London
Shein shares are set to go public on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), marking the controversial online retailer's initial public offering (IPO) as one of the largest globally this year. However, a recent report revealed that claims of poor working conditions made against the Chinese online retail company are still a reality for many workers in the company's supply chain. I work every day from 8 in the morning to 10.30 at night and take one day off each month. I can’t afford any more days off because it costs too much. And the reports, dating back a number of years, are believed to be one of th...
Euronews (English)
Two Austrian Red Bull skydivers, Marco Furst, 33, and Marco Waltenspiel, 39, achieved the world's inaugural wingsuit flight through London's Tower Bridge. Jumping from a helicopter at 900 metres, they soared through the iconic landmark, executing a complex 'flare' manoeuvre to rise before landing safely. Lasting 45 seconds, the flight covered 1.2 kilometres at a speed of 246 kilometres per hour. With over 200 practice jumps, the duo, part of the Red Bull Skydive Team, prepared extensively. Tower Bridge was closed for the event, conducted with full safety measures and authorization from relevan...
Euronews (English)
Top Boy, Happy Valley, and The Sixth Commandment won big at this year's BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday evening, celebrating the best of British and international television. The final season of the highly praised Netflix show Top Boy received the biggest award of the night for Best Drama, while Jasmine Jobson, who played Jaq Lawrence in the show, took home the prize for Best Supporting Actress. Timothy Spall won Best Actor for his role in The Sixth Commandment, a BBC One drama based on the murder of a retired schoolmaster. The show also received the award for Best Limited Drama. “I’ve always wanted...
Euronews (English)
There's an old myth that says "you leave a bit of your soul in everything you crochet," adding: "To avoid this, you should always work in a hidden mistake so that your soul can escape.” While a welcome joke for all those "hookers" that have spent many an infuriating hour unravelling yarn, the idea of people leaving a part of themselves in their crafts feels very true. From the ceramic mugs we drink our coffee in, to the teak tables we rest said mugs on (hopefully using a coaster), all craftsmanship has a deeply personal connection that sensualises and shapes the very fabric of our lives. Londo...
Euronews (English)
Mitten am Tag ist eine Frau auf einer Straße in London erstochen worden. Die Polizei nahm einen 22-Jährigen unter Mordverdacht fest, wie die Metropolitan Police mitteilte. Zum möglichen Motiv machte die Behörde zunächst keine Angaben. Die Zeitung «Times» zitierte eine Augenzeugin, der Mann habe am Donnerstag die Handtasche der Frau stehlen wollen. Der Täter habe an der Tasche gezerrt, die Frau, die zwischen 60 und 70 Jahre alt gewesen sein soll, habe die Tasche aber festgehalten. Daraufhin habe der Mann drei Mal auf sie eingestochen, sagte die Augenzeugin. Rettungskräfte versorgten das Opfer, ...
DPA (German)
The National Gallery is kicking off its 200th anniversary today (10 May) by launching a year-long commemorative programme. Located in London’s Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, which is free to attend, attracted over 3 million visitors in 2023. The imperious neoclassical building was completed in 1838, having been commissioned to house a burgeoning national collection of artworks set in motion with parliament’s decision to purchase banker John Julius Angerstein’s private collection of pictures in 1824. Rediscovered Caravaggio masterpiece to go on show at Madrid's Museo del Prado200 years...
Euronews (English)
Famed as the world’s leading festival of creativity, SXSW is making its European debut next year with an edition landing in London come June 2025. The South by Southwest festival, held annually in Austin, Texas, is set to take over dozens of venues in London's cool, creative Shoreditch neighbourhood in its trademark celebration of innovation across science, tech and culture. “SXSW London will build on Austin’s incredible legacy, presenting an event that underpins why SXSW is the go-to destination for professionals and creatives seeking meaningful connections, unexpected experiences and ideas t...
Euronews (English)
In London hat sich Bürgermeister Sadiq Khan wie erwartet eine dritte Amtszeit gesichert. Der Politiker der sozialdemokratischen Labour-Partei setzte sich bei der Kommunalwahl in der britischen Hauptstadt gegen seine konservative Konkurrentin Susan Hall durch, wie die Wahlkommission am Samstag mitteilte. Der 53-Jährige kam demnach auf 43,7 Prozent der Stimmen, seine Herausforderin erhielt 32,6 Prozent, wie der Sender Sky News berichtete. Khan ist seit 2016 das erste muslimische Stadtoberhaupt der Millionenmetropole. Mit seiner Wiederwahl ist er der erste Bürgermeister, der sich eine dritte Amts...
DPA (German)
The “Light in Life” exhibition will take place on the 132-hectare site and will be open from May 4 to September 29. The sculptures, made mostly of stainless steel, are spread across vegetation’s Kew to reflect the greenery of the site. Quinn says: ’Kew approached me to do something and I came down, and I hadn't been for a long time. And when I came here and realised that they have hundreds of scientists doing research and horticulturists and I spent more and more time here, I realised that there was a whole show to do here, so we worked together to do that.’ The exhibition aims to attract more...
Euronews (English)
Michelangelo, the Italian genius behind the breathtaking Sistine Chapel ceiling and the iconic statue of David, is often celebrated for his early achievements. However, a new exhibition opening today (2 May) at London's British Museum aims to shed light on a lesser-known period: his final years. Spanning from his 50s until his passing at almost 89-years-old, the exhibition titled "Michelangelo: The Last Decades" showcases rare treasures, including the two-metre-high "Epifania". The drawing completed in black chalk by Michelangelo is being unveiled to the public for the first time since undergo...
Euronews (English)
閲覧を続けるには、ノアドット株式会社が「プライバシーポリシー」に定める「アクセスデータ」を取得することを含む「nor.利用規約」に同意する必要があります。
「これは何?」という方はこちら