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The spiritual leader of the Church of England called on governments to respect the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling that Israel's occupation of Palestinian

The US embassy in Beirut has advised its citizens to leave Lebanon using "any available ticket" due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

On the night of August 2, the US administration released a video recording from the Oval Office. It shows the phone conversations between people who were freed as

Three Americans who were released in a high-profile prisoner swap with Russia have returned to the US. Among them is Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich,
On Wednesday, more than 100 venture capitalists, including entrepreneur Mark Cuban and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, publicly endorsed U.S. Democratic

Afghans who were separated from their families during the chaotic Western evacuation of Afghanistan can now apply to reunite with their loved ones in the UK under a

Fears of a wider Middle East conflict have intensified following a deadly missile strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.

Nicolás Maduro, the authoritarian leader of Venezuela, has been reelected as president, according to the country’s election authority. The election process was marked
India and the United Kingdom have launched a new technology security initiative designed to boost economic growth and deepen collaboration on critical technologies.
Britain's Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has arrived in India for discussions with ministers and business leaders. This visit aims to reset Britain's relationship with India and the broader
UK News
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Sterling treads water as markets await possible reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The pound remained broadly unchanged against the dollar and euro on Thursday as investors waited for signs of a possible agreement between Iran and Oman that could lead to theRead More... -
Rural broadband reaches 60,000 more homes and businesses across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
More than 60,000 homes and businesses in rural Yorkshire and Lincolnshire can now access faster broadband as part of the UK Government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit programme.Read More... -
UK expands Global Talent visa to bring more top researchers to Britain
More than 100 innovative British companies will be able to support leading scientists and engineers from around the world to move to the UK under an expanded Global Talent visa schemeRead More... -
Antisemitic incidents in Britain remain near record levels, security charity says
Antisemitism in Britain remains close to record levels, with nearly 2,000 incidents recorded during the first half of 2026, according to the Community Security Trust (CST).Read More... -
Former neo-Nazi quits as Conservative election candidate after antisemitism backlash
A former neo-Nazi who was jailed for hate crimes has withdrawn as a Conservative candidate in next year's local elections after facing criticism over his selection.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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