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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

: Published: 10 July 2023

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

: Published: 10 July 2023

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.

: Published: 10 July 2023

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

: Published: 10 July 2023

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.

: Published: 10 July 2023

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

: Published: 10 July 2023

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

: Published: 10 July 2023

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

: Published: 09 July 2023

In a significant shift of battlefield advantage, Ukraine now reportedly has more tanks than Russia, according to the latest data. Over the past few months, Kyiv has received hundreds of heavy

: Published: 09 July 2023

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has fired a top general who was in charge of the war against Ukraine, as part of his ongoing purge of the military leadership following the attempted coup by the

: Published: 09 July 2023

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Sport

Football regulator claims authority to force owners out as Man City Case looms

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Sarina Wiegman commits to England until 2029 after back-to-back European titles

England women's national team manager Sarina Wiegman has signed a contract extension that will keep her in charge until the conclusion of the 2029 UEFA Women's European

Rybakina pulls out of Wuhan Open as foot injury forces break from tennis

World number one Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the upcoming Wuhan Open in China after aggravating a persistent foot injury, tournament organisers confirmed on Sunday.

Manchester United turns Old Trafford turf into a piece of club history for fans

Manchester United are giving supporters an unusual opportunity to take home a small piece of the club’s iconic stadium, with preserved sections of the Old Trafford pitch being sold as

Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

A former senior British police chief and three other officers are facing misconduct investigations over the decision to prevent supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv

Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine, bringing fresh turmoil to the career of one of the sport’s most unpredictable and

Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of fraud following a security operation that caused significant disruption at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on

Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble

Dina Asher-Smith has joined an elite chapter of European athletics history after helping Great Britain to gold in the women’s 4x100 metres relay in Birmingham, taking her European

OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts

London-born NBA champion OG Anunoby has thrown his support behind the Mayor of London’s drive to expand basketball across the capital, announcing a personal investment in the

London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital

London has formally entered the race to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, putting forward a bid that organisers say could deliver more than £400 million in economic and

Education

Ofsted launches independent review pilot to strengthen fairness in school inspections
England’s schools will have access to a new independent complaints review process under a pilot scheme announced by Ofsted, giving state-funded schools an additional route to
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Nearly half of workers and students miss days due to flu-like illness, UK study finds
Almost half of people in employment or education who experienced flu-like symptoms missed work or school, highlighting the significant impact seasonal respiratory illnesses can have on
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Oxford holds global university crown for record 11th consecutive year
The University of Oxford has retained its position as the world’s highest-ranked university for an unprecedented 11th consecutive year, according to the Times Higher Education (THE)
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Jewish students face rising antisemitism on UK campuses, report finds
Antisemitic incidents at universities across Britain have risen sharply since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel in October 2023, according to a new report from the Community Security Trust
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UK schools to receive new support to confront misogyny and harmful online influences
Schools across England are set to receive a new package of guidance and resources designed to help teachers tackle misogyny, promote respectful relationships and address harmful
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England to recruit 1,000 youth workers in biggest youth services expansion for a generation
The government is to fund the recruitment and training of 1,000 new youth workers across England as part of a major expansion of services aimed at helping young people who are at risk
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London schools see sharp fall in exclusions as Inclusion Charter strengthens safety and belonging
New evidence suggests that efforts to improve inclusion and prevent violence are contributing to safer and more supportive school environments across London, with suspension and
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£22.5m programme to expand enrichment opportunities for children in more than 400 schools
Hundreds of thousands of young people in disadvantaged communities across England are set to gain greater access to sport, music, arts, debating, volunteering and outdoor activities
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Jewish studies in Europe at a crossroads: an interview with Oleg Kozerod
Interview with Oleh Kozerod, Researcher at the Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
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England’s education overhaul puts local leaders at the centre of jobs and skills reform
Government brings mayors, employers, schools and colleges together to reshape technical education and connect young people with regional job opportunities
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London

UK News

London violence prevention programme reaches one million people as knife crime declines
London’s Violence Reduction Unit marks a major milestone as new figures show a 55 per cent fall in hospital admissions for young people injured in knife attacks since 2019.
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England recruits more than 3,800 magistrates in push to ease court backlogs
The UK Government has expanded the magistracy as part of a wider effort to speed up criminal proceedings, improve support for victims and modernise the justice system.
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UK launches £300 million AI biosecurity initiative to counter biological threats
The UK government has announced plans to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence research organisation aimed at strengthening the country’s defences against biological threats,
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Britain announces major AI investment package to strengthen security, industry and regional growth
The UK government has unveiled a major package of artificial intelligence investments designed to strengthen national security, support British technology companies and ensure
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UK launches initiative to help military veterans build construction careers
New programme aims to train up to 60 former service personnel in its first year, addressing construction skills shortages and supporting the delivery of new homes across London.
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Culture

Diwali celebrations at Trafalgar Square cancelled due to storm warnings
London’s annual Diwali celebration at Trafalgar Square has been cancelled at short notice because of forecast storms and safety concerns, organisers announced on Saturday.
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London to celebrate Diwali with free festival of music, dance and culture in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square will become the centre of London’s Diwali celebrations on Sunday, 25 October, as the capital prepares to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for a free festival
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England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investment
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UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted its
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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 the
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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 painting
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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, arenas
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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 historic
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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 of
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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 valuable
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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 and
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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 an
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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 around
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