UK News
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Russian oligarch’s ex-wife wins right to sue for share of £16bn fortune in landmark divorce battle
Vladimir Potanin, one of Russia’s richest men, is facing the prospect of one of the world’s biggest-ever divorce payouts after his ex-wife won the right to sue him in England for a slice of his...Read More... -
UK-Saudi investment to create 100 new British jobs
Exciting news for the UK economy! Over £360 million in new UK-Saudi investments is set to create more than 180 jobs across both nations, including 97 in the UK, Business SecretaryRead More... -
UK new car sales dip slightly in August, but EVs gain ground
New car sales in the UK slipped by around 2% in August compared to the same month last year, according to early figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).Read More... -
TfL apologises after passengers stuck on Tube for 3 hours
Transport for London (TfL) has apologised after hundreds of passengers were left stuck inside a broken-down Jubilee line train for three hours during Monday evening’s rush hour.Read More... -
Bag of rubbish costs Ashton woman nearly £500 in fines and fees
A woman from Ashton has been ordered to pay almost £500 after household waste linked to her property was dumped next to a street bin on her own road.Read More...
Culture
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Take a book, leave a Book: South London gets four new mini libraries
If you love books and the idea of swapping stories with your community, you’re in luck—Penguin Books is setting up four new “Book Stops” across South London this month.Read More... -
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards 2026–2027
Nominations are now open for the 2026 His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Certificates of Merit awards.Read More... -
“Toxic bullying culture” and “pandering to far right”: South London councillor walks away from Labour
A Lambeth councillor has dramatically quit the Labour Party, accusing it of fostering a “toxic culture of bullying” and “pandering to the far right.”Read More... -
For the very first time, Queen Marie of Romania’s delicate floral watercolors are heading to London
From September 18 to October 12, her works—kept safe for over a century in the manuscripts of the Romanian Academy—will be shown at The King’s Foundation Garrison Chapel Gallery,Read More... -
A huge Japanese food & culture festival is coming to London next month – and it’s totally free
For one day only, Trafalgar Square will transform into a vibrant hub of Japanese food, music, and traditions – and you won’t want to miss it. On September 21, the UK’s biggest annualRead More... -
Why England’s streets are suddenly covered in flags
Lately, if you’ve been driving around parts of England, you’ve probably noticed something unusual: lampposts covered in Union Jacks and St George’s crosses. In places like Birmingham,Read More... -
Notting Hill Carnival safety crackdown: 100 arrests and 50 weapons seized
Police have launched a major safety operation ahead of this year’s Notting Hill Carnival, arresting 100 people and seizing dozens of weapons in a bid to keep the huge celebration safe.Read More... -
Norwich castle reopens after £27.5 million transformation
After nearly five years behind scaffolding, one of England’s most iconic Norman landmarks has reopened its doors. Norwich Castle Keep – first built almost 900 years ago – has undergone aRead More... -
Kneecap rapper faces terror charge in London over Hezbollah flag
One of the members of Irish rap group Kneecap appeared in a London court on Wednesday, facing a terrorism charge for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance.Read More... -
Soho House goes private in $2.7B deal — with Ashton Kutcher joining the board
Soho House, the exclusive members-only club that started above a London café in the ’90s, is set to go private again in a $2.7 billion deal. The move is being led by New York–based MCRRead More... -
France to loan iconic Bayeux Tapestry to UK for first time in 900 years
For the first time in nearly a millennium, the Bayeux Tapestry, one of France’s most treasured cultural artifacts, will leave French soil. The 11th-century embroidery, which depicts theRead More... -
‘Skibidi’, ‘delulu’ and ‘tradwife’ join the Cambridge Dictionary – thanks to TikTok’s influence
The English language has a few new additions – and they’re straight out of internet culture. Words like ‘skibidi’, ‘delulu’ and ‘tradwife’ have officially made it into the Cambridge...Read More...
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World News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discussed progress in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage exchange during their first publicly announced call since
The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, is in Saudi Arabia for high-level discussions with Arab and international partners to enhance coordination on Syria. These meetings aim to support the
Stronger UK-China financial links to foster secure and resilient economic expansion, supporting government’s top priorities.
Rachel Reeves faces mounting criticism over her visit to China this week, as concerns grow about the UK economy "flatlining" following a 27-year high in borrowing costs.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has confirmed that Shamima Begum, a former ISIS supporter, will remain in a Syrian detention camp, dismissing calls for her repatriation despite pressure from
In a controversial press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump, 78, floated plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" and declined to rule out
Members of the UK’s Special Boat Service (SBS) are reportedly under investigation for their involvement in a special forces operation in Libya two years ago, according to information
Trump ally escalates feud with UK’s Labour government, sparking international controversy.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni traveled to Florida on Saturday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump, aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties ahead of his January 20 inauguration.
Ghana has officially opened its borders to all African passport holders, allowing them to visit the country without the need for a visa, outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced.