Culture
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Little Portugal: three restaurants to experience in London's Portuguese communityThe Portuguese population in this area of South Lambeth boasts a variety of exceptional dining options.Read More...
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Guildhall Library celebrates 600th anniversary with exhibition honoring founder and London’s legendary figureSix centuries ago, the first library at Guildhall was established through a bequest from Richard Whittington, a former Lord Mayor of the City of London, who was renowned as a shrewdRead More...
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Honiara: London Fashion Week show Blo Iumi returns bigger and better in 2024The British High Commission in Honiara hosted its second edition of the popular London Fashion Week Show Blo Iumi on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, featuringRead More...
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Wiener Holocaust Library reopens after major renovations with exhibition on Jewish émigré sculptor Fred KormisThe world’s oldest Holocaust studies library and research center, the Wiener Holocaust Library, is set to reopen its doors on September 20th following extensiveRead More...
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Van Gogh's 'Les Canots Amarrés' expected to fetch $50 million at Hong Kong auctionA painting by Vincent van Gogh, titled "Les canots amarrés" (The Anchored Boats), is set to be auctioned at Christie's 20th and 21st Century Evening Auction inRead More...
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Silk Roads at the British Museum: a first glimpse at a route of vast historical importanceThe upcoming "Silk Roads" exhibition at the British Museum promises to be an expansive exploration of one of history's most significant trade networks.Read More...
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Library closures are a 'decimation,' says former Children's LaureateFormer Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has strongly condemned the closure of libraries across the UK, describing it as a "decimation." Rosen, who grew up in Harrow,Read More...
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Historic painting once owned by Britain's first Prime Minister faces export riskA temporary export bar has been placed on Le Rêve de L’Artiste, a painting by the influential 18th-century French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau, to allow time for a UK galleryRead More...
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National Gallery enlists social media influencers to attract Gen Z and shed 'stuffy' imageIn an effort to draw in Gen Z visitors and refresh its image, the National Gallery has teamed up with social media influencers to promote its art and engage with aRead More...
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Liverpool library rises from the ashes: community defies UK riotsAmid a wave of community support, a library in Liverpool is rebuilding after being set on fire during a series of racist riots that swept across England last week.Read More...
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Banksy's latest artwork in London stolen just hours after unveilingAnother of Banksy's animal-themed artworks was stolen in London only hours after it was unveiled. The piece, which featured a stencil of a wolf howling towards the sky, was painted on whatRead More...
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UK museums introduce child-friendly hours for summer visitorsSeveral museums and galleries across London and the UK are introducing designated child-friendly hours this summer to make parents feel more comfortable bringingRead More...
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UK News
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Historic legislation to remove hereditary peers moves forward in House of CommonsA major constitutional reform took a significant step forward today [Tuesday 15 October] with the Second Reading of the House of Lords (Hereditary...15 October 2024Read More...
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New National Wealth Fund to be based in Leeds as Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to 'end instability'The government has unveiled plans for a new National Wealth Fund (NWF) to be headquartered in Leeds, marking a significant shift towards economic stability...15 October 2024Read More...
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UK charities launch new initiative to protect hedgehogsCharities across the UK are joining forces to implement a comprehensive plan aimed at safeguarding hedgehogs, particularly in response to their declining...15 October 2024Read More...
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Britain approves drone use for power line and wind turbine inspectionsThe UK has taken a major step forward in the use of drones, with its aviation regulator announcing on Tuesday that drones will now be permitted to...15 October 2024Read More...
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Mayor announces record-breaking £100M investment deals for LondonersLondon Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced more than £100 million in investment deals for the city so far in 2024, defying the global economic downturn....14 October 2024Read More...
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UK proposes simplified reporting rules for small businessesThe UK is planning to simplify reporting rules for small businesses by removing redundant requirements, aiming to help them cut costs and operate more...14 October 2024Read More...
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British bookmakers hit by tax hike fearsShares of major British bookmakers Entain (ENT.L), Evoke (EVOK.L), and Flutter (FLTRF.L) fell sharply on Monday following a report that the Labour...14 October 2024Read More...
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Geopolitical concerns weigh on optimism among major UK businesses, Deloitte reportsOptimism among large British businesses weakened ahead of the first annual budget of the newly elected Labour government, as concerns about global...14 October 2024Read More...
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Labour lost nearly a third of its Muslim vote in the general election over Gaza conflict stance, study findsLabour’s long-standing support among Britain's Muslim voters declined significantly in this year’s general election due to the party’s stance...13 October 2024Read More...
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Urgent notifications from Facebook and Gmail have emerged as numerous users in the UK report that their accounts have been compromisedA critical alert has been issued regarding Facebook and Gmail, as numerous users in the UK have reported being victims of hacking incidents. It is imperative...13 October 2024Read More...
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Weather transition aheadThe weekend will conclude with predominantly dry conditions throughout the UK, although temperatures will remain relatively low. In the coming days,...13 October 2024Read More...
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Britain unveils an industrial strategy in anticipation of the upcoming investor summitBritain has officially unveiled its first comprehensive industrial strategy in seven years, coinciding with a significant investment summit in London....13 October 2024Read More...
