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‘What’s happening now is atrocious’: Israeli conductor calls for end to Gaza war in London concert

Volkov’s address comes as the societal reckoning over the Gaza war flares in the classical music world.

Smoke rises from the Islamic University building in Gaza City on Sunday.
Feces smeared on the door of a Synagogue and Jewish school in London, September 11, 2025.

London's Metropolitan Police charge man after smearing feces, urine on synagogues, Jewish sites

Protesters hold flags and banners on the day of an anti-immigration rally organised by British anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, in London, Britain, September 13, 2025.

Waving British and Israeli flags: Tens of thousands attend anti-immigration march in London

Police officers work as people gather outside the Old Bailey after British police officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of the 2022 murder of Chris Kaba, in London, Britain, October 21, 2024.

Met Police arrest suspected London fecal vandal who targeted Jewish sites


Britain's Prince Harry meets father King Charles for first time in 20 months

Harry, the Duke of Sussex, last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the king was undergoing treatment for an unspecified form of cancer.

Guards march in formation as they get inside Clarence House, an official residence of Britain's King Charles, as Britain's Prince Harry visits the UK, in London, Britain, September 10, 2025.

Feces and urine smeared on synagogues, Jewish school in five Golders Green incidents

Five Jewish sites in Golders Green were defaced with excrement in a week, in what police and Shomrim called a targeted antisemitic campaign under investigation.

Shomrim responded to a male shouting vile #antisemitic abuse at Finchley Rd & Bridge Lane. The male was detained by Shomrim and subsequently arrested by police.

London's transport system just shut down for five days and the city is in chaos

Underground strike by 10,000 rail workers brings network to standstill, forcing concert cancellations and stranding tourists until Thursday.

Transport for London sign warning about strike action affecting Tube and DLR services.

‘Enough is enough’: Thousands march against antisemitism in London

Thousands marched in London to protest rising antisemitism, calling for action as incidents surge across the UK. Leaders urged solidarity and vigilance.

Demonstrators take part in the "March Against Antisemitism", in London, Britain, September 7, 2025

Almost 900 people were arrested at London Palestine Action protest, police say

Of those, 857 were detained for showing support for a banned group, while 17 were arrested for assaults on officers after police said the protest turned violent.

A man reacts as police officers operate during the "Lift The Ban" rally organised by Defend Our Juries, challenging the British government's proscription of "Palestine Action" under anti-terrorism laws, in Parliament Square, in London, Britain, September 6, 2025.

Daniel Levy steps down after nearly 25 years, leaving impact of Jewish identity at Tottenham

Levy's departure, as one of the senior Jewish figures in English soccer, closes a chapter of Jewish leadership at a club with one of soccer’s most prominent Jewish fanbases.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR chairman Daniel Levy – who is leaving his role – is pictured in the stands before a Spurs Europa League match earlier this year.

Man arrested after Jewish women, three-year-old rammed by e-scooter in London

One victim suffered a fractured arm, bruising to her leg, and a facial scar.

Police officers work as people gather outside the Old Bailey after British police officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of the 2022 murder of Chris Kaba, in London, Britain, October 21, 2024.

‘I’ll treat you as an equal human’: Coldplay brings Israelis on stage as fans boo

"It’s a little scary that 90,000 people knew we’re from there, but we said it,” one of the two fans said.

 Chris Martin of Coldplay performs during the 'Music Of The Spheres World Tour' at Wembley Stadium on August 22, 2025 in London, England.

London restaurant caught selling dog meat labeled as goat, court told

Health inspectors visited the restaurant where they took a sample of the meat and sent it for analysis, Bromley Magistrates' Court was told.

A vendor cuts dog meat for sale at his roadside stall in Duong Noi village, outside Hanoi (illustrative)

Former UK army officer assisted Israel's Elbit to gain lucrative bid, whistleblower claims - report

The contract under bidding was regarding a 15-year training agreement. The whistle-blower claimed a recently retired brigadier guided Elbit's UK subsidiary to success through privileged information.

A display of Elbit weaponry is seen

Member of Irish rap group Kneecap appears at UK court on terrorism charge

The group – who rap about Irish identity and support the republican cause of uniting Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland – have been increasingly vocal about the war in Gaza.

Member of Kneecap Liam O'Hanna, also known as Liam Og O hAnnaidh and performing under the name of Mo Chara, who has been charged with a terrorism offence in relation to the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag onstage in 2024, arrives at the Westminster Magistrates' Court, in London, August 20, 2025.