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German prosecutors have agreed to drop an investigation into billionaire Alisher Usmanov in exchange for a €10 million payment, officials and the tycoon’s lawyers
Poland has signed a €3.3 billion ($3.8 billion) defense agreement with South Korea to jointly manufacture medium-range precision-guided missiles, marking a significant
Hollywood actor George Clooney has become a French citizen, alongside his wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney and their two children, according to an official decree seen
British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been injured in a road traffic accident in Nigeria that reportedly claimed the lives of two people.

US President Donald Trump has said a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine is “closer than ever”, while acknowledging that several major issues remain unresolved.
In the second quarter of 2025, nearly 30% of Austrians aged 18 to 74 reported experiencing loneliness at least occasionally, according to the latest survey from
The UK and Germany have signed a £52 million contract to jointly procure a new generation of mobile artillery, deepening defence cooperation between the two

The Scottish Government has announced new humanitarian funding for Afghanistan in response to two major earthquakes that struck the country earlier this year,

Israel has formally recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the first United Nations member country to do so, the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Friday.

Ariane 6 has successfully placed two new Galileo navigation satellites into orbit, marking another milestone for Europe’s next-generation launcher and its flagship satellite
UK News
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Heat pump training scheme wins high marks as installer satisfaction reaches 94%
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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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