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Ryanair's CEO has issued an apology after a flight attendant mistakenly announced that Tel Aviv, a city in Israel, was located in Palestine. Eddie Wilson expressed his regrets to the

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a meeting with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in Beijing, according to a report by state television CCTV. Gates arrived in the Chinese capital on Wednesday
Copper prices reached their highest level in over five weeks but experienced a pullback as inventories on the London Metal Exchange (LME) increased, signaling an improving supply situation.

The European Union's highest court has rejected legal challenges brought by British citizens who contested the loss of their EU citizens' rights resulting from Brexit.

Ukraine's deputy defense minister has reported "extremely fierce battles" taking place in various parts of the country as Kyiv's forces continue their counter-offensive against Russian
In a race against time, over 150,000 individuals in India and Pakistan have been evacuated as Cyclone Biparjoy, meaning "disaster" in Bengali, threatens their coastal regions. Meteorologists

U.S. officials have declined a request to make Prince Harry's visa file public, sparking controversy and accusations of a lack of transparency within the Biden administration. The Heritage

In a ruling on Monday, a Vatican criminal court ordered two Italian climate change activists to pay nearly 30,000 euros ($32,000) in damages and costs after they glued themselves to the base

According to the Nikkei newspaper, NATO plans to establish a liaison office in Tokyo in 2024, which will serve as a hub for cooperation with Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea.

Art Basel, the renowned international art show, kicked off with a flurry of high-value transactions on its first day, indicating a promising revival for art fairs. Works by esteemed artists such as
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£20m funding boost announced for robots to transform UK farming
A £20m government fund has been launched to help develop robots and automated systems capable of planting, maintaining and harvesting crops.Read More... -
16-17 railcard rules changed to give students longer access to half-price fares
More young people will be able to benefit from half-price rail fares under changes to the 16-17 Saver railcard coming into force this month.Read More... -
Reform UK unveils military plan to stop Channel asylum crossings
Reform UK has proposed using a major military operation to intercept asylum seekers crossing the English Channel in small boats if the party wins power.Read More... -
UK government backs AI chip start-up OLIX in major investment
The UK government is investing in AI chip developer OLIX as part of a major funding round aimed at strengthening Britain's position in the global artificial intelligence industry.Read More... -
National Grid pledges £5 million to help 5,000 young Britons into work
National Grid has pledged £5 million ($6.7 million) over five years to help about 5,000 young people who are not in employment, education or training gain skills and find work, theRead 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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