London protest against Chinese 'mega embassy' plans
Hundreds marched in London against China's proposed super embassy, citing security fears and repression. Kemi Badenoch urged the government to block the plan ahead of a crucial decision.
Hundreds marched in London against China's proposed super embassy, citing security fears and repression. Kemi Badenoch urged the government to block the plan ahead of a crucial decision.
Hundreds protest China's new London embassy amid security fears over fibre optic cables and alleged plain-clothed agents. Keir Starmer set to approve. Read the latest.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demands the government block China's proposed central London mega-embassy, citing security fears and human rights. Read the full story.
Four people hospitalised after violent disorder erupts outside Iranian embassy in London. Police officers injured by thrown missiles. Read the latest on the arrests and protests.
Four people hospitalised after violent clashes and arrests outside the Iranian Embassy in South Kensington. Police officers injured by thrown missiles. Get the latest London news.
Four people hospitalised and multiple arrests after protests outside the Iranian embassy in Kensington turn violent. Police officers injured as missiles thrown. Read the latest.
Four people were hospitalised and police officers injured after a protest outside the Iranian embassy in London turned violent. Get the latest on the arrests and ongoing police presence.
Police arrest multiple people and deploy reinforcements after a protester scales the Iranian Embassy in Kensington, removing a flag. Several officers injured. Full report.
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As the UK considers a vast new Chinese embassy near sensitive cables, MPs warn of epic-scale espionage. Can we balance £100bn trade with national security?
Russia voices serious concern over NATO military personnel arriving in Greenland, calling it a false pretext. Get the latest on this escalating Arctic security tension.
PM Sir Keir Starmer faces a major revolt from his own MPs over imminent approval for a Chinese 'super embassy' in London, amid serious security fears. Will this decision define his premiership?
A vast new Chinese embassy in London is expected to get the green light next week, despite security and diplomatic concerns raised by Labour MPs. Read the full story.
The 'Are You Dead?' app, costing 99p, notifies your emergency contact if you fail to check in. With 8.4 million living alone in the UK, its popularity is surging. Discover how it works.
Exclusive plans reveal a concealed chamber in the new Chinese embassy near sensitive London cables. Keir Starmer faces backlash as a final decision looms. Read the full investigation.
Nasrin Roshan, 62, says she felt 'back in Iran' after being struck by a police riot shield outside the Iranian Embassy. The Met Police say a review of footage was inconclusive.
Diageo, owner of Guinness and Johnnie Walker, is reportedly reviewing a sale of its Chinese operations. The move is part of new CEO Dave Lewis's strategy to streamline the global spirits giant.
Keir Starmer is expected to approve a new Chinese mega-embassy in London this week, despite warnings from Labour MPs over espionage risks and its location above critical cables. Read the full report.
A senior Russian embassy official is found dead in Nicosia, one day after a prominent Putin-linked tycoon vanishes from Limassol. Cypriot authorities investigate amid heightened tensions.
Chinese-Australian composer Mindy Meng Wang premieres a groundbreaking cyber opera, 'The Father', exploring her father's political persecution. Discover this fusion of guzheng and digital sound.
Keir Starmer prepares for a pivotal China visit, with the UK expected to approve Beijing's new 'super embassy'. Analysis reveals Labour's conciliatory economic-focused approach.
Nicole Chi Amén's documentary 'Guián' traces her grandmother's journey from Guangdong to Costa Rica, exploring multicultural identity and belonging. Stream on True Story from 16 January.
A protester scaled the Iranian embassy in London, replacing its flag with a pre-revolution symbol. The Met Police reported two arrests as global demonstrations challenge Tehran's regime.
A demonstrator scaled the Iranian embassy in London, tearing down the national flag. The act comes amid widespread anti-regime protests in Iran and a violent crackdown. Read the full story.
A demonstrator scaled the Iranian embassy in London, replacing the official flag with a pre-revolution symbol. Read the latest on the ongoing protests and the historic embassy's significance.
Exclusive interview with Roger Leighton, the English coach who shaped Wu Yize and Si Jiahui. Discover their journey from cheeky kids to Masters contenders. Read their incredible story.
Ryan Chen, a 42-year-old from Chongqing, has become a global phenomenon by impersonating Donald Trump. Discover how he turned mimicry into a career and a bridge between cultures.
Discover the best places to celebrate the 2026 Chinese Lunar New Year in London, from Chinatown parades to Greenwich lantern workshops. Plan your festive weekend now.
Your complete guide to the 2026 London Chinese New Year parade for the Year of the Horse. Find the start time, full route map from Trafalgar Square to Chinatown, and all key details for the February 22 celebrations.
Discover Baba Tang, a casual dim sum spot near King's Cross. Enjoy all-day, in-house made dishes like cheung fun with XO sauce and salted egg yolk chicken wings. Find it at 109 Kings Cross Road.