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UK: ‘Unite the Kingdom’ Rally Draws Tens of Thousands to London 3

Tens of thousands of protesters joined two rival marches in London on Saturday, May 16, “Unite the Kingdom”, a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration. More than 4,000 police officers were deployed, managing a sterile zone between the two marches with drones, horses, dogs, and armored vehicles on standby.

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UK: ‘Unite the Kingdom’ Rally Draws Tens of Thousands to London 4

Tens of thousands of protesters joined two rival marches in London on Saturday, May 16, “Unite the Kingdom”, a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration. More than 4,000 police officers were deployed, managing a sterile zone between the two marches with drones, horses, dogs, and armored vehicles on standby.

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UK: ‘Unite the Kingdom’ Rally Draws Tens of Thousands to London 2

Tens of thousands of protesters joined two rival marches in London on Saturday, May 16, “Unite the Kingdom”, a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration. More than 4,000 police officers were deployed, managing a sterile zone between the two marches with drones, horses, dogs, and armored vehicles on standby.

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UK: ‘Unite the Kingdom’ Rally Draws Tens of Thousands to London

Tens of thousands of protesters joined two rival marches in London on Saturday, May 16, “Unite the Kingdom”, a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration. More than 4,000 police officers were deployed, managing a sterile zone between the two marches with drones, horses, dogs, and armored vehicles on standby.

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UK: London Battered by May Hailstorm

A hailstorm struck London on Wednesday, May 13, battering the city and disrupting commutes.

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UK: Apartment Fire in Battersea Forces 50 Residents to Evacuate, Three Hospitalized

A fire broke out on the seventh floor of a 10-story residential building on Charlotte Despard Avenue in Battersea, London, on Monday evening, May 11. Around 50 residents were evacuated, and three people were hospitalized. Some 60 firefighters responded to the blaze, which destroyed a four-room apartment. The cause is under investigation.

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Table tennis: Team worlds

Table tennis: Team worlds

(clockwise from top L) Head coach Seiya Kishikawa, Sora Matsushima, Tomokazu Harimoto, Hiroto Shinozuka, Yukiya Uda and Shunsuke Togami pose for a photo after Japan won silver in the men's event at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London on May 10, 2026.

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Table tennis: Team worlds

Table tennis: Team worlds

(from L) Head coach Seiya Kishikawa along with team members Tomokazu Harimoto, Sora Matsushima, Shunsuke Togami, Yukiya Uda and Hiroto Shinozuka pose for a photo after Japan won silver in the men's event at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London on May 10, 2026.

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Table tennis: Team worlds

Table tennis: Team worlds

Chinese men's table tennis team members (R) pose on the podium after winning gold at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London on May 10, 2026, alongside Japanese team members, who won silver. ==Kyodo

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Table tennis: Team worlds

Table tennis: Team worlds

(from L) Rin Mende, Miwa Harimoto, Hina Hayata, Honoka Hashimoto and Miyu Nagasaki pose for a photo after Japan won silver in the women's event at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London on May 10, 2026.

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Table tennis: Team worlds

Table tennis: Team worlds

(clockwise from top L) Rin Mende, Honoka Hashimoto, Miyu Nagasaki, Hina Hayata and Miwa Harimoto pose for a photo after Japan won silver in the women's event at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London on May 10, 2026.

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Ainu remains returned to Japan from Britain after 160 years

Ainu remains returned to Japan from Britain after 160 years

Masaru Okawa, executive director of the Ainu Association of Hokkaido, meets the press at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 8, 2026, upon his return from Britain where remains of seven Ainu people were handed over to Japan by London's Natural History Museum. Four of the seven sets of remains were returned after 160 years.

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Banksy statue in London

Banksy statue in London

A statue of a suited person whose face is covered by a flag and signed "Banksy" stands in central London on April 30, 2026. Elusive street artist Banksy posted a video of the new statue on Instagram the same day.

