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The UK government has arranged additional charter flights to assist British nationals in leaving Lebanon due to the worsening security situation in the region.
The United Kingdom announced on Tuesday that it has imposed sanctions on 16 members of the Russian cyber-crime group Evil Corp, which it accuses of being directed by Russia to conduct
Demand for public housing priced above S$1 million ($776,940) is surging in Singapore, with the number of units sold so far in 2024 exceeding the total for all of 2023.
France's newly appointed Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, is considering a temporary increase in corporate taxes for the country's largest companies, as well as a levy on share buybacks,
Hundreds of British holidaymakers are pursuing legal action after falling ill with gastric illnesses while staying at luxury hotels in Cape Verde.
In an interview with LBC’s Nick Ferrari, Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely, claimed that 80% of Palestinians supported the Hamas-led attacks on
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the United Nations General Assembly to discuss the ongoing conflict between Lebanon and Israel.
Australia and Britain have announced plans to sign a bilateral treaty to jointly produce a new class of nuclear-powered submarines as part of the AUKUS partnership,
Elon Musk lashed out at Britain on Thursday following reports that he was not invited to the country's upcoming investment summit. Musk took to his X platform,
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer next week, as he continues his efforts to rebuild and
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Sport
Manchester United turns Old Trafford turf into a piece of club history for fans
Manchester United turns Old Trafford turf into a piece of club history for fans
Manchester United are giving supporters an unusual opportunity to take home a small piece of the club’s iconic stadium, with preserved sections of the Old Trafford pitch being sold as
Read More... Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
A former senior British police chief and three other officers are facing misconduct investigations over the decision to prevent supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv
Read More... Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’
Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine, bringing fresh turmoil to the career of one of the sport’s most unpredictable and
Read More... Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships
Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of fraud following a security operation that caused significant disruption at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on
Read More... Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble
Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble
Dina Asher-Smith has joined an elite chapter of European athletics history after helping Great Britain to gold in the women’s 4x100 metres relay in Birmingham, taking her European
Read More... OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts
OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts
London-born NBA champion OG Anunoby has thrown his support behind the Mayor of London’s drive to expand basketball across the capital, announcing a personal investment in the
Read More... London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital
London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital
London has formally entered the race to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, putting forward a bid that organisers say could deliver more than £400 million in economic and
Read More... Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election
Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election
Serbia and Sweden have withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, following Wales in breaking ranks with the world football governing
Read More... Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president, citing concerns over governance and leadership.
Read More... Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign
Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign
The Netherlands have been named the winners of FIFA's Fair Play Award following the 2026 World Cup, after finishing the tournament with the best disciplinary record.
Read More... Education
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London schools see sharp fall in exclusions as Inclusion Charter strengthens safety and belonging
New evidence suggests that efforts to improve inclusion and prevent violence are contributing to safer and more supportive school environments across London, with suspension andRead More... -
£22.5m programme to expand enrichment opportunities for children in more than 400 schools
Hundreds of thousands of young people in disadvantaged communities across England are set to gain greater access to sport, music, arts, debating, volunteering and outdoor activitiesRead More... -
Jewish studies in Europe at a crossroads: an interview with Oleg Kozerod
Interview with Oleh Kozerod, Researcher at the Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of UkraineRead More... -
England’s education overhaul puts local leaders at the centre of jobs and skills reform
Government brings mayors, employers, schools and colleges together to reshape technical education and connect young people with regional job opportunitiesRead More... -
London’s school run transformed as car journeys fall and active travel soars
A decade of policies introduced under Mayor Sadiq Khan has significantly changed how children travel to school, with new Transport for London figures showing a sharp fall in schoolRead More... -
UK families to save thousands as free school meals and breakfast clubs expand
Millions of children will gain access to free school meals this term as the government rolls out a wider package aimed at cutting the cost of sending children to school.Read More... -
Malaysia’s new Chevening cohort set to strengthen UK–Malaysia ties
Twenty Malaysian professionals and emerging leaders are preparing to begin postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom after securing places on the prestigious Chevening scholarshipRead More... -
GCSE results deliver strongest-ever rise in top maths grades
More than 6,000 additional pupils secure grade 7 or above in maths as overall GCSE performance edges higherRead More... -
Climate change and ageing: why health systems face a new global risk
Climate change is emerging as a major challenge for ageing societies, with extreme weather, pressure on healthcare systems and economic disruption increasingly interacting to shapeRead More... -
Children to get free bus travel across England during August
Children aged five to 15 will be able to travel for free on most local buses in England throughout August, under a government scheme aimed at helping families reduce the cost of summerRead More...
UK News
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UK puts £331m behind global drive to tackle climate-related security threats
The UK government is committing £331 million to international efforts aimed at reducing security risks linked to climate change, biodiversity loss and growing pressure on foodRead More... -
UK puts more than £1.5bn on table to break Northern Ireland budget deadlock
The UK Government has offered Northern Ireland’s devolved administration a financial package worth more than £1.5 billion, in a bid to end a prolonged dispute over theRead More... -
West Yorkshire secures £11.4m package to strengthen support for crime victims
Thousands of people affected by crime across West Yorkshire are set to receive enhanced counselling, advocacy and practical assistance under a new £11.4 million GovernmentRead More... -
Free bus travel gives families a summer break as child journeys top 14.5 million
More than 14.5 million free bus journeys were made by children across England during August, as a government-backed summer travel scheme helped families reduce the cost of days outRead More... -
New London overground link moves into public consultation as TfL targets West and Northwest London growth
Transport for London has opened the first public consultation on plans for a new London Overground railway linking Hendon with Hounslow, a proposed 18.5-kilometre route that wouldRead More...
Culture
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UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
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...
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