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After Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory in this year’s election, U.S. pollsters are once again grappling with why their surveys underestimated his support among voters.

The UK Government has announced a contribution of £1 million (PHP 74.14 million) to aid the Philippines in responding to the devastating impact of recent typhoons.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month, according to sources familiar with the plans. The trip highlights the UK's efforts to

Turkish airstrikes in drought-stricken north-east Syria have cut electricity and water access for over one million people. Experts warn these actions may constitute violations of international law.

Hong Kong's High Court sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to prison terms ranging from four to ten years on Tuesday. The ruling, delivered in a landmark national security trial, has drawn

The American company "Heinz" this fall made an appearance in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. At the end of October, Russian media reported that a unit of the Russian Armed Forces
Catherine West, the UK's Minister for the Indo-Pacific, has emphasized the UK's commitment to enhancing ties with India during her official visit. Climate change, technology, health, education,

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, marking the first meeting between a British prime minister and the
Saudi Arabia has executed more than 100 foreign nationals this year, a sharp increase that rights groups describe as unprecedented. According to an AFP tally based on state media reports, the
The UK’s Indo-Pacific Minister, Catherine West, has arrived in Bangladesh, marking the first high-level UK visit since the formation of Bangladesh’s Interim Government in August 2024.
UK News
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Heat alerts issued across England as temperatures rise
Health officials have warned of increased health risks as hot weather is expected to affect large parts of England this week.Read More... -
Sainsbury’s agrees £120m sale of Argos to retail consortium
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell Argos for at least £120m, ending its ownership of the general merchandise retailer a decade after buying it for £1.1bn.Read More... -
UK finance minister sets 28 October date for first budget
Britain's new finance minister John Healey will deliver his first budget on 28 October, pledging to maintain the fiscal rules inherited from his predecessor Rachel Reeves.Read More... -
Court rules UK approval of China’s London mega-embassy was lawful
The UK government acted lawfully when it approved plans for China to build a major new embassy in London, the High Court has ruled.Read More... -
House prices edge higher but UK housing market remains subdued
UK house prices rose slightly in July, ending a three-month period of declines, but annual growth slowed as uncertainty continued to weigh on the housing market.Read 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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