Media
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Guardian removes online review that critiques the 'demonization' of HamasThe Guardian has taken down an online review of a Channel 4 documentary concerning the events of October 7, which criticized the unfavorable depiction of Hamas militants.13 October 2024Read More...
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BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg’s 'embarrassing mistake'An interview with former prime minister Boris Johnson, set to promote his upcoming memoir, has been cancelled by the BBC after presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally sent her briefing03 October 2024Read More...
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UK puts world's oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer, up for saleThe Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, may soon change hands as its owner, the Guardian Media Group (GMG), has entered negotiations to sell it to the18 September 2024Read More...
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BBC breached own guidelines 1,553 times on Israel, report claimsThe BBC allegedly violated its editorial guidelines 1,553 times over a four-month period starting on October 7, 2023, according to a new report.10 September 2024Read More...
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AI-altered content erodes trust in science, warns Oxford professorA growing body of research indicates that between 33% and 50% of Americans struggle to distinguish between real and altered digital content. One leading researcher argues04 September 2024Read More...
Culture
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Discover Ufford: Suffolk's charming village with an award-winning pub and scenic walksSuffolk is known for its charming towns and villages, but this week we’re highlighting Ufford, a village that offers more than just picturesque scenery. With an award-winning pub and plenty ofRead More...
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UK’s National Gallery implements liquid ban following activist attacks on artworksThe National Gallery in London has introduced a ban on liquids in response to a series of activist attacks on its artworks, including Vincent van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers.Read More...
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Little Portugal: three restaurants to experience in London's Portuguese communityThe Portuguese population in this area of South Lambeth boasts a variety of exceptional dining options.Read More...
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Guildhall Library celebrates 600th anniversary with exhibition honoring founder and London’s legendary figureSix centuries ago, the first library at Guildhall was established through a bequest from Richard Whittington, a former Lord Mayor of the City of London, who was renowned as a shrewdRead More...
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Honiara: London Fashion Week show Blo Iumi returns bigger and better in 2024The British High Commission in Honiara hosted its second edition of the popular London Fashion Week Show Blo Iumi on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, featuringRead More...
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Wiener Holocaust Library reopens after major renovations with exhibition on Jewish émigré sculptor Fred KormisThe world’s oldest Holocaust studies library and research center, the Wiener Holocaust Library, is set to reopen its doors on September 20th following extensiveRead More...
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Van Gogh's 'Les Canots Amarrés' expected to fetch $50 million at Hong Kong auctionA painting by Vincent van Gogh, titled "Les canots amarrés" (The Anchored Boats), is set to be auctioned at Christie's 20th and 21st Century Evening Auction inRead More...
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Silk Roads at the British Museum: a first glimpse at a route of vast historical importanceThe upcoming "Silk Roads" exhibition at the British Museum promises to be an expansive exploration of one of history's most significant trade networks.Read More...
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Library closures are a 'decimation,' says former Children's LaureateFormer Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has strongly condemned the closure of libraries across the UK, describing it as a "decimation." Rosen, who grew up in Harrow,Read More...
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Historic painting once owned by Britain's first Prime Minister faces export riskA temporary export bar has been placed on Le Rêve de L’Artiste, a painting by the influential 18th-century French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau, to allow time for a UK galleryRead More...
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National Gallery enlists social media influencers to attract Gen Z and shed 'stuffy' imageIn an effort to draw in Gen Z visitors and refresh its image, the National Gallery has teamed up with social media influencers to promote its art and engage with aRead More...
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Liverpool library rises from the ashes: community defies UK riotsAmid a wave of community support, a library in Liverpool is rebuilding after being set on fire during a series of racist riots that swept across England last week.Read More...
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Education
Pro-Palestinian student protesters have ended their month-long encampment on the ground floor of a London School of Economics (LSE) building. The group initially set up the encampment
María Isabel Amorín has been awarded the 2024 Chevening Alumni of the Year for her exceptional contributions to sustainable development projects.
Imperial College London has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the universities of Oxford and Cambridge in a prominent global ranking system.
Timothy Garton Ash, a renowned history professor at Oxford University, has donated his prize money from the prestigious Lionel Gelber Prize 2024 to the
Recent figures demonstrate that graduates from both Oxford Brookes University and the University of Oxford are outpacing their counterparts from other universities in
A recent survey conducted by StandWithUs UK, an educational pro-Israel charity, has revealed that almost 40 percent of students at Britain’s top universities view the October 7 terrorist attacks
Government proposals to prohibit sex education for children under nine in English schools have ignited debate over appropriate curriculum content and parental rights.
British researchers, businesses, and academics are poised to benefit from expanded access to future supercomputer research funding, as the UK officially joins the European High Performance
At a meeting convened at Downing Street to address campus antisemitism, Union of Jewish Students president Edward Isaacs delivered a poignant message, describing the past year as
Pro-Palestinian encampments emerged at the prestigious campuses of Oxford and Cambridge on Monday, drawing attention to what organizers assert as complicity with Israeli actions.