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Singapore Billionaire Invests £110 Million in London Hotel Amid Tourism Boom

Singaporean billionaire Asok Kumar Hiranandani is investing £110 million ($143 million) to develop a 50-suite luxury hotel in London's Mayfair district by the end of 2026, capitalizing on a surge in London's tourism, with tourist arrivals reaching 10.4 million in the first half of 2024.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Life Sentence for Killer Who Stabbed Man Multiple Times

Dellan Charles, 23, was jailed for life on March 27, 2024, for the murder of Sean O'Neill, whom he chased and stabbed multiple times with two knives while shouting "die die die" on Reynolds Road in Hayes, west London, on May 18, 2023, following an altercation between rival groups; he was arrested te...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Pro-Palestine Activist's 16-Hour Big Ben Standoff

A pro-Palestine activist spent 16 hours atop Big Ben on March 8th, 2024, resulting in road closures, suspended Parliament tours, and a major emergency response before his eventual rescue.

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Handel's L'Allegro: A Rousing Opening for London Handel Festival

The London Handel Festival opened with a vibrant performance of Handel's L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato by Jonathan Cohen and Arcangelo on [Date not specified], showcasing the composer's quick composition in response to a lack of Italian singers in 1740 and the ensemble's dynamic interpretat...

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No Poverty
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Man Scales Elizabeth Tower in London Protest

On March 8th, a man scaled Elizabeth Tower in London's Palace of Westminster, prompting a major emergency response that temporarily closed Bridge Street and part of Westminster station; the man, who remained on the tower for hours, reportedly protested the treatment of peaceful Palestinian protester...

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London Eye: From Rejected Design to Iconic Landmark

Architects Julia Barfield and David Marks, despite not winning a design competition, built the 135m London Eye, which opened March 9, 2000, becoming a major tourist attraction and iconic landmark featuring 32 capsules and hosting various events.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Haunted Rental: A Novel Explores Anxieties of London's Housing Crisis

Róisín Lanigan's "I Want to Go Home But I'm Already There" follows Áine and Elliot as they move into a seemingly undesirable London rental, exploring Áine's growing unease and the psychic toll of renting in a gentrified city, contrasting with Elliot's dismissive attitude.

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London Hospital Knife Amnesty Yields 87 Weapons Amidst Surge in Stabbing Victims

St. George's Hospital in Tooting, London, collected 87 sharp weapons in a six-month amnesty, responding to a doubling of knife crime victims treated at the hospital in 2023 compared to 2022; the initiative aims to improve patient and staff safety, with plans to expand to other hospitals.

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1980s Style Exhibitions Highlight Creative Energy and Economic Anxiety

London showcases three exhibitions celebrating the 1980s style culture, highlighting key figures like Kate Moss and Jean Paul Gaultier, and exploring the DIY ethos and creative energy of the era, revealing a yearning for a less economically constrained creative landscape.

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Reduced Inequality
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Leicester's Sharmilee: A 26-Year Culinary Success Story

Sharmilee, a Leicester Indian restaurant established in 1973, continues to thrive, offering affordable vegetarian food and showcasing the enduring appeal of community-focused dining against the backdrop of food inflation and changing culinary trends.

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Zero Hunger
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32-Year-Old Arrested for Murder of 16-Year-Old in London Shooting"

A 32-year-old man was arrested for the murder of 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell, who was fatally shot on March 4th in London's Stockwell area by a suspect on a moped; the victim's family is being supported by authorities.

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London Student Convicted of Rape, Suspected of Dozens More

A Chinese student in London, Zhenhao Zou, was convicted of ten rapes but is suspected of up to 60 more; police found videos and personal items from victims, indicating a pattern of abuse targeting primarily Chinese female students over the last five years.

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Gender Equality

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