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Inflation in Argentina has soared past 100% for the first time since 1991, with prices more than doubling since February last year. According to recent reports, prices last month were 102.5%

According to a recent study published by the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich's Military Academy and Centre for Security Studies, 55% of Swiss citizens surveyed now express a

According to the Labor Department, initial claims for state unemployment benefits decreased by 20,000 to a seasonally adjusted 192,000 in the week ending March 11. This figure is lower than

Turkey is expected to approve Finland's NATO membership soon, while leaving Sweden's aspirations in limbo. Finnish President Sauli Niinistö is scheduled to meet with his Turkish counterpart,

US prosecutors are investigating the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which was shut down on Friday following a bank run. The Securities and Exchange Commission has also launched a

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to lay off an additional 10,000 employees as the tech giant announced further cuts on Tuesday. This comes after the company had

Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil giant, has reported a profit of £134 billion in the last year, making it the most profitable publicly-listed company in history. The profit was made possible due
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank, the largest US bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis, has raised concerns about its potential impact on businesses worldwide. However, UK Chancellor

Norwegian King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon recently participated in NATO exercises held in Norway, which involved over 20,000 NATO soldiers. The extensive winter exercise aimed to

China has named General Li Shangfu as its new defence minister. He is a veteran of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) modernisation effort, which led the United States to sanction him over
UK News
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Government tightens right to buy rules in bid to protect social housing stock
The government has confirmed it will press ahead with a fresh wave of reforms to the Right to Buy scheme, aiming to curb the loss of social housing while keeping a pathway open forRead More... -
UK speeds up access to new medicines with landmark clinical trial reforms
Patients across the UK are set to benefit from quicker access to cutting-edge treatments under sweeping new clinical trial regulations coming into force on 28 April 2026.Read More... -
UK government unveils plan to strengthen science and engineering at the heart of policy
The UK government has launched a new strategy aimed at reinforcing the role of science and engineering in shaping policy and decision-making across departments.Read More... -
Digital waste tracking set to transform crackdown on illegal waste trade
A sweeping overhaul of how waste is monitored across the UK is set to reshape the fight against illegal dumping and rogue operators, as the government rolls out a new Digital Waste TrackingRead More...

Culture
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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... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More... -
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...

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