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France deploys warships to reopen strait of Hormuz as oil prices surge past $100 amid US-Israel strikes on Iranian shipsFrance is preparing to deploy a powerful naval force to the Middle East in an effort to secure shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, as the escalating conflict involving the United States,...Read More...
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Louis Sarkozy tests Trump-inspired conservatism in Menton mayoral race
In the sun-soaked coastal town of Menton—where the Alps meet the Mediterranean near the Italian border—28-year-old Louis Sarkozy is attempting to turn a famous family name into aRead More... -
UK unveils military repair facilities in Ukraine to speed up battlefield equipment recovery
The United Kingdom has publicly confirmed for the first time that it operates a network of military maintenance and repair facilities inside Ukraine, a move aimed at accelerating the return ofRead More...

Culture
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Ashmolean Museum returns 16th-century bronze icon to India
A 16th-century bronze statue that once stood in a temple in southern India has been returned by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, marking the end of a years-longRead More... -
Prime Minister reappoints Stephen Belcher and Tim Dugher as Science Museum Group Trustees until 2030
The UK Prime Minister has confirmed the reappointment of Professor Stephen Belcher CBE and Tim Dugher as Trustees of the Science Museum Group for a further four-year term. Their newRead More... -
British Library Business & IP Centre celebrates 20 years of supporting UK start-ups
The British Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Business & IP Centre (BIPC) with a special event designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.Read More... -
Between protestants and princes: the Kozirod family through time
The surname “Kozirod” belongs to the category of relatively rare surnames, which today are found only in a few countries around the world, including Poland, Germany, the USA, the UK,Read More... -
UK music exports get £1.4m boost as 68 independent artists win global growth grants
Rising British music talent is set for a global push after 68 independent UK acts secured a combined £1.4 million in government-backed funding designed to grow international audiences, boostRead More... -
Emery Walker revealed: new exhibition explores the man behind the arts and crafts legend
A new exhibition opening this spring at Emery Walker’s House sets out to restore depth, warmth, and personality to one of Britain’s most influential yetRead More... -
London confirms St Patrick’s Day 2026 parade and Trafalgar Square festival
London will turn green once again next spring after the Mayor confirmed the capital’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 March 2026, with aRead More... -
Masterpieces beyond the Museum: National Gallery brings life-size art to communities ccross the UK
World-famous paintings from the National Gallery are stepping out of Trafalgar Square and into everyday life, as part of a major touring project that will seeRead More... -
Award-winning Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł brings ‘Not There’ essay collection on UK tour
Polish writer Mariusz Szczygieł, one of Central Europe’s most acclaimed literary reporters, will tour the UK later this month with a series of public events marking the English-language release...Read More... -
Professor Dame Carol Black GBE reappointed as Chair of the British Library for 2026–2027
The UK Secretary of State has confirmed the extension of Professor Dame Carol Black GBE as Chair of the British Library, continuing her leadership from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.Read More... -
Climate, community and care: Soma Surovi Jannat’s landmark exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum
From spring through autumn 2026, the Ashmolean Museum presents 'Soma Surovi Jannat: Climate Culture Care', a powerful new exhibition that places climateRead More... -
Londoners on trial: 700 years of crime revealed in a free City archives exhibition
From medieval pickpockets to notorious Victorian figures, seven centuries of crime, punishment and public fascination are laid bare in a new exhibition atRead More... -
Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More...

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Labour leader Keir Starmer received a significant pre-election boost from Jewish voters during a meeting at a Barnet cafe, where Board of Deputies vice president Edwin Shuker and others
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British Airways has terminated the employment of two cabin crew members after they were found to have engaged in racist behavior, mocking Asian passengers in a video circulated online.

The UK government has announced its intention to ban foreign governments from owning newspapers and news magazines in the country, citing concerns about potential takeovers by entities
Labour's proposal aims to enhance efforts in combating extremism by requiring police to log incidents of antisemitism that do not meet the criminal threshold. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette
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The UK’s 34 local TV stations can stay on air beyond 2025, subject to media regulator Ofcom’s approval of the stations’ long-term plans, the government has decided following

