World News
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US animal rights activist to be extradited from UK over 2003 California bombings
A London court has ruled that U.S. animal rights activist Daniel San Diego can be extradited to the United States to face charges over bombings connected to animal testing more thanRead More... -
French Navy seizes cocaine shipment in Caribbean, hands suspects to Barbados authorities
The French Navy has intercepted a vessel carrying a shipment of cocaine in the Caribbean, transferring the boat and those on board to Barbadian authorities, France’s Armed Forces MinisterRead More... -
Lufthansa at 100: German airline confronts its Nazi-era history and forced labour legacy
As it marks its 100th anniversary, Germany’s flagship airline Lufthansa is publicly confronting one of the darkest chapters of its history: its deep entanglement withRead More... -
UK and EU seal landmark North Sea deal to power clean energy future
The UK and European partners have signed a landmark clean energy agreement aimed at transforming the North Sea into one of the world’s largest sources of renewable power, strengtheningRead More... -
U.S. and India strike major trade deal: tariffs cut to 18% as New Delhi agrees to phase out Russian oil imports
In a significant shift in global trade and energy politics, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States and India have reached aRead More...

Culture
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300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More... -
£9m Claude Lorrain masterpiece faces possible export as UK scrambles to keep Baroque treasure
A Baroque landscape masterpiece valued at £9 million has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UK institutions a final opportunity to keep the work in the country.Read More... -
Welsh towns invited to compete for first-ever UK Town of Culture title
Could a Welsh town become the very first UK Town of Culture? Communities across Wales are being invited to step into the national spotlight as the UK launches its inaugural Town of CultureRead More...

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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.

The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly addressed the International Crimea Platform Summit 2023 via a pre-recorded video.

British Deputy Ambassador to the Netherlands Keith Allan reflects on his recent posting in Ukraine, and the role of the international organisations in The Hague in ensuring

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.

The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gives a speech in Lagos, Nigeria, setting out a positive vision for the UK's partnerships with Africa.
Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Bulgaria for chairing the Forum for Security Cooperation professionally, despite Russia's destructive behaviour.
Statement by Ambassador to the General Assembly Richard Croker at UN General Assembly 94th plenary meeting 77th session.

Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia’s attacks on Odesa’s cathedral, city centre, and grain facilities are inexcusable and must cease.

A message from our Chief Executive, Michelle Russell, on International Security Officers’ Day.

