UK News
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Rogue insiders and dirty money targeted in UK anti-corruption crackdown
The UK government has unveiled a landmark anti-corruption strategy aimed at rooting out corrupt insiders and disrupting illicit finance, strengthening national security, and boostingRead More... -
Fully electric ORBIT CLIPPER begins service on the Thames
London has taken a significant step towards greener transport with the launch of the fully electric ORBIT CLIPPER, which has completed its first passenger crossing of the River Thames.Read More... -
UK unveils new undersea warfare programme to counter Russian threat
The UK has unveiled a major new undersea defence programme designed to counter growing Russian submarine activity in the North Atlantic, marking what ministers describe as the mostRead More... -
Met Office urges residents in 49 areas to prepare essentials as severe weather looms
Britons in 49 locations across the UK have been urged to prepare essential supplies as the Met Office issues multiple weather warnings for heavy rain, flooding and strong winds next week.Read More... -
Coach & Horses reopens after six-figure refurbishment
A popular Ickenham pub has reopened its doors following an extensive six-figure investment designed to transform the venue ahead of the festive season.Read More...

Culture
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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... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More...

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World News

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Germany will implement expanded border controls with Poland and the Czech Republic this week in an effort to curb illegal migration, according to the interior minister's

French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement on September 24 that around 1,500 French soldiers would be pulled out of Niger after a two-month standoff with the

Hollywood writers have officially ended their strike, bringing to a close nearly five months of labor unrest. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced in a statement that
According to a statement from an Iraqi official, nine individuals who were employed at the wedding hall where a devastating fire claimed the lives of over 100 people have
Air France-KLM announced on Monday, September 25, its intention to purchase 50 long-haul Airbus A350s as part of the group's overhaul of its long-haul fleet.

The UK and the US state of Washington will today [25 September] sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost trade and investment.
Russia is making a bid to rejoin the United Nations human rights council in an election that will serve as a crucial test of its global reputation. The country was expelled from

The U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) reported that sea ice surrounding Antarctica reached record low levels during this winter, raising concerns among

On the day of the iPhone 15 launch, employees at Apple stores across France have initiated a nationwide strike to draw attention to their concerns regarding pay and working conditions.

