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Australia could reverse its recognition of a Palestinian state if there’s a change in government, the country’s Opposition Leader Sussan Ley told Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. Ley, who
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply pushed back against U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner, calling his public criticism of France’s handling of antisemitism “unacceptable” for

Airports across Europe are gradually getting back to normal after a cyberattack threw check-in systems into chaos, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded over the

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to confirm on Sunday that the UK will officially recognise a Palestinian state — a landmark shift in British foreign policy.
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that dramatically changes the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers to work in the U.S. Going forward, companies

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is in Copenhagen today, joining finance ministers from across Europe, as well as Canada and Ukraine, for talks on defence, trade, and investment.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will make an official visit to Japan from 18 to 22 September 2025, with events in Tokyo and Osaka. Their visit will celebrate the close friendship between
British fighter jets are being sent to Poland to help defend NATO airspace after Russian drones recently crossed into Polish and Romanian territory.
Google has announced a massive $6.8 billion investment in the UK, just days before Donald Trump’s state visit, where more than $10 billion in US-UK trade deals are expected to be revealed.
The UK and the US have signed a landmark nuclear energy partnership that promises thousands of new jobs, billions in private investment, and a faster path to clean, reliable power.
UK News
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£50m defence growth deal set to create hundreds of jobs across Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s defence and security sector is set for a significant boost following the launch of a £50 million government-backed investment programme expected to generate hundredsRead More... -
Westway reopens after month-long closure following major safety upgrades
The A40 Westway has reopened to traffic on the evening of 21 April, bringing an end to a month-long closure that began on 20 March to allow for critical infrastructure repairs.Read More... -
EU tightens pet travel rules for UK residents: what owners need to know
New European Union regulations came into force on 22 April, changing how residents of Great Britain can travel with their pets to EU countries. While trips with animals are still permitted,Read More... -
UK house prices edge higher as rental growth slows to four-year low
UK house prices continued a modest upward trend early in 2026, according to fresh data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), while rental growth showed signs of easing after yearsRead More... -
Pressure behind the scenes: how Mandelson’s ambassadorial approval sparked a political storm
A senior former British civil servant has revealed he felt significant political pressure to fast-track the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Washington,Read More...

Culture
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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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