<p>The six new murals painted by artist Banksy have puzzled many over their meaning. The artwork included a goat, two elephants, three monkeys and one wolf that appeared in the streets of London this week.</p>

<p>The art embodied Banksy's signature stencil style which is famous worldwide. Banksy, a pseudonymous street artist, political activist, and film director, is based in Bristol, England and maintains his identity hidden.</p>

<p>On Monday (Aug 12), the goat appeared on a wall in Richmond, West London. It shows a mountain goat perched on a small ledge with stones falling off the edge.</p>

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<p>In the second art, two elephant heads appeared on two blocked-out windows of a house in Chelsea. The third, three monkeys, were seen on a railway bridge near east London's Brick Lane.</p>

<p>Another piece of art, a wolf howling, appeared on a satellite dish on top of a building filled with graffiti in Peckham, southeast London, on Thursday (Aug 8). However, the satellite dish was reportedly stolen within hours according to London's Metropolitan Police.</p>

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<p>Two birds and a feline animal were also among his art. They have been posted by Banksy on his Instagram account, swirling theories about their meaning. Banksy has previously depicted themes like war and climate change in his art.</p>

<p>While some relate his latest art to riots and racist attacks that took place in the country in the last week, others speculate it depicts humanity's downfall.</p>

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<p>"I think these artworks are a reminder that the natural world still exists but humans are replacing it with cities...we need to protect our wildlife and their habitats before we lose them," a user on Instagram commented.</p>

<p>"Nice one Banksy. I see this as a critique of the wild and chaotic behaviour currently erupting across the UK. Far-right thugs on the prowl," another user commented.</p>

<p>Banksy's last mural showed the leaves of a tree painted on a wall behind a heavily pruned tree to mimic its foliage. Many suggest it is depicting the need to preserve nature. He also depicted three drones on a stop sign in Peckham previously, which was stolen.</p>

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The six new murals painted by artist Banksy have puzzled many over their meaning. The artwork included a goat, two elephants, three monkeys and one wolf that appeared in the streets of London this week.

The six new murals painted by artist Banksy have puzzled many over their meaning. The artwork included a goat, two elephants, three monkeys and one wolf that appeared in the streets of London this week. The art embodied Banksy's signature stencil style which is famous worldwide. Banksy, a pseudonymous street artist, political activist, and film director, is based in Bristol, England and maintains his identity hidden. On Monday (Aug 12), the goat appeared on a wall in Richmond, West London. It shows a mountain goat perched on a small ledge with stones falling off the edge. Also read | Bad on purpose? 'Kangaroo hopping' Australian breakdancer sets social media on fire In the second art, two elephant heads appeared on two blocked-out windows of a house in Chelsea. The third, three monkeys, were seen on a railway bridge near east London's Brick Lane. Another piece of art, a wolf howling, appeared on a satellite dish on top of a building filled with graffiti in Peckham, southeast London, on Thursday (Aug 8). However, the satellite dish was reportedly stolen within hours according to London's Metropolitan Police. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Banksy (@banksy) × Two birds and a feline animal were also among his art. They have been posted by Banksy on his Instagram account, swirling theories about their meaning. Banksy has previously depicted themes like war and climate change in his art. While some relate his latest art to riots and racist attacks that took place in the country in the last week, others speculate it depicts humanity's downfall. Also read | Canada man sues social networking sites Meta, TikTok, and Reddit for being addictive "I think these artworks are a reminder that the natural world still exists but humans are replacing it with cities...we need to protect our wildlife and their habitats before we lose them," a user on Instagram commented. "Nice one Banksy. I see this as a critique of the wild and chaotic behaviour currently erupting across the UK. Far-right thugs on the prowl," another user commented. Banksy's last mural showed the leaves of a tree painted on a wall behind a heavily pruned tree to mimic its foliage. Many suggest it is depicting the need to preserve nature. He also depicted three drones on a stop sign in Peckham previously, which was stolen. (With inputs from agencies)

Banksy unveils animals on the streets of London as many ponder over its meaning

<p>Several cities in the United Kingdom witnessed extreme chaos on Saturday (Aug 3) as right-wing protesters&nbsp;turned violent and staged attacks on riot police. In Liverpool, a crowd of people threw&nbsp;bricks, bottles, and flares at riot police, causing injuries to security officials&nbsp;and damage to police vehicles. Law enforcement personnel&nbsp;made multiple arrests in these areas while dealing with "serious disorder".</p>

<p>In Sunderland,&nbsp;Northumbria Police Chief Superintendent Mark Hall said four police officials were injured on Friday as a result of the violence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“During the course of the evening, our officers were met with serious and sustained levels of violence," he said. “Make no mistake, if you were involved last night, expect to be met with the full force of the law."</p>

<p>The unrest also spread to Manchester, Sunderland, Hull, Belfast, and Leeds, with UK Prime Minister&nbsp;Keir Starmer, on Saturday,&nbsp;offering "full support" to police to take action against the "extremists".</p>

<p>The PM added that the protesters wanted to&nbsp;“sow hate" among the people.&nbsp;Starmer said he backed the police to take “all necessary action to keep our streets safe.”</p>

<p>Earlier, the home secretary said people engaging in&nbsp;violent disorder “will pay the price”.&nbsp;“Criminal violence and disorder has no place on Britain’s streets," said&nbsp;Yvette Cooper.</p>

<h2><strong>Why there is unrest in UK cities?</strong></h2>

<p>The violence erupted earlier this week after a 17-year-old male was arrested for a stabbing incident in Southport, which resulted in the death of three young girls at a dance class.&nbsp;The incident triggered anti-immigrant protests in UK cities after rumours surfaced that the male was an immigrant and a Muslim.</p>

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<p>Suspects under the age of 18 are not publicly identified as per UK law; however, given the severity of the case,&nbsp;Judge Andrew Menary ordered Axel Rudakubana, born in Wales to Rwandan parents, to be identified.</p>

<h2><strong>Police bracing for more protests</strong></h2>

<p>Dozens of protests are scheduled to take place over the weekend and the police have deployed thousands of officers onto the streets.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;UK: Southport stabbing leads to riots and attack on Mosque</strong></p>

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<p>There were no reports of far-right marches in London but a large, peaceful pro-Palestinian&nbsp;march was organised on Saturday. Meanwhile, mosques around the country have been asked to stay alert and ramp up security measures.</p>

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Several cities in the United Kingdom witnessed extreme chaos on Saturday (Aug 3) as right-wing protesters turned violent and staged attacks on riot police. In Liverpool, a crowd of people threw bricks, bottles, and flares at riot police, causing injuries to security officials and damage to police vehicles.

