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The Pentagon has removed Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, head of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), just weeks after controversy erupted over an intelligence report about U.S. strikes on Iran.

The United Kingdom has announced £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to help Pakistan cope with the devastating impact of this year’s monsoon season. The support will reach more than
In the first half of 2025 alone, 245 U.S. citizens filed refugee claims in Canada—already more than in all of 2024, and the highest in any year since 2019, according to new numbers from

The UK has announced a new round of sanctions aimed at cutting off financial networks that help fund Iran’s destabilising activities in the Middle East and beyond.

Denmark is scrapping one of the world’s heaviest book taxes in an effort to get more people reading.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is hopeful but realistic when it comes to brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is heading to Washington on Monday for what could be one of the toughest meetings of his presidency. He’ll sit down with Donald Trump, who is

French President Emmanuel Macron has admitted that France committed acts of violent repression in Cameroon during and after the country’s fight for independence.

A major clean energy project in South Cotabato, Mindanao, has officially broken ground, set to deliver renewable power to more than 82,000 households and cut carbon emissions by 66,000
King Charles III has paid tribute to those whose service and sacrifice brought an end to World War Two, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day.
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...

British Queen celebrates
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