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As Ukraine, Gaza wars rage on, some airlines are benefitting

It’s increasingly difficult for Western airlines to avoid contentious conflict zones even as Chinese ones swoop in.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2024

'We're all good': Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott shut down split speculation with fun roller-skating date

The couple were all-smiles as they stepped out in west London together

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2024

NY Cocoa Prices Underpinned by Global Supply Fears

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU24 ) Friday closed up +132 (+1.36%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU24 ) closed down -62 (-0.98%). NY cocoa prices settled mixed on Friday, with NY cocoa posting a 2-month high as dry weather in West Africa could curb the region's cocoa production. Forecaster...

Barchart · Aug 23, 2024

Cowrie shell sculpture chosen as slavery memorial for London

The Wake by Khaleb Brooks intended to aid reflection on victims of slavery while acknowledging its ongoing impact

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024

The Museum of London chooses a pooping pigeon for its logo – a symbol of duality, defiance and immigration

As the Museum of London relocates from London Wall to the old Smithfield Market site, it has reverted to its old name, the London Museum, and chosen a brand new logo – a pooping pigeon.

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2024

The problem with Rachel Reeves’ plan to boost Britain’s pension pots

Britain has a pension problem. Despite having one of the biggest and most sophisticated financial centres of the world in London, the country’s pension industry does not fall into the same category.

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2024

Trains across swathe of south London to be seriously disrupted for nine days due to upgrade works

No Southern Railway trains will run at West Norwood, Gipsy Hill, Birkbeck and Beckenham Junction stations

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2024

The London & Paris, Folkestone, Kent: ‘Numerous devil-may-care twists’ – restaurant review

There’s effort in every turn to pack in extra interest, flavour or pizzazz

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024

'Very demure, very mindful': Your guide to embrace the new mood in London

Want to be more demure? Joe Bromley on what to wear and where to go in London

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2024

Anish Kapoor at prayer and a giant pumpkin in the park – the week in art

A master of colour fills Liverpool Cathedral and Yayoi Kusama lands outdoors – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024