Several cities in the United Kingdom witnessed extreme chaos on Saturday (Aug 3) as right-wing protesters turned violent and staged attacks on riot police. In Liverpool, a crowd of people threw bricks, bottles, and flares at riot police, causing injuries to security officials and damage to police vehicles. Law enforcement personnel made multiple arrests in these areas while dealing with "serious disorder". In Sunderland, Northumbria Police Chief Superintendent Mark Hall said four police officials were injured on Friday as a result of the violence. “During the course of the evening, our officers were met with serious and sustained levels of violence," he said. “Make no mistake, if you were involved last night, expect to be met with the full force of the law." The unrest also spread to Manchester, Sunderland, Hull, Belfast, and Leeds, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on Saturday, offering "full support" to police to take action against the "extremists". The PM added that the protesters wanted to “sow hate" among the people. Starmer said he backed the police to take “all necessary action to keep our streets safe.” Earlier, the home secretary said people engaging in violent disorder “will pay the price”. “Criminal violence and disorder has no place on Britain’s streets," said Yvette Cooper. Why there is unrest in UK cities? The violence erupted earlier this week after a 17-year-old male was arrested for a stabbing incident in Southport, which resulted in the death of three young girls at a dance class. The incident triggered anti-immigrant protests in UK cities after rumours surfaced that the male was an immigrant and a Muslim. Also read: Third child dies following mass stabbing in UK`s Southport Suspects under the age of 18 are not publicly identified as per UK law; however, given the severity of the case, Judge Andrew Menary ordered Axel Rudakubana, born in Wales to Rwandan parents, to be identified. Police bracing for more protests Dozens of protests are scheduled to take place over the weekend and the police have deployed thousands of officers onto the streets. Watch: UK: Southport stabbing leads to riots and attack on Mosque × There were no reports of far-right marches in London but a large, peaceful pro-Palestinian march was organised on Saturday. Meanwhile, mosques around the country have been asked to stay alert and ramp up security measures. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Starmer offers 'full support' to police as anti-immigrant 'extremists' wreak havoc in UK cities

In Northwest England, two children have been stabbed to death at a dance class. The attacker wounded at least nine from which six are in critical condition and two adults are also in critical condition.

Knife attack in UK: Two children stabbed to death, nine wounded at dance class

<p>Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his transformative roles and exceptional acting skills, is experiencing a proud moment as his daughter Shora begins her acting journey in London.</p>

<p>The acclaimed actor, celebrated for his intense and nuanced performances, shared a photo of Shora with her friends at an acting workshop. His caption read: "Shora with her friends" "Acting workshop London"</p>

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He shared another picture with Shora from Shakespeare's iconic Globe Theatre.&nbsp;<br />
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui and his wife Aaliya Siddiqui got married in 2009 and are parents to a daughter Shora Siddiqui and a son Yaani Siddiqui.&nbsp;<br />
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In an interview with Film Companion earlier this year, Nawazuddin Siddiqui spoke about his daughter wanting to pursue acting and said, "My daughter is taking training right now. She herself went and got admitted to the performing art faculty,<em> haath jod ke teacher ke saamne </em>(with folded hands in front of her teacher)&nbsp;she said, 'I want to learn acting'."</p>

<p>As a performer who has captivated audiences with his diverse roles and deep emotional range, Nawazuddin's pride in seeing his daughter follow in his footsteps is palpable.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Nawazuddin Siddiqui is best known for his critically acclaimed work in the <em>Gangs Of Wasseypur </em>series of films and the web series <em>Sacred Games</em>. He has also starred in films like <em>Badlapur, Kick, Raman Raghav 2.0, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Raees, Manjhi: The Mountain Man</em> and, <em>Motichoor Chaknachoor</em> among others.&nbsp;</p>


Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his transformative roles and exceptional acting skills, is experiencing a proud moment as his daughter Shora begins her acting journey in London.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his transformative roles and exceptional acting skills, is experiencing a proud moment as his daughter Shora begins her acting journey in London. The acclaimed actor, celebrated for his intense and nuanced performances, shared a photo of Shora with her friends at an acting workshop. His caption read: "Shora with her friends" "Acting workshop London" He shared another picture with Shora from Shakespeare's iconic Globe Theatre. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and his wife Aaliya Siddiqui got married in 2009 and are parents to a daughter Shora Siddiqui and a son Yaani Siddiqui. In an interview with Film Companion earlier this year, Nawazuddin Siddiqui spoke about his daughter wanting to pursue acting and said, "My daughter is taking training right now. She herself went and got admitted to the performing art faculty, haath jod ke teacher ke saamne (with folded hands in front of her teacher) she said, 'I want to learn acting'." As a performer who has captivated audiences with his diverse roles and deep emotional range, Nawazuddin's pride in seeing his daughter follow in his footsteps is palpable. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is best known for his critically acclaimed work in the Gangs Of Wasseypur series of films and the web series Sacred Games. He has also starred in films like Badlapur, Kick, Raman Raghav 2.0, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Raees, Manjhi: The Mountain Man and, Motichoor Chaknachoor among others.

