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Nearly two million people filled London's streets for the city's iconic Pride parade, transforming the capital into a massive celebration of love and solidarity. Mayor Sadiq Khan led 35,000 marchers through historic landmarks in what's become one of the world's most powerful displays of LGBTQ+ unity.
Londoners are being recruited to grow a threatened wildflower in their homes to save one of the capital's rarest plants. The tower mustard, vital for bees and butterflies, now survives at just two London sites.
Volunteers across London are cultivating a threatened wildflower in their own homes to save one of the capital's rarest plants from extinction. The tower mustard herb, which supports bees, butterflies, and rare moths, now survives at only two London sites.
Aden Durde, who started coaching amateur football in London while doing childcare, becomes the first overseas coach to reach the Super Bowl. The 46-year-old credits volunteer youth coaches who drove him across London twice a week for changing his life.
San Francisco-based Philz Coffee reversed its decision to remove Pride flags from its 82 locations after widespread community outcry and direct conversations with LGBTQ+ leaders. The CEO publicly apologized and committed to keeping Pride flags displayed permanently.
London's newest museum celebrates its grand opening this weekend with an exhibition honoring over a century of Black British musical influence. V&A East brings world-class culture to East London's Stratford neighborhood.
Deaths linked to air pollution in London fell 40 percent between 2019 and 2024, giving hope to cities worldwide battling dirty air. A new Imperial College London study reveals how cleaner policies are saving thousands of lives.
When a knife attack struck a London synagogue, volunteers arrived in two minutes flat. Shomrim North West London's 50 volunteers now respond to 40 daily calls, helping anyone in distress regardless of faith.
A researcher cracked a 400-year mystery by discovering the exact location of William Shakespeare's missing London property. The breakthrough came from a forgotten 1668 map that revealed where the playwright lived during his final creative years.
In the dusty workshops of south London's Old Kent Road, skilled artisans still craft beautiful objects by hand. A new photo series celebrates these makers who bring precision and soul to their work in an increasingly digital world.
Archaeologists in East London discovered a seal from Thomas Jefferson's favorite French wine alongside Victorian children's toys, proving the historically "poor" neighborhood was far more diverse than records suggested. The find rewrites the social history of London's East End.
Swiss wheelchair racer Catherine Debrunner just claimed her fourth London Marathon victory in five years, cementing her status as the athlete to beat. She crossed the finish line ahead of American legend Tatyana McFadden in a thrilling race through the streets of London.
Palm Beach County's LGBTQ community gathered for the 34th annual Pride festival, transforming Bryant Park into a space of joy, healing, and connection. Vendors and organizations offered everything from healing crystals to HIV prevention services, proving Pride is both celebration and lifeline.
When Texas banned Pride crosswalks, El Paso found a creative workaround that celebrates their LGBTQ+ community. The city wrapped downtown street lights in colorful Pride-themed cylinders that stay within the law.
Dan Byam Shaw will run the London Marathon dressed as one of The Felix Project's bright green food delivery vans, honoring his late brother while attempting a Guinness World Record. The charity, founded after 14-year-old Felix died of meningitis in 2016, has delivered 44 million meals across London.
Over 1,000 dads and kids celebrated Father's Day at London Zoo thanks to a generous legacy donation. The £500,000 gift also funds new conservation programs connecting London communities to nature.
The London Marathon could make history in 2027 by hosting 100,000 runners over two days, potentially raising over £130 million for charity. The proposed "Double London Marathon" would break world records while giving more people the chance to participate in the beloved race.
Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe is gunning for the world record at London's marathon this Sunday, armed with new ultra-light supershoes. His coach calls him a "silent assassin" who could make history on the streets of London.
Self-driving cars are finally crossing the Atlantic. Google's Waymo will launch robotaxis in London later this year, bringing autonomous rides to Europe for the first time.
Paying passengers in London will soon experience self-driving taxis for the first time, marking a major milestone for autonomous technology. Uber's partnership with British AI company Wayve brings robotaxis to the UK capital within months.
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