World News
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U.S. forces detain Venezuela’s President as Trump claims major military strike
President Trump said early Saturday that U.S. forces had carried out a “large-scale strike against Venezuela” and had captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,Read More... -
UK mounts show of force toward Argentina in the South Atlantic
The United Kingdom has carried out a large-scale military sovereignty operation across the South Atlantic, signalling its continued resolve to defend overseas territoriesRead More... -
France moves toward social media ban for children under 15
France is preparing a new legislative push to curb children’s exposure to social media, with a draft bill proposing a ban on access for under-15s as early as nextRead More... -
South Korea to end bear bile farming, banning breeding and extraction
South Korea will formally end its long-criticized bear bile farming industry this week, marking a major shift in animal welfare policy, though nearly 200 bears remain inRead More... -
Trump says he exceeds doctors’ advice on daily aspirin use, cites bruising in rare interview on health
President Donald Trump said he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, attributing visible bruising on his hands to the medication, in aRead More...

Culture
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IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
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...

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The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issues a statement, one week on from the start of Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel.

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown reiterates UK support for OSCE’s Human Dimension institutions and commitments.
The Prime Minister's speech at Finchley United Synagogue at a vigil with the local Jewish communities following the devastating terrorist attacks in Israel.

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) says, in the shadow of Russia's brutal war, there is a window of opportunity for significant reform in Ukraine.
Ambassador Neil Holland says that Ukrainian civilians continue to suffer while Russia refuses to engage constructively on the world stage.

G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement on Illegitimate “Elections” in regions of Ukraine illegally occupied by Russia.

UK and others mark the three-year anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus.
On the one year anniversary of her passing, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reflects on the life and service of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Minister for Immigration, Robert Jenrick, made a statement to the House of Commons on illegal migration.

