UK News
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Shoplifting reaches record levels in England and WalesShoplifting incidents recorded by police in England and Wales have surged to the highest level seen in two decades, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Read More...
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England leads global chart in child alcohol consumption, WHO report revealsEngland has emerged atop a concerning global chart in child alcohol consumption, according to a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), prompting alarm among healthRead More...
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UK increases access to life-saving malaria treatmentThe UK government has announced its commitment to enhancing access to malaria drugs, aiming to combat one of the leading causes of child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.Read More...
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Expansion plans: Dartford set to welcome 12,640 new homes by 2037Dartford, ranked as the second-fastest growing borough in England, is gearing up for significant urban development with the approval of ambitious housebuilding plans. By 2037, the boroughRead More...
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Sainsbury's experiences uptick in food sales amidst challenging market conditionsSainsbury's, the UK's second-largest supermarket chain, has reported robust growth in its food sales, attributing it to strategic efforts to maintain competitive pricing and attract customers.Read More...
Culture
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Gustav Klimt portrait sells for £25.7 million at Vienna auctionA long-lost portrait by Gustav Klimt, depicting a young woman, fetched a staggering 30 million euros (£25.7 million) at an auction held in Vienna on Wednesday.Read More...
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Rishi Sunak: remembering those lost in terror attackIn his Passover message to the Jewish community, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges the somber reality that "for too many families, there will be empty seats" at the Seder table thisRead More...
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Co-op Live: Manchester's new arena opens with high capacity and ambitionsA monumental addition to Manchester's entertainment landscape, the new £365m Co-op Live arena is poised to claim the title of the largest indoor arena in the UK. Nestled beside ManchesterRead More...
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Brontë birthplace unveils open day prior to renovationThe birthplace of the renowned Brontë sisters is set to welcome visitors for a special glimpse inside before embarking on a significant refurbishment.Read More...
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' smashes Spotify recordTaylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has shattered Spotify's record for the most-streamed album in a single day, the platform has announced. Not only did Swift'sRead More...
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Historic London pub, linked to Royalty, ravaged by fire: a heartbreaking lossA renowned London pub, steeped in history dating back possibly to the 16th century, has suffered extensive damage in a devastating fire. The Burn Bullock, a grade II-listed establishmentRead More...
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Salvator Rosa painting stolen from Oxford, recovered in Romania, and returned to UKA painting valued at EUR 2 million, stolen from an art gallery at Oxford University approximately four years ago, has been recovered in Romania and returned to UK judicial authorities,Read More...
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Plans to demolish former Museum of London site put on pauseA last-minute intervention from Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has halted plans to demolish the former Museum of London site.Read More...
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June’s London Fashion Week returns with fresh conceptThe British Fashion Council has unveiled an innovative approach for the upcoming London Fashion Week in June, aiming to spark a cultural phenomenon. Set to take place fromRead More...
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London's inaugural Taiwanese culture festival explores island's identity and historyLondon's vibrant Notting Hill district is about to experience a taste of Taiwanese culture with the launch of the 16-day Taiwan Festival on Friday, April 12.Read More...
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Soho showcase: The Art of Banksy unveils London's largest collectionThe largest collection of original Banksy artworks is set to make its debut in London's Soho, featuring over 150 pieces from the enigmatic Bristol-based artist. Opening at 100 CharingRead More...
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Taylor Swift joins billionaire elite: a look at the wealthiest of 2024Taylor Swift has ascended to the ranks of the world's wealthiest individuals, marking her debut on the billionaire list alongside luminaries such as Elon Musk. This revelation comes courtesy of aRead More...
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JK Rowling challenges police to "arrest her" amid Twitter controversy surrounding Scotland's Hate Crime ActThe Hate Crime and Public Order Act has officially taken effect in Scotland, sparking a fiery debate over free speech and expression. At the center of this controversy is renowned authorRead More...
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World News
Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Tamar (P233), one of the Royal Navy’s most modern ships, is visiting Solomon Islands this weekend.
Actress and singer Jane Birkin, known for her iconic presence in France, has passed away in Paris at the age of 76. The French Culture Ministry mourned the loss of a "timeless Francophone
Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has formally signed the treaty to accede to CPTPP trade group in New Zealand this morning [Sunday], kickstarting the UK’s membership of a
Health experts have issued a warning about the potential consequences of a deadly coronavirus outbreak among cats in Cyprus, where around 300,000 cats have died from feline infectious
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that Michele Bullock will become its first female governor since its establishment in 1960. Bullock will succeed Philip Lowe, whose
More than 49,000 residents, including 3,000 daily road users now have access to the improved Coastal Highway. The highway has been transformed from an unpaved, gravel road to a modern,
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick, UK Minister of State for Immigration announced the signing of a new
British holidaymakers in the Mediterranean are being cautioned about dangerous temperatures reaching highs of 48.8C, as Europe continues to grapple with a deadly weather system
Zing News, a popular online magazine in Vietnam owned by VNG Corp, one of the country's leading digital groups, announced on Thursday that it will suspend its publications for three months
The Foreign Secretary will this week visit Jakarta (13-14 July), meeting ASEAN partners to advance cooperation on the shared priorities of security, stability and prosperity.