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French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply pushed back against U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner, calling his public criticism of France’s handling of antisemitism “unacceptable” for

Airports across Europe are gradually getting back to normal after a cyberattack threw check-in systems into chaos, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded over the

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to confirm on Sunday that the UK will officially recognise a Palestinian state — a landmark shift in British foreign policy.
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that dramatically changes the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers to work in the U.S. Going forward, companies

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is in Copenhagen today, joining finance ministers from across Europe, as well as Canada and Ukraine, for talks on defence, trade, and investment.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will make an official visit to Japan from 18 to 22 September 2025, with events in Tokyo and Osaka. Their visit will celebrate the close friendship between
British fighter jets are being sent to Poland to help defend NATO airspace after Russian drones recently crossed into Polish and Romanian territory.
Google has announced a massive $6.8 billion investment in the UK, just days before Donald Trump’s state visit, where more than $10 billion in US-UK trade deals are expected to be revealed.
The UK and the US have signed a landmark nuclear energy partnership that promises thousands of new jobs, billions in private investment, and a faster path to clean, reliable power.
The UK is set to benefit from a major wave of US investment, with financial heavyweights including PayPal, Bank of America, Citi, BlackRock, and S&P Global committing more than £1.25 billion
UK News
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Government unveils £4.5bn active travel plan to expand walking and cycling across England
The government has announced a £4.5 billion investment programme aimed at transforming walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure across England, with plans to deliver 5,000 newRead More... -
Imperial College London and OPDC join forces to accelerate West London’s innovation economy and inclusive growth
Imperial College London and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC)) have entered a major strategic partnershipRead More... -
London eyes global leadership in green data centres as Mayor pushes coordinated citywide strategy
London is being positioned to become a global leader in sustainable data centre innovation under new plans set out by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, alongside a major City Hall-backedRead More... -
UK minister condemns Northern Ireland unrest as ‘racist thuggery’ amid anti-immigration violence
Britain's Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has condemned two days of anti-immigration unrest in Northern Ireland as “racist thuggery,” after police deployed water cannon for aRead More... -
UK regulator opens formal probe into Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery takeover
Britain’s competition watchdog has officially launched a formal review into Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, marking the next phase in aRead 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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