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Prince Harry made a surprise trip to Kyiv today after being invited by Superhumans, an organization helping Ukrainians who’ve suffered life-changing injuries in the war.

Poland has deployed 40,000 troops to its eastern frontier as tensions with Russia and Belarus spike ahead of massive joint military drills known as Zapad 2025.

Alexander Lukashenko told a U.S. envoy representing Donald Trump on Thursday that he was open to striking a deal on the release of prisoners, according to Belarusian state media.
The UK-led International Fund for Ukraine has now secured over £2 billion in military support, delivering thousands of drones, missiles, air defence systems, and radars to help Ukraine defend

For the first time since 2018, the UK and China are sitting down for formal trade talks, with the government promising that this step will bring real benefits for businesses, workers, and the
France is bracing for yet another political reset. President Emmanuel Macron will need to appoint a new prime minister in the coming days after lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to oust

Business Secretary Peter Kyle is flying to Washington on Sunday for his first official trip since taking office. The visit aims to push forward the UK–US Tech Partnership and strengthen ties ahead
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Sunday that he will step down, ending a rocky year in office marked by sharp election setbacks and growing frustration over
Poland has quietly climbed into the top 10 destinations for British migrants, with the number of UK citizens living there more than quadrupling over the past decade, according to new UN data

Nigel Farage has called on US politicians and businesses to push back against Britain’s approach to free speech, even comparing the UK to North Korea.
UK News
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UK unveils major small business lending overhaul with billions in new finance
Thousands more small businesses across the UK are set to gain easier access to loans under what ministers describe as the biggest overhaul of small business finance in years.Read More... -
Nuclear police target military veterans at UK's biggest careers fair
The UK's specialist nuclear police force has stepped up its recruitment drive among former military personnel at the country's largest careers event for veterans and service leavers.Read More... -
UK proposes plain packaging for vapes in bid to curb youth nicotine use
The UK government has unveiled plans to strip brightly coloured branding from vapes and introduce plain packaging as part of a crackdown on products marketed at children.Read More... -
UK launches joint export finance scheme to help small businesses expand overseas
Thousands of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across the UK are set to gain easier access to export finance under a new government-backed lending scheme announced byRead More... -
MJ Gleeson warns housing market recovery remains uncertain despite stronger home sales
UK housebuilder MJ Gleeson has warned that the timing of a recovery in the housing market remains uncertain, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions and policy-related risks, even as itRead More...

Culture
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Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
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...

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