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London Christmas Tree Lighting Draws Praise, Public Criticism

London Christmas Tree Lighting Draws Praise, Public Criticism

December 12, 2025 3:02 am

Trafalgar Square Christmas tree ceremony sparks debate over festive displays, traditions, and multicultural representation in London this holiday season.

London’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Trafalgar Square took place over the weekend, drawing both attention and criticism from residents and social media users worldwide.

The ceremony featured a Norwegian spruce adorned with white lights, a tradition dating back decades. While many attendees celebrated the event, some observers compared the display to more elaborate holiday celebrations in other international cities, noting the modest scale of the Trafalgar Square tree relative to locations such as Prague, Warsaw, and Bangkok.

The event …

"United Flight” Diverts To Edinburgh After Mid-Air Emergency

“United Flight” Diverts To Edinburgh After Mid-Air Emergency

December 10, 2025 7:45 am

London–San Francisco United Airlines flight diverted to Edinburgh after pilots declared a mid-air emergency prompted by a burning smell onboard.

United Airlines flight bound for the United States made an unscheduled landing in Scotland after the crew declared a mid-air emergency and diverted the aircraft to Edinburgh, prompting a response from emergency services before the situation was later stood down.

Boeing aircraft departed London at 2:05 p.m. local time and was scheduled to fly across the North Atlantic to San Francisco. But roughly two hours into the journey, pilots issued a “7700 squawk,” the international transponder code used to

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BBC/London Nursery Worker Guilty Of Child Abuse

London Nursery Worker Guilty Of Child Abuse

December 3, 2025 10:22 am

A nursery worker in north London has admitted to 26 charges of sexual offences involving young children, including sexual assault by penetration, assault by touching, and the creation of indecent images, prosecutors said Wednesday. The man, 45-year-old Vincent Chan, entered guilty pleas during a hearing at Wood Green Crown Court.

Police described the case as among the most “harrowing and complex” that the Metropolitan Police have ever handled.

Chan, who worked at a nursery in Finchley Road, West Hampstead — a branch of a well-known chain that has since closed — was first flagged by a whistleblower. Investigators later discovered …

China: Passport Checks At UK Heritage Spark Political Outcry

China: Passport Checks At UK Heritage Spark Political Outcry

November 19, 2025 2:08 pm

UK approval for Chinese security officers to check visitor passports at a protected London heritage site triggers national security warnings and political backlash.

A decision allowing Chinese state security officials to conduct passport checks at a protected heritage site in central London has ignited a wave of criticism from security analysts and senior politicians, deepening tensions around Beijing’s proposed “Super-Embassy” in the British capital.

The checks will apply to visitors entering the ruins of St Mary Graces, a 14th-century Cistercian abbey founded by King Edward III in 1350. The site, designated as a scheduled ancient monument, lies inside the perimeter

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UK Police Hunt Asylum-Seeker Kebatu Mistakenly Freed From Prison

UK Police: Hunts Asylum-Seeker Mistakenly Freed From Prison

October 25, 2025 2:13 pm

Ethiopian migrant Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, convicted of sexual assault, was accidentally released from an Essex prison, sparking a major London manhunt.

British police have launched a major search in London for an Ethiopian asylum-seeker who was mistakenly released from prison despite being sentenced for multiple offenses, including the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.

Authorities identified the fugitive as 38-year-old Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, who was last seen in the London area after being wrongfully freed from Chelmsford Prison in Essex on the afternoon of Friday October 24, 2025. Essex Police said officers from three different forces were now coordinating efforts

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Sheila Ebana To Host Exclusive London Dinner Event

Sheila Ebana To Host Exclusive London Dinner Event

October 3, 2025 10:48 am

Lamine Yamal’s mother, Sheila Ebana, is venturing into event hosting by organizing a high-end dinner gala in London on 7 November—and though the Barcelona star won’t be in attendance, the evening promises an intimate experience for fans, media and sports figures alike.

The announcement has stirred debate, especially around pricing, transparency and the ethics of monetizing proximity to a high-profile athlete’s circle.

