Britain's swans get new owner with royal succession
On the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, Britain's new monarch King Charles has inherited many of the country's swans.
Tue Sep 13 2022
In Oxford, the Thames has become accessible to swimmers
The government has given part of the Thames Bathing Water Status.
Sun Apr 17 2022
Thriving seal population dips in Britain's River Thames
Besides seals, the Thames is also home to species such as the European eel, the Dover sole and the short-snouted seahorse.
Tue Sep 07 2021
All washed up: Furloughed Londoner finds fortune in the Thames
Blathwayt founded a business based on rubbish she retrieves from the muddy banks of the River Thames.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Minke whale calf refloated in London but 'life hangs in the balance'
Rescuers worked into the night on Sunday to free a small whale stranded in the River Thames in southwest London.
Mon May 10 2021
Four days of events planned to mark Queen's 70 years on throne
The longest-reigning monarch in British history will add another milestone when she marks her Platinum Jubilee in February 2022.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Woman who fell into river during London terror attack has died
A 31-year-old woman who fell into the River Thames during the London terrorist attack has died, London police said Friday.
Sun Apr 09 2017
Woman pulled alive from River Thames after London attack - river authority
A woman has been pulled from the River Thames alive after Wednesday's attack on a bridge near Britain's parliament in Westminster, the Port of London Authority (PLA) said.
Wed Mar 22 2017
London replica torched to mark Great Fire anniversary
Onlookers crowded along the river that winds through the British capital to watch as the 120-metre (394-foot) long wooden model was set alight.
Mon Sep 05 2016
Separated by WWII, 70 years and 10,000 miles, long-lost lovers will reunite for Valentine's Day
A 93-year-old man will reunite with his former girlfriend after 70 years on Valentine's Day.
Fri Jan 22 2016
2016 new year's celebration around the world
Fireworks explode over the River Thames and the Palace of Westminster's Elizabeth Tower, known as Big Ben, as the New Years Day celebrations
Fri Jan 01 2016
Vlogger nearly drowns after jumping off London's Tower Bridge
17-year-old Shah Faisal Shinwari said he could not move as soon as he hit River Thames.
Sun Jul 26 2015
Thousands march on London over wages
Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday to protest against falling real wages and public spending cuts introduced to tame Britain's deficit.
Sun Oct 19 2014
British storms claim lives, cause travel chaos
Transport networks suffered major disruption and more than 140,000 homes were without power across storm-battered Britain.
Sat Feb 15 2014
Helicopter crashes in central London, 2 dead
According to early reports, the chopper crashed into a crane at a building site near the River Thames.
Wed Jan 16 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024