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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara was charged on Thursday with fraud and breach of trust after a long police probe into allegations she falsified household expenses,

Italy's new government officially took the reins of the eurozone's third largest economy Wednesday after a decisive victory in the country's chamber of deputies gave parliamentary approval

A British financier turned anti-Kremlin crusader who used to be the boss of late anti-corruption Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky was briefly detained in Spain on Wednesday due to

The new head of USA Gymnastics apologized before Congress on Wednesday for the "despicable" sexual abuse of Olympic gymnasts by disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar and pledged to

A top European Union court on Thursday upheld the ban on three insecticides blamed for killing off bee populations, dismissing cases brought by chemicals giants Bayer and Syngenta.

Malaysians went to the polls Wednesday in one of the country's closest ever elections which pits scandal-hit Prime Minister Najib Razak against his one-time mentor, 92-year-old former

President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that Iran "does not intend any aggression" against its neighbours but will continue to produce all the weapons it needs for its defence.
An asylum seeker claiming to be from Afghanistan faces his verdict in Germany on Thursday for the rape and murder of a student that fuelled a backlash against a mass migrant influx.

Trolling, impersonating, demonising: these are just some of the behaviours encouraged in a new online game launching Tuesday in which young players become "fake news tycoons"

A senior British MP on Wednesday accused Facebook of failing to seriously investigate possible Russian influence in the Brexit vote, after it found just three adverts linked to a known
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Kuok Group weighs €5.3 billion investment for hyperscale data center campus near Milan
Singapore-based Kuok Group is evaluating plans to invest up to €5.3 billion in a major hyperscale data center campus in northern Italy, marking one of the country's largest proposed digitalRead More... -
Rubio seeks Gulf support for U.S.-Iran framework during Bahrain visit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Bahrain on Thursday for the final stop of a Middle East tour aimed at securing support from Gulf allies for the Trump administration’sRead More... -
Macron rejects offshore migrant return hubs, questions their effectiveness
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected the idea of establishing migrant return hubs in third countries, arguing that such facilities have not proven effective and may conflict withRead More... -
UK and Malawi strengthen future-focused partnership at King’s Birthday celebration
The United Kingdom and Malawi reaffirmed their strong and evolving partnership during His Majesty The King’s Birthday Party 2026, held in Lilongwe on 18 June.Read More... -
US opens trade probe into Germany over planned pharmaceutical cost cuts
The United States has launched a formal trade investigation into Germany’s proposed reforms aimed at reducing public spending on pharmaceuticals, amid concerns in Washington that theRead More...

Culture
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Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More...

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