According to event listings and social media posts, tickets are being offered across tiers: a Standard package (€150) includes a welcome cocktail and three-course menu; a mid-range option (around €400) promises unlimited champagne and upgraded lounge seating; …

Chinese Fraudster Convicted In Record Bitcoin Case

Chinese Fraudster Convicted In Record Bitcoin Case

September 30, 2025 5:05 am

In a London courtroom this week, a Chinese national at the center of one of the most audacious financial frauds of the digital age admitted guilt. Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, pleaded guilty to acquiring and holding billions in stolen cryptocurrency—an amount prosecutors described as the largest digital asset seizure in the world.

Between 2014 and 2017, Qian masterminded a vast scam in China that lured more than 128,000 investors into what appeared to be lucrative ventures. Her promises of daily dividends and guaranteed profits, dressed up with the rhetoric of turning China into a global financial hub, …

Scholarship Prof. MarkAnthony Nze 4th Batch Emerges

Scholarship: Prof. MarkAnthony Nze 4th Batch Emerges

June 6, 2022 5:45 am

Information reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that the organisers of the Professor MarkAnthony Nze Scholarship with Apsley Business School London have announced the list of the 4th batch of selected candidates for the scholarship scheme. Among the beneficiaries of the 2nd batch were Ada Cliff Nwagbara, Atueyi Alex Nonso, and many others. 

Recall that in the sequel to Prof. MarkAnthony Nze’s appointment as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Management, the academic guru opted to invest all of his earnings into the institution for a year in exchange for a scholarship for Nigerians …

Prof. MarkAnthony Scholarship 3rd Batch Winners Emerge

Prof. MarkAnthony Scholarship: 3rd Batch Winners Emerge

June 1, 2022 6:36 am

Information reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that the 3rd list of selected candidates for the prestigious Professor MarkAnthony Nze Scholarship with Apsley Business School London has emerged. Among the beneficiaries of the latest batch are, Apoyi Daniel Oloche, Oranugo Charles Ogochukwu, and 5 others. 

The Africa Daily News, New York, had a few weeks ago, reported that following Prof. MarkAnthony Nze’s appointment as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Management, the academic guru and lover of humanity opted to invest all of his earnings into the institution for a year in exchange …

Apsley Amongst The Best, And Preferred In Europe

Apsley: Amongst The Best And Preferred In Europe

May 25, 2022 6:09 am

In such a short period of time, Apsley Business School, London has joined the ranks of the most prestigious business schools in Europe and the rest of the world, which has surprised many. Their simple secret has always been their discipline, tenacity, and creativity. These three characteristics have distinguished them, and they are currently on their way to becoming the best business school in the world. That cannot be surpassed, can it?

As many already know, Apsley Business School is a London-based business school with two campuses in central London serving as its headquarters. The prestigious institution offers bachelor’s, master’s, …

Scholarship: Prof. MarkAnthony Nze's 2nd Batch Emerges

Scholarship: Prof. MarkAnthony Nze’s 2nd Batch Emerges

May 21, 2022 3:52 am

Information reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that the 2nd list of selected candidates for the prestigious Professor MarkAnthony Nze Scholarship with Apsley Business School London has emerged. Among the beneficiaries of the 2nd batch were Stella Nneamaka Uchendu, Kalu Ukpai Kalu, and 11 others. 

The Africa Daily News, New York, reported a few weeks ago that in the sequel to Prof. MarkAnthony Nze’s appointment as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Management, the academic guru opted to invest all of his earnings into the institution for a year in exchange for a scholarship …

First Beneficiaries For Prof. MarkAnthony Scholarship Emerge

First Beneficiaries Of Prof. MarkAnthony Scholarship Emerge

May 14, 2022 3:52 am

The first list of selected candidates For the prestigious Professor MarkAnthony Nze Scholarship With Apsley Business School London has emerged. Africa Daily News, New York can confirm that among the beneficiaries were Wisdom Onyebuchi Njemanze, Kelechi Ihunanya Amadi, and 9 others. 

It would be recalled that in the sequel to Prof. MarkAnthony Nze’s appointment as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Management, the academic guru had agreed to invest all of his earnings into the institution for a specified period of time in exchange for a scholarship for Nigerians as a way of encouraging African youths, particularly Nigerians who …

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