UK News
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UK Government lacks preparedness for climate-driven disasters, claims National Audit Office
The National Audit Office has highlighted significant gaps in the UK government's readiness to tackle climate-related disasters, such as severe droughts and floods. In a recent report, theRead More... -
Prince William joins forces with Big Issue: a Royal push against homelessness
Prince William recently made a subtle appearance, lending a hand to sell the latest edition of the Big Issue magazine alongside his friend, Dave. The moment, captured and shared byRead More... -
Prince Harry challenges security decision in High Court battle with Home Office
Prince Harry has taken the Home Office to the High Court, contesting the level of security protection he receives during visits to the UK.Read More... -
Trafalgar Square welcomes Norway's iconic Christmas tree
The symbolic Christmas tree, gifted by the people of Norway, has made its annual arrival in Trafalgar Square.Read More... -
The UK unveils stricter visa regulations in a bid to curb net migration
Amid mounting pressure to address soaring net migration figures, the United Kingdom has announced stringent measures aimed at significantly reducing legal arrivals of migrants.Read More...
Culture
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End of an era: St Andrews' historic J&G Innes bookshop to close after 144 years
A storied bookshop renowned for its intricately carved oak façade has announced its closure, marking the end of an illustrious 144-year history.Read More... -
Greece expresses outrage as UK's Sunak cancels Parthenon Marbles discussion
Greek officials have expressed their intent to continue discussions with the British Museum regarding the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens, despite a recent decision by UK PrimeRead More... -
Salisbury Cathedral showcases art exhibiting refugees' recovered belongings
In an upcoming exhibition titled "Leviathan" at Salisbury Cathedral, artist Shezad Dawood will display artwork featuring personal possessions retrieved from the Mediterranean seabed afterRead More... -
Swansea University welcomes rare Egyptian artifacts to Wales
A stunning collection of several hundred rare Egyptian artifacts, some dating back 7,000 years, is poised for public display until May.Read More... -
David Bowie's handwritten lyrics up for auction: expected to fetch £100,000
David Bowie's handwritten lyrics for two of his songs are set to be auctioned off, potentially fetching up to £100,000. These lyrics, featuring his corrections, drafts, and notes, belong to theRead More... -
Proposed expansion: Stonehenge Visitor Centre set for new educational buildings
The Stonehenge Visitor Centre might undergo a transformation with the potential addition of new structures. English Heritage has proposed constructing two buildings as part of an initiative toRead More... -
The British Library faces ransom threat following cyber attack
In the wake of a cyber attack on the British Library, hackers known as the Rhysida ransomware group have announced intentions to auction off purportedly stolen data. The attack, occurringRead More... -
Napoleon Bonaparte's hat fetches €1.9m in Paris auction
Napoleon Bonaparte's iconic hat from his reign as the French Emperor in the 19th century has fetched an impressive €1.9m ($2.1m; £1.7m) at an auction held in Paris.Read More... -
Glastonbury Festival 2024 tickets gone in less than an hour
The highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival 2024 saw all its tickets snapped up in less than an hour. Demand surged to the point that by 10:00 GMT, all tickets for the upcoming festival wereRead More... -
King Charles joins exclusive group of longest-living British monarchs at 75
On his 75th birthday, King Charles III enters the ranks of the longest-living British monarchs, a list currently topped by five predecessors. Here's a glimpse at the monarchs who have surpassedRead More... -
Counterfeit Robert Burns manuscripts from 1880s continue to generate millions
Fake Robert Burns manuscripts, crafted in Edinburgh 140 years ago, are still in circulation, raking in millions of pounds, according to experts. The forgeries, produced by a skilled counterfeiterRead More... -
'Remarkable' Titanic menu fetches £84,000 in Wiltshire auction
An auction in Wiltshire saw a first-class dinner menu from the RMS Titanic, served on the evening of April 11, 1912, sell for £84,000. The menu, which includes items like oysters, beef, springRead More... -
Picasso's 'Woman with a Watch' sells for $139 million in New York auction
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Pablo Picasso's renowned painting, "Woman with a Watch," fetched an impressive $139.3 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York, marking the second-highest price ever achieved for the
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World News
The Foreign Secretary will travel to the United States today (Wednesday 6 December) to reaffirm both the strength of the UK’s relationship with its closest strategic ally and our unwavering
Countries looking to follow the UK’s leadership and boost their use of clean energy sources will receive millions of pounds to support their switch.
To mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, the British Embassy Mogadishu last week announced the launch of Gaashaan, a £15 million project to help support survivors of
Bitcoin surged past $40,000 for the first time this year, marking a 19-month high driven by prospects of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval and speculation on U.S. interest rate
Billions in climate finance will be mobilised for the global Net Zero transition over the next decade following an initiative from the UK and World Bank at COP28 today, 4 December.
A fatal knife and hammer attack near the Eiffel Tower in central Paris has resulted in one death and two injuries, including a British national.
Elon Musk's recent aggressive remarks aimed at advertisers boycotting X, previously known as Twitter, have left industry experts puzzled. As these advertisers continue to exit the platform, the
King Charles addressed the urgency of climate change at Cop28, setting aside the royal racism controversy to stress global cooperation for the planet's future. He emphasized the need for swift
Henry Kissinger, a towering figure in American politics, passed away aged 100 on the anniversary of his storied life, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape the world's geopolitical
Embarking on a visit aimed at supporting those affected by armed conflict, the Duchess of Edinburgh made her way to Colombia, commencing her journey with a series of engagements