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British High Commission in Suva celebrates King Charles' birthday with floral tribute
On June 14, 2024, more than 250 guests joined the British High Commission team in Suva to celebrate King Charles’ birthday.Read More... -
German police shoot man armed with ax in Hamburg hours before Euro 2024 match
German police shot and wounded a man who threatened officers with an ax and a Molotov cocktail in Hamburg on Sunday, just hours before the city hosted aRead More... -
Prime Minister to attend major Peace Summit on Ukraine in Switzerland
Today, the Prime Minister will travel to Switzerland to reaffirm the UK’s support for Ukraine as the first leader-level peace summit focused on the future of theRead More... -
Rishi Sunak tells Ukraine's opponents they are 'on the wrong side of history' at Swiss summit with Zelensky
Rishi Sunak will caution Russia's allies that they are "on the wrong side of history" at a significant international summit on Ukraine. The Prime Minister, who wasRead More... -
UK showcases global leadership with funding commitments at G7 Summit
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to advocate for a more peaceful, stable, and prosperous world economy, along with bold reforms in global governance to make it moreRead More...
Culture
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Barclays halts festival sponsorship amid protests
Barclays has decided to suspend its sponsorship of all 2024 music festivals organized by Live Nation, including Download, Latitude, and the Isle of Wight.Read More... -
Iconic fashion legacy: Vivienne Westwood's personal collection to hit auction, benefiting charity
A collection of dresses, suits, shoes, and jewelry belonging to the late British designer Vivienne Westwood will be auctioned this month to raise funds for charity.Read More... -
Ensemble Festival returns to Royal Victoria Docks in July
A vibrant outdoor festival is making its comeback to the Royal Docks this July, promising a lively lineup of circus acts and theatre performances.Read More... -
Taylor Swift's eras tour shakes Edinburgh: fans trigger earthquake monitors
Taylor Swift fans in Edinburgh triggered earthquake monitors with their enthusiastic dancing during her record-breaking Eras tour concerts.Read More... -
British Library and Solomon Islands National Museum reconnect historical cultural recordings
The British Library has reconnected historical recordings of cultural songs and stories to the people of the Solomon Islands through a partnership with theRead More... -
Britain's Got Talent to announce 2024 winner
The grand finale of Britain's Got Talent 2024 is set to air on Sunday night, where the winner will finally be unveiled. The competition has been fierce, with 10 diverse and talented acts makingRead More... -
European retailers rush to secure Christmas stock amid surging shipping costs
European retailers are placing their Christmas orders early to avoid holiday delivery disruptions caused by soaring shipping costs and trade route disruptions,Read More... -
King Charles to participate in Trooping the Colour Ceremony from carriage
King Charles is set to take part in the Trooping the Colour ceremony next month, opting to inspect the soldiers from a carriage rather than on horseback.Read More... -
FBI investigates sale of suspected stolen British Museum treasures to US buyers
The FBI is investigating the sale of suspected stolen treasures from the British Museum to buyers in the United States. The agency has also assisted in returning 268 items, claimed by theRead More... -
Londoners invited to nominate for blue plaques
Londoners are celebrating the unveiling of a blue plaque honoring Claudia Jones, a pivotal figure in the founding of the Notting Hill Carnival. They are now invited to submit nominations forRead More... -
UK's tallest rollercoaster opens in Surrey
The UK’s tallest rollercoaster, Hyperia, has officially opened at Thorpe Park in Surrey. This new attraction is the tallest and fastest rollercoaster in the country,Read More... -
‘Beyond the Bassline’: 500 years of Black Music in Britain
Music serves as the catalyst for an exceptional social-history exhibition currently on display at the British Library in London.Read More... -
Chief Rabbi supports Bevis Marks campaign
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis has issued a direct appeal to protect the historic Bevis Marks Synagogue, highlighting the opposition of nearly 1,000 people to theRead More...
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Labour leader Keir Starmer received a significant pre-election boost from Jewish voters during a meeting at a Barnet cafe, where Board of Deputies vice president Edwin Shuker and others
Julius Dein, the world-renowned magician and social media personality, has seen a significant drop in his follower count since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
London's historically men-only Garrick Club has voted to admit women for the first time, according to reports from UK media outlets.
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer's speech to the Society of Editors 25th Anniversary Conference
Actor Hugh Grant has reached a settlement in his High Court lawsuit against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publisher of The Sun, concerning allegations of unauthorized information
Britain’s financial regulatory body issued guidelines on Tuesday to combat misleading advertisements on social media, cautioning "influencers" that endorsing financial products
British Airways has terminated the employment of two cabin crew members after they were found to have engaged in racist behavior, mocking Asian passengers in a video circulated online.
The UK government has announced its intention to ban foreign governments from owning newspapers and news magazines in the country, citing concerns about potential takeovers by entities
Labour's proposal aims to enhance efforts in combating extremism by requiring police to log incidents of antisemitism that do not meet the criminal threshold. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette