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LONDON – Whale, whale – what do we have here? A beluga in the Thames, actually. Yes, a beluga whale was spotted splashing around in Britain’s River Thames, and Brits can’t quite believe it.
See firsthand why London’s Thames Barrier is no longer enough to keep the city safe from rising tides. The system has worked for decades, but due to increased environmental challenges, its ...
Emperor Naruhito of Japan will start his U.K. trip by visiting the Thames Barrier. The visit aims to bolster U.K.-Japan relations as Britain seeks to amplify its influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Thames Barrier tunnels: Finally, a little-known pair of tunnels runs beneath the Thames Barrier in east London. These are used for maintenance, and as a quick means to get between the otherwise ...
Soar past the iconic Tower Bridge, the majestic Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, and the sleek Shard, all set against the winding Thames River.
Emperor Naruhito is greeted by dignitaries has he and Empress Masako arrive at Stansted Airport, England, Saturday, June 22, 2024, ahead of a state visit. The state visit begins Tuesday, when King ...
In the second week of February it was reported that a section of London’s River Thames had frozen. At least 23 times between 1309 and 1814, the Thames has frozen over.
LONDON — Just over 60 years after it was declared "biologically dead," England's River Thames had been hailed as an environmental success. But while much of the effluent, chemicals and heavy ...