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China has issued a sharp warning to the UK, saying there will be “consequences” after the British government delayed its decision on Beijing’s plan to build a huge new embassy in London.

Chad has renewed its partnership with African Parks, the conservation charity associated with Prince Harry, just two weeks after abruptly ending its agreement with the group.
More than a century after they fell on opposite sides of the First World War, the remains of an unknown British soldier and an unknown German soldier have been laid to rest side by side near

Madagascar has been suspended from the African Union after a military takeover that removed President Andry Rajoelina from power. The army’s commander, Colonel Michael Randrianirina,
The United States and the United Kingdom have launched major sanctions against a sprawling criminal network operating across Southeast Asia, accusing it of running brutal “scam centres”

Amancio Ortega, the billionaire founder of Zara, has expanded his growing real estate empire with another major acquisition in the UK — a logistics warehouse leased to Amazon, purchased for
The UK has delivered more than 85,000 military drones to Ukraine in just the first six months of this year — part of a major push to boost production and support Ukraine’s defence against
Three leading economists who’ve spent their careers studying how technology fuels prosperity have been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.

The eighth anniversary of the publication of the Paradise Papers is approaching — a database that helped uncover the secrets of capital movements and the

After 738 long, painful days, Israel erupted in joy on Monday as the last 20 surviving hostages were finally released from Hamas captivity in Gaza.
UK News
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UK Defence medics boost NATO operational readiness through major medical exercise in Estonia
UK Defence medical personnel have played a key role in strengthening NATO’s medical readiness during Exercise Vigorous Warrior 26, the Alliance’s largest multinational medical trainingRead More... -
Reeves throws support behind Burnham for PM, sidesteps questions over future cabinet role
British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has endorsed Andy Burnham to become the country's next prime minister, while declining to speculate on her own position in a future governmentRead More... -
Sterling climbs to 10-month high against euro as markets eye Burnham's cabinet choices
The pound strengthened to its highest level against the euro in 10 months on Wednesday as investors assessed the political outlook in Britain and speculated over who could becomeRead More... -
Armed Forces Day 2026: HMP Feltham celebrates veterans supporting rehabilitation and reducing reoffending
Former soldier shares his journey from Afghanistan to supporting rehabilitation at HMP FelthamRead More... -
Starmer aide Darren Jones signals support for Burnham after economic talks ease borrowing concerns
Darren Jones, a senior ally of outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has publicly backed Andy Burnham as the frontrunner to succeed him, following reassurances over Burnham’s economicRead More...

Culture
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Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
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...

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