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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
David Lammy makes first visit by a UK Foreign Secretary to Pakistan since 2021, urging lasting peace between India and Pakistan.
At the G7 summit in Canada, world leaders urged a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East — including a ceasefire in Gaza — but stopped short of directly calling for a ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that the two countries have signed a new trade agreement easing tariffs on U.K. auto and aerospace
A new study has identified the most affordable countries for expats in 2025 — and the top spot might just make you consider packing your bags.
As of mid-May, no Chinese diplomats remain in Lithuania, reflecting ongoing diplomatic tensions between Vilnius and Beijing, according to a report by BNS.
The U.S. Navy has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz to the Middle East amid rapidly escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, raising concerns that the conflict could spill into a wider
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa on Sunday ahead of the G7 summit in Alberta, announcing new initiatives to deepen trade and
Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, the United Kingdom, and other Western powers, cautioning that any country assisting Israel in its defense could become a target in the
Marking four decades of European cooperation, the Schengen Agreement—signed on June 14, 1985—continues to shape a continent without internal borders.
Tensions in the Middle East have surged after Israel launched overnight strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, prompting Iran to respond with a barrage of drone attacks.