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Former Polish president and iconic Solidarity leader Lech Walesa has joined 39 former political prisoners in denouncing former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent confrontation with Ukrainian

The mayor of Ambleteuse, Stéphane Pinto, has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to visit northern France to witness firsthand the impact of small boat crossings.
Microsoft has confirmed that Skype, the once-dominant video-calling service, will be shutting down in May. The platform, which revolutionized online communication by enabling free
The UK is reinforcing its commitment to Ukraine’s defence with a £2.26 billion loan, set to be repaid using profits from sanctioned Russian sovereign assets. The agreement will be formally

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for an urgent transatlantic summit to address the ongoing war in Ukraine and broader global challenges. Her proposal follows a tense encounter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Donald Trump to take a firmer stance in supporting Ukraine as he arrived in the UK for discussions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will convene a high-profile meeting on Sunday with leaders from Italy, Germany, Poland, and other key allies—potentially including Ukrainian President

Syria’s transitional government has announced a significant increase in visa fees, aiming to boost revenue amid ongoing financial challenges.

Thai authorities have apprehended a 60-year-old British man who overstayed his tourist visa for an unprecedented 25 years, marking the longest known case of visa overstay in the country.
The British and Irish governments are considering engaging in discussions with paramilitary groups that remain active in Northern Ireland, aiming to encourage their disbandment,
UK News
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Pound edges lower as Iran conflict lifts oil prices and strengthens dollar
The pound slipped against the US dollar on Monday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran unsettled financial markets, driving oil prices higher and increasing expectationsRead More... -
UK sanctions Russian cyber operatives over attacks aimed at Europe
The UK has imposed a new round of sanctions on Russian individuals and organisations accused of carrying out cyber attacks and hybrid operations designed to destabilise Europe.Read More... -
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...

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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