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London is the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 8,866,180 in 2022. The wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 14.9 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years. Its ancient core and financial centre, the City of London, was founded by the Romans as Londinium and has retained its medieval boundaries. The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has been the centuries-long host of the national government and parliament. London grew rapidly in the 19th century, becoming the world's largest city at the time. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has referred to the metropolis around the City of London, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which since 1965 has largely comprised the administrative area of Greater London, governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.

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From London to Berlin: Monet’s Impressionist cityscapes shine in new exhibitions across Europe Two major exhibitions on Claude Monet have opened in Europe, with London’s Courtauld Gallery showcasing his iconic Thames series and Berlin’s Alte Nationalgalerie focusing on his rare Paris.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:39Published 1 week ago

Actor Damian Lewis herds ship over London bridge to honour medieval tradition Lewis has been granted the honorary title of "Freeman of the City of London", which in medieval times included the right to bring livestock across London without paying tolls. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Baaah-nd of Brothers? Hollywood star Damian Lewis herds sheep over a London bridge The actor was one of over a thousand people driving sheep along a historical trading route on Sunday – but what is this quirky, centuries-old tradition? Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:46Published 1 week ago

Inside the London restaurant that cooks with ingredients grown 60km away on an eco-friendly farm The approach of UK restaurants reflects a broader trend, with many Europeans now going for locally sourced food. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:20Published 2 weeks ago

Aukus defence ministers hold press conference in London Defence ministers from the UK, US and Australia, have said they will work closely together to boost global security, following the conclusion of a landmark Aukus meeting in London. Defence secretary.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:01Published 2 weeks ago

Premier League clubs hold meeting in London Premier League executives met for the first shareholder meeting of the season in London. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish and Arsenal chief executive Tim Lewis were seen walking into a hotel in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:35Published 2 weeks ago

AUKUS defence ministers meet in London Defence Ministers from Australia, the USA and the UK have met in London for a landmark meeting. Defence secretary John Healey hosted US secretary of Defence Lloyd James Austin III and Australian deputy.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:06Published 2 weeks ago

Bundy and Dahmer explored in London's new serial killer exhibition: But is it a step too far? London’s newest visitor attraction is a gore fest that revels in the murder and mayhem of serial killers. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:42Published 2 weeks ago

Two men charged with stealing Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon' from London gallery The stolen work is one of several versions of 'Girl with Balloon', a stencilled image of a child reaching for a heart-shaped red balloon. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published on September 13, 2024

'Like looking into Van Gogh's soul': National Gallery hosts spectacular show of Dutch painter's work London's National Gallery is hosting a stunning Van Gogh exhibition, featuring his iconic Sunflowers painting, which has left the United States for the first time since 1935. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:01Published on September 13, 2024

Stormont leaders speak to media ahead of chancellor meeting Michelle O’Neill rejects suggestions that calls for more funds for Northern Ireland from the UK Treasury is reaching out a “begging bowl” from the government. First Minister Michelle O'Neill,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published on September 12, 2024

UK Quietly Playing with Russia: 'Keir Starmer Permits Ukraine to Strike with Storm Shadow Missiles' The United Kingdom has secretly given Ukraine the green light to use UK-supplied Storm Shadow long-range missiles for attacks deep into Russian territory, but they won’t admit it publicly. Anonymous.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:55Published on September 12, 2024

PM talks to NHS staff during visit to London hospital Sir Keir Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting talk to NHS workers during a visit to University College Hospital in central London. The prime minister will later deliver a speech following the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:09Published on September 12, 2024

Victorius Paralympians return to London from Paris The ParalympicsGB team have returned to London after the 2024 Paralympic Games closed in Paris on Sunday evening with British athletes finishing second in the table with 124 medals. Report by Covellm... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:38Published on September 9, 2024

'Riot Like' Situation On London Streets: Eight arrests at pro-Palestinian march \| Watch London experienced a significant pro-Palestinian demonstration, as thousands marched from Piccadilly Circus to Kensington Road. The 18th protest organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign since.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:34Published on September 8, 2024

Prince William visits Saatchi Gallery to view exhibition exploring the complexities of homelessness The UK's Prince William visited London's Saatchi Gallery to view an exhibition which explores the complexities of homelessness. His Royal Foundation is campaigning to show it is possible to end the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:45Published on September 6, 2024

'Incompetence and greed' made Grenfell Tower a death trap, report says Seven years after 72 people were killed in the high-rise building fire in London, the inquiry found that a "combination of causes" led to the tower being covered in combustible cladding. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on September 4, 2024

Burn Gorman: A Lot of Nostalgia Around 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' \| THR Video As a newcomer to the now series of films, Burn Gorman tells THR at the London premiere that it was "very special" to be part of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.' Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:55Published on September 3, 2024

Aurthur Conti: Tim Burton Like a “Maestro” on Set of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"\| THR Video Star of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice tells THR at the London premiere of the film what it was like to be directed by the iconic director in such a beloved film series. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 02:15Published on August 30, 2024

Jenna Ortega: Working With Tim Burton is "a Dream;" Winona Ryder is "a Legend" \| THR Video The star of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" talks about her experience on set with director Tim Burton and co-star Winona Ryder at the film's premiere in London. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 00:57Published on August 30, 2024

Monica Bellucci On The Metaphor of Her Character 'Delores' in Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' \| THR Video Monica Bellucci talks to THR at the London premiere of director Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.' Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:02Published on August 30, 2024

Tim Burton on Why Now's the Right Time for 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' \| THR Video The famed director stopped by to talk to THR at the world premiere of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' in London. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 00:39Published on August 30, 2024

Willem Dafoe on the 'Playful, Goofy Aesthetic' of Tim Burton’s "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" \| THR Video The “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” star talks to THR at the film’s London premiere. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:46Published on August 30, 2024

ParalympicsGB depart London en route to Paris The Prime Minister has written to Paralympics GB today, wishing them luck ahead of this years Games in Paris and saying 'the whole country is proud'. Paralympians were cheered on as they embarked on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:10Published on August 25, 2024

Paralympians light the flame at the birthplace of the games in England Two British Paralympians lit the flame in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that's considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:04Published on August 24, 2024

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