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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Von einem konservativen Kollaps ist bereits die Rede. Die Tory-Partei des britischen Premierministers Rishi Sunak steuert mit einer verheerenden Niederlage bei Kommunalwahlen in England auf das Ende ihrer Regierung zu. «Die Ergebnisse sind nicht nur schlecht für die Tories und Rishi Sunak, sie sind furchtbar», sagte der Politologe Tim Bale von der Queen Mary University of London der Deutschen Presse-Agentur. Die Wahl galt als Stimmungstest für die anstehenden britischen Parlamentswahlen. Schon am Morgen sagte der Wahlforscher John Curtice von der Glasgower University of Strathclyde der BBC, di...
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King Charles has returned to public duties after receiving medical treatment with a trip to a cancer charity. The event marks the king’s first formal public engagement since Buckingham Palace announced he was undergoing therapy for an undisclosed type of cancer. The UK’s National Health Service has said the number of people seeking advice about prostate problems increased elevenfold following the King’s announcement. Watch for more in the player above.
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Two of the military horses that bolted through London on Wednesday have undergone operations to get back to full health. Four runaway animals tore through rush hour traffic in the capital city, colliding with vehicles and causing four people to be rushed to hospital. One of the horses, a white now named as Vida, was covered in blood, horrifying onlookers. Vida and the other badly injured horse, Quaker, were said to be in a “serious condition” following the incident. How did the horse-centred chaos unfold in London’s rush hour?The four escaped horses are all members of the Household Cavalry, an...
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Several military horses bolted during routine exercises Wednesday and ran loose through central London, injuring four people and damaging vehicles during the morning rush hour. A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said it was called at 8:25am to attend a person being thrown from a horse in Buckingham Palace Road. The first paramedic was on the scene within five minutes. Pictures and videos of two of the animals, one white and the other black, circulated widely across social media. One of the horses had its front covered by what appeared to be blood or red paint. The two horses were ...
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Die Szene wirkt wie aus einem Film, doch sie ist echt: Mehrere entlaufene Pferde sind am Morgen durch die Londoner Innenstadt galoppiert und haben dort Chaos verursacht. Vier Menschen an drei verschiedenen Orten wurden verletzt und im Krankenhaus behandelt, wie der Londoner Rettungsdienst mitteilte. Auch die Tiere erlitten teils Verletzungen. Wie die britische Nachrichtenagentur PA meldete, handelte es sich um Pferde des britischen Militärs, die sich während einer Exerzierübung am Morgen im Stadtteil Belgravia losrissen, nachdem sie von Baustellenlärm erschreckt worden waren. Vier Reiter wurde...
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Ever wondered what it would be like to glance over and pick out an item from the personal wardrobe of one of the most influential designers of all time? Well, your time has soon come. The personal wardrobe of the late British icon and mother of punk fashion, Vivienne Westwood, will go under the hammer at Christie’s this summer. More than 200 lots have been consigned, spanning four decades, and the sale is led by Westwood’s husband and design partner, Andreas Kronthaler. Part of the sale proceeds will go towards Westwood’s own charity (The Vivienne Foundation), Amnesty International and Médecin...
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