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Banksy statue in London

Banksy statue in London

A statue of a suited person whose face is covered by a flag and signed "Banksy" stands in central London on April 30, 2026. Elusive street artist Banksy posted a video of the new statue on Instagram the same day.

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Banksy statue in London

Banksy statue in London

A statue of a suited person whose face is covered by a flag and signed "Banksy" stands in central London on April 30, 2026. Elusive street artist Banksy posted a video of the new statue on Instagram the same day.

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Banksy statue in London

Banksy statue in London

Photo taken on April 30, 2026, in central London shows elusive street artist Banksy's signature on the base of a statue of a suited person whose face is covered by a flag. Banksy posted a video of the new statue on Instagram the same day.

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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken on July 10, 2019, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori in action against Roger Federer of Switzerland in their Wimbledon quarterfinal in London. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

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Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma (L) of Brighton reacts after scoring in the first half of an English Premier League football match against Tottenham on April 18, 2026, in London.

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Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma (2nd from R) of Brighton is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the first half of an English Premier League football match against Tottenham on April 18, 2026, in London.

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UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group 3

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

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UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group 2

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

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UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

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UK: Pro-Palestine Protesters Storm Ministry of Defence, Confront Royal Navy Officers

Pro-Palestine demonstrators stormed toward the Ministry of Defence in London on Friday, April 10 charging at Royal Navy officers entering the building and shouting insults including "baby killers" and "cowards." Police intervened to prevent entry as the MoD raised its blast doors.

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UK: Tate Modern in London Evacuated After Suspicious Package Found

The Tate Modern in London was evacuated Tuesday after a suspicious package was discovered at the popular museum, prompting a large emergency services response. Police, ambulance and fire crews attended the scene on Bankside, with the nearby Millennium Bridge also evacuated as a precaution.

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UK: Pro-Iranian Protesters Rally Outside Downing Street Against US Military Action in Iran

Pro-Iranian protesters gathered outside Downing Street Tuesday night, March 7 in an "emergency protest" organised by the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), demanding the UK government distance itself from US military action against Iran. The rally followed Trump's threats against Iran earlier that day, before a ceasefire was announced. The IHRC called Trump's actions "genocidal" and urged the UK to restrict American use of British military bases.

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[Breaking News]Football: Japan vs. England

TOKYO, Japan, March 31 Kyodo - Video taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day. (Kyodo)

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Football: Friendly between Japan vs. England

Football: Friendly between Japan vs. England

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma reacts after scoring in the first half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Friendly between Japan vs. England

Football: Friendly between Japan vs. England

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma reacts after scoring in the first half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Friendly between Japan vs. England

Football: Friendly between Japan vs. England

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma reacts after scoring in the first half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Friendly between Japan vs. England

Football: Friendly between Japan vs. England

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (C) reacts after scoring in the first half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Friendly between Japan vs. England

Football: Friendly between Japan vs. England

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma reacts after scoring in the first half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Friendly between Japan vs. England

Football: Friendly between Japan vs. England

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma reacts after scoring in the first half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan's national team member Junya Ito evades a tackle during the second half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan's national team member Junya Ito (R) takes a shot during the second half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan supporters celebrate the national team's first victory over England in an international football friendly at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan's national team member Kaoru Mitoma (L) runs with the ball during the first half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan's national team member Kaoru Mitoma reacts after scoring in the first half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan's national team member Kaoru Mitoma reacts after scoring in the first half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan's national team member Kaoru Mitoma (L, front) scores in the first half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan's national team member Kaoru Mitoma (C) scores in the first half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

The Japan team pose for photos before an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

The Japan team pose for photos before an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

The England team pose for photos before an international football friendly against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (C) celebrates after his country's first victory over England in an international football friendly at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan players celebrate after defeating England in an international football friendly at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu (C) gives instructions during the second half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu (C) gives instructions during the second half of an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu (C) celebrates after his country's first victory over England in an international football friendly on March 31, 2026, at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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