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The arrival of the Royal Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine HMS Anson in Western Australia marks a major turning point for the AUKUS partnership, as the UK,

The UK has announced a fresh wave of initiatives to deepen partnerships with Africa on critical minerals, sustainable development and small-business growth at Mining Indaba 2026, reinforcing

British police officers assigned to protect Prince Andrew were instructed to provide security at a dinner party hosted by Jeffrey Epstein in New York in 2010,

Iranian university students began the new academic term on Saturday with coordinated protests across several campuses, reigniting tensions between young
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States is preparing to send a hospital ship to Greenland, describing the move as a humanitarian effort

Ukraine has accused Hungary and Slovakia of resorting to “blackmail” after both countries threatened to halt electricity supplies unless Kyiv restores the transit of Russian oil through

British buyers dreaming of a sun-soaked bolt-hole in Spain’s Balearic Islands could soon find the door firmly shut.

The UK and its leading European allies are joining forces to develop a new generation of low-cost air defence weapons designed to protect European skies and

France’s Economy Ministry has confirmed that a hacker accessed sensitive information linked to 1.2 million bank accounts, after exploiting stolen login credentials belonging to a

Turkish authorities have detained a veteran journalist working for Deutsche Welle, escalating concerns over press freedom in the country.
UK News
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UK puts £331m behind global drive to tackle climate-related security threats
The UK government is committing £331 million to international efforts aimed at reducing security risks linked to climate change, biodiversity loss and growing pressure on foodRead More... -
UK puts more than £1.5bn on table to break Northern Ireland budget deadlock
The UK Government has offered Northern Ireland’s devolved administration a financial package worth more than £1.5 billion, in a bid to end a prolonged dispute over theRead More... -
West Yorkshire secures £11.4m package to strengthen support for crime victims
Thousands of people affected by crime across West Yorkshire are set to receive enhanced counselling, advocacy and practical assistance under a new £11.4 million GovernmentRead More... -
Free bus travel gives families a summer break as child journeys top 14.5 million
More than 14.5 million free bus journeys were made by children across England during August, as a government-backed summer travel scheme helped families reduce the cost of days outRead More... -
New London overground link moves into public consultation as TfL targets West and Northwest London growth
Transport for London has opened the first public consultation on plans for a new London Overground railway linking Hendon with Hounslow, a proposed 18.5-kilometre route that wouldRead More...

Culture
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UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
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...

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