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President Trump said early Saturday that U.S. forces had carried out a “large-scale strike against Venezuela” and had captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,

The United Kingdom has carried out a large-scale military sovereignty operation across the South Atlantic, signalling its continued resolve to defend overseas territories

France is preparing a new legislative push to curb children’s exposure to social media, with a draft bill proposing a ban on access for under-15s as early as next

South Korea will formally end its long-criticized bear bile farming industry this week, marking a major shift in animal welfare policy, though nearly 200 bears remain in

President Donald Trump said he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, attributing visible bruising on his hands to the medication, in a

Dozens of people are feared dead and around 100 others seriously injured after a major fire broke out in a crowded bar during New Year’s celebrations in the Swiss ski

Eurostar and Le Shuttle services between the UK and France have returned to normal after major disruption in the Channel Tunnel left thousands of passengers

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.6 billion contract to produce a new generation of F-15 fighter aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, the Pentagon
German prosecutors have agreed to drop an investigation into billionaire Alisher Usmanov in exchange for a €10 million payment, officials and the tycoon’s lawyers
Poland has signed a €3.3 billion ($3.8 billion) defense agreement with South Korea to jointly manufacture medium-range precision-guided missiles, marking a significant
UK News
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UK steps up international cooperation to combat rising antisemitism
The United Kingdom has pledged to strengthen international efforts to combat antisemitism after hosting representatives of Jewish communities from seven countries in London to discussRead More... -
Burnham points finger at Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over suspected RAF Fairford plot
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of almost certainly directing a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a strategicallyRead More... -
Healey to urge major economies to rein in debt as global risks mount
British Finance Minister John Healey is set to call on the world’s largest economies to strengthen their public finances and establish credible strategies for reducing governmentRead More... -
London phone theft falls to four-year low after major police crackdown
London’s Metropolitan Police arrested more than 700 people and seized hundreds of suspected stolen mobile phones during a month-long operation targeting organised phone theft networks.Read More... -
Burnham urges Britain to rethink post-Brexit ties with Brussels
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to tell Parliament that the UK should pursue a closer relationship with the European Union, arguing that a revised agreement with the blocRead More...

Culture
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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... -
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...

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