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UK backs clean energy progress in Honduras
A representative from the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) visited Honduras this week to promote collaboration on clean energy development and support theRead More... -
India-Pakistan ceasefire faces diplomatic strain
The fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered on May 10, is under strain as diplomatic tensions simmer. India expelled a Pakistani diplomat on May 13, accusing Pakistan ofRead More... -
Russia-Ukraine talks set for Istanbul
Russia and Ukraine are holding their first direct talks in years in Istanbul today, a development driven by US President Donald Trump’s insistence on “immediate” peace negotiations.Read More... -
UK to host EU foreign ministers ahead of defence summit
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will host top diplomats from several European countries on Monday to coordinate support for Ukraine and discuss enhanced regional defence cooperationRead More... -
Portugal warns UK tourists: leave your dash cam at home or risk huge fines
British tourists heading to Portugal are being warned not to bring their dash cams with them — even if the device is switched off.Read More...
Culture
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Chris Brown charged in London nightclub incident
Singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a 2023 bottle attack in a Mayfair nightclub, according to Metro News at 01:10 CEST on May 16, 2025. The incident,Read More... -
Peckham Fringe kicks off with community focus
The Peckham Fringe, a vibrant celebration of local art and culture, launched its fourth season this morning, May 15, 2025, drawing crowds to South London’s creative hub. The festival, runningRead More... -
Melbourne council removes vandalised Captain Cook monument
A long-targeted statue of British explorer Captain James Cook will not return to a Melbourne park after the local government decided it’s no longer worth the cost of repeated repairs.Read More... -
Metro’s grassroots music Tube map celebrates London’s cultural scene
Metro unveiled a special Tube map celebrating London’s grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists. Launched five hours ago as part of TfL’s 25th anniversary, the project,Read More... -
Export bar placed on £10.2 million Botticelli painting to keep it in the UK
A temporary export bar has been imposed on a rare painting by Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, currently at risk of leaving the UK. Valued at £10.2 million, the painting,Read More... -
Climbing Churchill statue to become a criminal offence
The UK government is set to make it a criminal offence to climb the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, with offenders facing up to three months in prison and a £1,000 fine.Read More... -
Harrogate’s cherry blossoms rival Japan’s sakura season
While Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season draws millions each year, a town in North Yorkshire is proving you don’t need to fly 6,000 miles to experience the magic.Read More... -
British Library set for £1.1 billion expansion
The British Library, the largest in the UK, is set for a major transformation with a £1.1 billion expansion project now approved.Read More... -
Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More...
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Prince Harry's legal battle against the Mail on Sunday took a turn as he lost a bid to dismiss part of the publisher's defence in a libel case.
PEN International, the British Embassy, PEN Honduras and the Association for Democracy and Human Rights (ASOPODEHU) presented #PENsarLibres, a campaign about the impact of
James Dyson is currently in a legal battle with Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over a damaging article that questioned his integrity. The piece, published in January 2022, labeled Dyson as a
King Charles of Britain will be featured on the cover of the Big Issue, a magazine sold by homeless and vulnerable individuals, as he commemorates his 75th birthday, shedding light on the
Prince Harry has achieved a legal victory in his privacy claims against Associated Newspapers as a judge's ruling allows the case to proceed to trial. The publishers of the Daily Mail and Mail on
UK's Daily Mirror owner, Reach plc, is set to cut approximately 450 more jobs, equivalent to about 10% of its workforce, in an effort to counter anticipated "inflationary pressures" expected in
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer’s remarks at a reception at No. 10 Downing Street to celebrate Journalism Matters Week.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will work for GB News, a television channel, starting next year. Johnson will serve as a
Telegraph Media Group and Spectator Magazine have officially initiated the sale process for their respective businesses.