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The world’s richest people are wealthier than ever. The combined net worth of global billionaires surged by 16 percent last year, reaching a record €15.75 trillion ($18.3 trillion), according to

Germany and France have issued a blunt warning to Washington, saying Europe will not bow to pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened higher tariffs on European imports

Greenland has found itself in the global spotlight in recent months, largely due to provocative remarks by US President Donald Trump about annexing the Danish-ruled Arctic territory. Far less
Sir Keir Starmer and senior European leaders have hit back at Donald Trump after the US president threatened sweeping tariffs against Nato allies in an escalating dispute over Greenland,

Australia recorded its highest number of registered firearms on record in 2025, with more than four million guns now legally held nationwide, according to new figures released by the federal

Libya is set to sign a major strategic partnership worth an estimated $2.7 billion to expand and modernize the Misurata Free Zone, a move the government says will strengthen the country’s
Uganda’s long-serving president Yoweri Museveni has won another term in office after being declared the landslide victor in the country’s presidential election, a vote overshadowed by
Tourism across the European Union reached a historic milestone in 2025, with travelers spending an estimated 3.08 billion nights in tourist accommodation establishments, according to early

The United Kingdom has reinforced its long-term commitment to Ukraine as both countries marked the first anniversary of their landmark 100-Year Partnership, a framework designed to anchor
US President Donald Trump has escalated his long-running push to bring Greenland under American control, saying he is considering imposing new tariffs on countries that oppose the idea.
UK News
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UK government borrowing costs hit highest levels in nearly two decades as oil surges
British government borrowing costs climbed to their highest levels in almost 20 years on Thursday, as a sharp increase in global oil prices intensified pressure on bond markets andRead More... -
German investor pledges £1bn for 4,000 affordable homes across Britain
A major German investment firm has announced plans to commit £1 billion to affordable housing in the UK, with the project expected to deliver up to 4,000 professionally managed homesRead More... -
Prince Harry reveals depression after leaving Britain as childhood grief resurfaces
The Duke of Sussex has spoken about experiencing a period of depression shortly after leaving the UK in 2019, describing how the sudden absence of stress left him struggling to functionRead More... -
UK expands Russia sanctions, targeting oil tankers and secret financial networks
Britain has imposed fresh sanctions on 38 individuals and organisations accused of helping Russia finance its war in Ukraine, with oil tankers, cryptocurrency exchanges and military supplyRead More... -
Government launches “New Moves Club” to help families get active together
A new government-backed campaign is encouraging parents and children to become more active together, after research found that many families lack confidence when it comes to sportRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More...

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