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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

Defence leaders across the Southeast Asian state have showcased their expertise to a UK delegation.

Tunisia has taken the step to suspend salary payments for 17,000 teachers and terminate the contracts of 350 school principals in response to ongoing protests demanding higher wages.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced on Monday that Antarctic sea ice levels experienced a significant decline last month, marking a worrying development according to
A migrant boat carrying approximately 200 people from Senegal has gone missing off the coast of the Canary Islands, prompting Spanish rescuers to launch a search operation.
Novo Nordisk's obesity drug, Wegovy, will be launched in Germany this month, marking its third European market. However, only individuals who pay out of pocket or have specific private

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will sign an agreement with Germany to export more than 100 Australian-made Boxer armed carriers to the German
In response to recent violent riots following the police-related death of a teenager, France has decided to ban the sale of fireworks for the upcoming Bastille Day celebrations. The government
UK News
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UK announces £62m investment to strengthen homegrown space industry
The UK government has announced more than £62 million in funding to help British companies, universities and researchers develop new space technologies, as ministers seek to strengthenRead More... -
Andy Burnham takes Office as Prime Minister with promise to 'rewire Britain'
Andy Burnham will become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, pledging to "rewire" the country and shift the government's focus towards the rising cost of living,Read More... -
England to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s from 2027
Children under the age of 16 will be banned from buying high-caffeine energy drinks in England from April 2027 under new government legislation aimed at improving young people's health.Read More... -
Cardiff businesswoman jailed for £216,000 Covid loan fraud after making five false claims
A Cardiff businesswoman has been jailed for more than two years after fraudulently claiming more than £216,000 through the government's Covid-era Bounce Back Loan scheme byRead More... -
Southern Water fined £7.1m after sewage spills shut beaches and polluted Kent coast
Southern Water has been fined more than £7.1 million after a series of illegal sewage discharges polluted the Kent coastline, forced the closure of popular beaches and exposed what aRead More...

Culture
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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... -
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...

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