Nawazuddin Siddqui's daughter attends acting workshop in London, proud father shares photos

<p>London seems to be turning too pricey for its citizens. In an unbelievable incident, a couple flew to Milan just to grab some tasty sandwiches, as they found that travelling to London for the same was comparatively costlier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>49-year-old Sharon Summer made the decision to travel with her partner Dan Puddifoot to another country just to buy some sandwiches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, the two had decided to go on a morning meal together. However, when they checked the roundtrip ticket from Cranfield, Bedfordshire, to London, it cost approximately £35 ($45) and £50 ($64.29) and the travel time was nearly an hour and a half.</p>

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<p>But the flight to Italy's Milan only cost £14 ($18). So, they opted for Milan, where they explored the city, ate sandwiches and flew back home at night.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Another 'thrifty' woman opts for a day trip to Milan over London</strong></h2>

<p>Another woman in the United Kingdom found it cheaper to travel to Milan for a day than to London. The woman said that she paid £50 ($64.29) for return flights to&nbsp;Milan, which was comparatively cheaper.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dagmara Kedzierska said she chose to travel to Milan because rail tickets&nbsp;are expensive in the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>The 30-year-old said that a return train from the capital to her home in&nbsp;Manchester&nbsp;would have cost her more than £100 ($128.58).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman reached the Italian city at 10:50 am (local time) and started her day with freshly baked croissants and coffee.</p>

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<p>"The&nbsp;day trips abroad&nbsp;are way more appealing, as most of the time they work out cheaper than staying in the UK. My Milan trip cost me less than £200, including the flights, transport, food and drinks," Dagmara said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I also love food and travelling abroad even for one day lets me try new foods. The restaurants in the UK are very basic and most of the time you will eat pre-cooked pasta or pre-baked pizza," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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London seems to be turning too pricey for its citizens. In an unbelievable incident, a couple flew to Milan just to grab some tasty sandwiches, as they found that travelling to London for the same was comparatively costlier.

London seems to be turning too pricey for its citizens. In an unbelievable incident, a couple flew to Milan just to grab some tasty sandwiches, as they found that travelling to London for the same was comparatively costlier. 49-year-old Sharon Summer made the decision to travel with her partner Dan Puddifoot to another country just to buy some sandwiches. Earlier, the two had decided to go on a morning meal together. However, when they checked the roundtrip ticket from Cranfield, Bedfordshire, to London, it cost approximately £35 ($45) and £50 ($64.29) and the travel time was nearly an hour and a half. Also Read: UK government strikes pay deal with junior doctors to end NHS walkouts But the flight to Italy's Milan only cost £14 ($18). So, they opted for Milan, where they explored the city, ate sandwiches and flew back home at night. Another 'thrifty' woman opts for a day trip to Milan over London Another woman in the United Kingdom found it cheaper to travel to Milan for a day than to London. The woman said that she paid £50 ($64.29) for return flights to Milan, which was comparatively cheaper. Dagmara Kedzierska said she chose to travel to Milan because rail tickets are expensive in the United Kingdom. The 30-year-old said that a return train from the capital to her home in Manchester would have cost her more than £100 ($128.58). The woman reached the Italian city at 10:50 am (local time) and started her day with freshly baked croissants and coffee. Watch: UK: Shoplifting cases hit all-time high "The day trips abroad are way more appealing, as most of the time they work out cheaper than staying in the UK. My Milan trip cost me less than £200, including the flights, transport, food and drinks," Dagmara said. "I also love food and travelling abroad even for one day lets me try new foods. The restaurants in the UK are very basic and most of the time you will eat pre-cooked pasta or pre-baked pizza," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

UK couple claims flying to Milan, not London, for sandwiches is ‘cheaper’

<p>WWE WrestleMania is a sports and entertainment extravaganza - perhaps the mightiest and one of the most followed two-day events in the United States&nbsp;and across the world. However, the 'Showcase of the Immortals' is going abroad for the first time, per the latest reports.</p>

<p>WWE COO Paul Levesque, aka Triple H and President Nick Khan, met London mayor Sadiq Khan&nbsp;to discuss the possibility of England’s capital city hosting a WrestleMania sooner.</p>

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<p>With&nbsp;Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, France, and Australia having had the chance to host a PLE lately, a breakthrough for WrestleMania was always on the cards.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/45000-police-10000-soldiers-and-2000-private-security-cover-highlight-paris-olympics-2024-opening-ceremony-744335">45,000 police, 10,000 soldiers and 2,000 private security cover highlight Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony</a></strong></p>

<p>“I am delighted to have met with WWE Hall of Famer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque and WWE President Nick Khan today to discuss how we can work to make London WrestleMania's first international destination," Sadiq said after meeting top WWE officials.</p>

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<h2>WrestleMania's mania grows</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Sadiq only vowed to bring more global sports spectacles to London since announcing his intentions earlier this year.&nbsp;Impressed with the idea and intrigued by the media reports, Triple H and Nick Khan met Sadiq at the City Hall on Friday, planning to land the ‘Show of Shows’ in London. However, should everyone involved agree with the plan, it would be a monumental win for him.</p>

<p>"London has great pedigree in hosting the biggest international sporting events from around the globe, and I'm determined to cement our city's reputation as the undisputed sports capital of the world as we work together for a better London for everyone.</p>

<p>"It's exciting to be working with the WWE team. The meeting was really productive, and talks will continue about how we could turn our ambition into a reality,” Sadiq Khan said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the stakeholders will work on the dates and logistics, a WrestleMania in London will further expand its chances of finding a new home in different countries.</p>

<p>Endorsing this idea of WrestleMania happening in London, Nick Khan said,</p>

<p>"Sadiq Khan and his team are working hard on positioning London as a sport and entertainment capital of Europe, and it has been great to hear more on his vision for how WWE can support them on that journey."&nbsp;</p>

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WWE WrestleMania is a sports and entertainment extravaganza - perhaps the mightiest and one of the most followed two-day events in the United States and across the world.

