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London is the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 8,866,180 in 2022. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 14.9 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) tidal estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years. Its ancient core and financial centre, the City of London, was founded by the Romans as Londinium and has retained its medieval boundaries. The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has been the centuries-long host of the national government and parliament. London grew rapidly in the 19th century, becoming the world's largest city at the time. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has referred to the metropolis around the City of London, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which since 1965 has largely comprised the administrative area of Greater London, governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.

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Prince Harry Appeals UK Security Downgrade in Court, Says Threat Level Still ‘Significant’ Prince Harry appeared at a London court to challenge the decision to downgrade his UK security. The Duke of Sussex lost taxpayer-funded protection after stepping down as a working royal in 2020. His.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:24Published 2 days ago

Silvertown Tunnel opens to drivers in London The new Silvertown Tunnel opens offering drivers the ability to drive between Newham and Greenwich Peninsula through a passage underneath the River Thames. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published 3 days ago

Boy dies after getting into difficulty in lake in London A teenager has died after he “got into difficulty” in a lake in south-east London, police said. Officers and paramedics were called to Beckenham Place Park in Lewisham shortly after 3pm on Friday... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:27Published 4 days ago

Russell Brand Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault in U.K., Met Police Confirms \| THR News Video Russell Brand has been formally charged with rape and sexual assault. The U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service said that it has authorized London's Metropolitan Police to charge a man, identified as.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:37Published 5 days ago

Rayner and Reeves back policy to boost UK hospitality sector Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Chancellor Rachel Reeves, and Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan visited Ronnie Scott's jazz bar in London after the government announced new steps in collaboration.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:46Published 5 days ago

Step into blocky universe: New Immersive Minecraft experience opens in London Step into blocky universe: New Immersive Minecraft experience opens in London Fans can now explore Minecraft's world in London at the first immersive attraction, featuring lifesize models,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 6 days ago

Secret of the Thames: London exhibition reveals stunning artefacts discovered by mudlarks Secret of the Thames: London exhibition reveals stunning artefacts discovered by mudlarks A new exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands showcases over 350 historic items discovered by mudlarks.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:26Published 1 week ago

Cooper: Immigration rules haven't been respected Yvette Cooper says the rules around illegal immigration and people-smuggling haven't been respected "for far too long". The home secretary, who hosted 40 foreign counterparts at the Border Security.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

Ministers take family photo at Border Security Summit Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and her foreign counterparts take a family photo at the Border Security Summit in London. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:21Published 1 week ago

Home Sec: Govts not gangs should decide who enters country The home secretary says "new and serious patterns" have emerged in illegal migration, causing "major challenges" for national security. Yvette Cooper adds that smuggling gangs are using drones "to spot.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:51Published 1 week ago

PM: We have deported more than 24,000 illegal immigrants Sir Keir Starmer says since Labour came into government they have deported more than 24,000 people "that have no right to be here". Speaking at the Border Security Summit in London, the prime minister.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:56Published 1 week ago

Govt welcomes foreign ministers to Border Security Summit The government has welcomed delegates from more than 40 countries to London for the Border Security Summit. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper greeted counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and Spain, as.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:46Published 1 week ago

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Man jailed for life over Bournemouth beach murder A 21-year-old criminology student has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 39 years for the murder of Amie Gray and attempted murder of Leanne Miles on Bournemouth beach. Nasen Saadi of Croydon,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:44Published 2 weeks ago

Pamela's Baywatch suit to illegal Speedos: London’s Design Museum explores the evolution of swimwear A new exhibition at London’s Design Museum is celebrating a century of swimwear in all its forms. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

Reeves shown first AI-powered strike drone Rachel Reeves has visited Wellington Barracks in central London after announcing in her Spring Statement that defence spending will increase by 2.5% in GDP. The chancellor and the defence secretary.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

Baby's body found in bag outside church in Notting Hill Police have launched an investigation after a baby's body was found in a bag outside a church west London. Officers were called to the scene in Notting Hill after the body was discovered in a bag and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:54Published 2 weeks ago

Flights takes off from Heathrow after day of cancellations Flights take off from Heathrow Airport after a fire at a substation in west London sparked a day of travel chaos. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:20Published 3 weeks ago

Counter-terrorism police investigate Heathrow shutdown Counter-terrorism police are leading an investigation into a fire in Hayes, west London that led to thousands of passengers at Heathrow airport being hit by flight cancellations and power.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:11Published 3 weeks ago

Flights cancelled as Heathrow closes after substation fire Around 1,351 flights have been cancelled after a fire broke out at a nearby electrical substation that supplies power to Heathrow Airport in west London. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:48Published 3 weeks ago

Bowen Yang Says 'Wicked' Being Out is "a Miracle" Given the Political Climate \| THR News Video 'Wicked' and 'SNL' star Bowen Yang is saying it's a miracle they were able to have 'Wicked' on the big screen given our current political climate. Speaking at BFI Flare during a screen talk in London,.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:19Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer: Military planners 'integral' to national security Sir Keir Starmer has hailed military planners as "integral" to keeping the country "safe and secure". The prime minister spoke at meeting with staff at Northwood military headquarters in northwest.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:38Published 3 weeks ago

Badenoch: Net zero by 2050 is impossible Kemi Badenoch says it is time to be more realistic about net zero, insisting it is “impossible” to reach the target by 2050. Speaking in London, the Conservative Party leader insists she wants ‘a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:38Published 3 weeks ago

Canada's new PM Carney goes to Paris and London to shore up support among European allies Canada's new PM Carney goes to Paris and London to shore up support among European allies After first visiting France, Carney will head to the UK where he will speak to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:01Published 3 weeks ago

PM: Ukraine peacekeeping plans entering operational phase During a press conference after a virtual meeting with world leaders, Sir Keir Starmer says planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase. The prime minister insists.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:36Published on March 15, 2025

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