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88% of UK and US firms fear state-sponsored cyber attacks as national threat levels rise, IO warns
A surge in nation-state cyber activity is driving deep anxiety across boardrooms in the UK and US, with 88% of cybersecurity leaders now concerned about state-sponsored attacks, accordingRead More... -
UK and Ukraine announce winners of second InnovateUkraine funding round
The UK and Ukraine have unveiled the 14 projects selected for the second round of the InnovateUkraine programme, backed by a £17 million investment from the UK’s Foreign, CommonwealthRead More... -
Bucharest chooses centrist leadership in split vote, rejects far-right challenger
Voters in Romania’s capital elected centrist politician Ciprian Ciucu as mayor on Sunday, dealing a setback to the country’s growing far-right movement and delivering a political boost toRead More... -
Zelensky to meet European leaders in London amid US pressure on peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with key European leaders in London on Monday as Ukraine’s allies weigh their response to growing US pressure on Kyiv to accept concessions inRead More...

Culture
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Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More... -
At Britain’s first plant-based Michelin-Star restaurant, most diners aren’t vegan
At Plates, the first fully plant-based restaurant in Britain to earn a Michelin star, the dining room is full most nights — yet the vast majority of guests aren’t vegan.Read More... -
Sally Rooney warns UK readers may lose access to her books amid Palestine Action ban
Irish novelist Sally Rooney has told the High Court she may be forced to halt publication of her books in the UK — and potentially withdraw existing titles —Read More... -
Cambridge Dictionary reveals ‘Parasocial’ as Word of the Year 2025
Cambridge Dictionary has selected “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting the growing public fascination with one-sided relationshipsRead More...

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The City of London has granted planning permission for the establishment of a new 'Eruv' on behalf of the Bevis Marks Synagogue, aiming to make Sabbath observance

In a statement released on Sunday, the Chinese embassy in Britain called upon London to halt its slanderous and defamatory remarks against China, aiming to prevent
Tesco's chairman, John Allan, is set to step down from his position after allegations of misconduct were raised against him, posing a potential distraction to the

London Mayor Sadiq Khan revealed that he is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the regular death threats he receives, which have

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