WWE WrestleMania is a sports and entertainment extravaganza - perhaps the mightiest and one of the most followed two-day events in the United States and across the world. However, the 'Showcase of the Immortals' is going abroad for the first time, per the latest reports. WWE COO Paul Levesque, aka Triple H and President Nick Khan, met London mayor Sadiq Khan to discuss the possibility of England’s capital city hosting a WrestleMania sooner. Great to welcome Paul “@TripleH” Levesque and @WWE President Nick Khan to City Hall to discuss making London WrestleMania’s first international destination. pic.twitter.com/Nu1ecHoSiW — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) July 26, 2024 × With Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, France, and Australia having had the chance to host a PLE lately, a breakthrough for WrestleMania was always on the cards. ALSO READ: 45,000 police, 10,000 soldiers and 2,000 private security cover highlight Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony “I am delighted to have met with WWE Hall of Famer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque and WWE President Nick Khan today to discuss how we can work to make London WrestleMania's first international destination," Sadiq said after meeting top WWE officials. Great conversation with @MayorofLondon @SadiqKhan to discuss the possibility of bringing #WrestleMania to London. Things are off to an exciting start… pic.twitter.com/W0b8P6Xa2p — Triple H (@TripleH) July 26, 2024 × WrestleMania's mania grows Meanwhile, Sadiq only vowed to bring more global sports spectacles to London since announcing his intentions earlier this year. Impressed with the idea and intrigued by the media reports, Triple H and Nick Khan met Sadiq at the City Hall on Friday, planning to land the ‘Show of Shows’ in London. However, should everyone involved agree with the plan, it would be a monumental win for him. "London has great pedigree in hosting the biggest international sporting events from around the globe, and I'm determined to cement our city's reputation as the undisputed sports capital of the world as we work together for a better London for everyone. "It's exciting to be working with the WWE team. The meeting was really productive, and talks will continue about how we could turn our ambition into a reality,” Sadiq Khan said. Although the stakeholders will work on the dates and logistics, a WrestleMania in London will further expand its chances of finding a new home in different countries. Endorsing this idea of WrestleMania happening in London, Nick Khan said, "Sadiq Khan and his team are working hard on positioning London as a sport and entertainment capital of Europe, and it has been great to hear more on his vision for how WWE can support them on that journey." (With inputs from agencies)

WWE WrestleMania ready for UK debut as Triple H and Nick Khan meet London mayor over potential deal

<p>A tourist collapsed after being bitten by a King's Guard horse outside the Household Cavalry Museum in central London this weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A video shared on social media forums showed a woman approaching the soldier who was on the horse to pose for a photograph.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ironically, the incident took place right below a warning sign, which read: "BEWARE. THE HORSES MAY KICK OR BITE."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"DON'T TOUCH THE REIGNS," it added, with a thank you.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-king-charles-and-queen-camillas-jersey-trip-briefly-interrupted-due-to-a-security-threat-741155">King Charles and Queen Camilla's Jersey trip briefly interrupted due to security threat</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The woman, wearing an oversized Pink Floyd T-shirt, sunglasses and a baseball hat, got too close to the animal and it attacked her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video showed the woman shouting in pain and heading away from the animal before inspecting her wounds. She later collapsed to the ground after being injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video was uploaded on YouTube by the account Buska In The Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-prince-william-takes-son-prince-george-out-for-european-championship-finals-see-pics-741068">Prince William takes son Prince George out for European Championship finals, see pics</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Watch the video here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>This is not the first time, the animal has done this, previously also&nbsp;it attempted to bite and kick several tourists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For a very long time, travellers from all over the world have been fascinated and intrigued by the King's Guard, also known as the Queen's Guard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, Irish Guards and Welsh Guards are among the soldiers who make up this group.&nbsp;</p>

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A tourist collapsed after being bitten by a King's Guard horse outside the Household Cavalry Museum in central London this weekend. A video shared on social media forums showed a woman approaching the soldier who was on the horse to pose for a photograph.

A tourist collapsed after being bitten by a King's Guard horse outside the Household Cavalry Museum in central London this weekend. A video shared on social media forums showed a woman approaching the soldier who was on the horse to pose for a photograph. Ironically, the incident took place right below a warning sign, which read: "BEWARE. THE HORSES MAY KICK OR BITE." "DON'T TOUCH THE REIGNS," it added, with a thank you. Also read: King Charles and Queen Camilla's Jersey trip briefly interrupted due to security threat The woman, wearing an oversized Pink Floyd T-shirt, sunglasses and a baseball hat, got too close to the animal and it attacked her. The video showed the woman shouting in pain and heading away from the animal before inspecting her wounds. She later collapsed to the ground after being injured. The video was uploaded on YouTube by the account Buska In The Park. Also read: Prince William takes son Prince George out for European Championship finals, see pics Watch the video here: King Charles’ guard horse bites tourist who got close for a photo. pic.twitter.com/TIh5bzupp1 — Pop Base (@PopBase) July 22, 2024 × This is not the first time, the animal has done this, previously also it attempted to bite and kick several tourists. For a very long time, travellers from all over the world have been fascinated and intrigued by the King's Guard, also known as the Queen's Guard. The Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, Irish Guards and Welsh Guards are among the soldiers who make up this group. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: King's Guard horse bites arm of woman, who collapses to the floor

<p>An elderly UK&nbsp;prisoner who escaped from a London hospital&nbsp;has been found and arrested on Saturday (Jul 20), the Metropolitan police confirmed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Graham Gomm, 63, was on remand for&nbsp;burglary offences&nbsp;but managed to escape from&nbsp;Hammersmith Hospital after being taken there by the prison staff on Thursday (Jul 18) after falling sick.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Police officers from across the Met worked together after being alerted to Graham Gomm’s escape on 18 July. As a result of a proactive operation, officers arrested Gomm in Putney at about 8.30 am on 20 July," said the Met police.</p>

<p>“An investigation will continue into Mr Gomm escaping lawful custody.”</p>

<p>The police were alerted about Gomm's escape just after midnight on Thursday. He was wearing a grey t-shirt and a similar coloured tracksuit during the escape as the manhunt was launched.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officers started by carrying out door-to-door searches in the neighbourhood before peering through the CCTV footage.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time, the Met released a statement, showing concern about Gomm's well-being.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Detectives are also concerned for Gomm’s welfare as he was undergoing medical care before he escaped. There is nothing to suggest that Gomm is a threat to the public.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Overcrowded UK prisons</strong></h2>

<p>According to reports, prisons in the United Kingdom&nbsp;are filled to the brim, leading to major handling challenges in front of the authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports indicate that as of July 12, there were 87,500 inmates at the 1,451 prison facilities - suggesting a 98 per cent capacity, with fewer than 1,500 spots left.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In England and Wales, those handed jail sentences have traditionally spent 50 per cent&nbsp;of their sentence behind bars before being released on licence, subject to certain conditions.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-to-release-thousands-of-prisoners-early-to-avert-collapse-of-overcrowded-system-740371" target="_blank"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;UK to release thousands of prisoners early to avert 'collapse' of overcrowded system</strong></a><br />
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The newly-formed Labour government recently announced plans to release those who have served 40 per cent of their sentences for specific types of crimes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The release of prisoners is likely to happen from&nbsp;September.&nbsp;</p>

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An elderly UK prisoner who escaped from a London hospital has been found and arrested on Saturday (Jul 20), the Metropolitan police confirmed. Graham Gomm, 63, was on remand for burglary offences but managed to escape from Hammersmith Hospital after being taken there by the prison staff on Thursday (Jul 18) after falling sick.

