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The UK and Denmark are holding high-level defence talks in Copenhagen today as Defence Secretary John Healey MP meets his Danish counterpart, Troels Lund Poulsen, with security in the

American comedian and satirist Jon Stewart has turned international politics into punchlines once again — this time by jokingly “claiming” Belgium in a playful Instagram post that quickly

Britain is emerging as a haven of stability in an increasingly uncertain global economy, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will tell world business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos today.

The world’s richest people are wealthier than ever. The combined net worth of global billionaires surged by 16 percent last year, reaching a record €15.75 trillion ($18.3 trillion), according to

Germany and France have issued a blunt warning to Washington, saying Europe will not bow to pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened higher tariffs on European imports

Greenland has found itself in the global spotlight in recent months, largely due to provocative remarks by US President Donald Trump about annexing the Danish-ruled Arctic territory. Far less
Sir Keir Starmer and senior European leaders have hit back at Donald Trump after the US president threatened sweeping tariffs against Nato allies in an escalating dispute over Greenland,

Australia recorded its highest number of registered firearms on record in 2025, with more than four million guns now legally held nationwide, according to new figures released by the federal

Libya is set to sign a major strategic partnership worth an estimated $2.7 billion to expand and modernize the Misurata Free Zone, a move the government says will strengthen the country’s
Uganda’s long-serving president Yoweri Museveni has won another term in office after being declared the landslide victor in the country’s presidential election, a vote overshadowed by
UK News
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UK Universal Credit reforms 2026: lower health payments, higher standard allowance and new back-to-work support
The UK government has launched sweeping changes to Universal Credit, aiming to reshape a welfare system long criticised for discouraging employment among people with health conditions.Read More... -
UK cost of living: Starmer scraps two-child benefit cap, raises pensions and minimum wage in sweeping April 2026 reforms
Families across Britain woke up to a raft of financial changes on Monday as some of the most significant welfare and workers' rights reforms in years took effect — all against the backdrop ofRead More... -
NHS rolls out record 1,141 new ambulances across England to cut response times and boost emergency care
England’s ambulance services have received a major upgrade, with a record number of new and replacement vehicles hitting the roads over the past year—offering a significant boost toRead More... -
UK confirms marmalade name safe: no EU rule will force “citrus marmalade” rebrand
Fears that Britain’s beloved marmalade could be forced into a post-Brexit identity change have been firmly dismissed by the UK Government, which insists no relabelling will be required underRead More...

Culture
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Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
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...

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