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'Mary Poppins' return brings world some magic, cast say

Hanna Rantala and Marie-Louise Gumuchian, Reuters
Updated as of Dec 13 06:32 AM

LONDON - The return of Mary Poppins to the big screen brings some much needed magic to the world in uncertain times, the cast of the new film about the beloved nanny said on Wednesday as they premiered the highly anticipated movie in London.   Read more »

British PM May survives party confidence vote but 117 dissent

Kylie MacLellan, Elizabeth Piper, and William James, Reuters
Updated as of Dec 13 08:29 AM

LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May survived a confidence vote from her Conservative party on Wednesday, but more than a third of her lawmakers said she was no longer the right leader to implement Britain's exit from the European Union.   Read more »

'Star Wars' costumes sketchbooks seen fetching large sums at auction

Alex Fraser, Reuters
Updated as of Dec 07 06:56 AM

LONDON (Reuters) - A sketchbook revealing early costume designs for Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and other “Star Wars” characters is expected to sell for more than 100,000 pounds ($130,000) at auction in London next week. Read more »

Avocados removed from UK menus amid environmental concerns

Adela Suliman, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Dec 04 04:59 AM

LONDON - Avocados, the soft, green superfood may be falling out of favor with some restaurants in Britain as they move to ban the trendy food from their menus, amid environmental and land concerns. Read more »

Norway's Carlsen wins World Chess Championship for 4th time

Reuters
Posted at Nov 29 06:29 AM

LONDON - Norwegian Magnus Carlsen won the world chess championship for a fourth time after winning 3 tie-breakers against US rival and world number 2 Fabiano Caruana on Wednesday. Read more »

UK failing LGBT+ teens on mental health - campaigners

Rachel Savage, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Nov 24 06:03 AM

LONDON - Britain needs to do more to help LGBT+ teenagers, campaigners said on Friday, after government data showed more than 1 in 3 struggle with mental health problems. Read more »

British police arrest man after makeshift bombs found in London flat

Reuters
Posted at Nov 23 07:54 AM

British police arrested a man on Thursday after 2 makeshift bombs were found in an unoccupied flat in northwest London but said he did not have links to any terrorist organisations. Read more »

KILALANIN: Global Pinoy idol sa Europa

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 23 02:21 AM

11 global Pinoy idol ang kinilala ng DZMM at TFC sa London dahil sa mga natatangi nilang kuwento. Read more »

Oh boy - vintage Mickey Mouse posters to fetch thousands at auction

Reuters
Posted at Nov 17 05:15 AM

LONDON - Seven rare vintage posters of Mickey Mouse are expected to fetch thousands of dollars at an auction that coincides with the 90th anniversary of the cartoon character's first film appearance. Read more »

Blue carpet premiere ng 'Fantastic Beasts' sa London, dinagsa

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 16 02:17 AM

Balik-eksena ang magic ni "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling sa sequel ng "Fantastic Beasts." Read more »

Aston Martin's profits rise as sales double

Reuters
Posted at Nov 15 03:56 PM

Aston Martin posted a 900 percent increase in third-quarter profit before tax to 3.1 million pounds ($4 million) as the newly listed carmaker continues a growth plan which saw its volumes double in the period. Read more »

Mexico City's transport is most dangerous for women: global poll

Natalia Munro and Anastasia Moloney, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Posted at Nov 15 09:11 AM

The poll published on Thursday found about 3 in every 4 women in Mexico City were not confident about using the transport system without the risk of sexual harassment and abuse or sexual violence. Read more »

British queen pays tribute to son Prince Charles as he turns 70

Michael Holden, Reuters
Posted at Nov 15 06:36 AM

LONDON - Britain's Queen Elizabeth paid tribute to her "duchy original" son Prince Charles as he celebrated his 70th birthday on Wednesday at a party at Buckingham Palace. Read more »

JK Rowling charity urges global action to end orphanages, trafficking

Emma Batha, Reuters
Posted at Nov 15 02:31 AM

LONDON - A charity founded by "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling called on Wednesday for businesses, lawyers, and tourists to help end orphanages and the child-trafficking linked to them. Read more »

Filipina journalist dedicates Reporters Without Borders award to colleagues

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 09 05:42 AM

Filipina journalist Inday Espina-Varona who was honored in London by international media watchdog Reporters Without Borders dedicated her prize to colleagues facing threats, censorship, and violence.   Read more »

Pinoy ex-Voice UK singer releases debut single

Edward Lao, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Updated as of Nov 08 04:41 PM

LONDON – A Filipino singer who was featured on television show The Voice UK has released his debut single, inspired by how he hurdled his life's darkest time.  Read more »

Filipino-Spanish artist shows PH rural life in London

Edward Lao, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Posted at Nov 07 11:00 AM

An award-winning Filipino-Spanish artist is showcasing her latest collection of work in London. Read more »

2 hurt in London stabbing incident at Sony Music office

Reuters
Posted at Nov 02 08:29 PM

Police said two people had been stabbed in an ongoing incident in central London on Friday, with armed officers on the scene. Read more »

Birthday blues for bitcoin as investors face year-on-year loss

Tom Wilson, Reuters
Updated as of Nov 01 08:22 AM

Bitcoin was heading towards a year-on-year loss on Wednesday, its 10th birthday, the first loss since last year's bull market, when the original and biggest digital coin muscled its way to worldwide attention with months of frenzied buying. Read more »

Pinoy restaurant Kinilaw and Buko opens in London

Edward Lao, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau
Posted at Oct 30 01:24 PM

Kinilaw and Buko, located along Hoxton Street in the trendy area of Shoreditch, officially launched on October 23.   Read more »