Bengali diaspora in UK celebrates Durga Puja in London
UK based Heritage Bengal Global, a not-for-profit organisation comprised of Bengali diaspora, celebrated the second edition of 'Thames Durga Parade' culminating in Vijaya Dashami (the last day of Durga Puja) with Durga idol display on the deck of the boat, along with bhatiali songs and dance. The parade was attended by the new British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata Andrew Fleming and his immediate predecessor Nick Low among other dignitaries. (Photo courtesy: Thames Durga Parade PR Team)
President Droupadi Murmu arrives in London to attend Queen Elizabeth's state funeral
President Droupadi Murmu emplanes for London, United Kingdom to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and offer condolences on behalf of the Government of India.
Notting Hill Carnival in London
LONDON, Aug. 29, 2022 (UNI/Xinhua) -- Performers participate in Notting Hill Carnival in London, Britain, on Aug. 28, 2022. Originated in the 1960s, the carnival is a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their cultures and traditions.
British Chancellor of Exchequer Rishi Sunak addresses press conference in London
LONDON, Feb. 4, 2022 (UNI/Xinhua) -- British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak speaks during a press conference in London, Britain, on Feb. 3, 2022. After the United Kingdom's energy regulator announced that the energy price cap will increase by hal
World in Photos : Aug. 30, 2021
LONDON, Aug. 31, 2021 (UNI/Xinhua) -- People walk along the River Thames in London, Britain, Aug. 30, 2021. Another 26,476 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 6,757,650, according to official figures released Monday.
World in Photos : Nov. 1, 2020
World in Photos : Nov. 1, 2020
World in Photos : Sept. 28, 2020
World in Photos : Sept. 28, 2020
A woman uses the track and trace app at a pub in Manchester
MANCHESTER, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- A woman uses the track and trace app at a pub in Manchester, Britain, on Sept. 24, 2020. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sept. 22 announced new restrictive measures to tackle a sharp rise in the countrys coronavirus cases. Johnson confirmed that from Thursday, all pubs, bars and restaurants in England must operate a table service only -- except for takeaways -- and will be forced to close at 10:00 p.m. BST (2100 GMT).
Fireworks explosion over London Eye on New Year’s Eve in 2019
LONDON, Sept. 19, 2020 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Jan. 1, 2017 shows fireworks exploding over the London Eye on New Years Eve in London, Britain. London has decided to cancel its iconic New Years Eve fireworks this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the citys mayor Sadiq Khan said Friday.
A woman wearing a face shield walks past the London Eye
A woman wearing a face shield walks past the London Eye in London, Britain, Sept. 8, 2020. The latest British official figures showed Tuesday that COVID-19 death toll had hit 57,400 as British people are being urged to take the pandemic seriously or face a bumpy road ahead.
World in Photos : Aug. 31, 2020
LONDON, Aug. 31, 2020 (Xinhua) -- Protesters hold placards with anti-racism messages during the Million People March demonstration in London, Britain, Aug. 30, 2020. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of west London on Sunday in the Million People March to protest against systemic racism in the UK.
Visitors view artwork at an exhibition in London as galleries reopened after Covid-19 lockdown
LONDON, Aug. 2, 2020 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view artworks by Andy Warhol during an exhibition at Tate Modern art gallery in London, Britain, Aug. 1, 2020. The Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives art galleries reopened to the public.
London: People enjoy leisure time at Regents Park
LONDON, Aug. 1, 2020 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time at Regents Park in London, Britain on July 31,
World in Photos : July 27, 2020
VANCOUVER, July 28, 2020 (Xinhua) -- People carrying rainbow umbrellas attend the Pride Week flag raising ceremony outside Vancouver City Hall in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on July 27, 2020. A pride flag raising ceremony was held outside Vancouver City Hall to kick off the Pride Week with most of the events available virtually
Boris Johnson at House of Commons in London
LONDON, July 9, 2020 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street for Prime Ministers Questions at the House of Commons in London, Britain, on July 8, 2020. The British government on Wednesday set out a package of fresh measures to support jobs and boost economy as part of a comprehensive plan to secure the countrys recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.