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Ukrainian port facilities in Izmail, located on the River Danube near the Romanian border, were hit by a Russian drone strike. The attack damaged a grain warehouse and a grain-loading
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that tourists who had to flee the recent wildfires on the island of Rhodes will be offered a free one-week holiday there. Speaking on

A recent report from the Institute of Jewish Policy Research (JPR) indicates a "wave of pessimism" among British Jewry regarding the Israeli government, with concerns over the state of
Following a military junta's takeover of the government in Niger last week, the country has experienced violent protests, leading to unrest. In response to the situation, British nationals in Niger
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is engaging in exclusive negotiations to purchase Atos' loss-making legacy operations in a significant deal worth 2 billion euros ($2.20 billion). The deal is
The military juntas of Burkina Faso and Mali have issued a warning that any attempt to forcefully restore President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger will be considered an act of war against them.
The Foreign Secretary will announce a new package of support to make Nigeria’s agriculture sector more climate resilient, as he arrives in the country today, continuing his four-day African
The UK has today formally acknowledged that acts of genocide were committed against the Yazidi people by Daesh in 2014.
The UK has contributed £2m (about MWK 2.5 billion) towards the Malawi Electoral Support Project to support the Malawi Electoral Commission to deliver the 2025 elections in accordance with

According to reports from Kyiv, Ukraine, Russia launched a missile attack on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, resulting in at least two fatalities and 20 injuries on Monday.
UK News
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Planning reform needed to give Britain’s high streets a new future, Next CEO says
Efforts to revitalise Britain’s struggling high streets risk falling short unless local planning rules are relaxed and property owners are given greater freedom to adapt buildings to changingRead More... -
£3 million government fund to back Britain’s next generation of fashion designers
The UK Government is extending its support for emerging fashion talent with a new £3 million funding package designed to help young British designers develop their businesses,Read More... -
New defence housing reforms put military families at the centre
Military families are set to gain a stronger voice in decisions about their homes under a new package of reforms aimed at reducing bureaucracy, improving accountability and givingRead More... -
M&S uses London Fashion Week debut to accelerate fashion revival
Marks & Spencer is stepping onto the London Fashion Week runway for the first time, turning one of Britain’s most prominent fashion events into a platform for showcasing its renewedRead More... -
UK bonus gap persists as men receive significantly larger payments than women
Women in the UK continue to receive substantially smaller workplace bonuses than men, with new payroll data indicating that the disparity remains particularly pronounced among olderRead More...

Culture
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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... -
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...

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