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New Delhi has become the centre of the global artificial intelligence conversation this week as top executives from the world’s biggest AI companies join political

Britain and its allies are weighing up fresh sanctions against Russia after concluding that opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a rare toxin derived
The Prime Minister held talks with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Friday, 14 February 2026, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference.
The UK government has formally confirmed that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned while in prison, following extensive laboratory analysis that detected a rare and lethal

When Brazil’s president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva learned that a Rio de Janeiro samba school would honor his life story during Carnival, the moment moved him to tears. Photos later showed

The Scottish Secretary will this weekend begin a week-long diplomatic and trade mission to the Indo-Pacific, travelling to Australia, New Zealand and Singapore as

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for stronger, coordinated action to confront antisemitism, warning that hatred toward Jews remains deeply

The UK has pledged more than £500 million in urgent air defence support for Ukraine, underscoring its continued military backing as NATO sharpens its focus on

The head of the Commonwealth says member nations are edging closer to formal discussions on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, signalling what could
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 has
UK News
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UK and South Africa spearhead global coalition to combat violence against women and girls
An international coalition aimed at preventing violence against women and girls and strengthening global accountability has been launched at the Global Partnerships Conference in London,Read More... -
UK shop prices edge higher as retailers cite energy shock and urge government action
UK shop price inflation accelerated in May, as retailers pointed to ongoing disruption and higher energy costs linked to the Iran conflict, according to industry data that renewed calls forRead More... -
Britain bakes in record-breaking May heatwave as temperatures soar near 35C
Britain experienced its hottest May day on record on Monday, as temperatures climbed to nearly 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit), according to the country’s national weather service, theRead More... -
New Diversity Board and court broadcasting reforms aim to modernise judiciary and boost public trust
A major government and judicial initiative has been launched to improve diversity in the judiciary and increase transparency in the justice system across England and Wales.Read More... -
SWR marks first year in public ownership with rollout of new Arterio trains
Passengers travelling into London Waterloo are seeing faster, more comfortable journeys as South Western Railway (SWR) marks one year under public ownership with the accelerated rolloutRead More...

Culture
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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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