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Memorial removed, death penalty sought, singer booed in one week
A London memorial was taken down after becoming a target. Prosecutors filed to seek the death penalty in a shooting case. A performer faced loud boos during an international contest.
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London police removed the sign from a memorial exhibit after it became a target for threats. The exhibit had been set up to mark an earlier music festival. Federal prosecutors in Washington filed papers seeking the death penalty against the man accused of shooting two embassy staff members. The filing came days after the incident.
Charles addressed Parliament and pledged urgent action on rising incidents. Tens of thousands marched through the city, some chanting against the Israeli military.
Eurovision contest In Vienna, Israel's contestant performed amid sustained boos from parts of the audience and placed second in the final tally. The performance drew attention for the volume of negative reaction. Speeches by King Charles and Keir Starmer were contrasted in the coverage with street-level events.
A local political figure's choice of community liaison also drew questions about representation.