An elderly UK prisoner who escaped from a London hospital has been found and arrested on Saturday (Jul 20), the Metropolitan police confirmed. Graham Gomm, 63, was on remand for burglary offences but managed to escape from Hammersmith Hospital after being taken there by the prison staff on Thursday (Jul 18) after falling sick. “Police officers from across the Met worked together after being alerted to Graham Gomm’s escape on 18 July. As a result of a proactive operation, officers arrested Gomm in Putney at about 8.30 am on 20 July," said the Met police. “An investigation will continue into Mr Gomm escaping lawful custody.” The police were alerted about Gomm's escape just after midnight on Thursday. He was wearing a grey t-shirt and a similar coloured tracksuit during the escape as the manhunt was launched. Officers started by carrying out door-to-door searches in the neighbourhood before peering through the CCTV footage. At the time, the Met released a statement, showing concern about Gomm's well-being. “Detectives are also concerned for Gomm’s welfare as he was undergoing medical care before he escaped. There is nothing to suggest that Gomm is a threat to the public.” Watch | Mexico sends 200 military personnel to the U.S. border city of Juarez × Overcrowded UK prisons According to reports, prisons in the United Kingdom are filled to the brim, leading to major handling challenges in front of the authorities. Reports indicate that as of July 12, there were 87,500 inmates at the 1,451 prison facilities - suggesting a 98 per cent capacity, with fewer than 1,500 spots left. In England and Wales, those handed jail sentences have traditionally spent 50 per cent of their sentence behind bars before being released on licence, subject to certain conditions. Also read | UK to release thousands of prisoners early to avert 'collapse' of overcrowded system The newly-formed Labour government recently announced plans to release those who have served 40 per cent of their sentences for specific types of crimes. The release of prisoners is likely to happen from September. (With inputs from agencies)

UK: Police arrest elderly prisoner who escaped during treatment at London hospital

<p>BMW partnered with prestigious musical institutions to deliver free open-air concerts in two of Europe's cultural capitals last weekend. The events took place in London and Berlin, drawing impressive crowds to iconic locations in both cities.</p>

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<p>In London, the BMW Classics concert, held on Saturday, July 13th, transformed Trafalgar Square into a grand musical venue. Approximately 10,000 people gathered to enjoy the London Symphony Orchestra's performance under the open sky. Meanwhile, Berlin's State Opera for all, spanning Friday and Saturday (July 12th and 13th), attracted over 20,000 music enthusiasts to Bebelplatz for live opera broadcasts and concerts.</p>

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<p>The London performance, conducted by Duncan Ward, offered a rich and varied program. It began with Emmanuelle Chabrier's lively "Joyeuse marche," followed by Brahms' spirited "Rondo alla zingarese." The highlight of the evening was the world premiere of Joanna Lee's "beams.bellows.bounds," a piece specially commissioned for the event. This work, part of the LSO's Discovery programme, brought together the orchestra and 50 young musicians from East London, showcasing the event's commitment to nurturing new talent. The concert concluded with Stravinsky's enchanting score for the ballet Petrushka.</p>

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<p>Expanding its reach beyond the physical audience, the London concert was streamed live to an additional 10,500 viewers worldwide via the London Symphony Orchestra's YouTube channel and Facebook page. This digital offering will remain available for 90 days two weeks after the concert, allowing even more music lovers to experience the performance.</p>

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<p>In Berlin, the 18th edition of State Opera for all presented a two-day musical extravaganza. Friday evening featured a live broadcast of Marc-André Dalbavie's latest work, "Melancholy of Resistance," at Bebelplatz. This innovative production, directed by David Marton and cinematographer Chris Kondek, blended techniques from musical theatre and cinema, creating a unique visual and auditory experience. Despite challenging weather conditions, including storm warnings and rain, around 1,000 people gathered at Bebelplatz to join in the celebration alongside the audience in the opera house.</p>

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<p>Saturday's event in Berlin showcased the Staatskapelle Berlin in a traditional open-air concert. This performance marked a significant moment as it was the first under the baton of Christian Thielemann, the incoming General Music Director. The program featured Richard Wagner's Overture to "Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg" and Richard Strauss's "Eine Alpensinfonie." The concert received a standing ovation from the 20,000-strong audience at Bebelplatz and was also streamed live worldwide.</p>

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<p>Adding to the inclusive nature of the event, the Opera Children's Orchestra performed before the main concert, presenting works by Dvořák, Schumann, and Ellington, with Maria Kokareva as the soloist.</p>

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<p>Ilka Horstmeier, a Board Member of BMW AG, emphasized the importance of these events in fostering cultural exchange and social cohesion. She noted how Bebelplatz was transformed into a place of unity and shared experience, reflecting the values of diversity and cosmopolitanism that are crucial in today's world.</p>

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<p>This year's State Opera for all held additional significance as it marked the end of Matthias Schulz's tenure as Artistic Director of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden. Schulz, who served for seven years, expressed his gratitude and emotion at the event's success, praising it as a true representation of "opera for ALL."</p>

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<p>Looking ahead, the next Opera for all event is scheduled for July 27, 2024, in Munich. This upcoming performance will feature a live broadcast of Puccini's "Tosca," directed by Kornél Mundruczó and conducted by Andrea Battistoni and Oksana Lyniv, promising another spectacular celebration of music and community.</p>


BMW partnered with prestigious musical institutions to deliver free open-air concerts in two of Europe's cultural capitals last weekend. The events took place in London and Berlin, drawing impressive crowds to iconic locations in both cities.

