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Norway plans to provide Ukraine with another 85 billion Norwegian kroner ($9.2 billion) in financial support in 2027, maintaining the exceptionally high level of assistance committed for
TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, have agreed to pay $400 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Department of Justice that the short-video platform failed to

French authorities have stopped 185 attempted small-boat departures towards Britain during the first three months of a strengthened UK-France agreement aimed at disrupting people-

Virgin Trains has taken a major step towards reshaping cross-Channel rail travel after securing regulatory approval to operate services between Amsterdam and London, ending Eurostar’s

Russia has warned Britain that it will face unspecified consequences over its military support for Ukraine, after reports that British-made drones have been used in long-range strikes against
Two drones targeted the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s prime minister in Iraq on Monday in an attack that authorities said was launched from Iranian territory.
Liechtenstein’s ruling family has approved a historic change to the country’s succession rules, allowing women to inherit the throne on the same basis as men for the first time.
German companies sharply reduced their investment in the United States during the first half of 2026, with new direct investment falling to its lowest level in three years as uncertainty
PARIS — France is investigating a major cyberattack on its tax administration after confirming that sensitive information belonging to hundreds of thousands of taxpayers was accessed and

Britain and Australia are stepping up cooperation on advanced radar technology as the UK’s defence industry minister begins a week-long tour aimed at strengthening military and
UK News
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Millions of young adults have accessed child trust fund savings as hundreds of thousands remain unclaimed
Almost three million young adults have now accessed or moved their Child Trust Fund savings, but hundreds of thousands of accounts remain untouched, according to figures released byRead More... -
UK counter-terror police disrupt suspected plot targeting Manchester Jewish community
British counter-terrorism authorities say they have disrupted a suspected terrorist plot aimed at the Jewish community in the Manchester area, with two men arrested as part of aRead More... -
Women’s Community Payback projects combine rehabilitation with visible community benefits
Female-only Community Payback teams across London are giving women serving community sentences the opportunity to contribute to their local areas, gain practical experience andRead More... -
UK announces £14m programme to strengthen prevention of violence against women and girls
The UK government is allocating £14 million to local services, community organisations and research programmes aimed at preventing violence and abuse against women and girls beforeRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More...

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