Despite Brexit and coronavirus fears, London's indie rock four-piece The Big Moon have just embarked on the European leg of their tour. The Mercury Prize-nominated band - who recently released their second album "Walking Like We Do" and toured with veterans the Pixies - popped by the FRANCE 24 studios to chat to Marjorie Hache about their news, including the fact that they are this year's Record Store Day ambassadors. The show also features new releases by French electro duo Telepopmusik, Brighton rocker

London-born actor Idris Elba has insisted young people need to "speak out about what matters".

Sitting at the head of the table, "death cafe" facilitator Mireille Hayden listens carefully as a young woman who recently lost her father shares her experience dealing with grief. At this unusual cafe in London, people from all ages and all walks of life meet to sip a cup of tea and eat cake, while telling stories of grief, loss and bereavement, and discussing the great beyond and the finality of death. No topic is off limits and the objective is clear: breaking the "taboo" of death and encouraging people to "make the most of their finite lives".

A British woman, Dagmar Turner, 53, went under the knife at King’s College Hospital in London to have a dangerous tumour removed from her brain. The complicated brain surgery saw her play her beloved violin through part of the operation, as requested by the doctors to preserve her kills.

'Shape of You' hitmaker Ed Sheeran has spent £10 million on five more London properties as he expands his housing empire in the capital.

A man has been shot dead by police after stabbing two people in London. At least one of the victims is in life-threatening condition. Authorities have said they believe the terrorist incident is "Islamist-related."

Huawei has finally gotten the go-ahead to build noncore parts of the UK's 5G network.⁣ The news is not likely going to be well received by the Donald Trump administration.⁣

From London to Windsor, British people are divided over what the best outcome would be of the Royal family talks to negotiate Prince Harry and Meghan’s step down from ‘senior royal’ duties.

World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz and former titleholder Anthony Joshua will have a rematch this weekend in Saudi Arabia. Here are 7 things to know about the boxing rematch.

The NATO summit in London means a diplomatic high wire act for the British prime minister. Boris Johnson is said to be dodging Donald Trump, for fear his endorsement wouldn't go down well with voters ahead of next week's election. Plus, Hugh Grant is knocking on doors and joining the political campaign to stop Brexit.

The 28-year-old suspect had already been convicted of terror-related crimes and was released from prison last year. The deadly knife attack raises difficult questions for the British government and security services.

London's transport authority has refused to renew an operating licence for the ride-hailing giant Uber because of safety and security concerns.