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The Norwegian Nobel Institute has firmly rejected suggestions that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado could transfer her recently awarded

Scenes worthy of the Siege of Leningrad during the Second World War can be observed in today’s Kyiv.

President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order aimed at protecting Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. Treasury accounts, declaring a
The UK government has accelerated £200 million in defence funding to prepare British troops for potential deployment to Ukraine, signalling a major step forward in

Storm Goretti tore across France, Britain and parts of northern Europe on Friday, unleashing ferocious winds, towering waves and widespread disruption that left
Five years after their high-profile divorce, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has donated $8 billion to his ex-wife Melinda French Gates. The move comes amid lingering

Tourism demand across the European Union rose sharply in the summer of 2025, driven by strong growth in bookings made through online platforms such as Airbnb,

Croatia’s tourism industry has capped off a historic year, breaking all previous records with more than 110 million overnight stays in 2025, confirming the country’s position as one of

A man once hailed as Britain’s most wanted has been jailed for 11 years after supplying half of the boats used in migrant crossings of the English Channel—some of
Portugal recorded the strongest forest growth in the European Union in 2023, underlining the country’s expanding timber resources at a time when sustainable forest management is central to
UK News
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Global fraud fight: UK, France, and Switzerland convene in London to Tackle Shadow Economy
In a major escalation of cross-border law enforcement, the heads of Europe’s leading financial crime agencies gathered in London this week to synchronize their assault on internationalRead More... -
Britain to summon Chinese envoy after UK court convicts two men of spying
Britain will summon China’s ambassador to London after two men were convicted of spying on behalf of Hong Kong and, ultimately, China, Security Minister Dan Jarvis said Thursday.Read More... -
UK court convicts two men of spying on Hong Kong activists for China
A London court has found two men guilty of conducting espionage operations in the United Kingdom on behalf of Hong Kong authorities and, ultimately, China, in a case that has intensifiedRead More... -
Government to fund overseas pilgrimages for WWII veterans to mark key battle anniversaries
Second World War veterans will travel to Europe this summer to attend major commemorative events marking the Normandy Landings and the Battle of Arnhem, with the trips funded by theRead More... -
Starmer defiant as reform surge shatters Labour strongholds
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to maintain his course and deliver on his promise of "change," even as the Labour Party faces a bruising set of local election results. Just two yearsRead More...

Culture
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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... -
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...

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