World News
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							 																											Nigeria pushes back after Trump threatens ‘fast’ military action over alleged Christian killings   
																										Nigeria has pushed back firmly—but cautiously—after U.S. President Donald Trump warned he was prepared to take “fast” military action if the country fails to stop what he called theRead More... - 
					
							 																											British High Commission marks King Charles III’s Birthday with gala in New Delhi
																										The British High Commission in New Delhi is set to host its annual King’s Birthday Party today, celebrating His Majesty King Charles III and highlighting a year of deepening UK-India ties.Read More... - 
					
							 																											Trump threatens military action against Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians   
																										US President Donald Trump on Saturday issued an extraordinary threat to deploy American forces to Nigeria, accusing the West African nation of failing to stop what he claimed was theRead More... - 
					
							 																											Britons evacuated from Jamaica as UK ramps up Hurricane Melissa relief effort   
																										A UK-chartered evacuation flight carrying British nationals from storm-ravaged Jamaica is expected to land at London Gatwick on Sunday, following days of devastationRead More... - 
					
							 																											EU digital border checks at Dover put on hold over fears of four-hour delays   
																										European Union digital border checks due to launch for car passengers at Dover today have been temporarily halted following guidance from French authorities, amid concerns the new systemRead More... 

Culture
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							 																											World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring   
																										London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... - 
					
							 																											London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities   
																										London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... - 
					
							 																											Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
																										In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... - 
					
							 																											David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner   
																										Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... - 
					
							 																											National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates   
																										Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... - 
					
							 																											Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local   
																										The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... - 
					
							 																											£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving   
																										Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... - 
					
							 																											Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
																										British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... - 
					
							 																											Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans   
																										Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... - 
					
							 																											Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
																										Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... 

British Queen celebrates
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Great to be here, in this house that has many memories for me as you can imagine, when I think of all those European Councils, where I spent late nights and early morning, and it’s very good

Words from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the 75th anniversary of establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
 
Happy Easter everyone. This weekend, as people come together to celebrate and reflect on the message at the heart of the Easter festival, I want to pay tribute to the incredible work

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
 
Presented at the United Nations in Geneva, the United Kingdom delivered a statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture at the 55th session of the
 
The UK Government has issued a statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Russian annexation of Crimea.
 
Statement from Minister of State for the Middle East, following publication of a report from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) which finds Daesh responsible for
 
Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the ODIHR mission for observing the Presidential election that took place on 7 February in Azerbaijan.
 
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivered a speech at the 2024 World Defense Show in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  
The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, delivered a statement during Mauritius's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

