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Tunisian President Kais Saied's recent comments regarding Storm Daniel have incited widespread condemnation for being antisemitic, triggering a global outcry on social media platforms.
 
Azerbaijan has announced the continuation of its military operations in Nagorno-Karabakh for a second day, describing them as "anti-terror" efforts within the enclave. The country has declared
 
The German interior ministry is planning to compel telecommunications operators to significantly reduce their reliance on Huawei and ZTE equipment in their 5G networks.
 
Protests marred the royal procession in The Hague on Tuesday as support for the monarchy dipped to 50%. As the king and queen made their way to parliament, several
 
A groundbreaking trial has commenced in Switzerland, featuring a former member of an elite Belarusian police unit accused of orchestrating the disappearances of political
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A critical decision looms for the EU-27 heads of state and government at their December meeting in Brussels: whether to initiate accession negotiations with Ukraine and
Elon Musk has announced that he intends to introduce a monthly fee for users of X (formerly Twitter) as a measure to combat bot accounts, stating that it's the "only way to protect against bot
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Morad Tahbaz, a British-born environmentalist and British-American conservationist of Iranian descent, who was imprisoned in Iran, has been freed as part of a prisoner
 
Over the past few days, eight schools in the French-speaking Belgian region of Wallonia have fallen victim to arson attacks and vandalism. At least six of these incidents have been linked to a
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Marine Le Pen, the former leader of France's Rassemblement National (RN), accepted an invitation from her "friend" Matteo Salvini, the head of Italy's Northern League, to
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Sarina Wiegman commits to England until 2029 after back-to-back European titles
Sarina Wiegman commits to England until 2029 after back-to-back European titles
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England women's national team manager Sarina Wiegman has signed a contract extension that will keep her in charge until the conclusion of the 2029 UEFA Women's European
Read More... Rybakina pulls out of Wuhan Open as foot injury forces break from tennis
Rybakina pulls out of Wuhan Open as foot injury forces break from tennis
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World number one Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the upcoming Wuhan Open in China after aggravating a persistent foot injury, tournament organisers confirmed on Sunday.
Read More... Manchester United turns Old Trafford turf into a piece of club history for fans
Manchester United turns Old Trafford turf into a piece of club history for fans
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Manchester United are giving supporters an unusual opportunity to take home a small piece of the club’s iconic stadium, with preserved sections of the Old Trafford pitch being sold as
Read More... Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
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A former senior British police chief and three other officers are facing misconduct investigations over the decision to prevent supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv
Read More... Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’
Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’
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Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine, bringing fresh turmoil to the career of one of the sport’s most unpredictable and
Read More... Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships
Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships
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A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of fraud following a security operation that caused significant disruption at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on
Read More... Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble
Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble
Dina Asher-Smith has joined an elite chapter of European athletics history after helping Great Britain to gold in the women’s 4x100 metres relay in Birmingham, taking her European
Read More... OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts
OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts
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London-born NBA champion OG Anunoby has thrown his support behind the Mayor of London’s drive to expand basketball across the capital, announcing a personal investment in the
Read More... London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital
London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital
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 London has formally entered the race to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, putting forward a bid that organisers say could deliver more than £400 million in economic and
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Ofsted launches independent review pilot to strengthen fairness in school inspections
 England’s schools will have access to a new independent complaints review process under a pilot scheme announced by Ofsted, giving state-funded schools an additional route toRead More... -
Nearly half of workers and students miss days due to flu-like illness, UK study finds
 Almost half of people in employment or education who experienced flu-like symptoms missed work or school, highlighting the significant impact seasonal respiratory illnesses can have onRead More... -
Oxford holds global university crown for record 11th consecutive year
 The University of Oxford has retained its position as the world’s highest-ranked university for an unprecedented 11th consecutive year, according to the Times Higher Education (THE)Read More... -
Jewish students face rising antisemitism on UK campuses, report finds
 Antisemitic incidents at universities across Britain have risen sharply since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel in October 2023, according to a new report from the Community Security TrustRead More... -
UK schools to receive new support to confront misogyny and harmful online influences
 Schools across England are set to receive a new package of guidance and resources designed to help teachers tackle misogyny, promote respectful relationships and address harmfulRead More... -
England to recruit 1,000 youth workers in biggest youth services expansion for a generation
 The government is to fund the recruitment and training of 1,000 new youth workers across England as part of a major expansion of services aimed at helping young people who are at riskRead More... -
London schools see sharp fall in exclusions as Inclusion Charter strengthens safety and belonging
 New evidence suggests that efforts to improve inclusion and prevent violence are contributing to safer and more supportive school environments across London, with suspension andRead More... -
£22.5m programme to expand enrichment opportunities for children in more than 400 schools
 Hundreds of thousands of young people in disadvantaged communities across England are set to gain greater access to sport, music, arts, debating, volunteering and outdoor activitiesRead More... -
Jewish studies in Europe at a crossroads: an interview with Oleg Kozerod
 Interview with Oleh Kozerod, Researcher at the Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of UkraineRead More... -
England’s education overhaul puts local leaders at the centre of jobs and skills reform
 Government brings mayors, employers, schools and colleges together to reshape technical education and connect young people with regional job opportunitiesRead More...
UK News
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Oxford Street goes traffic-free as London begins major retail district transformation
 Oxford Street has entered a new phase of redevelopment, with almost one kilometre of the famous London shopping thoroughfare becoming permanently pedestrianised from Monday,Read More... -
New plans aim to end cruel COâ‚‚stunning of pigs and improve animal welfare
 The UK government has unveiled proposals to phase out the use of high-concentration carbon dioxide to stun pigs before slaughter, citing concerns that the method causes animalsRead More... -
UK pledges additional £432 million to tackle rough sleeping by 2029
 The UK government has announced an additional £432 million in funding to help tackle homelessness and reduce the number of people sleeping on the streets, with a particular focus onRead More... -
London violence prevention programme reaches one million people as knife crime declines
 London’s Violence Reduction Unit marks a major milestone as new figures show a 55 per cent fall in hospital admissions for young people injured in knife attacks since 2019.Read More... -
England recruits more than 3,800 magistrates in push to ease court backlogs
 The UK Government has expanded the magistracy as part of a wider effort to speed up criminal proceedings, improve support for victims and modernise the justice system.Read More...
Culture
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Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square cancelled due to storm warnings
 London’s annual Diwali celebration at Trafalgar Square has been cancelled at short notice because of forecast storms and safety concerns, organisers announced on Saturday.Read More... -
London to celebrate Diwali with free festival of music, dance and culture in Trafalgar Square
 Trafalgar Square will become the centre of London’s Diwali celebrations on Sunday, 25 October, as the capital prepares to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a free festivalRead More... -
England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
 Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
 British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
 Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
 The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
 London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
 The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
 An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
 Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
 City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
  Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
  Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More...
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