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Storm Claudia has carved a path of destruction across Portugal and the UK, leaving three people dead, forcing evacuations and flooding homes, and causing

Britain has temporarily eased sanctions to allow Bulgaria’s Burgas refinery and its network of petrol stations—both owned by Russia’s Lukoil—to continue operating and conducting business
Britain is urging Poland to select Swedish defence group Saab SAABb.ST for a multi-billion-euro submarine contract that could also involve UK engineering firm Babcock BAB.L, according to
The European Parliament has backed an ambitious new climate target, calling for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared with 1990 levels. The move is intended to
Chinese electric truck manufacturer Windrose, whose European base is located in the Flemish town of Zele, has cleared a major milestone: the company has obtained all certificates required for
The UK is seeking to deepen carefully targeted scientific collaboration with China as Science Minister Lord Vallance leads a high-level delegation to Beijing, aiming to unlock joint research
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is set to walk free just 20 days into his five-year prison term, after a Paris judge on Monday ordered his release pending a full appeal hearing over
The Philippines moved more than a million residents to safety on Sunday as Super Typhoon Fung-wong swept toward the country, leaving at least two people dead and threatening widespread
Denmark is poised to introduce one of Europe’s toughest restrictions on children’s access to social media, after most parties in Parliament signaled support for a nationwide minimum age

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that long-standing Spanish restrictions on British military aircraft remain in force for flights linked to RAF Gibraltar, but insists the measures have no
UK News
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City-wide savings: Mayor announces unlimited weekend bus and tram travel for £1.75
Sadiq Khan has unveiled a significant expansion of London’s "Hopper" fare, offering passengers unlimited bus and tram travel for the price of a single ticket every weekend this summer.Read More... -
Companies House reviews 20-year limit on dissolved company records
Companies House has launched a review into how long records of dissolved companies should be retained, after concerns were raised that the current 20-year retention period may be tooRead More... -
£1m fund backs grassroots projects to boost walking, cycling and wheeling across England
Twelve community-led projects promoting walking, cycling and wheeling across England have secured a share of £1 million in government funding aimed at expanding access to healthier andRead More... -
Man charged over arson attack at former London synagogue amid rising UK antisemitism
British police have charged a 45-year-old man with arson with intent to endanger life following an attack on a former synagogue in east London last week, authorities said on Tuesday.Read More... -
Science hub gets on track: Cambridge South set for June launch
The future of British rail arrives next month as the Department for Transport confirmed today that the long-awaited Cambridge South station will officially open its doors on Sunday, June 28,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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