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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According to new research from Key Data, London's tourism industry will receive a boost of over £205 million during the Coronation fortnight. The event has seen a surge in bookings, with
Anti-monarchist group Republic has received a "passive aggressive" letter from the Home Office warning them against their plans to protest at the King's coronation. The Home Office's Police
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.