UK News
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Universal's first European theme park set to bring £50bn economic boost to UK
Universal Destinations & Experiences has unveiled new plans for its first UK theme park, set to open 365 days a year near Bedford.Read More... -
Four arrested following protest at UK PM Sunak's residence
Four men were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's home in northern England, local police reported on Tuesday.Read More... -
Politics and the pound: how the UK election could impact sterling's trajectory
Britain's pound has surged in anticipation of a potential landslide victory for the opposition Labour Party in the upcoming election. However, the currency's future hingesRead More... -
Reform UK candidate in Salisbury faces backlash for praising Putin
Julian Malins KC, the Reform UK candidate for Salisbury, the city infamous for the Russian spy nerve agent attack, sparked controversy at a local hustings event byRead More... -
London retains title as Europe's most congested city
For the third consecutive year, London has been ranked the most congested city in Europe, according to a report by traffic information supplier Inrix. In 2023, drivers inRead More...
Culture
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City of London endorses transformation of Cold War tunnels into tourist attraction
The City of London Corporation has given its backing to a proposal aimed at converting the historic Kingsway Exchange Tunnels into a captivating tourist destinationRead More... -
Taylor Swift enchants fans with electrifying Wembley stadium performance
Taylor Swift dazzled her fans at London's Wembley Stadium during her Eras Tour, creating an unforgettable night for her devoted followers. Dressed in a sparkling goldRead More... -
Historic Barons Court station approved for restoration and color scheme enhancement
Barons Court station, a 120-year-old west London Tube station, is set to undergo extensive repairs and aesthetic enhancements following approval from Hammersmith and Fulham Council for aRead More... -
Stonehenge solstice sunrise draws 15,000 visitors
Approximately 15,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to witness the summer solstice sunrise. Each year, English Heritage opens the historic site near Salisbury inRead More... -
Barclays halts festival sponsorship amid protests
Barclays has decided to suspend its sponsorship of all 2024 music festivals organized by Live Nation, including Download, Latitude, and the Isle of Wight.Read More... -
Iconic fashion legacy: Vivienne Westwood's personal collection to hit auction, benefiting charity
A collection of dresses, suits, shoes, and jewelry belonging to the late British designer Vivienne Westwood will be auctioned this month to raise funds for charity.Read More... -
Ensemble Festival returns to Royal Victoria Docks in July
A vibrant outdoor festival is making its comeback to the Royal Docks this July, promising a lively lineup of circus acts and theatre performances.Read More... -
Taylor Swift's eras tour shakes Edinburgh: fans trigger earthquake monitors
Taylor Swift fans in Edinburgh triggered earthquake monitors with their enthusiastic dancing during her record-breaking Eras tour concerts.Read More... -
British Library and Solomon Islands National Museum reconnect historical cultural recordings
The British Library has reconnected historical recordings of cultural songs and stories to the people of the Solomon Islands through a partnership with theRead More... -
Britain's Got Talent to announce 2024 winner
The grand finale of Britain's Got Talent 2024 is set to air on Sunday night, where the winner will finally be unveiled. The competition has been fierce, with 10 diverse and talented acts makingRead More... -
European retailers rush to secure Christmas stock amid surging shipping costs
European retailers are placing their Christmas orders early to avoid holiday delivery disruptions caused by soaring shipping costs and trade route disruptions,Read More... -
King Charles to participate in Trooping the Colour Ceremony from carriage
King Charles is set to take part in the Trooping the Colour ceremony next month, opting to inspect the soldiers from a carriage rather than on horseback.Read More... -
FBI investigates sale of suspected stolen British Museum treasures to US buyers
The FBI is investigating the sale of suspected stolen treasures from the British Museum to buyers in the United States. The agency has also assisted in returning 268 items, claimed by theRead More...
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The UN Security Council is meeting in an emergency session amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula and a North Korean warning of a "catastrophe" if South Korea goes ahead with a live-fire drill.
Russia called for the meeting, and Moscow wants the UN's most powerful body to adopt a statement calling on North Korea and South Korea "to exercise maximum restraint".
The North has warned of "catastrophe" if the South goes ahead with plans to conduct one-day, live-fire drills by Tuesday on the same front-line island the North shelled last month as the South conducted a similar exercise.
