UK News
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92-year-old man jailed for life for 1967 rape and murder in UK's longest cold case
A 92-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne in what is believed to be the UK’s longest cold case to go to trial.Read More... -
UK sets new record for migrant arrivals on small boats in 2025
The number of migrants arriving in the UK on small boats has reached a record high in the first half of 2025, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deliver on promises toRead More... -
Ofgem backs £24 billion plan to upgrade UK energy networks
UK energy regulator Ofgem has provisionally approved a £24 billion ($32.98 billion) investment plan aimed at modernizing the country’s electricity and gas infrastructure.Read More... -
Major immigration reforms introduced to regain border control
The UK government has begun implementing major changes to its immigration system, aiming to restore control of the country’s borders. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced theRead More...
Culture
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Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More...
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World News
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A senior British judge, David Neuberger, former head of Britain's Supreme Court, heard a protest-related case in Hong Kong on Monday.
High Commissioner Ailsa Terry hosted a grand reception in Malaysia to celebrate King Charles III’s 76th birthday and highlight the strong ties between the UK
Bangladesh has been hit by extensive monsoon flooding, leaving approximately 1.8 million people stranded in the northeast after weeks of heavy rains submerged
The trial of Ksenia Karelina, a dual citizen of the US and Russia accused of treason for allegedly fundraising for Ukraine’s military, has commenced
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced he no longer opposes Mark Rutte's candidacy for NATO's new secretary-general. With Hungary's veto lifted, the Dutch Prime Minister