Day: February 23, 2024
Chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi’s cause of death revealed after body found in Thames
February 23, 2024Jasper KingPublished Feb 23, 2024, 5:23pm|Updated Feb 23, 2024, 7:21pm A body recovered from the River Thames has been formally identified as Abdul Ezedi’s who died from drowning. His cause of death was confirmed following a post-mortem examination carried out on Wednesday. Ezedi’s family were informed after he was formally identified on Thursday and a […]
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This London station has a 7,500 mile direct train link to China
February 23, 2024You’d have to become a pair of socks if you wanted to catch a train all the way from Barking to China as a modern day version of Marco Polo. But the 7,500-mile journey is possible from the unassuming concrete and glass station that would otherwise take you by Tube to Epping. You just need […]
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First picture of girl, 5, who died after falling into London canal
February 23, 2024Tom SandersPublished Feb 23, 2024, 1:45pm|Updated Feb 25, 2024, 8:32am A missing five-year-old girl who died after falling into a canal in Islington has been named as Malika Hibu. The young girl was found in a nearby canal just ten minutes after she was reported missing from her flat, with both officers and members of […]
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The average price of a London flat is actually cheaper than it was in 2017
February 23, 2024Eleanor NoycePublished Feb 23, 2024, 12:35pm|Updated Feb 23, 2024, 12:36pm The London property market is notoriously challenging, whether you’re looking to rent or own. But if you’re lucky enough to be in a position to buy, there’s some good(ish) news on the horizon: the average price of a London flat is now actually cheaper than […]
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French actresses denounce abuse by directors when they were teenagers in new #MeToo step
February 23, 2024For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails TO BE FILED FRIDAY 0500 GMT – PHOTOS XPAR101-106 ON HOLD AT LONDON PHOTO DESK As French cinema basks in Oscars Academy Awards attention, actresses who allege they […]
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Victoria and Albert museum searching for Taylor Swift ‘super-fan’ adviser
February 23, 2024The Victoria and Albert museum is looking to recruit a Taylor Swift super-fan adviser. The museum is looking for insights into the culture and craftsmanship behind handmade signs, friendship bracelets and memorabilia associated with the singer ahead of the European leg of her Eras tour. Swifties regularly swap friendship bracelets with each other at the […]
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Odysseus becomes first private spacecraft to land on the Moon
February 23, 2024(Intuitive Machines/Nasa) PA Media A lunar lander built by a US spaceflight company has become the first privately owned spacecraft to land on the Moon. Intuitive Machines’s Nova-C Odysseus lander touched down on the Moon’s south pole region at 23.23pm UK time on Thursday. The moment also marked the first US Moon landing since the […]
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Shamima Begum to discover outcome of appeal against citizenship removal
February 23, 2024Shamima Begum is due to find out whether she has won an appeal over the decision to remove her British citizenship (PA) PA Media Shamima Begum is set to discover whether she has won a Court of Appeal challenge over the removal of her British citizenship. Ms Begum travelled to Syria in 2015 aged 15 […]
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British military veterans to sleep outside in Kyiv for homeless Ukrainians
February 23, 2024Military veterans Dan Kaine, Matt Hooper and Mike O’Halloran will be sleeping outside in Kyiv (Dan Kaine/PA) Three British military veterans will sleep outside in Kyiv for two nights amid air raid sirens and possible missile attacks to raise awareness of homeless and displaced Ukrainians living in the war zone. Dan Kaine, 44, Matt Hooper, […]
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UK and EU reach new deal on stopping small boat crossings
February 23, 2024Britain is set to sign a new deal with the EU’s border agency in a further bid to stop small boats crossing the Channel. The deal agreed with Frontex will see the UK Border Force co-operate more closely with its European counterparts on intelligence and training, as well as on implementing new technology and operations. […]
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