35 h. ago Everything you need to know ahead of UK Black Pride 2025 and its 20th anniversary

This year is UK Black Pride's its 20th anniversary. We've pulled together all the information you need to celebrate in style at the huge event coming to London in August

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7 d. ago From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title

White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV

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9 d. ago The BDS movement turns 20. It’s an essential pillar of Palestinian freedom | Omar Barghouti

The BDS movement is today a pillar in the struggle for Palestinian freedom, justice and equalityDo no harm, a principle that many associate with the medical practice, has become a fundamental ethical principle of global solidarity the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement has mainstreamed since its inception 20 years ago this week.In the midst of the most depraved phase of Israel’s livestreamed genocide against 2.3 million Palestinians in the illegally occupied Gaza Strip, our unbearable grief makes it impossible to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the BDS movement. The Israeli state, enabled and emboldened by the shameless and seemingly boundless military, financial, political and discourse complicity of the US, the European Union and the UK, is trying to normalize the fundamentally abnormal and to numb our consciences with its relentless savagery. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Catch up on what you've missed this week: 20th anniversary of 7/7 attacks in London, Macron's UK visit

Missed the news in London this week? Catch up on what you need to know, with Cheat the week

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1 week ago 7/7 bombings: Scars have still to heal 20 years after terror attacks that changed London forever

On the 20th anniversary of 7/7, the effects of the Islamist attacks still linger — in the memories of survivors, in the grief of victims’ families, and on the city itself

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1 week ago Prince of Wales joins those remembering victims 20 years on from July 7 attacks

William attended a ceremony in Hyde Park that followed a service in St Paul’s and an earlier wreath-laying on the 20th anniversary of the atrocities.

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1 week ago Prince William joins survivors and bereaved families at moving 7/7 memorial service 20 years after deadly terror attack claimed 52 lives

William, 43, joined survivors of the London bombings and families of the victims for a moving service at the memorial gardens in Hyde Park this afternoon to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragedy.

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1 week ago Nigel Farage says flaws in Reform UK’s candidate vetting process were not his fault – UK politics live

Farage says any errors in the runup to the 2024 general election cannot be laid at his door as he was not party leader at the timeThe Conservatives will try to change the government’s welfare Bill to tighten up access to personal independence payments (Pip) and universal credit, PA Media reports. PA says:Kemi Badenoch will pledge that the Tories are “now the only party committed to serious welfare reform” after Keir Starmer shelved plans to restrict eligibility for Pip in the face of a backbench revolt this week.The Tories will look to lay amendments to the legislation – set to be renamed the universal credit bill – and party leader Badenoch is due to deliver a speech on welfare on Thursday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Keir Starmer and Sadiq Khan lay wreaths at 7/7 bombings memorial

Prime minister Keir Starmer and London mayor Sadiq Khan laid wreaths at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park today (7 July), in a service commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2005 London terrorist attacks that killed 52 people.

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1 week ago 7/7 London terror attack victims remembered at 20th anniversary service

7/7 London terror attack victims remembered at 20th anniversary service  The Guardian

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1 week ago Minister won’t rule out support cuts for children with EHCPs amid Send overhaul – UK politics live

Stephen Morgan, the early education minister, would not confirm every child who has an EHCP would continue to keep the same provisionsThe Conservatives will try to change the government’s welfare Bill to tighten up access to personal independence payments (Pip) and universal credit, PA Media reports. PA says:Kemi Badenoch will pledge that the Tories are “now the only party committed to serious welfare reform” after Keir Starmer shelved plans to restrict eligibility for Pip in the face of a backbench revolt this week.The Tories will look to lay amendments to the legislation – set to be renamed the universal credit bill – and party leader Badenoch is due to deliver a speech on welfare on Thursday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Britain marks 20th anniversary of deadly 7/7 terror attacks on London

Britain marks 20th anniversary of deadly 7/7 terror attacks on London  upi.com

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1 week ago Royal Family lead nation in remembering those who lost their lives in 7/7 terror attack 20 years ago

In a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks, Charles said comfort can be taken from the 'spirit of unity' in London and the country more broadly, which has allowed the nation to heal.

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1 week ago 7/7 attacks: Starmer joins St Paul's memorial service on 20th anniversary of London bombings

7/7 attacks: Starmer joins St Paul's memorial service on 20th anniversary of London bombings  BBC

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1 week ago King Charles Marks 20th Anniversary of 7/7 London Bombings with Emotional Statement

King Charles Marks 20th Anniversary of 7/7 London Bombings with Emotional Statement  People.com

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1 week ago King Charles issues emotional statement as he leads nation in remembering 7/7 horror

On July 7 2005, 52 people were killed during a series of coordinated terror attacks in London. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the tragedy, King Charles has recalled the "enduring grief" and "extraordinary courage" of those affected

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1 week ago 7/7 attacks: Victims of London bombings remembered on 20th anniversary of attacks

7/7 attacks: Victims of London bombings remembered on 20th anniversary of attacks  BBC7/7 bombings: Stories that define the bravery of victims and responders 20 years on  Sky NewsHow I reported on the London bombings — and the woman who cheated death  The Times

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1 week ago 7/7 attacks: Wreaths laid to remember victims on 20th anniversary of London bombings

7/7 attacks: Wreaths laid to remember victims on 20th anniversary of London bombings  BBC7/7 bombings: Stories that define the bravery of victims and responders 20 years on  Sky NewsKing Charles Marks 20th Anniversary of 7/7 London Bombings with Emotional Statement  People.com

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1 week ago A message from The King to mark the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 bombings in London.

A message from The King to mark the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 bombings in London.  The Royal Family

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1 week ago 7/7 London bombings: 'Those who tried to divide us failed,' says Starmer on 20th anniversary of attacks

7/7 London bombings: 'Those who tried to divide us failed,' says Starmer on 20th anniversary of attacks  Sky News

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