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Britain and Australia are stepping up cooperation on advanced radar technology as the UK’s defence industry minister begins a week-long tour aimed at strengthening military and

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow would retaliate if European countries move from sanctioning Russian-linked shipping to seizing merchant vessels, escalating

Latvia has uncovered a tunnel beneath its border with Belarus, prompting Riga to intensify its efforts against criminal networks accused of organising the illegal movement of migrants into

Washington’s campaign to curb China’s influence over critical technologies has found an unlikely command centre: the US Federal Communications Commission.
London-based fintech Revolut has secured a French banking licence, strengthening its position in continental Europe and laying the groundwork for a major expansion of its operations
Syria and Russia have reached an agreement setting out a new framework for the future of Moscow’s military presence at the strategic bases of Tartous and Hmeimim, ending 18 months of

A bus driver may have prevented a potentially serious attack at one of Germany’s most strategically important airports after confronting an explosive-laden drone that was flying at low

Italy has placed all of its major cities under the highest level of heat-health alert as soaring temperatures continue to put pressure on infrastructure, energy supplies and public services
Britain has announced a fresh package of sanctions targeting Russian banks, oil revenues and the Kremlin’s so-called shadow fleet, as the government steps up pressure on Moscow over

Malaysia has said it will not return around 5,000 Myanmar refugees if officials conclude they could face persecution or threats to their lives.
UK News
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21-year-old charged over alleged hate-motivated graffiti attacks on muslim sites in East London
A 21-year-old man has been charged with five counts of racially and religiously aggravated criminal damage following a series of alleged graffiti attacks on Muslim organisations andRead More... -
UK army to strengthen battlefield surveillance with new generation of drones
The British Army is set to receive a new fleet of surveillance and reconnaissance drones designed to improve troops’ awareness on the battlefield and provide commanders with moreRead More... -
England’s salmon stocks fall to record low as 95% of rivers face population decline
Atlantic salmon populations in England have fallen to their lowest recorded level, with new government-backed research warning that the vast majority of the country’s principal salmonRead More... -
UK rental inflation accelerates as house price growth loses momentum
Private rents across Britain increased at their fastest annual pace of the year in August, while the rate of house price growth continued to moderate, according to the latest figures from theRead More... -
London opens £6 million fund for grassroots organisations supporting women and girls affected by violence
Grassroots organisations across London are being invited to apply for a new £6 million funding package designed to strengthen specialist support for women and girls who haveRead More...

Culture
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Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
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...

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