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A two-story restaurant on Playa de Palma, south of Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Spanish Mediterranean island, collapsed, resulting in the deaths of four

A turbulent Singapore Airlines flight from London left dozens injured on Tuesday, with over 20 passengers sustaining spinal injuries, according to a Bangkok hospital
The 16th meeting of the India-United Kingdom Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism took place in New Delhi on May 21, 2024.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, UK artists and veterans etched 80 soldier silhouettes in the sand on a beach in Broadstairs, southern Britain.

US Ambassador to Poland, Mark Brzezinski, has stressed the urgent need for Poland to break free from its dependence on coal and Russian energy sources, emphasizing that nuclear power

Minister Nusrat Ghani is embarking on her first visit to the Western Balkans amid growing threats to regional peace and stability. Her trip includes visits to Serbia and
President Emmanuel Macron is set to travel to New Caledonia following over a week of unrest sparked by his government's proposed voting reform plans, which have been rejected

Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili has utilized her veto power to reject a highly debated "foreign agents" bill, following weeks of extensive protests across the nation.

State media reports that a helicopter within the convoy of the Iranian president has been engaged in an incident. The extent of involvement of President Ebrahim Raisi remains uncertain as

Poland is investing £2 billion (10 billion zloty) in fortifying its eastern border through the Shield-East project, announced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This major initiative aims to bolster
UK News
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New rail gates planned as UK targets £400m fare evasion losses
The UK government has announced £33.4 million in funding to install new ticket gates at railway stations across England, in a bid to reduce fare evasion and recover hundreds of millions ofRead More... -
Dr Martens maintains profit forecast as strong US wholesale sales offset weaker consumer climate
British footwear brand Dr Martens has reaffirmed its financial outlook for the 2027 fiscal year, saying demand from wholesale customers in the United States, its largest market, remainsRead More... -
China embassy approval faces High Court challenge over protest and security concerns
The UK government's decision to approve plans for a new Chinese embassy in central London is being challenged at the High Court by local residents, who argue ministers failed to properlyRead More... -
UK warns holidaymakers as imported dengue and Zika cases rise ahead of summer travel
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged holidaymakers to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases and other travel-related infections after new figures showedRead More... -
UK clears most foreign investment deals as security reviews remain tightly focused
The UK government approved the overwhelming majority of investment deals screened on national security grounds over the past year, with fewer than one in 20 transactions requiring anRead 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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