World News
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Battle for Pokrovsk intensifies as Ukrainian command warns of final phase in Eastern front fighting
Russian forces are stepping up pressure on the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, with Kyiv warning that the fighting has entered what could be its decisive stage in a campaign that hasRead More... -
UK and Malaysia deepen partnership to advance green transport and low-carbon mobility
The United Kingdom and Malaysia are strengthening bilateral cooperation to accelerate the development of a sustainable, integrated and future-ready transport system, as both countries stepRead More... -
French wine and spirits exports hit 25-year volume low amid trade tensions
French wine and spirits exports sank to their lowest volume in at least 25 years last year, battered by rising trade barriers, weakening demand in key markets and the impact of a strong euro,Read More... -
Investigation reveals Credit Suisse held hundreds more Nazi-linked accounts and helped finance escape routes to Argentina
A new independent investigation has found that Credit Suisse maintained far more bank accounts linked to Nazis than the Swiss bank had ever publiclyRead More... -
Canada and France establish Greenland consulates amid growing Arctic geopolitical tensions
Canada and France are opening new diplomatic consulates in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, underscoring their support for Denmark and signaling increased international attention on theRead More...

Culture
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Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More...

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Sport

With less than a year remaining until the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who is also eyeing re-election in 2026, faces a host of
Gianni Infantino has finally addressed the controversial incident involving a forced kiss from the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on the world champion,

Dominik Černý of Slovakia made a double mark at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, showcasing not just his athletic prowess but also his love story.

Women’s sport investment is set to be boosted by a new scheme launched by the Department for Business and Trade, the Women’s Sport Investment Accelerator.
Chess will receive a major boost, thanks to a package of measures announced today.

In a significant development, Manchester United's forward Mason Greenwood is set to leave the club through mutual agreement following a comprehensive six-month

Prince William has extended his words of encouragement to the Lionesses following their loss in their debut World Cup final against Spain.

In anticipation of the Women's World Cup final clash against Spain, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak penned a letter to England's Lionesses, affirming that the entire nation stands
The Home Secretary and Culture Secretary have invited the Football Association (FA), the Premier League, and the English Football League to formalise the way in which they would meet every

In a remarkable turn of events, England clinched a spot in the Women's World Cup final for the first time, thwarting Australia's aspirations on a momentous night in Sydney.

