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Robotaxis are on the road to London. Cabbies, who pass a grueling test, aren’t about to hand over their keys.

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On ancient roads and in medieval alleyways in London, a very modern battle is brewing. Black cabs, which are as synonymous with that city as Buckingham Palace, will soon be competing with artificial intelligence-powered, autonomous taxis. Tech companies promise these AI inventions, some of which are already operating in several American cities, are safer and … Read more

Robotaxis coming to London pose a threat to traditional cabbies who memorize 25,000 streets to earn licenses

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London’s black cab drivers, already besieged by rideshare companies, may soon face another threat: AI-powered, autonomous taxis.  Yet many drivers feel they can offer something that AI can’t  – deep knowledge of the city’s ancient streets and medieval alleyways. To get a cab license, drivers must pass the Knowledge, a 161-year-old test that requires memorizing  … Read more

Thousands hit London streets for

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Tens of thousands of demonstrators descended on central London on Saturday for a rally organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with supporters framing the event as a protest against the erosion of British identity. Police estimated that around 60,000 people attended the “Unite the Kingdom” march, making it one of the largest right-wing mobilizations seen … Read more

London police out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final

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Police patrolled the streets of London as tens of thousands of protesters descended on the U.K. capital on Saturday for two rival demonstrations, and tens of thousands more soccer fans congregated for the final of England’s major domestic cup competition at Wembley Stadium. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles … Read more

U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at former London synagogue as prime minister issues warning to Iran

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London – British counter-terror police have launched a probe into the latest arson attack targeting the capital’s Jewish community after a fire was started at a former east London synagogue early Tuesday, the Metropolitan police said in a statement. Surveillance video shows that “the fire was started intentionally … and the incident is being treated … Read more

U.K. government pledges $34 millon to fight antisemitism as London stabbing victim’s mom recalls horror of attack

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The British government has pledged about $34 million to combat what one cabinet member is calling an antisemitism emergency facing the U.K., a day after two Jewish men were stabbed in broad daylight in north London in an incident being investigated as terrorism. The announcement, made by State Security Minister Dan Jarvis on Times Radio, … Read more