London

London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. It is one of the largest and most populous cities in the world, with a population of over 8 million people. London is a global city, with a diverse population and a rich history. It is known for its iconic landmarks, such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye, as well as its cultural institutions, such as the British Museum and the Royal Opera House.

London is home to many major financial institutions and is a global hub for business, finance, and trade. It is also a center for the arts, with numerous theaters, galleries, and music venues. The city has a vibrant nightlife and is known for its diverse food and drink scene.

London is well-connected, with an extensive public transportation network that includes the Underground (also known as the “Tube”), buses, and trains. The city is also home to several major airports, making it an important gateway to the rest of the world.

 

 

Rep. Chris Smith testimony on forced organ harvesting in China
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Rep. Chris Smith testimony on forced organ harvesting in China

Rep. Christopher Smith (R-Manchester) delivered the following statement before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on his bill, the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023, which addresses the murder of between 60,000 and 100,000 people every year in China for the purpose of stealing their organs: “I would like to thank Chairman McCaul and Ranking…

Organ Harvesting: I Was Offered 1.2Million Naira By Nigerian Senator Ekweremadu To Donate My Kidney To His Daughter, Alleged Victim Tells Court
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Organ Harvesting: I Was Offered 1.2Million Naira By Nigerian Senator Ekweremadu To Donate My Kidney To His Daughter, Alleged Victim Tells Court

A Lagos-based Nigerian trader allegedly trafficked to the United Kingdom by former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, told a British court he pleaded with police officers in the UK for his life to be saved. In a videotaped interview, the alleged victim also told police he was treated like a ‘slave’ at the house in…

Toronto Pearson marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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Toronto Pearson marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Canada’s largest airport works with #NotInMyCity to educate workers about human trafficking TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2023 /CNW/ – The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport, is renewing its commitment to help fight human trafficking through its continued partnership with #NotInMyCity, an organization dedicated to preventing and ending human trafficking. February…

Four people charged with human trafficking and running brothels
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Four people charged with human trafficking and running brothels

FOUR men have been charged with human trafficking and running pop-up brothels across Britain. Southampton Magistrates’ Court heard the charges span 13 months across 2018 and 2019 with the brothels in Southampton, Manchester, Bicester and Cardiff. One of the four men appeared in court on Tuesday. READ MORE: Palmerston Park: Man appears in court accused of rape…

Guelph women’s group hosting free online seminar on being aware of human trafficking
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Guelph women’s group hosting free online seminar on being aware of human trafficking

How to detect signs of human trafficking is the focus of a virtual seminar hosted by Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis. The 90-minute information session goes this Wednesday and will cover trends, challenges people face, ways help those who are being trafficked and more. Human trafficking was once seen as a “big city problem,” but there…

The ‘Satanic Panic’ Is Back: How a Bygone Moral Crisis Returned With Queer Artists In Its Crosshairs
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The ‘Satanic Panic’ Is Back: How a Bygone Moral Crisis Returned With Queer Artists In Its Crosshairs

Editor’s note: this look at American culture is here for your research into “Satanic Panic.”  On Feb. 6, 2023, certain corners of the internet could not stop talking about Sam Smith and Kim Petras. The night prior (Sunday, Feb. 5), the pair took home a Grammy Award for best pop duo/group performance, marking the first-ever…

Russian Aluminum Tariffs Mostly Good For Speculators, Not Much Else
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Russian Aluminum Tariffs Mostly Good For Speculators, Not Much Else

Russia is being hit with a new punishment for its war with Ukraine. On Monday, Bloomberg reported the U.S. government would put a 200% tariff on Russian aluminum imports. But, only speculators will benefit from this one. Russia is a minor supplier to the U.S. Russia accounts for roughly 2.3% of aluminum imported to the…

Nigerian senator’s organ harvesting trial starts in UK
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Nigerian senator’s organ harvesting trial starts in UK

Nigeria’s former deputy senate president, his wife and daughter went on trial in a London court on Monday for allegedly plotting to harvest a street trader’s kidney.  Ike and Beatrice Ekweremadu, their 25-year-old daughter Sonia and a doctor, Obinna Obeta, are accused of conspiring to exploit the man for his organ. The kidney was allegedly…

Tate rape allegations, text exchanges with women detailed in court document
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Tate rape allegations, text exchanges with women detailed in court document

Andrew Tate, the self-styled “king of toxic masculinity” who was arrested in Romania on allegations of running a human trafficking ring, is being investigated for two counts of rape, according to a court order obtained by The Washington Post, which also includes excerpts of extensive phone message conversations showing how Tate and his brother are…