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Russia’s largest gold mining company, Polyus, reported a solid financial performance for 2025, posting a 12% increase in pretax profit to reach $6.3 billion.

The United Kingdom has pledged more than £5 million (about $6.6 million) in emergency assistance to support humanitarian efforts in Lebanon, as rising tensions in the region place increasing

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has announced that he has temporarily left Uganda after spending nearly two months in hiding following the country’s controversial presidential election

As tensions continue to rise in the second week of the war between Israel, the United States and Iran, British fighter jets are now actively helping defend Bahrain from incoming drone attacks.

The United Kingdom and Belgium are looking to deepen their partnership to combat human smuggling along the Channel’s western coastline, where attempts by migrants to cross in small

The first six days of the U.S. military campaign against Iran cost American taxpayers more than $11.3 billion, according to estimates presented by officials from the administration of

Electric vehicle giant Tesla has taken a major step into the UK energy sector after receiving regulatory approval to supply electricity directly to households. The move introduces a powerful new

The United States embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning American citizens about a potential terrorist threat targeting U.S. facilities and affiliated
France is preparing to deploy a powerful naval force to the Middle East in an effort to secure shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, as the escalating conflict involving the United States,

In the sun-soaked coastal town of Menton—where the Alps meet the Mediterranean near the Italian border—28-year-old Louis Sarkozy is attempting to turn a famous family name into a
UK News
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Crystal Palace sports centre redevelopment given green light in major London upgrade
Plans to transform the historic Crystal Palace National Sports Centre have been approved, paving the way for construction work to begin later this year on a major redevelopment of theRead More... -
Burnham government to keep pro-growth financial reforms for city, source says
Britain's new government under Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to maintain the previous administration's pro-growth agenda for the financial services sector, signalling continuity inRead More... -
UK army to replace ageing Watchkeeper fleet with £400m spy drone programme
British soldiers are set to receive a new generation of surveillance drones under a government investment worth up to £400 million, aimed at strengthening battlefield intelligence whileRead More... -
UK extends tariffs on Chinese bicycle imports until 2029
The UK will keep anti-dumping duties on bicycles and certain bicycle parts imported from China until August 2029, after a review concluded that removing the measures would likely lead toRead More... -
Police admit ‘missed chance’ to prevent Manchester synagogue attack as accomplice jailed
British police have apologised for failing to examine evidence that could potentially have helped prevent last year’s deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue, as an associate of theRead More...

Culture
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
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...

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