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UK: Protester Replaces Iranian Flag With Pre-Revolution Flag at Iranian Embassy in London

Protester replaces Iranian flag with pre-revolution flag at Embassy in London twice in a row. Videos posted on social media show a man climbing onto the balcony of the Iranian Embassy, removing the official flag, and replacing the pre-1979 revolution flag featuring the lion and sun. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers responded to the scene and made two arrests on Saturday, January 10. This is the second replacement on Sunday, January 11.

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UK: Pink Sky Baffles Residents in Birmingham During Winter Storm

Residents in and around Birmingham were puzzled on Thursday, January 8 when the sky turned neon pink during severe winter weather brought by Storm Goretti, sparking speculation on social media that it could be the Northern Lights. The phenomenon was later explained as light from pink LED grow lights at Birmingham City Football Club’s stadium, amplified by falling snow and thick cloud that made the sky highly reflective. Similar sightings were reported in nearby areas as the storm triggered multiple weather warnings across the UK.

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UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

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UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines 2

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

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UK: Storm Goretti Triggers Snow Warnings, Wreaking Havoc Across Country 2

The Met Office issued weather warnings for heavy snow as Storm Goretti approaches the UK, warning of potential injuries and a danger to life. The severe weather caused major travel disruptions, thousands of power outages, and the closure of many schools.

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UK: Storm Goretti Triggers Snow Warnings, Wreaking Havoc Across Country

The Met Office issued weather warnings for heavy snow as Storm Goretti approaches the UK, warning of potential injuries and a danger to life. The severe weather caused major travel disruptions, thousands of power outages, and the closure of many schools.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast 2

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 7

Widespread snow and ice warnings were issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6. Yellow alerts were in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow. Authorities urged caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 6

Widespread snow and ice warnings were issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 5

Widespread snow and ice warnings were issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Drone Captures Frozen River Thames in Oxford Amid Snow and Ice Warnings

This drone footage shows the River Thames turned into a skating rink at Port Meadow in Oxford on Sunday, January 4. Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 4

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 2

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Issued for Much of Country

Snow and ice warnings were issued for much of the UK on Friday, January 2. A number of yellow warnings were in place, and an amber warning was in effect for Scotland.

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UK: Snow Blankets Country as Major Winter Storm Unfolds

Meteorologists have warned of wintry conditions sweeping across the UK on Friday, January 2. The Met Office is pointing to cold Arctic air now covering much of the country. Currently amber warnings for snow issued in Scotland, while a yellow snow and ice warning in North Staffordshire will run until noon. Existing warnings for snow and ice, which remain in effect across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, will last from today until Sunday, January 4.

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UK: London Welcomes New Year of 2026 with Fireworks Display Along the Thames

Millions of people across the UK rang in the New Year of 2026 with massive celebrations, highlighted by a record-breaking fireworks display in London. Over 100,000 spectators gathered along the banks of the River Thames to witness 12,000 fireworks illuminate the sky in the city's largest pyrotechnic show to date.

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UK: London Welcomes New Year of 2026 with Fireworks Display Along the Thames 2

Millions of people across the UK rang in the New Year of 2026 with massive celebrations, highlighted by a record-breaking fireworks display in London. Over 100,000 spectators gathered along the banks of the River Thames to witness 12,000 fireworks illuminate the sky in the city's largest pyrotechnic show to date.

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New Year Celebrations in UK

New Year Celebrations in UK

People watch the New Year's fireworks at the Pincian Hill in Rome, Italy, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Jing /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations in UK

New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations in UK

New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations in UK

New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations in UK

New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations in UK

New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Hull Celebrates New Year With Fireworks

Fireworks lit up the city of Hull as residents celebrated the start of 2026 on January 1.

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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued 2

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Sigourney Weaver attends the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Sigourney Weaver attends the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Singer Fleur East attends the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

(L-R) Jamie Flatters, Jermaine Clement, Oona Chaplin, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and David Thewlis attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

(L-R) Jamie Flatters, Jermaine Clement, Oona Chaplin, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and David Thewlis attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Sigourney Weaver attends the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin and Sigourney Weaver attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin and Sigourney Weaver attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Oona Chaplin and Sigourney Weaver attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Sigourney Weaver attends the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Singer Fleur East (L) and French designer Marcel Badiane-Robin (R) attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Singer Fleur East (L) and French designer Marcel Badiane-Robin (R) attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Oona Chaplin attends the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Sigourney Weaver attends the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin and Sigourney Weaver attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin and Sigourney Weaver attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin and Sigourney Weaver attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Kimberley Garner attends the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

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