modern Britain. To others, it is an irrelevance. Polls have suggested that most Britons will not bother tuning in to watch the event. The hour-long ceremony begins at 1100 GMT, with weather forecasts predicting blue skies and sunshine. The bride will arrive at the church with her mother, Doria Ragland, 61, with whom she was spending Friday night at a luxury hotel. Harry was staying at another hotel with elder brother and best man Prince William, whose daughter Charlotte and son George will be among the bridesmaids and page boys. CHARLES TO LEAD MEGHAN Harry`s father and heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles will walk his future daughter-in-law down the aisle after Markle`s father pulled out due to ill health. Thomas Markle, 73, a lighting director for TV soaps and sitcoms, told the U.S. celebrity website TMZ he had undergone heart surgery on Wednesday. Confusion over his attendance marred the build-up to the wedding, which had been carefully choreographed for months by royal aides. On Friday, Ragland met the 92-year-old monarch and her husband Prince Philip, 96, who will be among the senior royals in the 600-strong congregation. It will also include a smattering of celebrities, including fellow cast members of Markle from "Suits". The service will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor with Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the spiritual head of the Anglican Church, overseeing the exchange of vows. A black U.S. bishop, Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, will give the wedding address. After the ceremony, the newlyweds are expected to greet some of the 1,200 members of the public specially invited into the grounds of the castle before setting off on a carriage procession through Windsor. A reception will be held in the castle`s St George`s Hall before 200 guests join the couple at an evening event at Frogmore House, another grand mansion in the grounds. The prince and his new wife, who are expected to be given a new title by the queen to mark their marriage, are not immediately leaving on honeymoon and will carry out their first official engagement as husband and wife next week. Educated at the exclusive Eton College, a stone`s throw from Windsor, Harry, the younger son of the late Princess Diana, gained a reputation as a royal wild child. He admitted smoking cannabis, getting drunk when underage in a pub, scuffled with paparazzi outside a London nightclub and drew outrage by dressing as a Nazi officer at a party. But he turned his image around after joining the army, where he spent 10 years and included two tours of duty in Afghanistan. Last year, he spoke openly of his emotional torment following the 1997 death of his mother in a Paris car crash. Aged just 12, he walked solemnly behind her coffin in the funeral cortege. BLIND DATE He met Markle on a blind date in July 2016 set up through a mutual friend. Harry said he had never heard of his future wife or watched her TV series, and she said she knew nothing of the prince. But after just two dates, he whisked her off to Botswana for a holiday, camping under the stars. "The fact that I fell in love with Meghan so incredibly quickly was confirmation to me that all the stars were aligned, everything was just perfect," Harry said when their engagement was announced last November. Harry`s gilded upbringing is in stark contrast with Markle`s. She was born and raised in Los Angeles and her parents divorced when she was six. After a number of minor roles in films and on TV, she won the role as Rachel Zane in "Suits". She ran a successful lifestyle blog, thetig.com, and has worked as a humanitarian campaigner. In 2011, she married film producer Trevor Engelson but they divorced in 2013. The intense spotlight on her father this week was indicative of the limelight she now faces. Harry issued a public rebuke to journalists when they were dating, accusing some of sexism and racism. The prince has long had a testy relationship with the media. His mother`s limousine was being chased by paparazzi just before her fatal crash.

Harry and Meghan's wedding to blend royal tradition with Hollywood glamour

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be getting married in front of six hundred people at the St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday afternoon. Celebrities from the world of entertainment and sports will be mixing with royalty. Priyanka Chopra has been confirmed to be in attendance at the royal wedding, three of the Spice Girls ( Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton) have received coveted invitations. The Cast of Suits (Gabriel Macht, Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty, Abigail Spencer and Patrick J. Adams and showrunner Aaron Korsh) are also the part of the guest list.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are having a significantly smaller wedding than Prince William and Kate Middleton did back in 2011. Here are all the other celebrities, both rumored and confirmed to be, attending the royal wedding.&nbsp;

