World News
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International coalition launched to combat global violence against women and girls
A new international initiative aimed at tackling violence against women and girls was formally launched on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, bringing together prominent female leaders and expertsRead More... -
Louvre to raise ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%
The Louvre Museum will significantly increase ticket prices for visitors from outside the European Union starting early next year, following a decision by its boardRead More... -
Major British beauty brands to take centre stage at Cosmoprof India 2025
Twelve internationally recognised UK beauty brands are preparing to make their mark at Cosmoprof India, taking place from 4–6 December, as the sector positions itself to capitalise on newRead More... -
UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years in Bangladesh corruption case
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been handed a two-year prison sentence by a Bangladeshi court after being convicted in absentia of involvement in a corruptionRead More... -
Lebanon inaugurates King Charles III Cedar Trail in Shouf Reserve
Lebanon on Friday unveiled the “King Charles III Cedar Trail,” a reforestation and eco-tourism initiative in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, launched in tribute to the coronation ofRead More...

Culture
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At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
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...

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Actor Hugh Grant has reached a settlement in his High Court lawsuit against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publisher of The Sun, concerning allegations of unauthorized information

Britain’s financial regulatory body issued guidelines on Tuesday to combat misleading advertisements on social media, cautioning "influencers" that endorsing financial products

British Airways has terminated the employment of two cabin crew members after they were found to have engaged in racist behavior, mocking Asian passengers in a video circulated online.

The UK government has announced its intention to ban foreign governments from owning newspapers and news magazines in the country, citing concerns about potential takeovers by entities
Labour's proposal aims to enhance efforts in combating extremism by requiring police to log incidents of antisemitism that do not meet the criminal threshold. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette
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The UK’s 34 local TV stations can stay on air beyond 2025, subject to media regulator Ofcom’s approval of the stations’ long-term plans, the government has decided following

Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox has lost a High Court libel case against two individuals he labeled as paedophiles on social media. The lawsuit was filed by former Stonewall trustee
The United Kingdom has launched a fresh investigation into the proposed acquisition of the influential Telegraph newspaper by Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI. This marks the second

Prince Harry has decided to drop his libel lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher, Associated Newspapers Ltd., after a pretrial ruling weakened his case. Lawyers representing the
As the 85th anniversary of Kitchener Camp approaches this weekend, the spotlight is on the extraordinary wartime rescue mission that unfolded, offering salvation to Europe's Jews.

