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France is preparing a new legislative push to curb children’s exposure to social media, with a draft bill proposing a ban on access for under-15s as early as next

South Korea will formally end its long-criticized bear bile farming industry this week, marking a major shift in animal welfare policy, though nearly 200 bears remain in

President Donald Trump said he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than his doctors recommend, attributing visible bruising on his hands to the medication, in a

Dozens of people are feared dead and around 100 others seriously injured after a major fire broke out in a crowded bar during New Year’s celebrations in the Swiss ski

Eurostar and Le Shuttle services between the UK and France have returned to normal after major disruption in the Channel Tunnel left thousands of passengers

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.6 billion contract to produce a new generation of F-15 fighter aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, the Pentagon
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.
UK News
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UK government rejects £10bn Thames Water rescue plan, raising prospect of nationalisation
The British government has rejected a £10 billion rescue proposal for Thames Water, significantly increasing the likelihood that the UK's largest water supplier could fall under temporaryRead More... -
UK launches £219 million fund to accelerate green aviation and sustainable fuel production
£219 million investment to boost sustainable aviation fuel, create jobs and strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in low-carbon aviation.Read More... -
Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow under UK terrorism powers
British anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson was briefly detained at Heathrow Airport on Saturday under UK counter-terrorism legislation, according to statements he made on social media.Read More... -
Father’s Day treat: 49 UK pubs offer free pint for dads
Families planning to celebrate Father’s Day this month can raise a glass to Dad for free, thanks to a special promotion running across 49 pubs throughout the UK.Read More... -
Channel Tunnel operator warns of legal fight as UK tax burden surges
The owner of the Channel Tunnel has threatened legal action against the UK government after a sharp increase in business rates, warning that the higher tax burden has made furtherRead 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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