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AirBaltic to launch flights to Lapland from five European cities

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Nowruz in London: Iranian diaspora marks spring amid grief over war in Iran

Members of the Iranian diaspora in north London gathered on 20 March to mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, despite concern over the ongoing war in Iran.

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These are the UK’s most popular tourist attractions

How many of these museums, galleries and monuments have you been to?

Moments

From Dublin to Munich: Europe’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

These celebrations rival Dublin’s festivities, attracting thousands of people every year.

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This new low-cost train service will connect London and Scotland

Budget rail company Lumo has announced that tickets are on sale for journeys between London Euston and Stirling this summer.

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Art

David Hockney’s sweeping 70-metre-long artwork unveiled in London

An epic 70 metre art work by David Hockney, inspired by the Bayeux tapestry and the changing seasons in Normandy, is the star of a new landmark exhibition in London.

Destinations

These are the 50 best cities in the world right now

Time Out’s 2026 ranking named the Scottish capital third overall and the best in Europe, closely followed by London in fourth.

Art

Tracey Emin’s infamous bed takes centre stage in Tate Modern show

Spanning four decades, the major exhibition charts Emin's fearless exploration of trauma, desire, and survival across painting, sculpture, neon, film, and performance.

Tech News

Would you ride around London in a driverless, AI-powered taxi?

Supporters of the tech argue that autonomous vehicles could help reduce accidents caused by human error, but London’s iconic black cab drivers remain sceptical.

United Kingdom

American student jailed for life for killing Chinese girlfriend in UK

Joshua Michals was sentenced at London's Old Bailey criminal court for stabbing and killing Zhe Wang a fellow student at Goldsmiths, University of London in March 2024.

Mobility

Waymo begins trialling robotaxis in London

From Roman roads to robotaxis: London's autonomous driving challenge as Waymo begins learning the city.

United Kingdom

China says Britain had 'obligation' to approve London mega embassy

The 20,000-square-metre site is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area and one of the largest in the centre of a Western capital.

Destinations

Europe’s most-recommended travel destinations for 2026

While every list is different, we’ve rounded up the places that have been mentioned again and again.

United Kingdom

Tory leader sacks arch-rival after 'plot' to defect to Reform UK

In the past 12 months, the Conservatives have suffered a string of defections to hard-right Reform UK, including some former Cabinet ministers.

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Protesters demonstrate outside Iranian Embassy in London amid unrest in Iran

Iran protests echoed in London as demonstrators gathered outside the Iranian Embassy, accusing Iran’s leaders of repression and calling for political change

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London's murder rate falls to record low, Mayor Sadiq Khan says

The Metropolitan Police force says the rate by population is the lowest since comparable records began in 1997, at 1.1 murders for every 100,000 people.

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Londoners ditch trousers for laughs during the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride

Over a hundred people brought humor to the London Tube on Sunday by joining the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride, traveling in their underwear to break the winter routine.

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