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Yvette Cooper reaffirms that safeguarding British nationals is the UK’s top priority in the Middle East

Attorney General Richard Hermer KC addressed the congregation at the Great Synagogue in Sydney, Australia, to commemorate those who lost their lives in the

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “British National Jimmy Lai was today sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong for exercising his right to freedom of

Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a statement marking six years since the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said: "The terrorist attack in Bondi Beach this weekend was an appalling act of antisemitic hatred. Once again, we have seen Jewish people targeted for no

Security Minister Dan Jarvis gave a keynote speech at the Cybersecurity Business Network's inaugural Parliament and Cyber conference.
Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray addressed the British Screen Forum event, speaking about "Standing Out in an Age of Abundance"
World News
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Armenia detains former President Robert Kocharyan in major corruption investigation
Armenian authorities have detained former President Robert Kocharyan and formally accused him of corruption-related offences linked to the alleged acquisition of valuable state assetsRead More... -
Trump signals 50% tariffs on imported vehicles as US-Canada trade dispute escalates
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 50% on imported cars, trucks, automotive components and steel from January 1, 2027, intensifying an already bitter tradeRead More... -
In Amsterdam, tourist tax is set to reach one of the highest levels in the world by 2031
Following a new coalition agreement presented by PRO Amsterdam and D66, Amsterdam is preparing to introduce one of the world’s highest tourist taxes. The sharp increase is a centralRead More... -
Iran warns of retaliation as Washington prepares new sanctions
Iran has sharply condemned Washington’s plans to unveil another package of economic sanctions, warning that the measures could deepen the country’s economic crisis while placingRead More... -
Kazakhstan votes in snap election as new constitution boosts Tokayev’s political power
Kazakh voters went to the polls on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election widely expected to further consolidate President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s influence over the political system ofRead More...

Culture
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Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
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...

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