BMW partnered with prestigious musical institutions to deliver free open-air concerts in two of Europe's cultural capitals last weekend. The events took place in London and Berlin, drawing impressive crowds to iconic locations in both cities. In London, the BMW Classics concert, held on Saturday, July 13th, transformed Trafalgar Square into a grand musical venue. Approximately 10,000 people gathered to enjoy the London Symphony Orchestra's performance under the open sky. Meanwhile, Berlin's State Opera for all, spanning Friday and Saturday (July 12th and 13th), attracted over 20,000 music enthusiasts to Bebelplatz for live opera broadcasts and concerts. The London performance, conducted by Duncan Ward, offered a rich and varied program. It began with Emmanuelle Chabrier's lively "Joyeuse marche," followed by Brahms' spirited "Rondo alla zingarese." The highlight of the evening was the world premiere of Joanna Lee's "beams.bellows.bounds," a piece specially commissioned for the event. This work, part of the LSO's Discovery programme, brought together the orchestra and 50 young musicians from East London, showcasing the event's commitment to nurturing new talent. The concert concluded with Stravinsky's enchanting score for the ballet Petrushka. Expanding its reach beyond the physical audience, the London concert was streamed live to an additional 10,500 viewers worldwide via the London Symphony Orchestra's YouTube channel and Facebook page. This digital offering will remain available for 90 days two weeks after the concert, allowing even more music lovers to experience the performance. In Berlin, the 18th edition of State Opera for all presented a two-day musical extravaganza. Friday evening featured a live broadcast of Marc-André Dalbavie's latest work, "Melancholy of Resistance," at Bebelplatz. This innovative production, directed by David Marton and cinematographer Chris Kondek, blended techniques from musical theatre and cinema, creating a unique visual and auditory experience. Despite challenging weather conditions, including storm warnings and rain, around 1,000 people gathered at Bebelplatz to join in the celebration alongside the audience in the opera house. Saturday's event in Berlin showcased the Staatskapelle Berlin in a traditional open-air concert. This performance marked a significant moment as it was the first under the baton of Christian Thielemann, the incoming General Music Director. The program featured Richard Wagner's Overture to "Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg" and Richard Strauss's "Eine Alpensinfonie." The concert received a standing ovation from the 20,000-strong audience at Bebelplatz and was also streamed live worldwide. Adding to the inclusive nature of the event, the Opera Children's Orchestra performed before the main concert, presenting works by Dvořák, Schumann, and Ellington, with Maria Kokareva as the soloist. Ilka Horstmeier, a Board Member of BMW AG, emphasized the importance of these events in fostering cultural exchange and social cohesion. She noted how Bebelplatz was transformed into a place of unity and shared experience, reflecting the values of diversity and cosmopolitanism that are crucial in today's world. This year's State Opera for all held additional significance as it marked the end of Matthias Schulz's tenure as Artistic Director of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden. Schulz, who served for seven years, expressed his gratitude and emotion at the event's success, praising it as a true representation of "opera for ALL." Looking ahead, the next Opera for all event is scheduled for July 27, 2024, in Munich. This upcoming performance will feature a live broadcast of Puccini's "Tosca," directed by Kornél Mundruczó and conducted by Andrea Battistoni and Oksana Lyniv, promising another spectacular celebration of music and community.

Over 30,000 attend State Opera for All and BMW Classics in Berlin and London

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<p>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, reacting to a racial slur made about him by a Reform UK party supporter, on Friday (June 28) said he was deeply hurt and infuriated by the clipping.</p>

<p>Expressing his disapproval of the act, he said that he was anguished upon having to witness his two daughters see and hear what the people campaigning for Nigel Farage said.</p>

<p>Sunak, who was born in the southern English port city of Southampton in 1980 to Hindu parents of Punjabi Indian descent, was called a "f*cking Paki" by Reform canvasser Andrew Parker in a secretly filmed video by Channel 4 News.</p>

<p>"My two daughters have to see and hear Reform people who campaign for Nigel Farage calling me an effing Paki. It hurts and it makes me angry, and I think he has some questions to answer," Sunak responded to comments broadcast by Channel 4 News.</p>

<p>UK's first ethnic-minority PM said that the Reform activist's racial slur was "too important not to call out".</p>

<p>"I don't repeat those words lightly, I do so deliberately because this is too important not to call out clearly for what it is," he added.</p>

<p>In Channel 4's video, Parker can be heard saying, "I've always been a Tory (Conservative) voter but what annoys me is that f*cking Paki we've got in. What good is he? You tell me, you know. He's just wet. F*cking useless."</p>

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<h2><strong>No one at the Reform Party was aware of my personal views, says Parker&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Parker released a statement apologising to Nigel Farage and the Reform Party stating that his personal views on the immigration problem were not intended to bring disrepute to the party.</p>

<p>"I would therefore like to apologise profusely to Nigel Farage and the Reform Party if my personal views have reflected badly on them and brought them into disrepute as this was not my intention," he said.</p>

<p>"I offered to help the Reform Party on their canvassing as I believe that they are the only party that offers the UK voter a practical solution to the illegal immigration problem that we have in the UK."</p>

<p>Amid the controversy over Parker's statement, Farage took to his X handle late on Thursday (June 27) and said that he was disturbed by the kind of words that the Reform activist used.</p>

