UK News
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Arson ringleader ‘groomed’ by Russian chatbot, court hears
The ringleader behind a £1m arson attack and a plot to kidnap a Russian billionaire dissident was “groomed” by a chatbot linked to the Wagner mercenary group, the Old Bailey has heard.Read More... -
Clean energy jobs surge to create 15,000 new roles across Wales
Thousands of new clean energy jobs are set to be created across Wales by 2030, as part of the UK government’s drive to make the country a “clean energy superpower.”Read More... -
Gold sales spark surprise boost in UK retail for September
British retailers got an unexpected lift last month as shoppers snapped up tech gadgets and gold jewellery, pushing retail sales 0.5% higher in September, according to official dataRead More... -
Farage confirms Reform UK now accepting crypto donations, rejects comparison to Trump
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has confirmed that his party has begun receiving cryptocurrency donations, marking a new step in his effort to align with Britain’s growing digital assetRead More... -
Jobs, homes, and better transport for the Oxford–Cambridge Corridor
Thousands of new jobs, affordable homes, and improved transport links are on the way for people living and working between Oxford and Cambridge.Read More...

Culture
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Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More...

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World News

Swiss hotels experienced an unprecedented surge in demand in 2024, surpassing previous records for overnight stays. This growth was largely driven by an increase in foreign visitors.
Russia launched a massive drone assault on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa, striking energy infrastructure and leaving at least 160,000 residents without heating in freezing temperatures,
Russia has described a four-hour discussion with the United States about the war in Ukraine as “positive and constructive,” according to a Kremlin delegate. The meeting took place in
David Lammy has urged the UK and EU nations to allocate more resources to defence, warning that Europe faces an "existential question" even if a peace agreement is reached in Ukraine.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that Britain is prepared to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if necessary, emphasizing the move as crucial to ensuring both British and
President Donald Trump has revealed that he will meet with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "very soon" after Starmer requested a visit to the United States.
A Russian drone has struck the protective structure at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which shields the radioactive remnants of the 1986 disaster. The attack, captured in footage released

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its desire to host negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, potentially culminating in a peace summit between Russian President
China has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the United Kingdom to foster stable and improving bilateral relations while enhancing cooperation in infrastructure, trade, and

The UK-India strategic partnership has reached a new milestone with the official launch of Defence Partnership – India (DP-I) and the signing of key defence agreements at Aero India 2025.

