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London: Capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom
London is the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 8,945,309 in 2023. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 15.1 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) tidal 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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Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week [Video]

Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

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Kneecap’s Liam O’Hanna arrives at court [Video]

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London landmarks lit up on VJ Day anniversary [Video]

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A number of public buildings around the UK lit up on Friday evening to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on..

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UK marks the anniversary of VJ day [Video]

UK marks the anniversary of VJ day

Military bagpipers performed a lament at dawn on the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day. The bagpipers played at various locations across the UK including Whitehall, the National Arboretum in..

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Metropolitan Police Federation Chair Paula Dodds says there will be enough officers to police protests in London but warns other areas may be left with fewer resources. Report by Etemadil. Like us on..

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Anti-migrant protest held outside London hotel [Video]

Anti-migrant protest held outside London hotel

A 'pink protest' made up of women was held outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Canary Wharf on Sunday. Women and children had gathered outside Canary Wharf’s Britannia International to oppose..

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Anti-migrant protesters and members of Stand Up to Racism are kept apart by a large police presence outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel in Islington, London. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook..

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Lionesses bring football home [Video]

Lionesses bring football home

The Lionesses’ celebrations continue as they go on an open-top bus parade through central London along The Mall and end at Buckingham Palace. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at..

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Trump: The Mayor of London has done a terrible job [Video]

Trump: The Mayor of London has done a terrible job

US President Donald Trump says London Mayor Sadiq Khan is a “nasty person” who has done a “terrible job” in office. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and..

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Fans rally behind Lionesses ahead of Euros final [Video]

Fans rally behind Lionesses ahead of Euros final

England fans in London share their excitement and nerves ahead of the Lionesses' showdown with Spain in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final in Basel. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at..

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George the Poet teams up with young Londoners to reimagine iconic paintings through spoken word [Video]

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From Princess Diana to Tupac: London exhibition celebrates Gianni Versace’s dazzling fashion legacy [Video]

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Family of man shot dead on Tube mark 20th anniversary [Video]

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The family and friends of Jean Charles de Menezes have gathered outside Stockwell Tube Station in London to mark 20 years since his death. The 27-year-old Brazilian electrician was fatally shot at the..

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