World News
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The legacy and impact of Henry Kissinger: a political maestro
Henry Kissinger, a towering figure in American politics, passed away aged 100 on the anniversary of his storied life, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape the world's geopoliticalRead More... -
The Duchess of Edinburgh champions women’s rights during visit to Colombia
Embarking on a visit aimed at supporting those affected by armed conflict, the Duchess of Edinburgh made her way to Colombia, commencing her journey with a series of engagementsRead More... -
Poland advances nuclear power expansion with approval for second plant in 2035
Poland has taken a significant step towards its second nuclear power plant, receiving a decision-in-principle from Climate and Environment Minister Anna Moskwa. The plant, set to commenceRead More... -
Ukraine war: Kyiv endures most extensive drone assault since conflict onset
Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, faced its most significant drone attack since the commencement of Russia's full-scale invasion, as confirmed by the city's mayor.Read More...
Culture
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Greece expresses outrage as UK's Sunak cancels Parthenon Marbles discussion
Greek officials have expressed their intent to continue discussions with the British Museum regarding the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens, despite a recent decision by UK PrimeRead More... -
Salisbury Cathedral showcases art exhibiting refugees' recovered belongings
In an upcoming exhibition titled "Leviathan" at Salisbury Cathedral, artist Shezad Dawood will display artwork featuring personal possessions retrieved from the Mediterranean seabed afterRead More... -
Swansea University welcomes rare Egyptian artifacts to Wales
A stunning collection of several hundred rare Egyptian artifacts, some dating back 7,000 years, is poised for public display until May.Read More... -
David Bowie's handwritten lyrics up for auction: expected to fetch £100,000
David Bowie's handwritten lyrics for two of his songs are set to be auctioned off, potentially fetching up to £100,000. These lyrics, featuring his corrections, drafts, and notes, belong to theRead More... -
Proposed expansion: Stonehenge Visitor Centre set for new educational buildings
The Stonehenge Visitor Centre might undergo a transformation with the potential addition of new structures. English Heritage has proposed constructing two buildings as part of an initiative toRead More... -
The British Library faces ransom threat following cyber attack
In the wake of a cyber attack on the British Library, hackers known as the Rhysida ransomware group have announced intentions to auction off purportedly stolen data. The attack, occurringRead More... -
Napoleon Bonaparte's hat fetches €1.9m in Paris auction
Napoleon Bonaparte's iconic hat from his reign as the French Emperor in the 19th century has fetched an impressive €1.9m ($2.1m; £1.7m) at an auction held in Paris.Read More... -
Glastonbury Festival 2024 tickets gone in less than an hour
The highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival 2024 saw all its tickets snapped up in less than an hour. Demand surged to the point that by 10:00 GMT, all tickets for the upcoming festival wereRead More... -
King Charles joins exclusive group of longest-living British monarchs at 75
On his 75th birthday, King Charles III enters the ranks of the longest-living British monarchs, a list currently topped by five predecessors. Here's a glimpse at the monarchs who have surpassedRead More... -
Counterfeit Robert Burns manuscripts from 1880s continue to generate millions
Fake Robert Burns manuscripts, crafted in Edinburgh 140 years ago, are still in circulation, raking in millions of pounds, according to experts. The forgeries, produced by a skilled counterfeiterRead More... -
'Remarkable' Titanic menu fetches £84,000 in Wiltshire auction
An auction in Wiltshire saw a first-class dinner menu from the RMS Titanic, served on the evening of April 11, 1912, sell for £84,000. The menu, which includes items like oysters, beef, springRead More... -
Picasso's 'Woman with a Watch' sells for $139 million in New York auction
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Pablo Picasso's renowned painting, "Woman with a Watch," fetched an impressive $139.3 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York, marking the second-highest price ever achieved for the -
Historic sites, including Dickens-inspired hotel, added to at-risk register
Over the past year, 159 historic sites have been added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register, identifying places at risk of neglect, decay, or inappropriate development. Among theRead More...
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Westminster Council leader, Adam Hug, is calling on the National Crime Agency (NCA) to crack down on American candy shops, which have appeared across the UK and are allegedly blighting
The 2023 Canada-United Kingdom Media Freedom Award has been presented today to independent Egyptian online newspaper Mada Masr for its extraordinary
A new scheme to boost consumers’ confidence in the venison market and support the sustainable management of wild deer in the countryside has launched.
The Guardian newspaper has issued an apology to the Jewish community and Richard Sharp, former BBC chair, over a cartoon that has been deemed "antisemitic".
A report by a police watchdog on Thursday criticized London's police force for failing to learn enough from the 2016 case of serial killer Stephen Port to prevent similar
Two metal detectorists, Craig Best and Roger Pilling, have been found guilty of conspiring to sell Anglo-Saxon coins worth £766,000 overseas. The coins, believed to
Rail workers from 14 train operators are set to strike on May 13th, the day of the Eurovision Song Contest final, following the rejection of the latest offer from the Rail
According to a court filing in London, Prince Harry did not previously file a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper group due to a secret agreement.
During the North Sea Summit held in Oostende today, the Dutch and British Ministers announced a groundbreaking plan to connect offshore wind between the
According to a recent court filing in Prince Harry's ongoing phone hacking lawsuit against News Group Newspapers, Prince William settled a phone hacking claim