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The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is exploring plans to extend or introduce 24-hour trading to compete more effectively with global exchanges.

The enormous US embassy in London became a target for protesters and a sign of American hegemony, surrounded by increasing security measures over decades.

Jamie Osborne scored two tries to lead his side to victory, but the match was unpredictable and didn't reflect a clear path for second Test selection.

The persistent food offerings from neighbors, despite previous refusals, can create discomfort in maintaining a kosher household while trying to preserve amicable relations.

The price of London's Oyster cards will increase for the first time in a decade, with the 60+ Oyster card nearly doubling from £20 to £35.

The Royal Docks Originals festival will feature over 50 events highlighting the area's transformation into a cultural hub, with the theme of Metamorphosis.

Linx has partnered with Megaport to enhance cloud connectivity options for its members, providing access to major platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

The tall brick tower is a landmark in Brentford, built as a standpipe regulator for steam engines, and was constructed in 1867, inspired by Italian church towers.

Horizon 22 has attracted an average of 45,500 visitors per month since its launch, reaching one million visitors less than two years after opening.

During the encore of Il Trovatore at the Royal Opera House, a cast member unfurled a Palestinian flag, resisting attempts to remove it. An audience member described it as extraordinary, noting how the individual stood there without bowing or shouting, while someone from off stage tried to take the flag away. The scene drew attention on social media, with another viewer commenting on the controversy surrounding the incident, suggesting that the performer may not work there again due to the unauthorized act.

London is set to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships after securing £35m in government funding, along with additional commitments from the mayor’s office.

Britain's men's 4x400m relay team received their gold medals from the 1997 world championships after being elevated from silver due to the US team's disqualification.

A 10ft mural of former England and West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce has appeared in Dudley, depicting him eating orange chips, a local delicacy.

Usyk has been undefeated as a professional for 16 years, showcasing his skill as he dethroned Anthony Joshua and secured a gold medal at the London Olympics.

June Grant emphasizes the importance of envisioning the year 3000 for urban planning, stating, 'I challenge us to always think about not 10 years, not 15, but 1,000 or 10,000 years out.'

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced that City Hall will host its first-ever London-Africa business summit next year, targeting a bilateral trade of £62 billion by 2030.

London is set to experience hot and humid temperatures peaking around 30C this week, with unsettled weather expected to bring thunderstorms over the weekend.

The Triumph of Art, a massive street party in Trafalgar Square on July 26, celebrates the National Gallery's 200th birthday with banners, brass bands, inflatables, and performances.

The woodland near East London's Custom House station offers a pleasing respite from summer sun, created in the 1980s from the grounds of a former school.

This is underhand and disgraceful behaviour from a company making millions off London bus passengers. To try and refuse to pay money owed since December shows an utter lack of respect for its workers and the hard work they do day in, day out.

Neil Trotter, who won £108 million through EuroMillions, believes in positive thinking as it reflects national optimism, especially during events uniting people like EMI concerts and sports tournaments.

The partnership could eventually lead to direct rail services between the two countries after previous plans for London-Frankfurt trains hit the buffers.

Chelsea's ancient walled garden will be open late every Tuesday in August, allowing visitors to wander its grounds in the late summer evenings, with a reduced entry price of £5.

Lesnes Abbey Woods has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag for 2025, acknowledging the area as one of the UK's best-managed parks.

Kirsty Glenne, managing director of Antler, balanced her executive role with family life by relocating from London to the beach in Poole for a quieter lifestyle.

A car crashed into a wall in Beckenham, leaving parts scattered around. The driver fled the scene but later returned to report to police.

The charity Open City, whose mission is to make architecture and spaces more accessible to the communities that live around them, runs Open House Festival to encourage people to visit new places and engage with the city.

London's 5G network performance is significantly lagging behind other major UK and European cities due to various challenges, including restrictions on Huawei technology and slow rollout.

Richmond Council explained: 'There was an unexpected visitor to Twickenham Library yesterday when a fox decided to pop in and make themselves VERY comfortable! The Richmond Libraries team had to close the up temporarily to remove the fox.'