1. Elton John&nbsp; - It came as no surprise to hear that Harry’s close friend and royal family pal Elton is reportedly performing at Harry and Meghan’s wedding. 
2. Ellie Goulding - The singer 31, reportedly gained an invite to the Royal Wedding, after remaining 'good friends' with Prince Harry following their brief romance two years ago. 
3. Chelsy Davy - Harry’s longest relationship was with his first-love, Chelsy Davy, a Zimbabwean solicitor-turned-jewelry designer who he dated on-and-off from 2004 to 2011.&nbsp; 
4. James Blunt - The singer and wife Sofia Wellesley have been spotted making their way toward St. George’s Chapel for the festivities.&nbsp; 
5. Lindsay Roth - Bridesmaid, Maid of Honour and best friend is undoubtedly going to be walking down the aisle with Meghan Markle. 
6. Millie Mackintosh - Meghan and Made In Chelsea alumni Millie have been friends since 2016

The Queen is said to be attending the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Her husband Prince Philip, who is currently recovering from surgery, is thought to be attending as well, but may not stick around for the reception. Oprah, Idris Elba, and James Blunt were among the early guests at the wedding. Tennis’s brightest star Serena Williams came in with her husband Alexis Ohanian. Reformist and feminist, Suhani Jalota from India reportedly flew out 6,000 miles to attend the most-awaited and talked about wedding of the year. The 26-year-old founder of Myna Mahila Foundation (that attempts to improve women’s menstrual health hygiene) gave an acceptance speech at the Glamour College Women of the Year Awards, where Meghan Markle sat in the audience, moved by the cause.

British soccer superstar David Beckham and his wife Victoria “Posh” Beckham arrived at Windsor Castle on Saturday afternoon. Amal Clooney grew close to Meghan due to their shared interest in human rights and humanitarian work. She arrived with her actor husband George Clooney at Windsor amid loud cheering from the crowd that has gathered outside the castle.&nbsp;

Here are all the other celebrities, both rumored and confirmed to be, attending the royal wedding

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be getting married in front of six hundred people at the St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday afternoon. Celebrities from the world of entertainment and sports will be mixing with royalty. Priyanka Chopra has been confirmed to be in attendance at the royal wedding, three of the Spice Girls ( Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton) have received coveted invitations. The Cast of Suits (Gabriel Macht, Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty, Abigail Spencer and Patrick J. Adams and showrunner Aaron Korsh) are also the part of the guest list. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are having a significantly smaller wedding than Prince William and Kate Middleton did back in 2011. Here are all the other celebrities, both rumored and confirmed to be, attending the royal wedding. 1. Elton John - It came as no surprise to hear that Harry’s close friend and royal family pal Elton is reportedly performing at Harry and Meghan’s wedding. 2. Ellie Goulding - The singer 31, reportedly gained an invite to the Royal Wedding, after remaining 'good friends' with Prince Harry following their brief romance two years ago. 3. Chelsy Davy - Harry’s longest relationship was with his first-love, Chelsy Davy, a Zimbabwean solicitor-turned-jewelry designer who he dated on-and-off from 2004 to 2011. 4. James Blunt - The singer and wife Sofia Wellesley have been spotted making their way toward St. George’s Chapel for the festivities. 5. Lindsay Roth - Bridesmaid, Maid of Honour and best friend is undoubtedly going to be walking down the aisle with Meghan Markle. 6. Millie Mackintosh - Meghan and Made In Chelsea alumni Millie have been friends since 2016 The Queen is said to be attending the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Her husband Prince Philip, who is currently recovering from surgery, is thought to be attending as well, but may not stick around for the reception. Oprah, Idris Elba, and James Blunt were among the early guests at the wedding. Tennis’s brightest star Serena Williams came in with her husband Alexis Ohanian. Reformist and feminist, Suhani Jalota from India reportedly flew out 6,000 miles to attend the most-awaited and talked about wedding of the year. The 26-year-old founder of Myna Mahila Foundation (that attempts to improve women’s menstrual health hygiene) gave an acceptance speech at the Glamour College Women of the Year Awards, where Meghan Markle sat in the audience, moved by the cause. British soccer superstar David Beckham and his wife Victoria “Posh” Beckham arrived at Windsor Castle on Saturday afternoon. Amal Clooney grew close to Meghan due to their shared interest in human rights and humanitarian work. She arrived with her actor husband George Clooney at Windsor amid loud cheering from the crowd that has gathered outside the castle.

Hollywood mixes with royalty: The guest list at the royal wedding

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