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Britain's High Court has rejected a lawsuit against the approval of China's planned 'mega-embassy' in London, affirming the decision as lawful. The local residents' association claims human rights and safety risks but faces an uphill battle as an appeal is prepared.
A collision between two trains near Bedford, north of London, has resulted in multiple injuries. Emergency services, including air ambulances, have been deployed to the scene, and train services are suspended.
A London real estate event marketed properties in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, despite opposition from over 100 British MPs and activist groups. Activists said there was no mention of Palestinians and that the Gaza war was cited as a reason for lower prices. The event prompted protests and arrests, and calls for an investigation from London's mayor.
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.
