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The Saudi embassy in Washington has reiterated that Saudi Arabia will not pursue normalization of ties with Israel until a Palestinian state is established, according to spokesperson Fahad

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.
UK News
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Xiaomi EV deliveries surge past 50,000 in October as company accelerates 2026 expansion
Chinese technology giant Xiaomi recorded its strongest monthly electric vehicle sales performance of 2026 in October, delivering more than 50,000 vehicles as the company acceleratesRead More... -
UK rail safety campaign marks 10 years with nearly 83,000 crimes reported
The UK’s ‘See it. Say it. Sorted.’ rail safety campaign has helped British Transport Police record almost 83,000 crimes over the past decade, as the initiative marks its 10th anniversary.Read More... -
Burnham open to British apology for slavery but rejects financial reparations
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed willingness to consider a formal apology for the United Kingdom’s historic involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, while firmlyRead More... -
Bereaved families to receive full asbestos compensation under long-awaited reform
Families who lose loved ones to asbestos-related diseases will no longer face reduced compensation if the affected worker dies before submitting a claim, following a major change to theRead More... -
Swedish academic barred from Britain ahead of Palestine Action-linked event
Swedish climate researcher Andreas Malm has been refused entry to the United Kingdom ahead of a planned appearance at an event featuring Huda Ammori, co-founder of the proscribedRead More...

Culture
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British Library to open major Agatha Christie exhibition exploring the life behind her crime novels
The British Library in London is set to host a major exhibition celebrating the life, adventures and literary legacy of Agatha Christie, one of the world's most celebrated crime writers.Read More... -
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.Read More... -
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 festivalRead More... -
England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
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 itsRead More... -
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...

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