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The United Kingdom has carried out a large-scale military sovereignty operation across the South Atlantic, signalling its continued resolve to defend overseas territories

France is preparing a new legislative push to curb children’s exposure to social media, with a draft bill proposing a ban on access for under-15s as early as next

South Korea will formally end its long-criticized bear bile farming industry this week, marking a major shift in animal welfare policy, though nearly 200 bears remain in

President Donald Trump said he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, attributing visible bruising on his hands to the medication, in a

Dozens of people are feared dead and around 100 others seriously injured after a major fire broke out in a crowded bar during New Year’s celebrations in the Swiss ski

Eurostar and Le Shuttle services between the UK and France have returned to normal after major disruption in the Channel Tunnel left thousands of passengers

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.6 billion contract to produce a new generation of F-15 fighter aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, the Pentagon
German prosecutors have agreed to drop an investigation into billionaire Alisher Usmanov in exchange for a €10 million payment, officials and the tycoon’s lawyers
Poland has signed a €3.3 billion ($3.8 billion) defense agreement with South Korea to jointly manufacture medium-range precision-guided missiles, marking a significant
Hollywood actor George Clooney has become a French citizen, alongside his wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney and their two children, according to an official decree seen
UK News
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UK boosts neighbourhood policing with 3,000 new officers ahead of schedule to tackle local crime
The UK government has reached a key policing milestone ahead of schedule, deploying more than 3,000 additional neighbourhood police officers and Police Community Support OfficersRead More... -
UK workers gain day-one sick pay and parental leave rights in major employment law reform
Millions of workers across the UK are set to benefit from sweeping changes to employment rights, as a major package of reforms comes into force this week.Read More... -
UK car sales surge in March 2026, but Iran crisis casts shadow over market outlook
Britain’s car market delivered a surprisingly strong performance in March, with new vehicle registrations rising nearly 7% year-on-year. However, industry leaders warn that the momentum mayRead More... -
Resident doctors strike in England: pay dispute escalates as NHS faces mounting pressure
Resident doctors across England have begun a six-day strike, intensifying a long-running dispute over pay and working conditions that continues to strain the already pressured National HealthRead More... -
UK–US strengthen medical device regulation partnership to accelerate patient access and innovation
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have announced a significant step forward in transatlantic cooperation,Read 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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