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India’s goods and services tax (GST) collections rose 7.9% year-on-year in February, reflecting steady consumption and improved compliance across the economy.
Iran says supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Tehran compound

Iran has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in a joint U.S.–Israeli airstrike targeting his residential compound in
The UK government has urged British citizens in several Gulf countries to remain indoors and follow local safety instructions after reports of missile attacks
Several senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and high-ranking Iranian political officials were killed in coordinated Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, according to a source
The United Kingdom and Honduras have taken another step toward strengthening their economic relationship following an introductory virtual meeting between the
The United Kingdom has reiterated that Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, as tensions rise in the Middle East following military strikes carried out
Greece has posted a new all-time record in tourism revenue, confirming its status as one of the world’s most resilient and attractive travel destinations in the
Britain has moved quickly to clarify its position on the future of the Chagos Islands after mixed messages from the government suggested the ratification of a controversial sovereignty deal had

Istanbul is poised to eclipse London as Europe’s busiest aviation hub as early as this year or next, according to the chief executive of Heathrow Airport, adding fresh urgency to long-delayed

Pope Leo is preparing to take to the international stage in 2026, with the Vatican confirming a series of overseas visits that will span Europe and Africa in the first half of the year.
UK News
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UK orders hundreds more missiles to reinforce air defence and protect forces in the Middle East
The UK government has awarded £36 million in new contracts to defence manufacturer Thales to supply hundreds of additional Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs), bolstering British airRead More... -
24/7 national support hub opens for victims and survivors of terrorism
Victims and survivors of terrorism across the UK will now be able to access round-the-clock specialist support through a new national hub launched by the government on 1 June.Read More... -
Drones deployed to restore Peak District woodlands ravaged by Ash dieback
Innovative trial uses aerial seeding technology to reach inaccessible ravine slopes in the Peak DistrictRead More...

Culture
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London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More...

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