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Swatch closes London stores over huge crowds seeking limited edition watch

Clips show stampedes of shoppers eager to get their hands on the new watch

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan slams plans for 'Olympics in North of England' snubbing world-class sporting venues in London

‘Not including the capital in an Olympics bid would be a missed opportunity’, the Mayor of London is warning

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

London witnessed two massive demonstrations on Saturday. One march, led by Tommy Robinson, focused on immigration concerns. Another protest supported Palestinians, marking Nakba Day. Police deployed significant resources for the events. A total of 43 arrests were made. Four police officers sustained injuries during the day's operations.

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UK police make 43 arrests at far-right rally, counter pro-Palestinian demo

London police say officers arrested 43 people during two marches on Saturday – one organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and a counter-demonstration fused with a pro-Palestinian protest. Robinson, co-founder of the English Defence League, called on his supporters to prepare for the next "battle of Britain".

Radio France Internationale

“The most fiendishly flamboyant good time since Ghost”: Green Lung’s first festival headline show cements them as the future of metal

At London’s Desertfest, the occult five-piece perform all of their darkly fun anthems while backed up by gorgeous videos, returning members and a malfunctioning, Eddie-like mascot

Metal Hammer

Dozens arrested at Tommy Robinson march in London; Elon Musk calls Britain ‘prison island’

London witnessed one of its largest security operations in recent years as tens of thousands gathered for far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” march alongside a massive pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally.

The Times of India

UK police search for man after ‘Jews will be beheaded one by one’ slogan shouted on London street

British police have launched an urgent search for a man after a disturbing video surfaced online showing him threatening to “behead Jews one by one” on a street in east London.

The Times of India

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Metropolitan Police probing alleged hate crimes at major London protests

About 60,000 people are estimated to have joined the Unite the Kingdom march, and between 15,000 and 20,000 attended the Nakba Day rally, police said.

The Independent UK

‘We will not remain silent’: Tommy Robinson warns of ‘genocide’ targeting Christians in Nigeria at London march

British activist Tommy Robinson raised concerns over the persecution of Christians in Nigeria during the “Unite the Kingdom” march in central London on Saturday, alongside a Nigerian bishop who accused Western institutions of failing to speak out against attacks on Christian communities.

The Times of India

Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Felicity Kendal Halt Thames Tower Plan in Stunning Celebrity Planning Victory

Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton successfully opposed a 29-storey tower in west London, preserving historic views along the Thames. The decision marks a victory for local residents and heritage campaigners.

International Business Times UK

London on Edge as Rival Mass Protests Draw Over 80,000 Marchers Amid Huge Police Crackdown

London experienced a tense weekend as rival protests drew tens of thousands, prompting a massive police operation to prevent clashes amid heightened security concerns.

International Business Times UK

Auguste, London E8: ‘Some fleeting moments of greatness’ – restaurant review

As is the peril with most small plates restaurants, this meal is more a collection of loose ideas than a coherent dinner

The Guardian - UK

London protests: Police make 11 hate crime arrests in crackdown on toxic speech at Unite the Kingdom and Nakba rallies

The Unite the Kingdom rally and a pro-Palestinian Nakba Day rally were overseen by 4,000 police officers

Evening Standard

Nine injured after car pursued by police crashes in east London

Met police say they pursued vehicle believed stolen before it collided with another vehicle in Ilford

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The Independent UK

Giant pro-immigration message interrupts Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom rally

Led by Donkeys projected a big screen with the message “immigration makes Britain brilliant” at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march in London on Saturday (16 May).

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands attend London pro-Palestine rally to mark Nakba Day

March took place at same time as far-right ‘unite the kingdom’ demonstration led by Tommy Robinson

The Times of India

UK museum returns 2,000 manuscripts to Jain community in landmark restitution agreement

Two thousand Jain manuscripts, collected by British entrepreneur Sir Henry Wellcome and held by the Wellcome Collection in London, are being returned to the Jain community. These 15th to 19th-century texts, believed to be the largest collection outside South Asia, will be transferred to the University of Birmingham.

The Independent UK

Dozens arrested as tens of thousands join rival London protests

The Metropolitan Police said 43 people were arrested for a ‘variety of offences’ during the protests

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The Guardian - UK

Tommy Robinson tells tens of thousands at London rally to prepare for ‘battle of Britain’

Turnout down at second ‘unite the kingdom’ march featuring Islamophobic and ethnonationalist hate speech and flyers

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands of people attend two protests as 43 arrested

Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march and the pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally both took place on Saturday with about 4,000 police officers on duty.

Euronews

London police out in force as tens of thousands attend rival rallies

The Police deployed 4,000 officers alongside horses, dogs, drones and helicopters to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson's so-called "Unite the Kingdom" march and a rival pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day.

The Times of India

UK streets flood with rival marches as London faces massive police lockdown

London witnessed a massive, heavily policed day with two major simultaneous protests: a far-right "Unite the Kingdom" rally and a pro-Palestinian march. Over 4,000 officers managed the events, employing advanced surveillance. While both drew large crowds and featured prominent speakers, authorities reported minimal significant incidents, though 31 arrests were made.

Euronews

London on edge as Tommy Robinson backers and pro-Palestinian marchers rally

Tens of thousands of people joined rival London marches for Tommy Robinson and Palestine, as 4,000 officers used strict routes to avoid clashes and keep order.

The Independent UK

Olly Murs breaks down in tears after completing Soccer Aid challenge

Olly Murs broke down in tears after finishing a 249-mile run for charity on Friday (15 May). Murs completed the challenge from Manchester to London by running, rowing and cycling.

The Times of India

Golders Green stabbing suspect to face attempted murder trial in 2027

In a disturbing case that has rocked the north London community, a man has been charged with the attempted murder of two Jewish men following an attack on April 29 in Golders Green, a neighborhood known for its vibrant Jewish presence.

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