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Trump imposes new fee on foreign travelers to U.S. national parks
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President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order raising fees on foreign tourists to U.S. national parks, while reducing or leaving untouched for American citizens. -
Prime Minister meets with Kenyan President Ruto – 1 July 2025
The Prime Minister welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to Downing Street today for high-level talks focused on strengthening UK-Kenya relations.Read More... -
24 Iranian Jews remain imprisoned amid widening government crackdown
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UK court upholds Cayman Islands' same-sex civil partnership law in landmark ruling
In a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights in the Caribbean, a British court has upheld a Cayman Islands law that legalizes same-sex civil partnerships. The ruling, delivered on Monday by theRead More... -
UK-Taiwan trade boost as Minister visits Taipei for strategic talks
UK Trade Minister Douglas Alexander is visiting Taiwan for the 27th annual round of UK-Taiwan trade talks, aimed at expanding investment and exports in line with the UK’s new TradeRead More...
Culture
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Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More...
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Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) tells the OSCE's Economic and Environmental Committee that intentionally attacking exclusively civilian infrastructure is a war crime.
At the 2023 Struga Conference on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE, Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) says Ukraine's economic growth has been destroyed
UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says that over 15 months into its illegal invasion, the list of Russia’s accomplishments read like a depraved horror story.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak explains why the UK is one of the best places in the world to start a tech business.
I have spent a large chunk of my career working out how we can help families and give children the best start in life. I first started working with disadvantaged children when I was about 16,
The UK strongly condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure and stands ready to help Ukraine, says Ambassador Neil Holland.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African region.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “My thoughts today are with all the victims, families and friends of the appalling terrorist attack at London Bridge six years ago.
Written by Angela Gall from Natural England and illustrated by Sarah Gledhill, the children's book about a unique fish's journey comes out on 8 June 2023.
Stopping illegal migration and securing our borders should be at the top of the agenda for European leaders, the Prime Minister will tell a gathering of the European Political Community (EPC)