World News
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Zohran Mamdani elected New York’s first Muslim mayor as democrats sweep key races
Democrats scored sweeping victories across the country on Tuesday, headlined by Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York City’s first Muslim mayor. The results delivered an earlyRead More... -
Nigeria pushes back after Trump threatens ‘fast’ military action over alleged Christian killings
Nigeria has pushed back firmly—but cautiously—after U.S. President Donald Trump warned he was prepared to take “fast” military action if the country fails to stop what he called theRead More... -
British High Commission marks King Charles III’s Birthday with gala in New Delhi
The British High Commission in New Delhi is set to host its annual King’s Birthday Party today, celebrating His Majesty King Charles III and highlighting a year of deepening UK-India ties.Read More... -
Trump threatens military action against Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians
US President Donald Trump on Saturday issued an extraordinary threat to deploy American forces to Nigeria, accusing the West African nation of failing to stop what he claimed was theRead More... -
Britons evacuated from Jamaica as UK ramps up Hurricane Melissa relief effort
A UK-chartered evacuation flight carrying British nationals from storm-ravaged Jamaica is expected to land at London Gatwick on Sunday, following days of devastationRead More...

Culture
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World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More...

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