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China's economy, the world's second-largest after the US, is in danger of a catastrophic collapse that could reverberate through global stock markets and have far-reaching consequences,
Slovakia's parliamentary elections have seen the populist Smer-SSD party, led by former PM Robert Fico, emerge as the victor with nearly 24% of the vote. This outcome was surprising as exit

Germany has issued a response to comments made by billionaire Elon Musk regarding the country's migration debate. Musk took to his social media platform, "X," to share a post critical of
Slovaks are participating in early elections after the former center-right government's collapse.

The Champagne region in France has seen a series of investigations initiated in response to concerning issues surrounding the recent grape harvest. Céline Fassey, Deputy Prosecutor in

More Russian officials involved in the illegal invasion of Ukraine are hit with new sanctions, including movement and financial restrictions, announced by the Foreign Secretary today

The German government has launched a significant crackdown on a far-right group responsible for propagating Nazi ideologies, particularly targeting children.

Migrants and refugees arriving on the island since 2018, coupled with the emergence of far-right movements, have created a simmering crisis in Cyprus due to the absence of a comprehensive

Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng held a meeting with a delegation led by the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Nicolas Lyons, on Friday, as both cities seek to reinforce their

Poland has emerged as the leader in Central and Eastern Europe for both the number and value of company mergers and acquisitions that occurred between 2020 and 2022,
UK News
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Cardiff businesswoman jailed for £216,000 Covid loan fraud after making five false claims
A Cardiff businesswoman has been jailed for more than two years after fraudulently claiming more than £216,000 through the government's Covid-era Bounce Back Loan scheme byRead More... -
Southern Water fined £7.1m after sewage spills shut beaches and polluted Kent coast
Southern Water has been fined more than £7.1 million after a series of illegal sewage discharges polluted the Kent coastline, forced the closure of popular beaches and exposed what aRead More... -
Andy Burnham elected Labour leader as he prepares to become UK prime minister
Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the Labour Party, paving the way for him to become the UK's next prime minister on Monday.Read More... -
UK designates three groups as national security threats under new law
Three organisations have become the first to be designated as threats to UK national security under new powers introduced by the government.Read More... -
Andy Burnham's devolution plan faces race against time
Andy Burnham has made one of the biggest constitutional reforms in decades a defining ambition of his premiership, arguing that shifting power away from Westminster is essential toRead More...

Culture
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
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...

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