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24 Iranian Jews remain imprisoned amid widening government crackdown
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UK court upholds Cayman Islands' same-sex civil partnership law in landmark ruling
In a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights in the Caribbean, a British court has upheld a Cayman Islands law that legalizes same-sex civil partnerships. The ruling, delivered on Monday by theRead More... -
UK-Taiwan trade boost as Minister visits Taipei for strategic talks
UK Trade Minister Douglas Alexander is visiting Taiwan for the 27th annual round of UK-Taiwan trade talks, aimed at expanding investment and exports in line with the UK’s new TradeRead More... -
G7 reaches agreement on global minimum tax, offering certainty for UK businesses
The Chancellor has secured a key agreement with G7 finance leaders on the future of the global minimum tax, marking a significant step in the fight against aggressive tax planning andRead More... -
Tehran stirs back to life, but Its people remain deeply shaken
On a hot summer afternoon in Tehran, the Boof Cafe offers a cool respite with its distinctive iced Americanos—perhaps the most unique in the city. Nestled in a leafy corner of the old,Read More...
Culture
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Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More... -
Pulp score first UK number one album in 27 years with more
Indie rock legends Pulp have returned to the top of the UK album charts for the first time in nearly three decades, with their latest release More debuting at number one, according to theRead More... -
Jonathan Anderson named creative director for both men's and women's collections at Dior
Jonathan Anderson, the celebrated Northern Irish designer, has been appointed creative director of both the men’s and women’s collections at Dior — marking a historic first for the FrenchRead More... -
King Charles to make history with new Canadian throne
When King Charles delivers the Speech from the Throne on Parliament Hill, he’ll mark a historic milestone: he will be the first reigning monarch to sit on Canada’s newly crafted throne.Read More... -
Animal welfare rules in British zoos undergo major overhaul
Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain are set to implement sweeping changes under new animal welfare standards aimed at improving the lives of animals and reinforcing the UK’sRead More... -
Royals and Beckham companions take center stage at Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show opened on Monday with a star-studded lineup and an unexpected spotlight on dogs.Read More...
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Andrew Mitchell, Minister for Development and Africa delivers a closing speech at the 2023 Caucus of African Governors of the World Bank and IMF.
Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown calls for Russia to end human rights violations and investigate the attack on Elena Milashina and Alexander Nemov on 4 July in Chechnya.
UK and others mark International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
In a testimony given at the Covid Inquiry, Professor Mark Woolhouse, a top scientist and member of the Scientific Pandemic Infections group on Modelling (SPI-M), warned that the next
This statement was delivered in advance of a vote on the 2023 - 2024 ILO budget. Delivered by Deputy Head of UK Mission to the UN & WTO in Geneva, Hema Kotecha.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on the situation in Russia.
Ambassador Neil Holland says that the recent Ukraine Recovery Conference in London shows that Ukraine will emerge stronger and more prosperous with international support.
Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Robert Halfon delivered a speech to the Sixth Form Colleges Association.
Enhanced Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights situation in Afghanistan. Delivered by UK's Ambassador to the WTO & UN, Simon Manley.
Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) tells the OSCE's Economic and Environmental Committee that intentionally attacking exclusively civilian infrastructure is a war crime.