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A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers visiting Taipei on Monday delivered a clear message: Taiwan must move quickly to approve President Lai Ching-te’s stalled $40 billion defence budget or

Gunners from the Royal Air Force have, for the first time, earned the historic title of “aces” — not in fighter jets, but on the ground — after shooting down multiple hostile drones during
In a symbolic visit to one of the world’s wealthiest enclaves, Pope Leo XIV traveled to Monaco on Saturday, calling on its affluent residents to use their prosperity to support those in need.
The United Kingdom has announced an urgent £100 million boost to Ukraine’s air defence capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to protect the country from intensifying Russian aerial attacks.
The United Kingdom has announced an additional £2 million in humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, reinforcing its support for communities affected by the ongoing crisis.

Cyprus has opened formal discussions with United Kingdom over the future of British military bases on the island, President Nikos Christodoulides confirmed on Wednesday, signaling a potential

The United Kingdom is escalating its crackdown on Russia’s covert oil transport network, granting military and law enforcement teams new powers to intercept sanctioned vessels passing
Slovenia has become the first European Union member state to introduce fuel rationing, responding to mounting pressure on supplies and prices triggered by escalating tensions in global

Emmanuel Grégoire has been elected mayor of Paris, securing a clear second-round victory over conservative rival Rachida Dati and reinforcing the left’s long-standing dominance in the French
Global oil markets are bracing for another sharp rally as trading resumes Monday, following a volatile weekend marked by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.
UK News
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UK steps up international cooperation to combat rising antisemitism
The United Kingdom has pledged to strengthen international efforts to combat antisemitism after hosting representatives of Jewish communities from seven countries in London to discussRead More... -
Burnham points finger at Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over suspected RAF Fairford plot
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of almost certainly directing a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a strategicallyRead More... -
Healey to urge major economies to rein in debt as global risks mount
British Finance Minister John Healey is set to call on the world’s largest economies to strengthen their public finances and establish credible strategies for reducing governmentRead More... -
London phone theft falls to four-year low after major police crackdown
London’s Metropolitan Police arrested more than 700 people and seized hundreds of suspected stolen mobile phones during a month-long operation targeting organised phone theft networks.Read More... -
Burnham urges Britain to rethink post-Brexit ties with Brussels
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to tell Parliament that the UK should pursue a closer relationship with the European Union, arguing that a revised agreement with the blocRead More...

Culture
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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 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... -
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 aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More...

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