World News
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Loneliness on the rise in Austria: 1.8 million adults report feeling isolated
In the second quarter of 2025, nearly 30% of Austrians aged 18 to 74 reported experiencing loneliness at least occasionally, according to the latest survey fromRead More... -
UK and Germany seal £52m deal for next-generation mobile artillery
The UK and Germany have signed a £52 million contract to jointly procure a new generation of mobile artillery, deepening defence cooperation between the twoRead More... -
Scottish Government pledges emergency aid for Afghanistan after devastating earthquakes
The Scottish Government has announced new humanitarian funding for Afghanistan in response to two major earthquakes that struck the country earlier this year,Read More... -
Israel recognizes Somaliland as sovereign state, becoming first UN member to do so
Israel has formally recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the first United Nations member country to do so, the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Friday.Read More... -
Ariane 6 delivers Galileo satellites on fourth commercial flight
Ariane 6 has successfully placed two new Galileo navigation satellites into orbit, marking another milestone for Europe’s next-generation launcher and its flagship satelliteRead More...

Culture
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IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More...

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GB News, the UK media channel, is facing four new investigations by media regulator Ofcom following complaints about the channel's potential breach of impartiality rules. Ofcom is examining
Fire investigators are currently looking into the cause of a devastating blaze that tore through the historic Crooked House pub in Himley, West Midlands. The fire occurred late on Saturday,
The eco-activist group, Just Stop Oil, is organizing a large-scale protest involving thousands of activists from across the UK to paralyze London with slow-march blockades this autumn,

The first Met Office-named storm of the year, Storm Antoni, has caused strong winds and heavy rain across several parts of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, as the storm

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has initiated an investigation following a woman's claim of being stripped and sexually assaulted while in custody, leading to serious
Traditional TV viewing in the UK has experienced its sharpest ever decline over the past year, according to Ofcom's annual report on viewing and listening habits. The report, called Media

BBC Radio 2 faced a significant decline, losing one million listeners in its first quarter after presenter Ken Bruce departed to join Greatest Hits Radio (GHR). In his initial three months on GHR,

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office have announced the appointment of Mr. Nigel Casey CMG MVO as the new His Majesty's Ambassador to the Russian Federation.

A study conducted by researchers at Kings College London suggests that maintaining consistent sleep patterns throughout the week may lead to healthier gut bacteria and reduce the risk of

Boris Johnson's proposal to construct a swimming pool at his country manor in Oxfordshire has hit a snag due to the presence of newts.

