World News
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NATO reinforces Eastern flank after Russian drone breach into Poland
NATO is stepping up its presence in Eastern Europe after more than a dozen Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace this week, sparking fears ofRead More... -
British warship joins U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait, brushing off Chinese warnings
A Royal Navy frigate has sailed through the Taiwan Strait alongside a U.S. Navy destroyer, despite stern warnings from Beijing.Read More... -
UK and Brazil join forces to make fertilisers more sustainable
The UK and Brazil have signed a new agreement aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of fertilisers while unlocking new economic opportunities in agriculture.Read More... -
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Kyiv to support war-wounded Ukrainians
Prince Harry made a surprise trip to Kyiv today after being invited by Superhumans, an organization helping Ukrainians who’ve suffered life-changing injuries in the war.Read More... -
Poland masses 40,000 troops on border as Russia and Belarus launch Zapad 2025 drills
Poland has deployed 40,000 troops to its eastern frontier as tensions with Russia and Belarus spike ahead of massive joint military drills known as Zapad 2025.Read More...
Culture
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Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More... -
Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More...
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The Foreign Secretary addressed the UN High-Level Political Forum on 17 July, to speak about global progress towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “As Mayor, I’ve been determined to shine a spotlight on the true extent of the performance and cultural problems within the Met. This pressure has
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's press statement at NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Deputy Ambassador Brown says Russia must bear ultimate responsibility for the destruction of the Kakhovka dam.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Today we come together to mark the anniversary of the appalling terror attack on our city that took place on this day in 2005.
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.