Carlos Magdalena, whose botanical adventures have shades of Indiana Jones, was a driving force in saving the world’s smallest water lily and finding the largest one. He has been called the “plant messiah.”
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Whimsical Parade of Banksy Animals Sends Fans on a Giddy Hunt
Each day for nine straight days, a new Banksy artwork appeared somewhere in London. For some, it became a citywide treasure hunt.
Man Arrested After Woman and Girl Stabbed in London’s Leicester Square
A girl, 11, was recovering in a hospital after being attacked on Monday. The police said her mother, initially thought to have been stabbed, had not been injured.
U.K. Riots Pose Critical Test for Keir Starmer
Even after restoring order, the new prime minister faces a bigger challenge: defusing the issues of fraying public services and a cost of living crisis that underlie the unrest.
U.K. Riots Pose Critical Test for Keir Starmer
Even after restoring order, the new prime minister faces a bigger challenge: defusing the issues of fraying public services and a cost of living crisis that underlie the unrest.
U.K. Officials Express Relief After Far-Right Riots Fail to Materialize
The authorities had been braced for further violence after anti-immigrant demonstrations in previous days had descended into riots.
Counterprotesters Gather in U.K. After Anti-Immigrant Riots
Extra police officers were mobilized across the country, but by Wednesday evening, there were no signs of large far-right protests.
The U.K. Riots Were Fomented Online. Will Social Media Companies Act?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called out social media groups for the misinformation on their platforms that sparked violent clashes this week. But holding them accountable is tough.
Soho Waiters Race Keeps London Servers on Their Toes
Waiters in London competed in an annual footrace designed to test their mettle, their coordination and their skill as servers.
A Guide to the King’s Speech: Crown Jewels, Black Rod and a Mace
When King Charles unveils the U.K. government’s agenda in Parliament, he is surrounded by rituals that nod to hundreds of years of history.