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Romy Andrianarisoa, the chief-of-staff for the Madagascan president, has been charged in the UK for allegedly seeking a bribe from a gem mining company. Andrianarisoa, along with an

British High Commissioner-designate, Neil Wigan OBE, has arrived in Nairobi to take up his position as Head of Mission at the British High Commission.

The state visit to France by King Charles III, which was initially postponed due to violent protests, is now reportedly scheduled to proceed next month - coinciding with the presence of the
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has severed its ties with the Indonesian franchise following allegations of sexual abuse made by several contestants shortly before the crowning

Ms Terry arrives excited about the ever-growing UK-Malaysia relationship. In particular, she hopes to strengthen bilateral trade as the two countries are set to benefit from their first ever Free

France and Mali have both suspended the issuance of visas to each other's citizens, marking a further escalation in a diplomatic dispute that has led to France withdrawing its military presence

The wildfires have been intensified by winds from Hurricane Dora, located hundreds of miles south of Hawaii over the Pacific Ocean.

China's economy has entered a deflationary phase with consumer prices declining in July, marking the first time in over two years.
UK-backed price cap on Russian oil and oil products is successfully undermining Putin’s ability to fund his illegal war in Ukraine, according to official data collated six months on from
Minister for Europe Leo Docherty calls for the immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners in Belarus.
UK News
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London takes first step into robotaxi era as Uber and Wayve begin autonomous rides
London has entered a new phase of its transport revolution, with Uber and British artificial intelligence company Wayve launching a limited robotaxi service on the capital’s streets.Read More... -
Apple hit with £2bn UK legal claim over alleged abuse of app tracking rules
Apple is facing a major legal challenge in the UK over its controversial approach to app tracking, with lawyers representing app developers seeking about £2 billion in damages from theRead More... -
Green Party chief targets Starmer’s former London constituency in fresh challenge to Labour
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is preparing to contest the parliamentary seat once held by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, setting the stage for a closely watched battle on the left ofRead More... -
LGBT veterans urged to claim compensation as final 100-day window opens
LGBT veterans affected by the former ban on homosexual personnel serving in the UK Armed Forces have been given a final 100-day reminder to apply for government recognition andRead More... -
Maritime champions honoured for inspiring Britain’s next generation of seafarers
Eleven maritime professionals have been recognised with the 2026 Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service for exceptional contributions to the industry, their communities andRead More...

Culture
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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... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
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...

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