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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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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Landlords Fined £100,000 After Fatal Fire in Overcrowded Flat

A deadly fire in a grossly overcrowded east London flat, caused by a faulty ebike battery, resulted in a £100,000 fine for the landlords who illegally housed up to 23 people in a two-bedroom property, leading to the death of one tenant.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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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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UCL Student Convicted of 11 Rapes

Zhenhao Zou, a 28-year-old PhD student at University College London, was convicted of 11 counts of rape against 10 women in London and China between 2019 and 2024, using drugs and filming the assaults; videos served as key evidence.

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Gender Equality
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London Summit Addresses Ukraine Security Guarantees, Peacekeeping"))

A high-level summit in London, initiated by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, brought together European leaders, NATO, and the EU to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and potential peacekeeping deployments, with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reiterating Turkey's offer to host peace talks ...

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HS2's Old Oak Common Station Fuels £10bn West London Economic Boom

HS2's Old Oak Common station in west London is boosting the local economy by £10bn over 10 years, driving a 22% increase in planning applications within a 1.5-mile radius since 2017, totaling £3.4bn and creating 22,000 homes and nearly 19,000 jobs.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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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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Jonas vs. Price: Three Boxing Titles on the Line in London

Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price will fight for three boxing titles—WBC, IBF, and WBA—on March 7th at London's Royal Albert Hall; the winner potentially securing an undisputed title shot.

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Gender Equality
dailymail.co.uk
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Three Teenagers Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal Attack on Elderly Man in London

Three teenage girls attacked and killed a 75-year-old man in Islington, London, on February 27, 2024, after they got off a bus and surrounded him before pushing, shoving, kicking, and punching him, with one of them recording the event; they have been charged with manslaughter.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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EU Pledges Peace Plan for Ukraine, Emphasizing Lessons from Past Failures

Following a London summit on Ukraine's security, the EU and its allies pledged to work on a peace plan for Ukraine, emphasizing learning from past mistakes like the Minsk agreements and the Afghanistan situation. This includes providing substantial military and financial aid, bolstering Ukraine's de...

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London Art Auctions Anticipate Lower Sales in 2024

London's major art auction houses – Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips – anticipate lower sales in March 2024 compared to 2023, primarily because of a post-pandemic market correction, though political and economic factors also play a role. Christie's projects £110.5-£167.5 million in sales across f...

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