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British police reduce presence on X amid concerns over extremist contentAs Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), struggles to retain users in key markets, several British police forces are scaling back...11 October 2024Read More...
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Far-right group raises nearly £15,000 for families of jailed riotersA far-right group, Patriotic Alternative, has raised almost £15,000 to support the families of individuals imprisoned for their involvement in anti-immigration...11 October 2024Read More...
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Religious hate crimes rise by 25% in England and Wales amid Israel-Hamas conflict, targeting Jews and MuslimsReligious hate crime incidents recorded by police in England and Wales have surged by 25% over the past year, with a significant rise in offences targeting...11 October 2024Read More...
World News
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UK imposes new sanctions on Iran following attack on IsraelThe UK government has announced new sanctions targeting key Iranian military figures and organizations in response to Iran's attack on Israel on October...15 October 2024Read More...
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UK urges restraint following China's military drills around TaiwanOn Monday, the UK expressed concern over China's recent military exercises near Taiwan, warning that these actions heighten tensions and pose a risk...15 October 2024Read More...
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New unit to strengthen UK sanctions against RussiaA new trade sanctions unit has officially launched today, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the UK's sanctions against Russia. The Office of...10 October 2024Read More...
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Zelensky set to visit Downing Street as he seeks increased European support for UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Downing Street on Thursday as he continues his efforts to secure additional support from European...09 October 2024Read More...
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UK Foreign Secretary Lammy to visit China in effort to rebuild ties and boost trade talksBritain’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, is set to visit China next week as the new Labour government aims to ease tensions with the world’s second-largest...09 October 2024Read More...
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Keir Starmer rejects calls for total arms sales ban to Israel amid controversyPrime Minister Keir Starmer has firmly dismissed demands for a total ban on arms sales to Israel, describing such a move as “the wrong position”...07 October 2024Read More...
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1,000 UK troops demonstrate commitment to Eastern Europe in major NATO exerciseOver 1,000 British troops have embarked on one of the largest military exercises of the year in the Balkans, underscoring the UK’s dedication to...07 October 2024Read More...
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UK organizes final charter flight from Lebanon amid escalating conflictMore than 250 British nationals have already been evacuated from Lebanon on UK government-chartered flights. British citizens still in the country...05 October 2024Read More...
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Argentina vows to pursue 'full sovereignty' over Falklands after UK's eeturn of Chagos IslandsArgentina has pledged to intensify its efforts to gain "full sovereignty" over the Falkland Islands following the UK's decision to cede control of...04 October 2024Read More...
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How countries are evacuating their citizens from Lebanon amid escalating conflictAs tensions between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah intensify, countries around the world have started to implement contingency plans...04 October 2024Read More...
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Caribbean leaders hope for progress on slavery reparations with new UK Labour governmentCaribbean leaders are hopeful that the new Labour government in the UK may reconsider its long-standing refusal to discuss slavery reparations and...04 October 2024Read More...
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UK cedes Chagos Islands to Mauritius in deal securing Diego Garcia military baseOn Thursday, the UK agreed to relinquish sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, an archipelago of over 60 islands in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius....03 October 2024Read More...
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UK increases charter flights to evacuate British nationals from Lebanon amid rising tensionsThe UK government has arranged additional charter flights to assist British nationals in leaving Lebanon due to the worsening security situation in...03 October 2024Read More...
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UK sanctions Russian cyber-crime group Evil Corp for NATO attacksThe United Kingdom announced on Tuesday that it has imposed sanctions on 16 members of the Russian cyber-crime group Evil Corp, which it accuses of being...02 October 2024Read More...
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Singapore's million-dollar flat sales reach record high in Q3, research revealsDemand for public housing priced above S$1 million ($776,940) is surging in Singapore, with the number of units sold so far in 2024 exceeding the total...01 October 2024Read More...
Media
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Guardian removes online review that critiques the 'demonization' of HamasThe Guardian has taken down an online review of a Channel 4 documentary concerning the events of October 7, which criticized the unfavorable depiction...13 October 2024Read More...
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BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg’s 'embarrassing mistake'An interview with former prime minister Boris Johnson, set to promote his upcoming memoir, has been cancelled by the BBC after presenter Laura Kuenssberg...03 October 2024Read More...
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UK puts world's oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer, up for saleThe Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, may soon change hands as its owner, the Guardian Media Group (GMG), has entered negotiations to...18 September 2024Read More...
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BBC breached own guidelines 1,553 times on Israel, report claimsThe BBC allegedly violated its editorial guidelines 1,553 times over a four-month period starting on October 7, 2023, according to a new report.10 September 2024Read More...
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AI-altered content erodes trust in science, warns Oxford professorA growing body of research indicates that between 33% and 50% of Americans struggle to distinguish between real and altered digital content....04 September 2024Read More...
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The London Weekly and SW1 Politics launched Westminster Weekly in August 2024The London Weekly is an online newspaper which was launched in 2008 by a group of British journalists who wrote about politics, the economy, culture,...08 August 2024Read More...
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Over 200 TV and film industry professionals call for urgent investigation into alleged antisemitism at BBCMore than 200 individuals from the TV and film industry have demanded an immediate investigation into claims of antisemitism at the BBC.02 August 2024Read More...