World News
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Ukraine war: dam breach eendangers 40,000 homes, UN warns
A grave situation unfolds in eastern Ukraine as more than 40,000 individuals face the imminent risk of losing their homes due to flooding. The catastrophic event wasRead More... -
Foreign secretary's pre-conference visit to Kyiv
Ukraine can count on the UK’s support, both on the battlefield and during its recovery, the Foreign Secretary has told the country during his second visit to Kyiv.Read More... -
US imposes sanctions on Chinese firms assisting Iran's missile program
The United States has imposed sanctions on several Chinese and Hong Kong firms accused of providing support to Iran's ballistic missile program, citing concerns aboutRead More... -
Explosion destroys dam in southern Ukraine, escalating tensions
Tensions between Ukraine and Russia heightened as both sides accused each other of blowing up a major dam near Kherson in southern Ukraine. The destruction of the Kakhovka dam, locatedRead More... -
NATO reinforcements arrive in Kosovo to ensure stability and security
NATO reinforcements have commenced their arrival in Kosovo on Monday (5 June 2023) following the recent outbreak of violence, which resulted in nearly 40 injured KFOR peacekeepingRead More...
Culture
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London Jewish Museum plans relocation as Camden campus set to close
The Jewish Museum in London is preparing to close its building in Camden Town and relocate with a new operating model, according to Nick Viner, Chair of JewishRead More... -
Sir Elton John launches new funding, expresses hope to end AIDS by 2030
Renowned musician Sir Elton John has voiced his belief that ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 is both "possible and doable" as his charity, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, introduced a newRead More... -
Vibrant transformation: artist revitalizes Gloucester with rainbow homes, boosting house prices
Artist Tash Frootko, renowned for her remarkable house painting projects, has once again captivated the city of Gloucester with her latest endeavor. Since 2018, Frootko has been using herRead More... -
Secretary of State unveils £5 million legacy memorialisation fund and digitisation project
The UK Government has today committed £5m to support the recommendations of a memorialisation strategy that will be commissioned through the Northern IrelandRead More... -
Bloomsbury Publishing reports rise in annual profit as readers embrace novels
Bloomsbury Publishing, the renowned publisher of the Harry Potter series, announced an increase in its full-year profit, driven by the enthusiastic response of readers toRead More... -
Government reports advances in music streaming industry
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has today published the UK Industry Agreement on Music...Read More... -
Announcement of key figures for historic Coronation Service roles
Details of individuals with historic claims to take part in the Coronation have been revealed.Read More... -
Billie Eilish claps back at trolls for criticizing her choice of 'feminine' clothing
Billie Eilish recently responded to online trolls who labeled her a 'sellout' for embracing 'feminine' fashion. The 21-year-old singer took to her Instagram Story to addressRead More... -
Glastonbury line-up revealed: Rick Astley and Queens of the stone age added
The final line-up for this year's Glastonbury festival has been unveiled, with Queens of the Stone Age and Rick Astley among the newly added artists.Read More... -
Discover Lavenham: England's enchanting medieval village and Harry Potter film location
If you're a history enthusiast or a fan of the Harry Potter series, Lavenham is the ultimate day trip destination. Located just an hour away from Cambridgeshire, thisRead More... -
City of London cultural institution staff stage strike over pay dispute
In a demonstration of dissatisfaction with their pay, employees from various cultural and civic institutions in central London have initiated a strike. Over 900 members ofRead More... -
Abba rejects 2024 Eurovision reunion on 50th anniversary of victory
Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson have confirmed that they will not reunite for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, marking the 50th anniversary ofRead More... -
Israeli actress Roni Nadler launches London film studio, boosts UK industry
Israeli actress Roni Nadler is making a significant investment of £7 million to bolster the British film industry with the launch of her London-based production company.Read More...
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New research suggests that one in four people in England will experience hearing loss by 2030 as a result of listening to music at excessively high volumes. NHS figures
In a refreshing and candid revelation, Joyce Jackman, a remarkable 102-year-old woman from Essex, shared her secret to living a fulfilling and lengthy life—good sex.
More than 11,000 digitally excluded Londoners have been helped to get online through free training in the last year, while thousands more have benefitted from
Temple Footbridge crosses the River Thames west of Temple Lock near Marlow. It is closed due to safety concerns.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today joined specialist Met officers to see first-hand how the police are tackling violence affecting young people in the capital through enforcement and
Anne Boden, the chief executive of Starling Bank, is stepping down from her position after nine years since founding the company. This decision comes as the digital
Get out and enjoy some of the UK’s finest coastal activities this half term, with the Yorkshire shoreline offering some very special places that anyone can explore completely free of charge.
A big leap forward in providing NHS patients with more direct control over their care - including allowing them to manage their hospital appointments - is being rolled out in participating trusts
In an effort to combat staffing shortages in hospitals, Britain has recruited a record number of international nurses in the last financial year, with a significant portion
An 18-year-old from north London, known as Bacari Ogarro or 'Mizzy', has been arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance after posting videos of himself