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Zing News, a popular online magazine in Vietnam owned by VNG Corp, one of the country's leading digital groups, announced on Thursday that it will suspend its publications for three months
The Foreign Secretary will this week visit Jakarta (13-14 July), meeting ASEAN partners to advance cooperation on the shared priorities of security, stability and prosperity.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has revealed the establishment of a new artificial intelligence startup called xAI. The company consists of a team of engineers who previously worked at
UK statement on oral update of High Commissioner on human rights situation in Ukraine & Secretary-General interim report on human rights situation in Crimea.
At the NATO summit on Wednesday, G7 members are expected to ratify a long-term security arrangement with Ukraine. The package includes provisions for defense equipment, training, and
The Spanish coastguard, along with local police, successfully rescued two Nigerian migrants who had hidden on the rudder of a ship arriving in the Canary Islands from Togo. The rescue
British Minister David Rutley, UK Minister for the Americas and Caribbean, visited The Bahamas to attend the state reception, joining the 50th anniversary celebrations of Bahamian

The founder of a US think tank, Gal Luft, has been charged with acting as an agent of China and attempting to facilitate the sale of weapons and Iranian oil. Federal prosecutors allege that Luft
Finance leaders, companies, and philanthropies have pledged over $2 billion to support initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing climate resilience in Africa, Asia, and Latin

Jens Stoltenberg, the Chief of NATO, has announced that Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to support Sweden's bid to join NATO. Stoltenberg stated that Erdogan will
UK News
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UK government unveils plan to strengthen science and engineering at the heart of policy
The UK government has launched a new strategy aimed at reinforcing the role of science and engineering in shaping policy and decision-making across departments.Read More... -
Digital waste tracking set to transform crackdown on illegal waste trade
A sweeping overhaul of how waste is monitored across the UK is set to reshape the fight against illegal dumping and rogue operators, as the government rolls out a new Digital Waste TrackingRead More... -
EU anti-fraud body opens formal probe into Peter Mandelson over Epstein links
The European Union’s anti-fraud watchdog has formally launched an investigation into Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the United States and a veteran figure in EuropeanRead More... -
McDonald’s expands UK youth jobs push with landmark work experience scheme
McDonald’s is stepping up its role in tackling youth unemployment in the United Kingdom, backing the government’s Youth Guarantee initiative while unveiling what it describes as theRead More... -
UK probes data security breach after health research dataset appears on Alibaba listings
The British government has launched an investigation after sensitive health research data from a major UK charity was reportedly advertised for sale on online marketplaces linked toRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More...

British Queen celebrates
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