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Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.Read More... -
Anglican communion considers scaling back Archbishop of Canterbury’s global role to prevent schism
The Anglican Communion is weighing reforms that would reduce the Archbishop of Canterbury’s central leadership role in a bid to hold together its 85 million members amid deepeningRead More... -
Black Sabbath farewell gig raises £140 million for charity, says director
Black Sabbath's final concert has raised a staggering £140 million for charity, according to Tom Morello, the event’s musical director and guitarist for Rage Against The Machine.Read More... -
Bayeux Tapestry to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the most iconic pieces of medieval art, is set to be displayed in the UK for the first time since its creation over 900 years ago, the Department for Culture, MediaRead More... -
Hundreds of new homes proposed for Blenheim Palace estate
Plans to build 500 new homes on the Blenheim Palace estate have been submitted to Cherwell District Council. The development would be located east of Park View in Woodstock, Oxfordshire,Read More... -
The best moments from Oasis’ triumphant return in Cardiff
Oasis made a thunderous comeback in Cardiff, opening their reunion show with Hello and a heartfelt “it’s good to be back,” marking their first performance together in 16 years.Read More... -
Royal Academy of Music to launch new campus in East London
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has unveiled plans to open a new campus at London City Island in east London, promising "endless possibilities" for students and staff.Read More... -
Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor-in-chief after 37 years
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she has held for an unprecedented 37 years.Read More... -
£35m George Street revamp gets council backing despite funding doubts
Plans to transform Edinburgh’s George Street have been approved by city councillors, with construction expected to begin in August 2027—if the money can be secured.Read More... -
Police seek help after £150,000 violin stolen from North London pub
Police are appealing for information after a rare 18th-century violin, valued at over £150,000, was stolen from a pub in north London.Read More... -
Chris Brown denies assault charge in London nightclub incident
Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2023 nightclub altercation in London. The 36-year-old US singer is accused of attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with aRead More... -
Louvre workers strike over overtourism, forcing sudden museum closure
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was forced to close its doors Monday after staff staged a spontaneous strike, citing unbearable working conditions and the overwhelming crush ofRead More...
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The UK government has announced a £24 million investment to strengthen criminal legal aid services, aiming to address the ongoing crisis in the justice system and ensure that courts continue
The UK is aiming to create a series of "megafunds" with up to £80 billion ($102 billion) in new investment capacity, marking the largest overhaul of the British pension system in decades,
The King celebrates his 76th birthday today, marking the occasion with a visit to a surplus food festival. Treating it as a regular working day, Charles continues his official duties despite a
The company managing Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton airports is undergoing a sale that exceeds £1.5 billion. Spanish construction behemoth Ferrovial and Australian financial firm
A 29-year-old man from Hillingdon was caught with a suspiciously heavy bag that, upon inspection, was found to contain cocaine valued at over £2 million. This individual was part of a gang
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a significant £2.3 million investment from his Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) to enhance mentoring programs in pupil referral units (PRUs)
British grocery sales growth slowed last month as consumers curbed spending in anticipation of upcoming Christmas and Black Friday events, industry data showed on Wednesday.
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the highest-ranking cleric in the Church of England, has announced his resignation following an independent report that revealed his failure to
Nearly 200 care providers in the UK have received government licenses to hire foreign nurses, despite previous labor law violations. A recent study reveals widespread issues in the social care
Wage growth in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years, while unemployment has risen more than expected, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).