UK News
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92-year-old man jailed for life for 1967 rape and murder in UK's longest cold case
A 92-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne in what is believed to be the UK’s longest cold case to go to trial.Read More... -
UK sets new record for migrant arrivals on small boats in 2025
The number of migrants arriving in the UK on small boats has reached a record high in the first half of 2025, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deliver on promises toRead More... -
Ofgem backs £24 billion plan to upgrade UK energy networks
UK energy regulator Ofgem has provisionally approved a £24 billion ($32.98 billion) investment plan aimed at modernizing the country’s electricity and gas infrastructure.Read More... -
Major immigration reforms introduced to regain border control
The UK government has begun implementing major changes to its immigration system, aiming to restore control of the country’s borders. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced theRead More...
Culture
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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... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More...
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World News
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Ed Miliband, the UK Energy Secretary, has placed climate change at the forefront of his agenda during his inaugural visit to Brazil. The trip aimed to strengthen the UK's
The UK Government has committed to funding research and providing technical assistance to promote regional growth through the development of railway
The British Embassy in Guatemala, in collaboration with the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) and several British companies operating in the country, hosted a
Mike Lynch, the software millionaire missing after a superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily, is one of the few British entrepreneurs to have built a global technology
Britain's commitment to supporting Ukraine remains steadfast, according to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This statement comes in response to recent
The UK and France are jointly consulting on the growing threat posed by the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have jointly issued a warning to Iran, urging it to refrain
Sweden's Ambassador to Mali, Kristina Kuhnel, has been given 72 hours to leave the country, following a decision by Mali's foreign ministry on Friday, August 9. The expulsion is in response to