World News
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From £5,000 start-up to global exporter: Leeds entrepreneur expands into North America
What began as a £5,000 start-up in Leeds has grown into an international success story. Yorkshire entrepreneur Tayo Adebisi, founder of Tilz Prosperitas, is now exporting her popular gift setsRead More... -
Nobel Institute probes possible spying ahead of Peace Prize announcement
Officials at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo have brought in international cybersecurity experts to investigate a possible case of espionage. They suspect that someone may have gainedRead More... -
Half the Internet’ knocked offline after massive Amazon cloud outage — experts warn cyberattack can’t be ruled out
A massive internet outage sent shockwaves across the globe on Monday morning after Amazon Web Services (AWS) — the backbone of much of the internet — went down, leaving millionsRead More... -
Louvre closes after bold daylight heist as police hunt experienced thieves
The Louvre Museum in Paris will remain closed Monday as French police continue their search for the team of thieves behind a daring daylight robbery that saw eight priceless pieces of royalRead More... -
UK and Italy strengthen ties at 33rd Pontignano Conference on growth and resilience
The hills of Tuscany once again hosted one of the most significant moments in UK-Italy relations as diplomats, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders gathered for the 33rd PontignanoRead More...
Culture
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Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More...
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The independent inquiry established by former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to investigate the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is facing a
Thousands of households have a limited time left to apply for a £400 Government energy support bill, with the scheme set to close soon. This one-time non-repayable
London's evolving skyline: a wave of 70 new skyscrapers and towerblocks set to transform the capital
London's iconic skyline is set for a major transformation as developers unveil ambitious plans for innovative new buildings. The city, known for its ever-changing
Wisteria, with its enchanting trailing purple flowers, is capturing the hearts of homebuyers across the UK and has the potential to increase the value of a home by up to 5%. The Royal
Civil servants employed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of the British government are set to initiate a 15-day strike commencing on June 11,
New research suggests that one in four people in England will experience hearing loss by 2030 as a result of listening to music at excessively high volumes. NHS figures
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More than 11,000 digitally excluded Londoners have been helped to get online through free training in the last year, while thousands more have benefitted from
Temple Footbridge crosses the River Thames west of Temple Lock near Marlow. It is closed due to safety concerns.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today joined specialist Met officers to see first-hand how the police are tackling violence affecting young people in the capital through enforcement and