<p>"We now learn that he is an actor by profession. This whole episode does not add up," Farage said on Friday (June 28).</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, reacting to a racial slur made about him by a Reform UK party supporter, on Friday (June 28) said he was deeply hurt and infuriated by the clipping.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, reacting to a racial slur made about him by a Reform UK party supporter, on Friday (June 28) said he was deeply hurt and infuriated by the clipping. Expressing his disapproval of the act, he said that he was anguished upon having to witness his two daughters see and hear what the people campaigning for Nigel Farage said. Sunak, who was born in the southern English port city of Southampton in 1980 to Hindu parents of Punjabi Indian descent, was called a "f*cking Paki" by Reform canvasser Andrew Parker in a secretly filmed video by Channel 4 News. "My two daughters have to see and hear Reform people who campaign for Nigel Farage calling me an effing Paki. It hurts and it makes me angry, and I think he has some questions to answer," Sunak responded to comments broadcast by Channel 4 News. UK's first ethnic-minority PM said that the Reform activist's racial slur was "too important not to call out". "I don't repeat those words lightly, I do so deliberately because this is too important not to call out clearly for what it is," he added. In Channel 4's video, Parker can be heard saying, "I've always been a Tory (Conservative) voter but what annoys me is that f*cking Paki we've got in. What good is he? You tell me, you know. He's just wet. F*cking useless." Also read: EU leaders support Ursula von der Leyen for second term as president No one at the Reform Party was aware of my personal views, says Parker Parker released a statement apologising to Nigel Farage and the Reform Party stating that his personal views on the immigration problem were not intended to bring disrepute to the party. "I would therefore like to apologise profusely to Nigel Farage and the Reform Party if my personal views have reflected badly on them and brought them into disrepute as this was not my intention," he said. "I offered to help the Reform Party on their canvassing as I believe that they are the only party that offers the UK voter a practical solution to the illegal immigration problem that we have in the UK." Amid the controversy over Parker's statement, Farage took to his X handle late on Thursday (June 27) and said that he was disturbed by the kind of words that the Reform activist used. "We now learn that he is an actor by profession. This whole episode does not add up," Farage said on Friday (June 28). (With inputs from agencies)

UK PM Rishi Sunak hurt and angry over Reform activist's racial slur, says 'too important not to call out'

<p>The UK human rights group Stop Uyghur Genocide which is campaigning against the Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has been leading an effort to stop the company from being listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).</p>

<p>The group has petitioned the British equivalent, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), to stand in the way of Shein from going public in the city.</p>

<p>Shein, on the other hand, investigates that it does not allow forced labour and is committed to protecting human rights.</p>

<p>The company also has continually highlighted its supply chain and policies that compel manufacturers to source their cotton from only sensitised areas.</p>

<p>Currently, the FCA has not made any statement concerning the issue. Another lobby joined, Amnesty International UK, stated that they would oppose Shein’s listing on the LSE should the company consider an IPO in London accusing the company of having questionable labour practices and human rights narratives.</p>

<p>Earlier this June, Shein put confidential filing with the FCA, to begin the process for following a possible London listing later this year, as per the sources.</p>

<p>Shein has also indicated that it is gradually channelling resources to better governance and compliance across sectors in its supply chain.</p>

<p>However, it should be clarified that the FCA’s powers do not include investigation or prosecution of alleged infringements of legal provisions that fall outside of the FCA framework, like the Modern Slavery Act or the tax law.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Reuters)</em></p>


The UK human rights group Stop Uyghur Genocide which is campaigning against the Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has been leading an effort to stop the company from being listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

The UK human rights group Stop Uyghur Genocide which is campaigning against the Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has been leading an effort to stop the company from being listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The group has petitioned the British equivalent, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), to stand in the way of Shein from going public in the city. Shein, on the other hand, investigates that it does not allow forced labour and is committed to protecting human rights. The company also has continually highlighted its supply chain and policies that compel manufacturers to source their cotton from only sensitised areas. Currently, the FCA has not made any statement concerning the issue. Another lobby joined, Amnesty International UK, stated that they would oppose Shein’s listing on the LSE should the company consider an IPO in London accusing the company of having questionable labour practices and human rights narratives. Earlier this June, Shein put confidential filing with the FCA, to begin the process for following a possible London listing later this year, as per the sources. Shein has also indicated that it is gradually channelling resources to better governance and compliance across sectors in its supply chain. However, it should be clarified that the FCA’s powers do not include investigation or prosecution of alleged infringements of legal provisions that fall outside of the FCA framework, like the Modern Slavery Act or the tax law. (With inputs from Reuters)

Shein's potential London listing faces hurdles over labour concerns

<p>Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared her frustrating experience at London's Heathrow Airport when her luggage went missing and she had to wait for long hours without any help from the airport staff.&nbsp;<br />
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The <em>Heeramandi </em>actress took to Instagram stories on Wednesday to share her ordeal.<br />
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"#Heathrow chaos * 10000. 2 hours at an empty luggage belt! @heathrow_airport Worst!!!!!," the actress stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aditi also shared a screenshot of her conversation with Heathrow Airport, which directed her to contact the airline for further information. She wrote, "Heathrow washed their hands off any answers @british_airways ?????? Hour 3 and ticking."<br />
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In another update, Aditi posted a countdown video, tagging both the airline and the airport.<br />
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Aditi also took to her X account and wrote, "19 hours and ticking...Also, @British_Airways just putting it out there. This isn't my first rodeo with the brits...watch. #Heeramandi on @NetflixIndia and you'll know that I'm not one to go down without a fight for justice! So can you free our bags! ASAP! I have a conference to attend, and the essentials I'll need for it will not meet your criteria for essentials."</p>

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just putting it out there. This isn't my first rodeo with the brits...watch<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Heeramandi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Heeramandi</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/NetflixIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NetflixIndia</a> and you'll know that I'm not one to go down without a fight for justice!<br />
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<p>Aditi was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series Heeramandi in which her performance was well received by the critics. Aditi's Gajagamini walk in one of the songs from the series went viral.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,</em> features a star-studded cast, including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Sharmin Sehgal. The series also stars Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman in the roles of the Nawabs.</p>

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<p>Set against the backdrop of India's struggle for independence in the 1940s, the show explores the lives of courtesans and their patrons in the red light district of Lahore.&nbsp;<br />
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Aditi will next appear in Gandhi Talks and Lioness, which are currently in production.</p>

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Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared her frustrating experience at London's Heathrow Airport when her luggage went missing and she had to wait for long hours without any help from the airport staff.

