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At a tense G20 meeting in South Africa, U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed doubts about Russia's willingness to seek peace in Ukraine. His remarks came after listening to a speech

Swiss hotels experienced an unprecedented surge in demand in 2024, surpassing previous records for overnight stays. This growth was largely driven by an increase in foreign visitors.
Russia launched a massive drone assault on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa, striking energy infrastructure and leaving at least 160,000 residents without heating in freezing temperatures,
Russia has described a four-hour discussion with the United States about the war in Ukraine as “positive and constructive,” according to a Kremlin delegate. The meeting took place in
David Lammy has urged the UK and EU nations to allocate more resources to defence, warning that Europe faces an "existential question" even if a peace agreement is reached in Ukraine.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that Britain is prepared to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if necessary, emphasizing the move as crucial to ensuring both British and
President Donald Trump has revealed that he will meet with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "very soon" after Starmer requested a visit to the United States.
A Russian drone has struck the protective structure at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which shields the radioactive remnants of the 1986 disaster. The attack, captured in footage released

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its desire to host negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, potentially culminating in a peace summit between Russian President
China has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the United Kingdom to foster stable and improving bilateral relations while enhancing cooperation in infrastructure, trade, and
UK News
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UK designates three groups as national security threats under new law
Three organisations have become the first to be designated as threats to UK national security under new powers introduced by the government.Read More... -
Andy Burnham's devolution plan faces race against time
Andy Burnham has made one of the biggest constitutional reforms in decades a defining ambition of his premiership, arguing that shifting power away from Westminster is essential toRead More... -
UK charges man with alleged links to Iranian intelligence service
A 39-year-old man has been charged with offences linked to Iran's intelligence service, British police have said, in the latest case to fall under the UK's national security laws amid growingRead More... -
UK launches £30 million fund to help farmers cut costs and build more resilient businesses
The UK government is launching a £30 million fund aimed at helping farmers work together, reduce costs and strengthen their businesses as the agricultural sector faces mounting economicRead More... -
British Steel brought into public ownership as government steps in
The UK government has taken British Steel into public ownership, saying the move is necessary to protect the country's steelmaking industry, secure thousands of jobs and safeguard a sectorRead More...

Culture
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
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...

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