UK News
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Three wildfires break out in a single evening in London
More than 200 firefighters battled three separate grass fires across east London on Monday evening, with one blaze covering over eight hectares (20 acres).Read More... -
Thames Water reports $2.22 billion pretax loss amid financial and environmental struggles
Thames Water announced a pretax loss of £1.65 billion ($2.22 billion) for the past year, as the UK’s largest water utility battles mounting financial pressures and worsening environmentalRead More... -
Reeves to ease mortgage lending rules to boost homeownership
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to unveil a set of financial reforms aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities.Read More... -
Extreme weather is now the UK’s new normal, says Met Office
The UK is breaking more heat and rainfall records as its climate warms, according to the Met Office’s latest State of the UK Climate report. The country now sees many more very hot days andRead More... -
5,000 jobs secured as construction begins on Port Talbot green steel project
Construction has officially begun today (14 July) on Tata Steel’s new electric arc furnace (EAF) at Port Talbot, securing 5,000 jobs and marking a major milestone in the UK’s transition toRead More...
Culture
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Man arrested in connection with theft of £150,000 violin
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a valuable 18th-century violin, worth over £150,000, stolen from a north London pub.Read More... -
Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.Read More... -
Anglican communion considers scaling back Archbishop of Canterbury’s global role to prevent schism
The Anglican Communion is weighing reforms that would reduce the Archbishop of Canterbury’s central leadership role in a bid to hold together its 85 million members amid deepeningRead More... -
Black Sabbath farewell gig raises £140 million for charity, says director
Black Sabbath's final concert has raised a staggering £140 million for charity, according to Tom Morello, the event’s musical director and guitarist for Rage Against The Machine.Read More... -
Bayeux Tapestry to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art, is set to be displayed in the UK for the first time since its creation over 900 years ago, the Department for Culture, MediaRead More... -
Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More...
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World News
As tensions between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah intensify, countries around the world have started to implement contingency plans to evacuate their citizens from Lebanon.
Caribbean leaders are hopeful that the new Labour government in the UK may reconsider its long-standing refusal to discuss slavery reparations and engage in conversations about addressing
On Thursday, the UK agreed to relinquish sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, an archipelago of over 60 islands in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius. The agreement secures the future of the
The UK government has arranged additional charter flights to assist British nationals in leaving Lebanon due to the worsening security situation in the region.
The United Kingdom announced on Tuesday that it has imposed sanctions on 16 members of the Russian cyber-crime group Evil Corp, which it accuses of being directed by Russia to conduct
Demand for public housing priced above S$1 million ($776,940) is surging in Singapore, with the number of units sold so far in 2024 exceeding the total for all of 2023.
France's newly appointed Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, is considering a temporary increase in corporate taxes for the country's largest companies, as well as a levy on share buybacks,
Hundreds of British holidaymakers are pursuing legal action after falling ill with gastric illnesses while staying at luxury hotels in Cape Verde.
In an interview with LBC’s Nick Ferrari, Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely, claimed that 80% of Palestinians supported the Hamas-led attacks on
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the ongoing conflict between Lebanon and Israel.