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The US government is to sue BP for costs and damages resulting from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
The firm is among eight companies named by the US Justice Department in a lawsuit filed in a New Orleans court.
On April 20, an explosion at BP's Deepwater Horizon rig killed 11 workers and led to the worst environmental disaster the region has ever seen.
The US administration is calling for the eight named firms to be held liable without limitation for all costs and damages under the Oil Pollution Act.
The lawsuit is also calling for the companies - which includes drilling rig operator Transocean and its insurer QBE Underwriting - to be held accountable under the Clean Water Act.
The US administration alleges that safety regulations were violated prior to the blast. It claims that the defendants failed to use the best available drill and neglected to adequately monitor conditions at the well.
The London court where WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to appear at a hearing has been besieged by protesters and media.
Hundreds of people packed the busy road outside City of Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Photographers and cameramen from around the world made the small, staired entrance almost impassable. Dozens of police officers corralled a vocal and diverse protest behind metal fencing on the other side of the road.
A squad of officers helped celebrity Jemima Khan as she walked into court amid chaotic scenes to again offer a cash surety. Veteran journalist and campaigner John Pilger, who has also put up cash bail, pushed his way through the scrum.
Among those leading the protest were gay rights activist Peter Tatchell and Lindsey German of the Stop the War campaign group.
Scotland Yard has received the paperwork required to arrest WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, sources say.
A fresh European Arrest Warrant has been issued by the authorities in Sweden where he is wanted for questioning over claims of sexual assault.
Mark Stephens, who represents the 39-year-old Australian former computer hacker, said he would fight any move to extradite his client.
But the move means there is no longer any legal impediment to holding Mr Assange and making him appear before City of Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Mr Assange is believed to be in hiding in south-east England as the latest publications on his whistle-blowing website fuel global uproar.
A British soldier who died in southern Afghanistan on Sunday may have been killed by friendly fire, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The soldier, from the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was shot while on patrol in the Nad-e Ali District of Helmand Province.
Initial reports indicate that his death may have been caused by an attack on an insurgent position by a US aircraft, an MoD spokesman said.
The spokesman said: "Further to the announcement of the death of a soldier from 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment in Nad e-Ali yesterday, initial reports suggest that the death was caused as a result of a friendly fire incident.
"The incident will be the subject of a full investigation; however, first reports indicate that an attack on an insurgent position by a US aircraft, requested by and agreed with British forces on the ground, may have been the cause.
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L.D.: - The interior design did not become my lifework overnight. I used to create coziness and a “royal lifestyle” to my friends and workmates; I used to consult a lot that later resulted in something more than just an interior design. It was a change in conscience, ways and lifestyle. So, later I made up my mind to run my own business, and on graduating from Design Craftsmanship School in Manchester I started to create interior compositions myself (photo by tommerton2010).
Corr.: - Your customers are very likely to get interested in the English interior style, aren’t they?
L.D.: - Not at all. Most clients would like the design of their houses, country estates and apartments to create a unique coziness. It’s also important that the interior not feed up, but include such elements that one will be able to look on differently. I can judge by my experience that the classical style is the most popular with clients as of today. A classical interior with elements of English design is always in style, it creates a unique air of coziness and stimulates a person to do the honors of the house. What is a British home? The more bathrooms and bedrooms it has, the stronger necessity for inviting guests a person feels.
HOUSTON – Jackson Walker proudly welcomes Shawn R. O'Brien to its Houston office as a tax partner.
Mr. O'Brien advises clients in all types of federal and state tax issues. Mr. O'Brien regularly represents clients in civil and criminal tax controversies and litigation.
Spanish public television showed dramatic images of screaming spectators, including children, frantically trying to avoid the animal after it hurdled a security barrier that surrounds the arena as well as a fence and clambered into the crowded stands.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in the bullring in the town of Tafalla, in the Navarra region.
Some 30 people were injured, the local Diario de Navarra newspaper said.
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One year after the August War, the Georgian agression under leadership of President Mikhail Saakashvili in the beginning of August 2008 against the South Ossetian people, it is clear that what happened cannot be forgotten. In memory of the victims a round table conference was held in four cities: Tskhinvali, where the largest battle of the war was, Moscow, Vladikavkaz, the capital city of the Republic of North-Ossetia and Brussels, the European capital.