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A new mural by Banksy depicting a judge striking a protester has surfaced at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. The artwork's appearance coincides with recent protests against the ban on Palestine Action, leading court officials to cover it and report potential criminal damage.
A 16-year-old boy faces six counts of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit arson after a fire injured six people at the Indian Aroma restaurant in Gants Hill, Ilford. The blaze occurred on August 22, with victims suffering severe injuries, including one in a coma. The teenager appeared in court and remains in a youth detention center.
London Underground services faced severe disruptions as Tube workers staged a strike over pay and working conditions. Commuters turned to bikes, buses, and taxis while the RMT union maintained that their demands for a shorter working week are fair given TfL's financial surplus. The strike, which began on Monday, is set to continue until Friday morning.
Raish Ahmed, 50, was fatally stabbed by his neighbor, Daniel Whybrow, 46, in a dispute over a communal door in east London. Ahmed's family criticized authorities for failing to address Whybrow's history of aggressive behavior, despite multiple complaints. Whybrow received a life sentence with a minimum term of 24 years for the murder.
CCTV footage shows a suspected XL Bully dog attacking a cockapoo at a fishmonger's in London. The incident raises concerns about dog safety and breed behavior. Authorities may need to address regulations surrounding dangerous breeds.
London Underground and the RMT union engage in talks to prevent a Tube strike over pay and work conditions. If the strike proceeds, services will be severely disrupted from Sunday to Thursday, as workers demand a reduction to a 32-hour week. Transport for London offers a 3.4% pay increase but opposes changes to the standard 35-hour week.
Diesel vans have overtaken taxis as the largest source of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions in central London, releasing 108 tonnes in 2022. Clean Cities urges the mayor to offer a full Congestion Charge discount for electric vans to facilitate their transition away from diesel. Despite a 14% reduction in van emissions since 2019, the city continues to exceed UK legal limits for air quality.
A British man, Calum Macdonald, who lost his sight due to methanol poisoning in Laos, advocates for increased awareness of its dangers. He and campaigners urge the government and travel industry to implement educational measures to prevent similar tragedies. The Foreign Office is collaborating with over 150 partners to enhance traveler safety through its Travel Aware campaign.
A three-month-old baby, Kaylani Kalanzi, died after being violently shaken by her parents, Herbert Kalanzi and Nazli Merthoca, who deny murder charges. The couple's toxic relationship and drug use left Kaylani vulnerable, despite being on a child protection plan. A court is currently determining who is responsible for her fatal injuries.
Transport for London (TfL) apologized after passengers were stranded for three hours on a malfunctioning Jubilee line train during peak hours. Passengers, including Nadine A, reported a lack of communication from the driver and described the conditions as "hot and completely packed." The service faced severe delays the following morning as engineers worked to restore normal operations.