Aditi Rao Hydari recently shared her frustrating experience at London's Heathrow Airport when her luggage went missing and she had to wait for long hours without any help from the airport staff. The Heeramandi actress took to Instagram stories on Wednesday to share her ordeal. "#Heathrow chaos * 10000. 2 hours at an empty luggage belt! @heathrow_airport Worst!!!!!," the actress stated. Aditi also shared a screenshot of her conversation with Heathrow Airport, which directed her to contact the airline for further information. She wrote, "Heathrow washed their hands off any answers @british_airways ?????? Hour 3 and ticking." In another update, Aditi posted a countdown video, tagging both the airline and the airport. Aditi also took to her X account and wrote, "19 hours and ticking...Also, @British_Airways just putting it out there. This isn't my first rodeo with the brits...watch. #Heeramandi on @NetflixIndia and you'll know that I'm not one to go down without a fight for justice! So can you free our bags! ASAP! I have a conference to attend, and the essentials I'll need for it will not meet your criteria for essentials." 19 hours and ticking…. Also, @British_Airways just putting it out there. This isn't my first rodeo with the brits...watch#Heeramandi on @NetflixIndia and you'll know that I'm not one to go down without a fight for justice! So can you free our bags! ASAP! I have a conference… — Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) June 26, 2024 × Aditi was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series Heeramandi in which her performance was well received by the critics. Aditi's Gajagamini walk in one of the songs from the series went viral. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, features a star-studded cast, including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Sharmin Sehgal. The series also stars Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman in the roles of the Nawabs. Set against the backdrop of India's struggle for independence in the 1940s, the show explores the lives of courtesans and their patrons in the red light district of Lahore. Aditi will next appear in Gandhi Talks and Lioness, which are currently in production.

Aditi Rao Hydari slams London's Heathrow Airport officials as her luggage goes missing

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<p>A Virgin Atlantic flight which was headed for San Francisco, United States from London, United Kingdom was forced to turn around after the windscreen of a Boeing 787-9 cracked midair, reportedly leaving the cockpit crew baffled.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>What happened?</h2>

<p>The cockpit crew of the packed commercial flight from London’s Heathrow Airport was forced to turn around after the Boeing jet suffered “damage to the outer layer of the cockpit windscreen,” said a spokesperson from Virgin Atlantic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Virgin Atlantic flight was said to be at an altitude of 40,000 feet when the crack penetrated Flight VS41’s glass.</p>

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<p>The cause of the damage to the flight, on May 27, was not clear, but Virgin Atlantic assured that at “no point was the safety of the aircraft, our customers or our cabin crew compromised.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The flight was three hours into its 11-hour journey and was said to be somewhere between Greenland and Iceland cruising at an altitude of 40,000 feet when the incident took place.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Virgin Atlantic issues apology to passengers</strong></h2>

<p>The British airline&nbsp;issued an apology to the passengers affected by the delay and provided overnight accommodation for them before they were placed on alternative flights the following day.</p>

<p>“At no point was the safety of the aircraft, our customers or our cabin crew compromised and the Captain made the decision to return to Heathrow, where we had the replacement parts and tooling in place to fix the issue and avoid further impact to our customers and our schedules,” said a Virgin Atlantic spokesperson, as quoted by the&nbsp;Evening Standard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We always work well above industry safety standards and the aircraft was back in service within 24 hours of the event. We’d like to apologise to the customers involved, for the delay to their journeys.”</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-australia-bound-boeing-737-800-planes-engine-erupts-in-flames-with-loud-bangs-732568">Australia-bound Boeing 737-800 plane's engine erupts in flames with loud bangs</a></strong></p>

<p>The airline offered no explanation about what could have led to the crack in the cockpit windscreen which it said is made of multiple layers.</p>

<h2><strong>Boeing and it’s many woes</strong></h2>

<p>The incident in May was just among many involving the the US planemaker, which&nbsp;has come under scrutiny in recent months.</p>

<p>Notably, it was also not the first time that a Boeing plane had witnessed cracked windscreens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, a Tokyo-bound Air New Zealand flight had to return to Auckland because the aircraft’s windscreen was damaged.</p>

<p>Flight ANZ99 was forced to make a U-turn three and a half hours into an 11-hour journey after it had crossed Port Vila in Vanuatu.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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A Virgin Atlantic flight which was headed for San Francisco, United States from London, United Kingdom was forced to turn around after the windscreen of a Boeing 787-9 cracked midair, reportedly leaving the cockpit crew baffled.

A Virgin Atlantic flight which was headed for San Francisco, United States from London, United Kingdom was forced to turn around after the windscreen of a Boeing 787-9 cracked midair, reportedly leaving the cockpit crew baffled. What happened? The cockpit crew of the packed commercial flight from London’s Heathrow Airport was forced to turn around after the Boeing jet suffered “damage to the outer layer of the cockpit windscreen,” said a spokesperson from Virgin Atlantic. The Virgin Atlantic flight was said to be at an altitude of 40,000 feet when the crack penetrated Flight VS41’s glass. The cause of the damage to the flight, on May 27, was not clear, but Virgin Atlantic assured that at “no point was the safety of the aircraft, our customers or our cabin crew compromised.” The flight was three hours into its 11-hour journey and was said to be somewhere between Greenland and Iceland cruising at an altitude of 40,000 feet when the incident took place. Virgin Atlantic issues apology to passengers The British airline issued an apology to the passengers affected by the delay and provided overnight accommodation for them before they were placed on alternative flights the following day. “At no point was the safety of the aircraft, our customers or our cabin crew compromised and the Captain made the decision to return to Heathrow, where we had the replacement parts and tooling in place to fix the issue and avoid further impact to our customers and our schedules,” said a Virgin Atlantic spokesperson, as quoted by the Evening Standard. “We always work well above industry safety standards and the aircraft was back in service within 24 hours of the event. We’d like to apologise to the customers involved, for the delay to their journeys.” Also Read | Australia-bound Boeing 737-800 plane's engine erupts in flames with loud bangs The airline offered no explanation about what could have led to the crack in the cockpit windscreen which it said is made of multiple layers. Boeing and it’s many woes The incident in May was just among many involving the the US planemaker, which has come under scrutiny in recent months. Notably, it was also not the first time that a Boeing plane had witnessed cracked windscreens. Last year, a Tokyo-bound Air New Zealand flight had to return to Auckland because the aircraft’s windscreen was damaged. Flight ANZ99 was forced to make a U-turn three and a half hours into an 11-hour journey after it had crossed Port Vila in Vanuatu. (With inputs from agencies)

San Francisco-bound Virgin Atlantic flight rerouted after Boeing 787-9’s windscreen cracks at 40,000 feet

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