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Rival protests in the Ecuadorian capital have revealed tensions regarding the situation of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. The whistleblower has accused Ecuador of trying to kick him out of their London embassy where he has been living for six years, reportedly costing the Ecuadorian government six million dollars.
Homelessness increased 17% on the same period last year.
Those who take part are often seen driving recklessly, on the wrong side of the road and on pavements.
Unions and "precarious workers" joined together to support Uber drivers in a protest in London. Uber is appealing a tribunal finding that their drivers should be considered workers rather than self-employed contractors. If they lose the appeal it could mean a big change for how gig-economy companies like Uber and Deliveroo have to treat the people who work via their apps.
French climber Alain Robert climbed London’s Heron Tower without safety gear or a harness. Dubbed the French Spiderman, Robert has climbed, among others, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the Empire State Building in New York City.
The River Thames saw a rush of military action on Wednesday when a marine demonstration took place. It was put on for the King and Queen of the Netherlands who are on a state visit to the UK.
The ban on "vulgarity" has been made part of licence conditions.
MPs are meeting to discuss the future of the British High Street, following a string of chain and store closures. In the last year alone, over 35,000 have been either lost or put at risk.