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Swiss neutrality in armed conflicts is widely known. A lesser-known fact on the country of snowy peaks, mountain lakes and milk chocolate is its army. In Switzerland, all male citizens, from

Gorillas at San Diego Safari Park are tested positive for the coronavirus. It is the first case of a primate infection in the United States and probably worldwide. A total of eight gorillas are

Theresa May has called on Boris Johnson's government to abandon any attempts to embark on a policy of nationalism and isolationism if the government wants to make Britain prosperous

The government is taking further steps to help hauliers get tested before they travel to Kent or any port heading to France, in an effort to reduce disruption for drivers as they carry goods
2020 has been a tumultuous year. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone across the world – and meanwhile, the other challenges faced by rural people across the globe haven’t gone

People in the Central African Republic (CAR) voted on Sunday to elect the country's president for the next four years, as well as 140 members of the national assembly.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was Brussels-bound on Wednesday, with Britain's fading hopes for a post-Brexit trade deal hanging on crisis talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

With a month to go until the end of the Brexit transition period, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today making a direct appeal to the more than 1 million European Londoners living in the

The new British Ambassador Jill Gallard CMG takes office on 11 November 2020. She is the first female British Ambassador to Germany.
The British embassy in Japan announced it has signed the UK–Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
UK News
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Heat pump training scheme wins high marks as installer satisfaction reaches 94%
Government-backed programme helping thousands retrain for growing clean heating sectorRead More... -
Burnham hints at Labour leadership bid as pressure mounts on Starmer
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has signalled he would enter a future Labour leadership contest against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying he would seek to play a role at theRead More... -
King’s Birthday event brings together diplomats, business leaders and Cambodian officials
The British Embassy in Phnom Penh celebrated the 78th birthday of King Charles III with a reception attended by nearly 400 guests, underscoring the growing partnership between theRead More... -
Greek lottery firm Intralot strikes $326 million deal to acquire Evoke
Greek lottery and gaming company Intralot has agreed to acquire British bookmaker Evoke in an all-share transaction valued at approximately £243 million ($326 million), a move that sentRead More... -
New charity grant-making guidance issued as financial pressures mount across sector
The Charity Commission has published new guidance aimed at helping trustees make effective and responsible grant-making decisions as charities across England and Wales continue to faceRead More...

Culture
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Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
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...

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