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Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick, UK Minister of State for Immigration announced the signing of a new

British holidaymakers in the Mediterranean are being cautioned about dangerous temperatures reaching highs of 48.8C, as Europe continues to grapple with a deadly weather system

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
UK News
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Government commits £22m to rebuild Brighton seafront arches and protect King's Road
The UK government has announced £22 million in funding to replace deteriorating Victorian arches beneath Brighton's seafront, securing the future of King's Road and reducing the risk ofRead More... -
Britain’s car market posts strongest June in six years as electric vehicles reach new high
Britain's new car market recorded its strongest June performance since 2019, driven by rising demand for electric vehicles and a broader range of affordable models, according to industryRead More... -
Communities take centre stage in driving local climate and nature action
Bradford, Manchester, Bristol, London and Birmingham host the first annual Energising Britain events, bringing together local leaders, businesses and communities to accelerate climate andRead More... -
Prince Harry misses Buckingham Palace stay after accommodation offer lapses
Prince Harry will not be staying at Buckingham Palace during his visit to Britain this week after an offer of royal accommodation expired before it was accepted, according to the BBC.Read More... -
Welfare reform removes earnings penalty for supported housing residents
More than 300,000 people living in supported housing and temporary accommodation will be able to keep more of their earnings when they take on extra work or increase their hours,Read More...

Culture
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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... -
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...

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