UK News
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UK sets new record for migrant arrivals on small boats in 2025
The number of migrants arriving in the UK on small boats has reached a record high in the first half of 2025, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deliver on promises toRead More... -
Ofgem backs £24 billion plan to upgrade UK energy networks
UK energy regulator Ofgem has provisionally approved a £24 billion ($32.98 billion) investment plan aimed at modernizing the country’s electricity and gas infrastructure.Read More... -
Major immigration reforms introduced to regain border control
The UK government has begun implementing major changes to its immigration system, aiming to restore control of the country’s borders. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced theRead More... -
UK house prices record largest drop since late 2022, Nationwide reports
House prices in the United Kingdom fell sharply in June, marking the steepest monthly decline in over a year and a half, according to new data released by mortgage lenderRead More... -
UK heatwave reaches peak with temperatures soaring to 34°C
The ongoing UK heatwave is set to peak on Monday, with temperatures potentially reaching 34°C in parts of Greater London and Bedfordshire — and possibly nudging 35°C.Read More...
Culture
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Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More...
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World News
Truong My Lan faced the most remarkable trial in Vietnam's history, commensurate with one of the world's most significant bank frauds. Within the imposing yellow facade of the colonial-era
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has expressed her disappointment over the sale of properties originally designated for migrants deported from the UK to local buyers in Rwanda.
Amidst growing tensions between traditional and activist investors, oil and gas behemoth Shell is contemplating a significant shift from London to New York. The move stems from a perceived
The Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, a pivotal aviation nexus for Spain, currently hosts approximately 50 million passengers and 352,000 flights annually. Yet, with ambitious plans on the
Over 100 doctors and environmentalists in Brussels are urging policymakers to emulate London and Paris by implementing measures to combat the severe air pollution plaguing
The Royal Navy has made significant drug seizures in the Caribbean, intercepting smuggling speedboats and confiscating drugs valued at nearly £17 million across two operations.
The UK Government has bolstered its humanitarian aid efforts for Ukraine by donating over £2 million worth of critical medical equipment, including ventilators, pumps, and monitors.
In a recent announcement, technology behemoth Amazon disclosed plans for job cuts affecting hundreds of employees within its cloud computing business, Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Lord Cameron has dismissed the possibility of Western troops being deployed to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The Foreign Secretary will address a gathering of Alliance Foreign Ministers in Brussels, emphasizing NATO's steadfast support for Ukraine.