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To mark the International Day of the Girl Child (11 October), the British High Commission in New Delhi hosted a special football match with young girls from local communities — celebrating

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, honoring her steadfast fight for democracy in one of the world’s most repressive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked buzz online after posting an AI-generated image of himself handing Donald Trump a Nobel Peace Prize medal—just hours before the U.S.
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on new advisory roles with U.S. tech giant Microsoft and artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, he announced on Thursday.
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new prime minister within the next two days, according to the Elysee Palace. The announcement comes amid growing speculation about

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, are heading to Egypt on Wednesday to take part in peace talks aimed at ending the Gaza
During his visit to India, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made it clear that the UK will not be relaxing its visa rules for Indian citizens — despite growing trade and cultural ties between

The British High Commission in Kampala recently brought together senior policymakers, health professionals, diaspora leaders, and development partners for the Uganda–UK Health Summit —
Tesla’s sales in Germany took a hit last month, falling 9.4% compared to the same period last year, according to new data from Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed a landmark defence agreement that deepens their military ties and commits both nations to come to each other’s aid if either faces attack.
UK News
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Digital waste tracking set to transform crackdown on illegal waste trade
A sweeping overhaul of how waste is monitored across the UK is set to reshape the fight against illegal dumping and rogue operators, as the government rolls out a new Digital Waste TrackingRead More... -
EU anti-fraud body opens formal probe into Peter Mandelson over Epstein links
The European Union’s anti-fraud watchdog has formally launched an investigation into Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the United States and a veteran figure in EuropeanRead More... -
McDonald’s expands UK youth jobs push with landmark work experience scheme
McDonald’s is stepping up its role in tackling youth unemployment in the United Kingdom, backing the government’s Youth Guarantee initiative while unveiling what it describes as theRead More... -
UK probes data security breach after health research dataset appears on Alibaba listings
The British government has launched an investigation after sensitive health research data from a major UK charity was reportedly advertised for sale on online marketplaces linked toRead More... -
Reform breakthrough in Salford signals shifting political ground
Nigel Farage has celebrated what he called a major breakthrough for Reform UK after the party secured a narrow but significant victory in a Salford council by-election.Read More...

Culture
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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... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More...

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