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Pope Leo XIV visits Monaco, urges billionaires to share wealth and promote justice
In a symbolic visit to one of the world’s wealthiest enclaves, Pope Leo XIV traveled to Monaco on Saturday, calling on its affluent residents to use their prosperity to support those in need.Read More... -
UK boosts Lebanon aid with extra £2 million as humanitarian crisis deepens
The United Kingdom has announced an additional £2 million in humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, reinforcing its support for communities affected by the ongoing crisis.Read More... -
Cyprus challenges future of UK military bases after drone strike sparks security concerns
Cyprus has opened formal discussions with United Kingdom over the future of British military bases on the island, President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed on Wednesday, signaling a potentialRead More...

Culture
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London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More... -
Paul McCartney announces new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” a nostalgic return to Liverpool roots
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is set to release his first solo album in more than five years, offering fans an intimate journey back to his childhood streets in Liverpool. The upcomingRead More... -
The National Gallery visitor numbers surge 29% in 2025 after bicentenary and Sainsbury Wing reopening
The National Gallery has reported a remarkable resurgence in visitor numbers, with a 29% increase in attendance during 2025 following its landmark bicentenary celebrations and theRead More... -
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £141,000 to preserve historic synagogues
A new grant from the National Lottery will help preserve historic synagogues in areas such as Wales, Brighton, and the East End, addressing the challenges of declining congregations andRead More... -
Lady Mayor hosts landmark Mansion House dinner celebrating women leaders and future trailblazers in the UK
In a historic first for Mansion House, the official residence of the City of London’s Lord Mayor, a special dinner was held to honour the achievements of women leaders across the UK and theRead More... -
Natural History Museum becomes UK’s most visited attraction in 2025, surpassing British Museum
London’s Natural History Museum has claimed the spot as the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist attraction in 2025, drawing a record-breaking 7.1 million visitors over the year.Read More... -
IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime archive: 600 letters reveal untold stories of love and loss
The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has secured a remarkable piece of British history with the acquisition of the complete Second World War archive of Dame Vera Lynn — the belovedRead More... -
UK City of Culture 2029: nine destinations shortlisted as cultural race heats up
Nine destinations across the UK have been officially longlisted in the race to become the UK City of Culture for 2029, marking the next phase of one of the country’s most influential culturalRead More... -
Paris museum unveils enchanting “Unicorns!” exhibition exploring myth across cultures
The Musée National du Moyen Âge, also known as the Musée de Cluny, is inviting visitors into a world where myth meets history with its captivating exhibition, “Unicorns!”. The show delvesRead More... -
Queen Mary academics spotlighted in global exhibition examining AI’s power and human agency
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London are among the contributors to a major international exhibition exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the balance betweenRead More... -
Courtauld Gallery unveils first exhibition dedicated to Georges Seurat’s seascapes
London’s Courtauld Gallery is set to shine a new light on the work of French master Georges Seurat with the opening of a landmark exhibition devoted entirely to his seascapes. Running fromRead More... -
New book on Prince Harry branded a ‘deranged conspiracy’ by his spokesperson
A newly released biography about Prince Harry has sparked controversy after the Duke of Sussex’s spokesperson dismissed its claims as a “deranged conspiracy,” intensifying the ongoingRead More...

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A recent survey by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) reveals that more British Jews are planning to vote Labour than Conservative in the upcoming general

Nigel Farage has launched a sharp criticism against the Daily Mail group, accusing the newspapers of attempting to hinder Reform UK's electoral breakthrough by publishing reports suggesting

British journalist Robert Winnett will not be joining the Washington Post as editor and will continue his role as deputy editor at the Daily Telegraph, according to a staff
RedBird IMI, backed by Abu Dhabi, announced on Friday the opening of bids for the sale of the Telegraph and Spectator, following a government intervention that
The Evening Standard is set to transition from a daily print edition to a weekly format, marking a significant shift for the London-based newspaper. Established in 1827,

Labour leader Keir Starmer received a significant pre-election boost from Jewish voters during a meeting at a Barnet cafe, where Board of Deputies vice president Edwin Shuker and others
Julius Dein, the world-renowned magician and social media personality, has seen a significant drop in his follower count since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

London's historically men-only Garrick Club has voted to admit women for the first time, according to reports from UK media outlets.

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer's speech to the Society of Editors 25th Anniversary Conference

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
