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Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp (NWSA) has agreed to sell its Foxtel Group to sports streaming platform DAZN Group Ltd. in a transaction valuing the Australian pay-television and streaming

Cyberattacks have inflicted a staggering loss of approximately £44 billion ($55.08 billion) on British businesses over the past five years, according to a report released on Monday by insurance

The UK government is reportedly in negotiations with Turkey, Vietnam, and officials in Iraq's Kurdistan region about potential financial agreements aimed at reducing the number of migrants

Prince Harry is forging ahead with his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers (NGN), accusing the organization of unlawful information-gathering practices.

Customers are being urgently advised not to consume five types of hummus due to possible contamination with “animal matter.” The Happy Pear is recalling the affected products as a
Choosing the ideal place to live in London can be overwhelming, with each borough offering its own unique character, attractions, and communities. Recently, a list of the top 10 areas to live in

A high-ranking police official has indicated that the 1,400 rape allegations reported in Scotland over six months this year likely only represent "the tip of the iceberg." From April to September,

The Metropolitan Police received reports on October 21 of an unusual theft involving a sophisticated fraud targeting artisan cheesemakers, leading to the loss of 22 tonnes of high-quality

The Guardian has taken down an online review of a Channel 4 documentary concerning the events of October 7, which criticized the unfavorable depiction of Hamas militants.
World News
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UK and Maldives strengthen strategic partnership through third annual dialogue
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Maldives have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation following the third UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue, held in LondonRead More... -
Sterling gains as strong UK retail sales reinforce rate-hike expectations
The British pound edged higher on Friday after fresh official data showed that UK retail activity performed considerably better than expected in August, adding to evidence thatRead More... -
UK and US unite supercomputing power in new push to accelerate fusion energy
Britain and the United States are taking a major step towards closer cooperation on fusion energy by exploring plans to connect two advanced artificial intelligence supercomputingRead More... -
Britain and US deepen fusion alliance in push to commercialise clean energy
Britain and the United States are stepping up cooperation on nuclear fusion, artificial intelligence and advanced computing as the two countries seek to accelerate the development ofRead More... -
UK retailers face questions over charcoal sourced from Paraguay’s deforested Chaco
British consumers may be buying barbecue charcoal linked to the destruction of forests in Paraguay’s Gran Chaco, according to a new investigation by environmental campaign groupRead More...

Culture
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Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More...

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