Day: June 14, 2023

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Sons of Brixton Academy crush victim ‘realise mum isn’t coming home’

June 14, 2023

The infant sons of a woman who died in a crowd crush at the O2 Academy Brixton are starting to realise their mother isn’t coming home. Rebecca Ikumelo was just 33 when she died days after ticketless fans tried to get into an Asake concert in December. 23-year-old Gaby Hutchinson also died and a 21-year-old […]

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Scientists create synthetic human embryos without need for egg or sperm

June 14, 2023

S cientists have created synthetic human embryos using stem cells – a move experts say could provide insight into causes of miscarriages and unique aspects of human development but raises ethical and legal questions. Prof Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz, from the University of Cambridge and California Institute of Technology, described fostering the embryos to a stage just […]

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Car driver dies on railway tracks after being pursued by police

June 14, 2023

A 34-year-old man has died on railway tracks in south London after being chased by police. Officers began pursuing a car heading towards Streatham High Road after it failed to stop at 3.26am on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said. After a short chase, the car crashed into a garden fence in Brunswick Mews in Streatham […]

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‘ We won’t stop fighting until justice is served’: Silent walk through streets marks sixth anniversary of Grenfell fire thumbnail

‘ We won’t stop fighting until justice is served’: Silent walk through streets marks sixth anniversary of Grenfell fire

June 14, 2023

H undreds gathered for a silent walk to mark the sixth anniversary of the Grenfell blaze which claimed 72 lives. The west London tower block became a scene of devastation as a blaze ripped through the building with many advised to remain in their homes to wait for help from the emergency services which in […]

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Investigation launched by watchdog after man dies on railway line following police pursuit

June 14, 2023

A n investigation has been launched after a man died on a railway line after a police pursuit in south London. A car was being followed by police towards Streatham High Road at just before 3.30am on Wednesday. The car, which failed to stop, crashed in Brunswick Mews and the driver ran from the scene. […]

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Last portrait by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt may sell for up to £65m at auction thumbnail

Last portrait by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt may sell for up to £65m at auction

June 14, 2023

T he last portrait by renowned Austrian artist Gustav Klimt before his death is expected to sell for up to £65 million at auction later this month. Dame Mit Facher (Lady With A Fan), described as a “technical tour de force”, will be offered in Sotheby’s marquee modern and contemporary evening auction in London on […]

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Student, 27, stabbed to death ‘weeks before wedding’ at flat in north London

June 14, 2023

A young woman who was stabbed to death at a flat in north London was due to get married this year, her family have said. Tejaswini Kontham was found dead at a property in Wembley yesterday morning. The 27-year-old had been studying for a Master’s degree in the UK and was due to return to […]

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Eight of the best outdoor cinemas in London this summer

June 14, 2023

Summer has landed in the UK, kicking off with a heatwave which has seen temperatures soar – and left many of us wanting to get outside and embrace the warmer weather. Of course summer is also a good time to go and catch a movie, as it’s traditionally blockbuster season – but heading to the […]

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Snake that grows up to eight feet found outside pub in London

June 14, 2023

Bull snakes are often found in North America but one of the slithery beasts was surprisingly discovered outside a pub in south London. The reptile was found cooling off in the shade on Tuesday outside the Little Crown pub in Deptford. Like most people in the capital, it was trying to take shade away from […]

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Last portrait by Gustav Klimt expected to fetch £65m at London auction

June 14, 2023

A portrait by Gustav Klimt described as a “heartfelt ode to absolute beauty” is expected to fetch £65m when it is sold in London later this month. Dame mit Fächer (Lady with Fan) is the last portrait Klimt completed. The work was standing on an easel in his studio when the Austrian painter died unexpectedly […]

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