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The euro retreated Monday on concerns about the political crisis engulfing Germany, but European and US stocks rose.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, in a much-expected TV address Sunday, stressed he was still in power after his authoritarian 37-year reign was rocked by a military takeover.
Family and friends of Vladimir Kokorev, a Spanish entrepreneur of Russian-Jewish origins, met with MEPs this week to highlight the plight of Kokorev, who in 2015 was arrested and put
German Chancellor Angela Merkel resumed complex coalition talks Saturday in a last-ditch effort to forge a government and avert a political crisis in Europe's biggest economy.
Saad Hariri pledged on Sunday he would return to Lebanon from Saudi Arabia "very soon," in his first television interview since his shock resignation as prime minister eight days ago.
In an exclusive interview from Riyadh with his party's Future TV, Hariri brushed aside rumours that he was under de facto house arrest in Saudi Arabia.
"I am free here. If I want to travel tomorrow, I will," Hariri told journalist Paula Yaacoubian.
EU Brexit chief Michel Barnier on Friday handed Britain a two-week ultimatum to make concessions on a divorce agreement if it wants to unlock the next phase of talks in December.
Several Members of European Parliament have denounced the violation of human rights by Spanish judiciary in the case of Vladimir Kokorev (65), a Spanish entrepreneur of Russian-Jewish
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has defended personal business links to Russia revealed by the Paradise Papers, in an interview with the BBC on Monday.
Footage from within one of Australia's offshore detention facilities for asylum seekers reached its first international audience this week in London, with one of the filmmakers highlighting the plight of his co-director who remains inside the camp.
"Chauka, Please Tell Us The Time" portrays life within Papua New Guinea's Manus Island camp, built as part of Australia's immigration crackdown which has seen asylum seekers who try to reach the country by boat taken to an offshore site.
The footage was shot on a smartphone by Behrouz Boochani, an Iranian who has spent four years in the camp since the boat he was trying to reach Australia on was intercepted by the authorities.
Personal care brand Dove has apologised for an advert that showed a black woman removing a top to reveal a white woman underneath, following accusations of racism.
The three-second video clip appeared in the United States on the social networking site Facebook.
Dove said on Twitter that it had "missed the mark in representing women of colour thoughtfully" and deeply regretted any offence caused.
The body wash ad showed a black woman removing her top, revealing a white woman underneath. She then took off her t-shirt, showing a third woman underneath.
"Ready for a Dove shower? Sulfate free with 100 percent gentle cleansers, our body wash gets top marks from dermatologists," the advert said.
The Dove brand, owned by Rotterdam-based food and consumer products giant Unilever, which is listed on the London and Amsterdam stock exchanges, apologised after several people on social media deemed the advert racist.
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Sport
Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’
Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’
Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships
Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships
Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble
Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble
OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts
OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts
London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital
London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital
Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election
Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election
Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign
Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign
Sinner overcomes Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after epic Centre Court battle
Sinner overcomes Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after epic Centre Court battle
Education
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Jewish studies in Europe at a crossroads: an interview with Oleg Kozerod
Interview with Oleh Kozerod, Researcher at the Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of UkraineRead More... -
England’s education overhaul puts local leaders at the centre of jobs and skills reform
Government brings mayors, employers, schools and colleges together to reshape technical education and connect young people with regional job opportunitiesRead More... -
London’s school run transformed as car journeys fall and active travel soars
A decade of policies introduced under Mayor Sadiq Khan has significantly changed how children travel to school, with new Transport for London figures showing a sharp fall in schoolRead More... -
UK families to save thousands as free school meals and breakfast clubs expand
Millions of children will gain access to free school meals this term as the government rolls out a wider package aimed at cutting the cost of sending children to school.Read More... -
Malaysia’s new Chevening cohort set to strengthen UK–Malaysia ties
Twenty Malaysian professionals and emerging leaders are preparing to begin postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom after securing places on the prestigious Chevening scholarshipRead More... -
GCSE results deliver strongest-ever rise in top maths grades
More than 6,000 additional pupils secure grade 7 or above in maths as overall GCSE performance edges higherRead More... -
Climate change and ageing: why health systems face a new global risk
Climate change is emerging as a major challenge for ageing societies, with extreme weather, pressure on healthcare systems and economic disruption increasingly interacting to shapeRead More... -
Children to get free bus travel across England during August
Children aged five to 15 will be able to travel for free on most local buses in England throughout August, under a government scheme aimed at helping families reduce the cost of summerRead More... -
Applications open for postgraduate student loans in England and Wales
Applications for postgraduate student finance for the 2026/27 academic year have opened for students in England and Wales.Read More... -
Clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah awarded honorary doctorate
Clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Southampton in recognition of her work to improve air quality following theRead More...
UK News
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London unveils first citywide plan to break down barriers for deaf and disabled residents
Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched London’s first dedicated Action Plan for Deaf and Disabled Londoners, promising a wide-ranging programme to make the capital safer, more accessible andRead More... -
UK and India deepen telecom cooperation to fight digital fraud
Britain and India are stepping up cooperation between their telecommunications sectors to combat the growing threat of online fraud, scams and other digital harms, with artificialRead More... -
Londoners adopt cuttings from the Barbican’s iconic tropical garden before renovation
London’s famous Barbican Conservatory has temporarily taken on a new role: an adoption centre for plant lovers eager to preserve a living piece of the city’s unique urban landscape.Read More... -
UK government moves to bring specialist steelmaker into public ownership
The UK government is preparing to take control of an insolvent specialist steel producer in an effort to protect more than 1,300 jobs and preserve manufacturing capacity consideredRead More... -
Train cancelled? New UK rules let passengers switch operators without paying again
From 20 September, passengers affected by cancelled services will be able to continue their journeys on participating rival operators without having to purchase another ticket, under aRead More...
Culture
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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... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More...
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