A mosquito that was believed to have evolved in the London Underground is actually of ancient Mediterranean origin, genetic data revealed.

There are 32 boroughs in London, and they are variously filled with royal parks, cloud-tickling skyscrapers, historic pubs and Roman relics.

London police have identified the victim of a fatal collision in the city's northwest end on Tuesday as a well-respected family doctor and medical school associate professor.

The Grand Sumo Tournament, held at London's Royal Albert Hall this year, put a spotlight on more than 40 wrestlers.

Britain on Friday called for a raft of measures against Russia to strengthen Ukraine's hand ahead of any future peace talks, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy heads to London for discussions with key allies.

A record 80,000 phones were stolen in the city last year, according to police, giving London an undesirable reputation as a European capital for the crime.

A 34-year-old Owen Sound woman is facing multiple charges, including mischief and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, in connection to an anti-war protest outside a large defence conference in London,

Britain is set to upgrade diplomatic ties with Vietnam next week as Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Communist Party chief To Lam in London, according to a schedule seen by Reuters and an official with direct knowledge of the matter.

Carbone's London is the brand's largest opening to date. The spot quickly became one of London's hottest reservations since opening it's doors.