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Brexit: Johnson promises doctors and nurses 'fast-track NHS visa'
PM has been criticised for 'anti-immigrant rhetoric' while migrant workers are essential for public services.
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London's National Gallery displays single Da Vinci painting in 'immersive' exhibition
Legendary Italian painter, scientist and inventor Leonardo Da Vinci died 500 years ago. Now the National Gallery in London is exhibiting one of his paintings in a novel way by recreating its original setting. "The Virgin of the Rocks"...
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Extinction Rebellion wins protest ban court challenge
Metropolitan Police's ban was 'unlawful', judges ruled.
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Extinction Rebellion floats British house mock-up "sinking" in Thames in climate protest
This house isn't really sinking in London's Thames: this floating mock-up of a typical British suburban home is part of a protest called "Our House is Flooding", organised by Extinction Rebellion to demand that British politicians act on...
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Grenfell fire inquiry: Criticism over London Fire Brigade response
Phase 1 of an independent public inquiry into Grenfell fire has accused London Fire Brigade of being “gravely inadequate”.
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Brexit delay: Will the UK be obliged to name a new EU Commissioner?
The UK could find itself at odds with the EU over the conditions attached to the latest Brexit extension , if Boris Johnson tries to hold firm on a pledge “under no circumstances” to nominate a new European commissioner. European Council...
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The Brief: the UK's last commissioner (probably)
Working hard for Europe: the last British EU Commissioner Julian King, in charge of security. The end of his mandate is now days away - or weeks. Or months. It all depends on two things: 1) Brexit and 2) the start of the new Commission....
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Drama and excess in London with a devilishly good 'Faust'
It is the most epic and successful musical version of Goethe's masterpiece ‘Faust’. Written by French composer Gounod, it is currently being staged in London. With glittering lyrics and melodic tunes, poised to challenge even the most...
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Julian Assange refuses to surrender to US extradition at court hearing in London
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has faced his first hearing in a US case seeking to extradite him from the UK. Appearing via video link from London's Belmarsh Prison on Thursday, Assange said he did not want to surrender to...
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London climate change activists continue protest after more than 700 arrested
Climate change protesters returned to march on central London on Saturday as police said more than 700 people have been arrested since the demonstrations began on Monday. Organisers of the so-called "Extinction Rebellion" protests have...
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London climate change activists continue protest after more than 750 arrested
Climate change protesters returned to march on central London on Saturday as police said more than 750 people were arrested since the demonstrations began on Monday. Organisers of the so-called "Extinction Rebellion" protests have called...
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Watch: London start-up turns lobster shells into plastic alternative
The sight of plastic pollution in the world's oceans has become familiar, with 8 million tonnes ending up there every year. But now the ocean is fighting back, with the help of a start-up that turns lobster shells into a plastic...
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Canadian art world reacts to Sackler family opioid manufacturer scandal
World-renowned cultural institutions have recently decided they will no longer accept donations from the Sackler opioid manufacturer family. CBC looks at how Canadian cultural institutions are dealing with the fallout.
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Musica | Drama and excess in London with a devilishly good 'Faust'
It is the most epic and successful musical version of Goethe's masterpiece ‘Faust’. Written by French composer Gounod, it is currently being staged in London. With glittering lyrics and melodic tunes, poised to challenge even the most...
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What you need to know about New York's congestion pricing
New York will become the first U.S. city to impose congestion pricing, seen as a key weapon against global warming, following lawmakers' approval of a state budget to fund the plan.
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Brexit supporters demand a quick way out of the EU in pro-Brexit march
Thousands of people holding Union Jack flags and chanting “Out means out” and “Bye, Bye EU” gathered in front of parliament in London on the day the UK was initially meant to leave the European Union. Many pro-Brexit protesters are angry...
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Tensions rise in the U.K. as May's Brexit deal gets rejected a third time
Lawmakers rejected Theresa May's Brexit strategy for a third time, even after the British PM promised to resign if it was passed. The vote leaves things in limbo for Britain's withdrawal from the European Union and plunges the three-year...
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Sir Antonio Pappano and Benjamin Bernheim enchant London with Puccini's 'Messa di Gloria'
When you hear the name Puccini the first thing you probably think about is opera: but the great Italian composer's first major work was a piece of church music, the "Messa di Gloria". The London Symphony Orchestra recently performed it...
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SNC-Lavalin affair: Scandal making international headlines
The SNC-Lavalin scandal is making international headlines, after dominating media coverage in Canada for weeks.
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Watch: Harry Potter studio tour expands into banking with Gringotts set
The Harry Potter studio tour has expanded into the world of banking with its new Gringotts set. At 1,532m², the Gringotts Wizarding Bank set is the biggest expansion to date of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry...
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Climate activists take to the streets of London
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of London on Monday to demand climate change action. The demonstrations, organised by British climate organisation Extinction Rebellion, aimed to convince governments to take action on...
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Fans gather for 50th anniversary of Beatles' final concert
Fifty years ago, on a rooftop in central London, the Beatles played their last show. It was unconventional and, as it turned out, historic. People from all over the world gathered on that same street this year in celebration of the Fab...
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Low-Cost Airlines Struggle to Maintain Budget Prices for Long-Haul Flights
Low-cost airlines have succeeded by dazzling travelers with cheap tickets to popular destinations, but that strategy is growing harder to maintain for long-haul trips. "The problem is nobody's sure whether the model is sustainable,"...
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British runner sets record time in World Marathon Challenge
After seven full-length marathons in seven continents over seven days, British runner Susannah Gill has taken home first place in the gruelling World Marathon Challenge. The 34-year-old won six of the race’s seven legs, posting an...