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Here are the latest news updates from London:

Breaking News

A major fire has broken out at a block of flats in Hackney, East London. Emergency services are at the scene and residents have been evacuated. (Source: BBC News)
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found stabbed to death in a flat in Islington, North London. (Source: The Guardian)

Weather

London is expected to experience a dry and sunny day today, with temperatures reaching up to 22°C (72°F). However, there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms later in the evening. (Source: Met Office)

Transport

The London Underground is experiencing delays on the Central line due to a signal failure at Oxford Circus station. (Source: Transport for London)
The M25 motorway is closed in both directions between junctions 14 and 15 due to a multi-vehicle accident. (Source: Highways England)

Politics

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced plans to introduce a new congestion charge for drivers entering central London. The charge is expected to raise £1.5 billion per year for transport projects. (Source: The Times)
The UK government has announced plans to increase funding for the NHS in London by £1.5 billion over the next five years. (Source: The Telegraph)

Sports

The London Lions, the city's professional basketball team, have won their first game of the season in the British Basketball League. (Source: London Lions)
The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced that the 2023 Ashes series will be played at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)

Arts and Culture

The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square has announced a new exhibition featuring works by the French Impressionist artist, Claude Monet. (Source: The Art Newspaper)
The London Symphony Orchestra is set to perform a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from London. I hope you find them helpful!