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The United Kingdom and Bangladesh have strengthened their defence partnership with the signing of a government-to-government agreement for the sale of the former Royal Navy survey

Indian refiners are quietly stepping back from buying Russian oil, a shift that trade and refining sources say could smooth the path for a long-awaited trade

A London court has ruled that U.S. animal rights activist Daniel San Diego can be extradited to the United States to face charges over bombings connected to animal testing more than
The French Navy has intercepted a vessel carrying a shipment of cocaine in the Caribbean, transferring the boat and those on board to Barbadian authorities, France’s Armed Forces Minister

As it marks its 100th anniversary, Germany’s flagship airline Lufthansa is publicly confronting one of the darkest chapters of its history: its deep entanglement with

The UK and European partners have signed a landmark clean energy agreement aimed at transforming the North Sea into one of the world’s largest sources of renewable power, strengthening
In a significant shift in global trade and energy politics, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States and India have reached a
A British state-backed investor has signed power transmission agreements worth about $400 million in Ethiopia, marking a major step in the country’s push to open its electricity sector to
In 2024, nearly one in ten people across the European Union struggled to keep their homes adequately warm, highlighting ongoing energy affordability challenges

The UK is stepping up cooperation with Ethiopia to tackle illegal migration from the Horn of Africa, with job creation, law enforcement and faster returns at the centre of a new partnership
UK News
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UK secures seat at International Court of Justice as Professor Dapo Akande wins landmark election
The United Kingdom is set to regain a place on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) after Professor Dapo Akande was elected to serve as a judge, marking a significant moment forRead More... -
UK warns of AI-driven cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028, urges urgent action
Britain faces a growing threat of artificial intelligence-powered cyberattacks against its critical national infrastructure, with the country’s cybersecurity authorities warning that a majorRead More... -
UK SMEs to get 75% cyber security discount as government launches new business protection scheme
Government-backed scheme aims to cut the cost of cyber protection for thousands of businesses, while major companies pledge to improve software security across Britain’sRead More... -
£70m housing fund investment aims to boost UK family rental supply
The UK’s National Housing Bank is committing up to £70 million to a new investment fund designed to accelerate the construction of family rental homes and attract more institutionalRead More... -
London launches ‘No Place for Knives’ campaign to intensify crackdown on knife crime
New Home Office initiative targets knife crime hotspots in Westminster and Croydon, combining high-visibility advertising with expanded police operations and community-basedRead More...

Culture
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British Library to open major Agatha Christie exhibition exploring the life behind her crime novels
The British Library in London is set to host a major exhibition celebrating the life, adventures and literary legacy of Agatha Christie, one of the world's most celebrated crime writers.Read More... -
Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square cancelled due to storm warnings
London’s annual Diwali celebration at Trafalgar Square has been cancelled at short notice because of forecast storms and safety concerns, organisers announced on Saturday.Read More... -
London to celebrate Diwali with free festival of music, dance and culture in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will become the centre of London’s Diwali celebrations on Sunday, 25 October, as the capital prepares to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a free festivalRead More... -
England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More...

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