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London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. The city stands on the River Thames in the south-east of England, at the head of its 50-mile (80 km) estuary leading to the North Sea. London has been a major settlement for two millennia. Londinium was founded by the Romans. The City of London, London's ancient core and financial centre − an area of just 1.12 square miles (2.9 km²) and colloquially known as the Square Mile − retains boundaries that closely follow its medieval limits. The adjacent City of Westminster is an Inner London borough and has for centuries been the location of much of the national government. Thirty one additional boroughs north and south of the river also comprise modern London. London is governed by the mayor of London and the London Assembly.

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London's National Portrait Gallery Unveils Baby Yoda Portrait \| THR News Baby Yoda has joined some of the most famous faces in the U.K., being unveiled as an exclusive portrait in collaboration with London's National Portrait Gallery. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:19Published 12 hours ago

Ken Livingstone dismisses anti-Semitism report as 'farce' Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone has dismissed the Equality and Human Rights Commission report into anti-Semitism within the Labour party as a "complete farce". Report by Etemadil. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published 14 hours ago

Mayor "unsatisfied" with post-Grenfell progress London Mayor Sadiq Khan warned that there were Londoners still living in unsafe homes and that he was not satisfied with the progress made since the Grenfell disaster. Report by Etemadil. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:51Published 2 days ago

London mayor slams government over poor testing capacity London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he is angry that London has made "monumental sacrifices" to tackle the coronavirus and is suffering with the lowest testing capacity in the country. He said data in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:34Published 2 days ago

Michel Barnier leaves ongoing Brexit talks in London Michel Barnier has left today's ongoing talks with the UK government on a post-Brexit trade deal. The EU's chief negotiator said the discussions were an "ongoing process". Report by Etemadil. Like us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published 2 days ago


Sadiq Khan calls for national guidance on building safety Mayor of London Sadiq Khan meets firefighters during a visit to Old Kent Roadfire station in Southwark, London, where he reviewed some of the training, newtech and apparatus being used by the brigade... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:03Published 2 days ago

Heathrow loses title of Europe's busiest airport Paris's Charles de Gaulle has overtaken Heathrow as Europe's busiest airport, with the London hub reporting falling passenger numbers and rising losses. Heathrow reported a loss of £1.5bn in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:36Published 2 days ago

Heathrow overtaken by Paris Charles de Gaulle as busiest Europe airport Heathrow has been overtaken by Charles de Gaulle in Paris as Europe’s busiestairport, with the west London hub reporting rising losses. Heathrow wasEurope’s busiest airport before the coronavirus.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published 2 days ago

Michel Barnier attends trade talks in London The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has attended ongoing trade talks with the UK government in Westminster this morning. Mr Barnier said the trade negotiations were 'working progress' when.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:33Published 2 days ago

Top 12 toys for Christmas revealed DreamToys in London showcases the top 12 toys ahead of Christmas as chosen byan independent committee of retailers and the Toy Retailers Association. Thetoy industry has faced challenges to adapt to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:31Published 2 days ago

Michel Barnier arrives at post-Brexit talks in London The EU's Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier is to continue post-Brexit trade talks with Lord David Frost in London. The UK left the EU on January 31st but has continued to follow EU rules throughout.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published 3 days ago

Brexit: Barnier staying is a good sign, says Northern Ireland Secretary Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said a decision by EU chiefnegotiator Michel Barnier to stay on in London this week to continue talks ona post-Brexit trade deal is a “very good sign”... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:36Published 5 days ago

Giant inflatable Borat floats down London's Thames to mark release of new film A blowup Borat, mankini and all, surprised onlookers as it made its way down the Thames on Thursday.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:47Published 6 days ago

Protesters march through London calling for end to lockdown 'tyranny' Police officers have dispersed large crowds of anti-lockdown protesters atTrafalgar Square following a march through central London. Demonstratorscalled for an end to the “tyranny” of pandemic.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:16Published 6 days ago

Niall Horan to perform special gig at the Royal Albert Hall Singer Niall Horan is to perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall in a special gig to help his crew. Niall told ITN that all profits will go to the self-employed crew who have struggled financially.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:12Published 1 week ago

Musician Arlo Parks finds inspiration in lockdown 'One To Watch' Arlo Parks told Reuters on Wednesday that lockdown in London has been a "blessing", in terms of producing her music and keeping connected to fans online. Lauren Anthony reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:16Published 1 week ago

Chief EU Negotiator Bariner leaves London after talks Chief EU Negotiator Michel Barnier has left London after today's Brexit negotiations with Sir David Frost. Report by Odonovanc. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published 1 week ago

Barnier greeted by 'Trump' as he arrives for Brexit talks The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier was greeted by a Donald Trump impersonator as he arrived for Brexit trade talks with his UK counterpart Lord Frost in London this afternoon. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published 1 week ago

Michel Barnier arrives in London for 'intensive' Brexit talks Michel Barnier arrives in London at St Pancras International ahead of talksover a trade deal with the UK. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:33Published 1 week ago

Michel Barnier arrives in London for Brexit talks The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told reporters that it was "very important" to be back negotiating a trade deal and "every day counts" as he arrived in London for talks with his UK.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:08Published 1 week ago

CCTV of alleged people-smuggling trip before 39 found dead CCTV of an alleged people-smuggling trip shown in case where a group ofVietnamese people suffocated in a sweltering sealed container as it wastransported from Zeebrugge in Belgium to Purfleet in Essex... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published 1 week ago

Naomie Harris left 'petrified' by stalker ordeal Naomie Harris was left "petrified" after an obsessed stalker menaced her in her London home. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published 1 week ago

53 arrests and £63,000 cash seized during London drug sting Footage from the Met's Operation Trigona: an undercover investigation toidentify organised criminal networks involved in Class A drug supply inLondon. The arrests follow a long-running operation which.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:24Published 1 week ago

Two dead in suspected gas explosion in west London Two people have died after a suspected gas explosion at a shop underneathflats in west London. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:37Published 1 week ago

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