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A group of Australian lawmakers met with U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy on Tuesday, urging her to help drop the extradition case against WikiLeaks founder Julian
Christie's announced on Monday that the private jewellery collection of the late Austrian billionaire Heidi Horten, consisting of 700 pieces, is set to be the largest and most valuable collection of
The UK and Poland have signed a major £1.9 billion export agreement to roll out a British air defence system across the European nation.

SpaceX's Starlink has reached a major milestone of 1.5 million global subscribers for its satellite-powered internet service. The company had achieved its first million

On Friday, the Netherlands celebrated the end of World War II with various festivities, including parties and festivals, and a special dish called 'freedom soup.' However, the KNMI weather

According to the European police force Europol, an operation aimed at cracking down on international art trafficking has led to the recovery of 11,049 stolen artefacts. The operation, dubbed

Hayden Bowles, a high school dropout, has claimed to have retired as a millionaire at the age of 22 by building a successful online business empire. With 300,000 followers on YouTube and

The European Commission has passed the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) to provide Ukraine with ammunition and missiles and replenish Member States' stocks. The proposal

The White House announced on Monday that it will end the requirement to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccine for travelers and US government employees on May 11. In a statement, the

The UK military’s evacuation Joint Task Force has handed over the coordination of evacuation operations at Wadi Seidna airfield to Sudanese authorities, after more than 20 evacuation flights.
UK News
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UK–US strengthen medical device regulation partnership to accelerate patient access and innovation
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have announced a significant step forward in transatlantic cooperation,Read More... -
UK Universal Credit reforms 2026: lower health payments, higher standard allowance and new back-to-work support
The UK government has launched sweeping changes to Universal Credit, aiming to reshape a welfare system long criticised for discouraging employment among people with health conditions.Read More... -
UK cost of living: Starmer scraps two-child benefit cap, raises pensions and minimum wage in sweeping April 2026 reforms
Families across Britain woke up to a raft of financial changes on Monday as some of the most significant welfare and workers' rights reforms in years took effect — all against the backdrop ofRead More...

Culture
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Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More... -
Paul McCartney announces new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” a nostalgic return to Liverpool roots
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is set to release his first solo album in more than five years, offering fans an intimate journey back to his childhood streets in Liverpool. The upcomingRead More... -
The National Gallery visitor numbers surge 29% in 2025 after bicentenary and Sainsbury Wing reopening
The National Gallery has reported a remarkable resurgence in visitor numbers, with a 29% increase in attendance during 2025 following its landmark bicentenary celebrations and theRead More... -
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £141,000 to preserve historic synagogues
A new grant from the National Lottery will help preserve historic synagogues in areas such as Wales, Brighton, and the East End, addressing the challenges of declining congregations andRead More... -
Lady Mayor hosts landmark Mansion House dinner celebrating women leaders and future trailblazers in the UK
In a historic first for Mansion House, the official residence of the City of London’s Lord Mayor, a special dinner was held to honour the achievements of women leaders across the UK and theRead More... -
Natural History Museum becomes UK’s most visited attraction in 2025, surpassing British Museum
London’s Natural History Museum has claimed the spot as the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist attraction in 2025, drawing a record-breaking 7.1 million visitors over the year.Read More... -
IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime archive: 600 letters reveal untold stories of love and loss
The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has secured a remarkable piece of British history with the acquisition of the complete Second World War archive of Dame Vera Lynn — the belovedRead More... -
UK City of Culture 2029: nine destinations shortlisted as cultural race heats up
Nine destinations across the UK have been officially longlisted in the race to become the UK City of Culture for 2029, marking the next phase of one of the country’s most influential culturalRead More... -
Paris museum unveils enchanting “Unicorns!” exhibition exploring myth across cultures
The Musée National du Moyen Âge, also known as the Musée de Cluny, is inviting visitors into a world where myth meets history with its captivating exhibition, “Unicorns!”. The show delvesRead More...

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