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Europe backs higher cap on size of Ukrainian army in Geneva talks
European negotiators have endorsed a proposal to cap the size of Ukraine’s armed forces at 800,000 troops, setting out a counter-offer during ongoing peace talks in Geneva.Read More... -
UK launches global military esports games to boost cyber skills
Britain has unveiled a new international military esports competition designed to sharpen the digital combat skills needed for modern warfare, drawing onRead More... -
Macron says U.S. peace proposal needs revision, greater European input
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that a U.S.-drafted plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine offers a constructive starting pointRead More... -
Dutch military fires on drones spotted over Volkel Air Base
The Dutch armed forces opened fire on several drones detected above Volkel Air Base in the country’s east, the Ministry of Defense confirmed on Saturday. No debris has been recovered andRead More... -
UK expands anti–visa fraud drive to Tamil Nadu amid push to curb illegal migration
The United Kingdom has widened its campaign against visa fraud in India, extending the initiative to Tamil Nadu as part of a broader effort to curb illegal migration and protect vulnerableRead More...

Culture
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Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More... -
‘Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ was stolen from my gallery – London is not safe for art’
The head of a central London gallery says he has abandoned his Fitzrovia exhibition space after a £270,000 Banksy print was stolen in a brazen smash-and-grab raid.Read More... -
London Art Fair to return in January 2026 with expanded global line-up
The London Art Fair will return to the capital from 21–25 January 2026, marking its 38th edition with an expanded roster of Modern and Contemporary galleries from the UK and abroad.Read More... -
Gold pocket watch owned by Titanic couple could fetch £800,000 at auction
A gold pocket watch recovered from Isidor and Ida Straus — the elderly couple immortalised in the 1997 film Titanic — is expected to sell for at least £800,000 when it goes under the hammerRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
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...

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London's financial markets experienced a decline on Thursday, as the FTSE 100 index was dragged down by a significant drop in the value of Vodafone Group PLC shares.

Prince Harry appeared in the High Court in London for a second day of questioning regarding his allegations of phone-hacking and other unlawful practices by British
The UK government has issued an order to China, instructing them to shut down secret police stations operating on British soil, according to Security Minister Tom

Prince Harry made headlines today as he delivered a scathing attack on the government and addressed rumors surrounding his personal life during his testimony in

Several major UK organizations, including British Airways (BA), the BBC, and Boots, have been affected by a recent cyber hack targeting their personal data. The breach occurred through Zellis,

The announcement is the latest step in the government’s ongoing work to slash the number of hotels being used for asylum seekers, which currently costs the UK taxpayer £6million a day.

In a surprising revelation, it has been disclosed that nearly £9 billion worth of old banknotes and coins remain uncashed in the United Kingdom, despite the fact that

Edward Enninful, the editor-in-chief of British Vogue, is stepping down from his position after six years of pushing boundaries at the renowned fashion magazine.

Events in Tallinn looked at how the cyber and electromagnetic domain plays a vital role in peacetime and crisis, including its impact on the war in Ukraine.

Exercise FORMIDABLE SHIELD, designed to test the ballistic missile defence capabilities of NATO and its partner nations, highlighted how integration between platforms

