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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned a property event in London promoting land and property sales in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The event, set for Sunday, has drawn criticism from human rights groups. Khan said he opposes the event and has discussed it with police.
Southwark Council has repossessed a social housing flat in London rented by Sierra Leone's First Lady, Fatima Jabbe-Bio, after a 12-month probe into whether she actually lived there. The flat, which Ms. Jabbe-Bio defended as lawfully occupied by her family, will now go to a family on the waiting list. The move comes as the council intensifies its fight against tenancy fraud amid rising housing pressure.
Tens of thousands gathered for a far-right rally in central London over the weekend, reflecting deep political polarization in the UK. The event remained peaceful with police deployed to maintain order. The rally comes amid rising political tension and growing far-right movements across Europe.
Thousands of people marched in central London over the weekend to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, when over 700,000 Palestinians were forced to flee their homes in 1948. The march called for justice and reminded the world of the ongoing Palestinian refugee crisis. The event drew international media attention and was linked to similar protests worldwide.
On November 11, thousands marched through central London in a 'March for Palestine,' demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The event, which drew a large police presence, remained peaceful as protesters carried Palestinian flags and signs calling for an end to airstrikes and the blockade.
Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators in London were rerouted to avoid a far-right counter-rally at Trafalgar Square. Police maintained order with no major clashes reported, though a handful of minor arrests were made. The march called for a Gaza ceasefire and peace for Palestinians.
The Beatles are set to return to one of the band's most iconic locations with a new fan experience in London, expected to open in 2027. Full project details remain under wraps, but the venture is already seen as a major attraction for fans of the legendary British group, offering immersive and interactive experiences.
British counter-terrorism police are investigating a deliberate arson attack on a former synagogue in London, just days after the national terror threat level was raised to 'severe'. The incident occurred early Tuesday in Tower Hamlets, causing minor damage but no casualties. It comes amid a surge in antisemitic attacks in the city, prompting Prime Minister Keir Starmer to fast-track new legislation.
A female table tennis player from Taiwan has reported being sexually assaulted during a security check at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London. Taiwanese sports authorities and the International Table Tennis Federation have launched an investigation, with the alleged perpetrator temporarily suspended. The athlete, identified in local reports as Cheng I-ching, has publicly vowed to speak up for all female athletes.
