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Russia has refused to hand over a consulate building in the northern Polish city of Gdańsk, despite an order from Warsaw to close the facility following an alleged act of sabotage

Australia has cancelled the visa of a British national charged with displaying a banned Nazi symbol, the immigration minister said on Wednesday, as authorities intensify efforts to combat

Residential property prices in Germany climbed for a fourth straight quarter between July and September, rising 3.3% from a year earlier, according to data released on Tuesday by
The volume of Austrian schillings that have yet to be exchanged for euros has declined only marginally compared with the previous year. At the end of November 2025, schillings worth 6.805

German car exports to the United States plunged nearly 14% in the first three quarters of 2025, marking the steepest decline of any German industry caught in U.S. President Donald Trump’s

Sunflower oil stocks owned by Geneva-based agribusiness Allseeds Switzerland were destroyed in Russian airstrikes near Odessa, the company confirmed on Saturday. One person was killed

TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has struck a binding agreement with American and international investors to continue operating in the United States, the video-sharing platform’s
The UK government has named senior diplomat Christian Turner as its next ambassador to the United States, Downing Street has confirmed.

Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has issued a formal apology to Japan, China and South Korea after three members of parliament caused international outrage by posting images online in

Antwerp’s Jewish quarter will lose 16 federal police officers currently assigned to its protection from 1 January, mayor Els van Doesburg confirmed on Tuesday during the Play4 talk show
UK News
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UK government extends £500 separation voucher scheme to bypass family court backlogs
Separating parents will continue to receive £500 government subsidies to settle custody and financial disputes out of court, under an extended mediation scheme announced today by theRead More... -
13 new swimming spots open across England, including first official Thames site in London
As the bathing water season begins, 13 new swimming sites have officially opened across England, giving communities more safe places to enjoy rivers and beaches while increasing protectionRead More... -
Government opens door to flexible higher education with new modular student finance system
The government has announced the first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer short, flexible higher education courses under a major overhaul of student finance aimed at wideningRead More... -
Andy Burnham eyes return to Westminster with bid for Greater Manchester by-election
Andy Burnham has announced plans to seek permission to stand in the upcoming Makerfield by-election, a move that could pave the way for his return to Westminster and position him as aRead More... -
UK Health Minister Wes Streeting resigns, deepening pressure on PM Starmer
Britain’s Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from government on Thursday, delivering a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and intensifying unrest within the ruling Labour Party.Read More...

Culture
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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... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More...

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