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US strike sinks suspected drug boat in Pacific, killing two
US forces have carried out another strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking — this time in the Pacific Ocean — killing two people on board, the Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday.Read More... -
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...
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The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More...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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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,
U.S. President Joe Biden is embarking on a three-day Irish tour, beginning with a visit to Belfast to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Northern Ireland's 1998 peace
The UK government has set an ambitious target to deliver next-generation 5G mobile coverage to populated areas by 2030, paving the way for driverless vehicles,
According to new figures, Wizz Air has been ranked as the worst major airline for flight delays from UK airports for the second consecutive year. The Hungarian carrier's