In a successful test, a supersonic aircraft—which has the nickname “Son of Concorde”—came close to the speed of sound Mach 1 on Tuesday (Nov 5). This aircraft can now help travellers fly between New York and London in only three and a half hours.

THIS supersonic jet flies at speed of sound, can travel from London to NYC in 3.5 hours

As chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves seeks to persuade financial markets that she would prudently manage the nation's finances, the UK will adopt a stricter stance towards future public sector pay rises.

UK's Reeves Seeks to Calm Markets After Post-budget Selloff

A new investigation has revealed that it is charging government departments, councils, businesses mining companies, and the general public via a series of commercial rents and feudal levies on land and Seashore, seized by medieval monarchs. Watch to know more.

Property Empires That make Charles And Williams Millions

King Charles, William's Estates 'Making Millions' From Public Service

Wishes pour in on the auspicious festival of lights, one of the most important events in the Hindu calendar. Devotees light oil lamps and candles on the day to symbolise the triumph of good over evil. Diwali fever lights up markets as people step out with fervor and enthusiasm for festival. President Droupati Murmu, PM Narendra Modi Extend Diwali Greetings. Watch to know more!

Diwali 2024: Billions Light Up The World As Diwali Celebrations Kick Off | WION Originals

The Starmer government has presented its inaugural budget, marking a significant milestone for Labour after more than a decade in opposition. The budget outlines proposed tax hikes aimed at addressing fiscal challenges while implementing cuts to public spending. This strategic approach is designed to balance the nation's financial health with the need for essential services, setting the stage for intense political debate as the government seeks to navigate a complex economic landscape.

UK To See Biggest Tax Increase Since 1993 In Labour's First Budget

Diwali celebrations begin around the world with colourful lights and festive fervor. Markets around India and the world decked up as shoppers throng for Diwali. Thousands pack London’s Trafalgar Square to mark festival of lights. Organisers estimate about 10,000 members of UK’s Asian population attended celebrations. Hundreds of dancers wearing multicoloured saris performed at Square event. Watch to know more!

Diwali 2024: World Is Decked Up For Festival Of Lights | WION Originals

Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate it than attending a Tim Burton exhibition. Watch this report to know more about Tim Burton's fantastic exhibition.

Tim Burton Exhibition Opens In London

BHP faces lawsuit in London over the 2015 Mariana dam collapse in brazil, which killed 19 people. Over 600,000 claimants are seeking $47 billion in damages. Bhp argues it is not liable, citing ongoing reparations efforts. Take a look at our next report.

BHP Faces $47 Bn Legal Claim In London

The United Kingdom has planned to use the weight-loss drugs to help unemployed people with obesity get back to work, British Health Minister Wes Streeting said on Tuesday.

Unemployed people in UK may get weight loss jabs to return to work

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a whirlwind tour of European allies to secure aid for Kyiv's fight-back against Russia.

Ukrainian President Zelensky Meets UK PM Keir Starmer in London on Tour of European Allies

King Charles, decided to dust off his dancing shoes before heading to Samoa in October. The King received a little cultural crash course in the form of a Samoan dance lesson. At the St James's Palace in London.

Stick To Charleston, Charles; Forget Samoan Dance

Hollywood star Damian Lewis on Sunday drove sheep across a bridge crossing London's River Thames in a celebration of a medieval tradition. The Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning British actor wore his grandfather's wool coat and wielded a crook to move the sheep across Southwark Bridge.

Homeland star Damian Lewis herds sheep across bridge in London

Three people have been charged after soup was thrown at two Vincent Van Gogh paintings in the National Gallery. Watch in for more details!

Van Gogh's Art Attacked Again in London

Activists of the group 'just stop oil' threw soup at two of Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" paintings in London's national gallery as their mark of protest. This came just hours after two other members of the group were jailed for doing exactly the same in 2022.

Van Gogh's Art Attacked Again In London

Around 60 women have now come forward to allege they were sexually abused by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, lawyers representing them said on Friday. A BBC documentary last week aired claims by women that Fayed, who died last year aged 94, raped and sexually abused them during his ownership of the luxury department store.

Around 60 'survivors' allege ex-Harrods owner Al-Fayed of sex abuse, say lawyers

Here are the visuals of an exhibition featuring antiques from ancient silk road trade at the British museum in London. Watch to know more.

British Museum To Host 'Silk Roads' Exhibition

A London pub on the bank of the river Thames uses high tides to their advantage, serving drinks in the flooded beer garden to the amusement of its guests.

Pub Serves Beer Despite Flooding

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's new exhibition featuring colorful lights, mirrors, paintings is exhilarating the viewers in London. Watch to know more.

Infinity Mirrored Room, Flashing Lights & Spherical Heart At Yayoi Kusama's Exhibition

A train to Gatwick Airport had to be cancelled because of two unexpected passengers who started attacking other passengers. These weren't human, but squirrels. The rodents boarded the Great Western Railway train and started exploring the train, reportedly attacking passengers in the process.

Squirrels board Gatwick train, 'attack' passengers, forcing its cancellation

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been handed a suspended sentence by a London Court. Watch to know more.

London Court hands former BBC presenter Huw Edwards six months sentence

The thousands of protesters in London are demanding for the return of the hostages held captive by Hamas since the 7th of October now take a look at these.

Thousands of protesters hit the streets in London

The final report on the Grenfell disaster will get published today (Wednesday), six years after the inquiry began hearing evidence about what led to the deaths of 72 people in a fire in 2017.

Final report into Grenfell Tower disaster inquiry to be released

Insurers of the Bayesian superyacht that sank this month, killing tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six others, could be on the hook for at least $150 million, according to the first estimates by industry experts.

Superyacht sank in Sicily, may cost insurers at least $150 mn: Experts

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