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Nicki Minaj has claimed that she was born in London and was royal in her past life.

Convicted terrorist due for release from prison just hours before the Olympic Games begin.

Heathrow airport cancels half number of flights as snow brings transport grinding to a halt, despite airport bosses saying they are on top of situation.

Clowns across the world attend the Joseph Grimaldi Memorial Service, held annually on the first Sunday of February at the 'Clowns Church' in east London.

BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend, the biggest music event of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad, is set to take place on June 23 and June 24, with 100,000 tickets available.

Britain is on amber alert with forecast of heavy snowfall, even as the cold wave sweeps the rest of Europe.

Actor Brad Pitt was once working as a driver taking strippers to their gigs and even enjoyed the work.

Though the government denied any involvement in the violence, there was a war-like atmosphere in the city, according to civil rights groups.

Robin Gibb, of popular music group "Bee Gees", has said he is recovering well from the colon cancer that led to his hospitalisation in 2011.

To celebrate the bicentenary or 200th anniversary of Victorian era writer, Charles Dickens, take a walk through the lanes and pubs of London to see the city through his eyes.

There are only 140 days to go before the inauguration ceremony for the 2012 London Olympic Games gets underway. With that in mind, the organizers have unveiled images of the venue.

There are reports of protests in front of Syrian embassies in the UK, US, Spain, Sweden and Cairo.

There were reports of shelling at the Syrian city of Homs on Friday, by the Syrian security forces, in which more than 200 people are believed to be killed.

A team of scientists, led by Dr Tom Pike of the Imperial college of London, who analysed individual particles of Martian soil, found out that the planet has been suffering from a super drought for millions of years making it hostile to any form of life to survive.

NFL gives Britain's growing legion of fans the chance to touch down with their inner American.

Jewish communities remain targets as recession and conflicts in Middle East stoke fires of aggression.

Continuing its F**k FBI Friday rampage, Anonymous hackers have hit Boston law enforcement, defacing the police force's website.

Greenwich in London will open biggest artificial beach in Europe to coincide with the Olympic Games.

Innovative young designers from around world get chance to display cutting-edge fashions.

Middle aged and elderly urged to take more notice of safe sex message as sex medicine use and divorce numbers grow.

Arsenal recruiter Gilles Grimandi has confirmed that the Gunners are currently keeping an eye on Olivier Giroud, with the 25 year old currently impressing for Ligue 1 outfit Montpellier.

Argentinian media surprised by Prince William's arrival in Falklands as 30th anniversary of conflict approaches.

Barcary Sagna has been able to experience first-hand being a fan over the past few months, and the right back says he has found a whole new perspective as he prepares to make a full comeback to the Arsenal starting line-up.

Human rights group pleas for uncontacted tribes to be left alone.

Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro de Oliveira has admitted Ganso could leave Brazil if the club receive a significant offer for the highly-rated midfielder.

Tottenham signing Louis Saha is hoping to revive his career after making the move to White Hart Lane on deadline day, and though the challenge will be tough, the 33 year old believes he has what it takes be a great striker again.

Soccer player David Beckham has launched his new bodywear collection for Swedish retail brand H&M in Regent Street in London.

Swedish high-end retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has announced Danish designer Stine Riis as the global winner of the 2012 H&M Design Award.

Cromwell Crown Hotel calls TripAdvisor valuable resource after watchdog accuses site of misleading consumers.

The Olympic flame will arrive in the UK on 18 May when it will start its journey around the country, organisers announce.