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The United Kingdom and Poland have agreed to deepen defence cooperation in a move set to significantly strengthen their ability to counter air and missile threats, as London and Warsaw
As global attention sharpens on the Arctic, Greenland’s leaders are sending a clear message: their future remains tied to Denmark, not the United States.
House prices and rents across the European Union continued to climb in the third quarter of 2025, reinforcing a long-term trend of rising housing costs, according to the latest figures released
Sweden is making a major push to strengthen its military capabilities, announcing an investment of more than SEK 5.3 billion in drone systems and space-based surveillance for the Swedish
Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, is poised to extend his grip on power yet again as voters head to the polls on Thursday, in an election overshadowed
Thousands of holidaymakers have found themselves unexpectedly stranded in northern Finland after extreme Arctic cold forced the cancellation of flights at
The UK is preparing to develop a new generation of tactical ballistic missiles designed to significantly enhance Ukraine’s ability to strike deep behind enemy lines,

Qatar has become the single largest foreign source of funding for American colleges and universities, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of
The Norwegian Nobel Institute has firmly rejected suggestions that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado could transfer her recently awarded

Scenes worthy of the Siege of Leningrad during the Second World War can be observed in today’s Kyiv.
UK News
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Portishead rail link set to return after six decades with new stations and faster Bristol journeys
Work has begun on restoring passenger rail services between Portishead and Bristol, reopening a railway connection that has been closed to travellers for more than 60 years.Read More... -
Former BBC reporter wins £20,000 over illegal access to phone records
A former BBC journalist has been awarded £20,000 in compensation after a tribunal ruled that Northern Ireland's police force and the UK's domestic intelligence agency unlawfully obtainedRead More... -
British general assumes command of planned Ukraine security force
A British general has taken command of the multinational force being prepared for deployment to Ukraine if fighting with Russia comes to an end, as Western allies continue planning for theRead More... -
UK shuts down fake care recruitment firm after overseas workers lose £19,000 in visa scam
A London-based care recruitment company has been shut down after investigators found it defrauded overseas job seekers of more than £19,000 by promising UK care jobs and visaRead More... -
UK invests £7.3m to accelerate hydrogen and electric aviation
The UK government has announced £7.3 million in funding for eight projects developing hydrogen-powered and electric aircraft technologies, as ministers seek to speed up the transitionRead More...

Culture
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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... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
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...

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