UK News
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Two men convicted over UK plot to massacre Jewish community amid renewed IS threat
Two men have been convicted of plotting an Islamic State-inspired gun attack intended to kill hundreds of Jews in England, in a case authorities say underscores a renewed threat fromRead More... -
Andrea Simon appointed London’s new Victims’ Commissioner
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced the appointment of Andrea Simon as London’s next independent Victims’ Commissioner, a role tasked with championing the rights and interestsRead More... -
Mineworkers’ pensions rise by 41% as long-awaited boost arrives before Christmas
Almost 40,000 former mineworkers across the UK are receiving their first pension increase this week, with payments landing just days before Christmas.Read More... -
Greta Thunberg arrested in London during pro-Palestinian protest
British police arrested Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg in London on Tuesday during a pro-Palestinian demonstration, according to UK campaign group Defend Our Juries.Read More... -
UK nets extra £8m in North Atlantic fishing quotas for 2026
The UK has struck fresh bilateral fishing deals with Norway and the Faroe Islands for 2026, securing around £8 million worth of additional quota based on historic landing prices.Read More...

Culture
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Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More...

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World News
In a moment of historic reconciliation, King Charles III on Thursday became the first head of the Church of England to pray publicly with a pope—500 years after England’s break from Rome.

US forces have carried out another strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking — this time in the Pacific Ocean — killing two people on board, the Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday.

What began as a £5,000 start-up in Leeds has grown into an international success story. Yorkshire entrepreneur Tayo Adebisi, founder of Tilz Prosperitas, is now exporting her popular gift sets

Officials at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo have brought in international cybersecurity experts to investigate a possible case of espionage. They suspect that someone may have gained

A massive internet outage sent shockwaves across the globe on Monday morning after Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the backbone of much of the internet — went down, leaving millions

The Louvre Museum in Paris will remain closed Monday as French police continue their search for the team of thieves behind a daring daylight robbery that saw eight priceless pieces of royal

The hills of Tuscany once again hosted one of the most significant moments in UK-Italy relations as diplomats, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders gathered for the 33rd Pontignano

Gucci’s parent company, Kering (PRTP.PA), announced on October 20 that it will sell its beauty division — centered around high-end fragrance house Creed — to L’Oréal for €4 billion

The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos, Matt Western MP, is visiting Cambodia from 20–21 October to strengthen trade and investment links between

China has issued a sharp warning to the UK, saying there will be “consequences” after the British government delayed its decision on Beijing’s plan to build a huge new embassy in London.

