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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.
Pakistan will create a new military unit dedicated to overseeing its missile arsenal, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday, following the country’s most intense clashes with

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Berlin today for a series of high-level video conferences hosted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The meetings come just days before the
Britain’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, could be fined up to £2,500 ($3,394) after admitting he went fishing without the required licence during a visit from U.S. Vice President JD Vance last
The wife of South Korea’s imprisoned former president Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested on multiple charges, including stock manipulation and bribery — marking the first time in the country’s
UK News
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New Diversity Board and court broadcasting reforms aim to modernise judiciary and boost public trust
A major government and judicial initiative has been launched to improve diversity in the judiciary and increase transparency in the justice system across England and Wales.Read More... -
SWR marks first year in public ownership with rollout of new Arterio trains
Passengers travelling into London Waterloo are seeing faster, more comfortable journeys as South Western Railway (SWR) marks one year under public ownership with the accelerated rolloutRead More... -
England launches £30 million drive to restore wildlife habitats in national parks and protected landscapes
The UK government has announced a £30 million “Wildlife-Rich Habitat Fund” aimed at restoring and creating habitats across England’s protected landscapes between 2026 and 2029.Read More... -
RIAT airshow cancelled Amid Middle East tensions over Iran conflict
The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), one of the world’s largest military aviation displays, has been cancelled this year due to ongoing military activity linked to the conflict involving...Read More... -
UK government highlights economic uptick and cost-of-living measures as “plan delivers results,” says PM
The UK government has set out what it describes as early evidence of progress on its economic and domestic agenda, pointing to falling inflation, lower net migration, and stronger-than-Read More...

Culture
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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...

British Queen celebrates
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