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EU lawmakers push for 90% emissions cut by 2040
The European Parliament has backed an ambitious new climate target, calling for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared with 1990 levels. The move is intended toRead More... -
Windrose electric truck secures EU road approval, eyes Antwerp assembly plant
Chinese electric truck manufacturer Windrose, whose European base is located in the Flemish town of Zele, has cleared a major milestone: the company has obtained all certificates required forRead More... -
UK seeks targeted science partnerships with China amid security caution
The UK is seeking to deepen carefully targeted scientific collaboration with China as Science Minister Lord Vallance leads a high-level delegation to Beijing, aiming to unlock joint researchRead More... -
French court orders Nicolas Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is set to walk free just 20 days into his five-year prison term, after a Paris judge on Monday ordered his release pending a full appeal hearing overRead More... -
Philippines evacuates over a million people as super typhoon approaches; at least two dead
The Philippines moved more than a million residents to safety on Sunday as Super Typhoon Fung-wong swept toward the country, leaving at least two people dead and threatening widespreadRead More...

Culture
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Blenheim Palace unveils luxury new summer festival with Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong
Blenheim Palace is set to join the UK’s major festival circuit next year with the launch of the Blenheim Palace Festival 2026, a new music and arts celebration staged against the statelyRead More... -
Jewish Small Communities Network celebrated in Parliament
Representatives from more than 50 Jewish communities across the UK gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday for a Parliamentary lunch hosted by MP Andrew Snowden, theRead More... -
UK war memorials to receive £2 million preservation boost ahead of Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK are set to receive a major funding boost as the government commits £2 million to safeguard tributes to fallen servicemen and women for future generations.Read More... -
Prince William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Prince William took to the stage in Rio de Janeiro to reveal the latest winners of the Earthshot Prize — a global environmental award he launched in 2020. The ceremony, held at the Museum ofRead More... -
World’s first museum of youth culture to open in London next spring
London is preparing to host the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to the lives and experiences of young people, with the Museum of Youth Culture now slated to open in spring 2026.Read More... -
London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
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...

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Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, has once again confronted the British media over reports that letters exchanged with King Charles influenced her decision not to

Amazon is set to expand its office supplies business in Europe and worldwide, as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in sales of such products through online

Babcock BAB.L, a British engineering company, has warned that it may face a loss of up to 100 million pounds ($124 million) on its contract with the Royal Navy to

Heathrow Airport, which is the busiest airport in Britain, announced on Wednesday that it has lodged an appeal against a ruling made by the airport regulator that it must decrease the fees it
A recent study conducted by the consumer group Which? has shown that the price of several UK food staples has increased significantly in the last year, with dairy
Executives of digital finance firms in Britain have warned that it will be harder for them to raise funds due to higher interest rates and investor caution following the collapse of Silicon Valley

French luxury goods company Hermes reported a 23% rise in sales in the first quarter, exceeding market expectations, due to increased spending by wealthy consumers in China and Europe on
A new survey of 2,000 long-term British couples reveals that nearly one in 10 people have considered leaving their partner due to their snoring. This could be attributed to the 28% of

According to a survey conducted by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the UK housing market continued to suffer the effects of higher borrowing

Tesco, the largest supermarket chain in the UK, is struggling to increase profits this year due to the unprecedented levels of inflation affecting its supply chain. The company's Chief Executive,

