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France’s Economy Ministry has confirmed that a hacker accessed sensitive information linked to 1.2 million bank accounts, after exploiting stolen login credentials belonging to a

Turkish authorities have detained a veteran journalist working for Deutsche Welle, escalating concerns over press freedom in the country.
The United Kingdom has formally opened a new British Embassy Office in Lviv, expanding its diplomatic footprint in Ukraine and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country during
The UK government has sharply criticised Iran after a British couple were handed 10-year prison sentences on espionage charges, describing the punishment as

Land has emerged as the central fault line as Russian and Ukrainian negotiators convene in Geneva for two days of U.S.-mediated peace talks, amid growing

The UK and California have agreed to deepen their long-standing cooperation on clean energy, signing a new pact aimed at accelerating investment, supporting jobs and scaling up climate
New Delhi has become the centre of the global artificial intelligence conversation this week as top executives from the world’s biggest AI companies join political

Britain and its allies are weighing up fresh sanctions against Russia after concluding that opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a rare toxin derived
The Prime Minister held talks with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Friday, 14 February 2026, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference.
The UK government has formally confirmed that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned while in prison, following extensive laboratory analysis that detected a rare and lethal
UK News
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UK Universal Credit reforms 2026: lower health payments, higher standard allowance and new back-to-work support
The UK government has launched sweeping changes to Universal Credit, aiming to reshape a welfare system long criticised for discouraging employment among people with health conditions.Read More... -
UK cost of living: Starmer scraps two-child benefit cap, raises pensions and minimum wage in sweeping April 2026 reforms
Families across Britain woke up to a raft of financial changes on Monday as some of the most significant welfare and workers' rights reforms in years took effect — all against the backdrop ofRead More... -
NHS rolls out record 1,141 new ambulances across England to cut response times and boost emergency care
England’s ambulance services have received a major upgrade, with a record number of new and replacement vehicles hitting the roads over the past year—offering a significant boost toRead More...

Culture
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Who stood behind Western support for Ukraine’s independence?
From the life story of British politician Stefan TerlezkyRead More... -
London secures £4.66m lifeline for Notting Hill Carnival as iconic festival marks 60 years
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has stepped in with a crucial £4.66 million funding package to ensure the Notting Hill Carnival goes ahead this August, as the world-famous event celebratesRead More... -
Paul McCartney announces new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” a nostalgic return to Liverpool roots
Legendary musician Paul McCartney is set to release his first solo album in more than five years, offering fans an intimate journey back to his childhood streets in Liverpool. The upcomingRead More... -
The National Gallery visitor numbers surge 29% in 2025 after bicentenary and Sainsbury Wing reopening
The National Gallery has reported a remarkable resurgence in visitor numbers, with a 29% increase in attendance during 2025 following its landmark bicentenary celebrations and theRead More... -
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £141,000 to preserve historic synagogues
A new grant from the National Lottery will help preserve historic synagogues in areas such as Wales, Brighton, and the East End, addressing the challenges of declining congregations andRead More... -
Lady Mayor hosts landmark Mansion House dinner celebrating women leaders and future trailblazers in the UK
In a historic first for Mansion House, the official residence of the City of London’s Lord Mayor, a special dinner was held to honour the achievements of women leaders across the UK and theRead More... -
Natural History Museum becomes UK’s most visited attraction in 2025, surpassing British Museum
London’s Natural History Museum has claimed the spot as the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist attraction in 2025, drawing a record-breaking 7.1 million visitors over the year.Read More... -
IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime archive: 600 letters reveal untold stories of love and loss
The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has secured a remarkable piece of British history with the acquisition of the complete Second World War archive of Dame Vera Lynn — the belovedRead More... -
UK City of Culture 2029: nine destinations shortlisted as cultural race heats up
Nine destinations across the UK have been officially longlisted in the race to become the UK City of Culture for 2029, marking the next phase of one of the country’s most influential culturalRead More... -
Paris museum unveils enchanting “Unicorns!” exhibition exploring myth across cultures
The Musée National du Moyen Âge, also known as the Musée de Cluny, is inviting visitors into a world where myth meets history with its captivating exhibition, “Unicorns!”. The show delvesRead More...

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