Tower of London

21:58 PST: What the commentators will be talking about: Was the show-all, tell-all nature of this year's Oscars too much, with all its live streaming and online interactivity? Did it reduce what little element of surprise was left? What mystery is left when you can get an App to watch blurry footage of the after parties?

2011 PST: Hathaway and Franco are back, still in the same clothes. They welcome Jeff Bridges, last year's best actor Oscar winner and a nominee this year, who introduces the best actress nominees: Annette Bening for The Kids Are All Right, Nicole Kidman for Rabbit Hole, Jennifer Lawrence for Winter's Bone, Natalie Portman for Black Swan and Michelle Williams for Blue Valentine. Bridges addresses each actress in the audience personally and praises their work. Then he announces the winner - and it's Natalie Portman!

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - A mile-long floating walkway on London's River Thames is being planned in the heart of the capital, allowing views of the city's hidden alleys, wharves and landmarks dating back to medieval times.

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A new tour package of London is offering a glimpse of the royal wedding experience for swooning German girls left inconsolable by the engagement of Britain's Prince William to Kate Middleton last year.

FRANKFURT (Reuters Life!) - A new tour package of London is offering a glimpse of the royal wedding experience for swooning German girls left inconsolable by the engagement of Britain's Prince William to Kate Middleton last year.

A new hydrogen bus will roll onto London roads next week in a drive towards the UK's first "zero-emissions bus route".

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - If encounters with ghosts, ghouls or vampires are your idea of fun, then Halloween is probably a favorite time. Places across the globe are getting ready to scare people out of their wits -- and their money.

SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - Sports fanatics happily travel to all corners of the globe to watch their favorite sport or team but planning ahead is key to securing good seats and hotel rooms.

London Mayor Boris Johnson has taken a swipe at sneaky Parisians, comparing the number of hire bicycles stolen in the British and French capitals.

London Mayor Boris Johnson took a swipe at sneaky Parisians on Monday, comparing the number of hire bicycles stolen in the British and French capitals.

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Got 48 hours to explore the British capital during a business trip? Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors explore London's mix of old world charm and modern culture.

SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - When writer Julia Stuart read about Beefeaters still living in the Tower of London, she became fascinated about life behind closed doors at the palace and fortress which dates back to the 11th century.

London launched a major cycle hire scheme Friday which aims to make transport in the city greener ahead of the 2012 Olympics, following in the tracks of cities like Paris and Shanghai.

London launched a major cycle hire scheme Friday which aims to make transport in the city greener ahead of the 2012 Olympics, following in the tracks of cities like Paris and Shanghai.

London launched a major cycle hire scheme Friday which aims to make transport in the city greener ahead of the 2012 Olympics, following in the tracks of cities like Paris and Shanghai.

London launched a major cycle hire scheme on Friday which aims to make transport in the city greener ahead of the 2012 Olympics, following in the tracks of cities like Paris and Shanghai.

London launched a major cycle hire scheme on Friday which aims to make transport in the city greener ahead of the 2012 Olympics, following in the tracks of cities like Paris and Shanghai.

London launched a major cycle hire scheme on Friday which aims to make transport in the city greener ahead of the 2012 Olympics, following in the tracks of cities like Paris and Shanghai.

LONDON (Reuters) - A fleet of 6,000 bicycles for hire will hit the streets of central London on Friday when the city's mayor Boris Johnson launches a scheme intended to fuel a cycling revolution in the congested capital.

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Andy Murray is not sure whether to bow or not but Serena Williams is taking no chances -- she is busy practicing her curtsy.