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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

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson is currently facing multiple criminal investigations and legal proceedings, including an injunction that previously led to his imprisonment for contempt of court.

Energy giant BP has unveiled its biggest oil and gas discovery in a quarter of a century, marking a significant pivot away from its recent focus on renewable energy and back toward fossil fuels.

British holidaymakers now have a cheaper way to visit one of Europe’s emerging hotspots, as budget airline Wizz Air announces a new route from London Gatwick to Albania’s capital, Tirana.
On his first official visit to Nigeria — and the first ever by a London Mayor — Sadiq Khan is reaching out to Africa in a big way. As part of a broader tour that includes Ghana and South Africa,

The United States and the European Union have reached a new trade agreement, ending months of tension between two of the world’s largest economic powers.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland today, with discussions expected to focus heavily on the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and
The pilot of the recent Vueling flight from which several Jewish children were forcibly removed has been identified as Ivan Chirivella, a Spanish aviator who once trained two of the terrorists
UK News
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London Underground drivers announce eight days of strikes amid growing wave of industrial action across Europe
A new wave of industrial action is affecting transport networks across continental Europe, with workers in several countries taking strike action over employment conditions, wages andRead More... -
UK expands support for veterans with new centre in Scotland
Providing charitable assistance and comprehensive support to former military personnel is an important responsibility for the state. Veterans who have dedicated years of their lives toRead More... -
Charity under scrutiny: tackling abuse and financial misconduct in the UK’s charitable sector
Large-scale charitable activity is an important part of modern society, providing essential support to vulnerable communities, financing social initiatives and helping address problems thatRead More... -
UK to make salary disclosure mandatory in job advertisements
Transparency in pay and working conditions remains one of the major challenges facing the modern labour market. Jobseekers are frequently expected to apply for positions withoutRead More... -
Facial recognition needs stronger laws to protect democracy and civil liberties
Facial recognition technology is becoming an increasingly important component of modern policing, offering law enforcement agencies new tools to identify suspects, locate missingRead More...

Culture
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British Library to open major Agatha Christie exhibition exploring the life behind her crime novels
The British Library in London is set to host a major exhibition celebrating the life, adventures and literary legacy of Agatha Christie, one of the world's most celebrated crime writers.Read More... -
Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square cancelled due to storm warnings
London’s annual Diwali celebration at Trafalgar Square has been cancelled at short notice because of forecast storms and safety concerns, organisers announced on Saturday.Read More... -
London to celebrate Diwali with free festival of music, dance and culture in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will become the centre of London’s Diwali celebrations on Sunday, 25 October, as the capital prepares to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a free festivalRead More... -
England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More...

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