The Russian secret service has previously commissioned the murder of Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko. This happened probably on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The ultimate proof is not provided before, but British media suggest that this is being withheld for security reasons.
The already very strained relations between London and Moscow, among other things because of the annexation of the Crimea and the sanctions imposed against Russia, threatens to continue on foot, now the British directly point the finger at Vladimir Putin as possible directly involved in murder.
Widow Marina Litvinenko, the British government called for new sanctions against Russia. The wife of former spy Alexander Litvinenko Thursday expressed satisfaction with the damning conclusions,, '' of the Commission of Inquiry that investigated the murder of her husband.
Thousands of children from across the world will soon be able to look around in their own classroom in Buckingham Palace, thanks to Google's project with virtual reality (VR).
The TV program X-Factor disappears, just as Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. The refugee crisis is doing less intense and Prince Henry is an important announcement. Nonsense talk of a drunk strawberry? No, these are a few of the very seriously predictions 'asparagus soothsayer' Jemima Packington.
Brent oil was Monday morning around 07:00 hours on the futures exchange in London traded at $ 28.40 a barrel, down 1.9 percent, after earlier low of $ 27.67 to have reached. US oil was 1.6 percent lower at $ 28.95 a barrel.
A former public toilet in East London is for sale. The asking price for the unique building in the trendy Spitalfields is converted 1.3 million.
British newspapers are full of it: a group of older men who went last year at Easter with a spectacular burglary in London 73 lockers were open and there with a booty of the equivalent of 18.5 million euros off. Seven were caught, but the mysterious mastermind behind the crime disappeared without a trace. And he had spent most of the loot with him, jewelry worth 13 million euros.
London police will train another six hundred armed agents to help prevent terrorist attacks. The total number of armed officers in the British capital therefore amounts to 2800, the BBC reported Thursday.
Google and Apple have joined in the fight mixed to the broadcasting of three NFL games in the coming season. According to Reuters, the two tech companies want to broadcast football matches played in London. Last season, Yahoo had the rights to one game.
In New York and other world cities to subway passengers Sunday again surprised by half-naked fellow travelers. For the fifteenth time held the No Pants Subway Ride. Travelers steps to the subway, dressed in winter coats, scarves, hats and gloves. The only thing missing is the wardrobe of their pants.
Three months only in the air, in the open cockpit of a biplane in 1942; the dream of a 53-year-old British woman came out to fly solo from England to Australia.
Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has a collection of headscarves and 'abayas (gowns to the ankle) on the market. That made the fashion house said Friday.
Warrior Islamic State (ISIS) who threatened in a video message with attacks in the UK, is likely a man from east London. The BBC reported Monday according to a source close to the security services that probably comes to Brit Siddharta Dhar.
William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616, four hundred years ago. Britain's most famous writer was just 52 years old. Not only are birth and death place Stratford-upon-Avon is preparing to commemorate. Literally across the country climb actors and actresses venues to play one of his 38 plays.
Friday over 1.3 people watched Raymond van Barneveld and Jelle Klaasen achieved the semifinals of the World Championship darts in London.
(Reuters)- The number of homeless people on the streets of London has doubled in the past five years.
Just before the end of the year, reports the 'controversial' Uber taxi service that has already facilitated more than one billion rides. The billionth ride took place on Christmas Eve in London in a so-called UberX car.
A married couple in England on Wednesday sentenced to life in prison for plotting an attack in London. The 25-year-old Mohammed Rehman and his 24-year-old woman Sana Ahmed Khan had extremely hazardous chemicals purchased via eBay and Rehman did in his backyard in suburban Reading experiments with explosives.
A couple is Tuesday in England found guilty of plotting an attack in London. The 25-year-old Mohammed Rehman and his 24-year-old woman Sana Ahmed Khan have extremely hazardous chemicals purchased via eBay and Rehman did in his backyard in suburban Reading experiments with explosives.
The name is Charlotte, thanks to this year born princess, rose to first place in the British rankings of most popular girl names.
Investors at the Damrak booked Tuesday lunchtime good profits. Oil prices rebounded. In the thin trading in Amsterdam Heineken and NN led the dance. The embattled ArcelorMittal did not share in the festivities.
A man sat in a large shopping center in south London panic caused by a machete or another sword. Local media reported that numerous people uitvluchtten shopping center in Bromley and feared a terrorist attack.
The UK authorities have blocked the sale of a painting of the famous sixteenth-century Florentine master Jacopo Pontormo until April 22nd. Portrait of a young man with a red cap swap in principle owner for converted over 30 million euros. An anonymous foreign collector is prepared that amount to count down.
A Muslim family from London who had planned a vacation to Disneyland in California, the United States should not be in. The family was about to depart from Gatwick Airport when they were told by US officials that their travel authorization was revoked.
A court in Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Mikhail Khodorkovsky. The former owner of oil company Yukos will stay for a few years abroad, since he was released early in 2013 from a Russian prison. He sat there a long prison sentences for tax evasion and fraud.
British Prime Minister David Cameron is considering the current mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to within a few months to appoint Foreign Minister. The flamboyant politician would therefore not only play a leading role in the campaign to keep Britain in the EU, but can also position itself to take over the lead Cameron at one point.
The astronauts Tim Peake (Great Britain), Timothy Kopra (United States) and cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko (Russia) are Tuesday night arrived at the International Space Station. The astronauts were six hours earlier launched from Baikonur in Kazakhstan.
Three new crew members are on their way to the ISS. The capsule with the Russian Yuri Malenchenko, American Timothy Kopra and Briton Tim Peake Tuesday was launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. After about six hours of flying they arrive at their accommodation. They stay there for about six months.
At least 28 people Sunday were killed in air raids on suburbs of the Syrian capital Damascus. Among the dead are at least two children and a school principal.
