UK News
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New pathway for Irish nationals to obtain British citizenship nears approvalA simplified route for citizens of the Republic of Ireland to acquire British citizenship is close to becoming law. The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill, which has already passed theRead More...
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Severn Trent CEO defends multi-million pay amid rising sewage spillsSevern Trent's chief executive, Liv Garfield, has defended her multi-million pound compensation package despite a significant increase in sewage spills by the company in 2023.Read More...
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Thames Barrier marks 40th anniversaryThe Thames Barrier, a defensive structure across the River Thames in East London, has been protecting the city and its surroundings from storm surges of up to 7 meters from the North SeaRead More...
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UK revokes Palestinian student's visa over comments supporting October 7The UK has revoked the student visa of Dana Abuqamar, a 19-year-old Palestinian law student at the University of Manchester, following her public expressions of pride and joy over theRead More...
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UK develops advanced weapon to counter dronesThe UK’s armed forces are developing a revolutionary weapon that uses radio waves to neutralize drones. The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) is designed to disrupt orRead More...
Culture
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Sir Paul McCartney becomes first UK billionaire musicianSir Paul McCartney has made history as the first UK musician to become a billionaire, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. The 81-year-old former Beatle increased his wealth by £50 millionRead More...
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London welcomes Gucci's high-stakes debut cruise collectionAs dusk descended over the River Thames, the anticipation outside London's iconic Tate Modern was palpable. Among the luminaries gracing the event were supermodel Kate Moss, actressRead More...
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Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein disqualified after backstage incidentThe Dutch artist Joost Klein has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest following a backstage incident, as reported by Swedish police after a female member of the productionRead More...
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King Charles assumes historic patronage ties to monarchy spanning over 200 yearsIn 2022, Buckingham Palace announced a comprehensive review of all royal patronages. Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, nearly 500 charities and organizations found themselvesRead More...
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Homes England pledges £120,000 investment in Northstowe community initiativesHomes England, the governmental body overseeing housing and urban revitalization efforts, has unveiled plans to allocate £120,000 in grant funding to support community-driven initiativesRead More...
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Fake Monet and Renoir paintings detected on eBay using AIUp to 40 counterfeit paintings, including alleged works by Monet and Renoir, have been identified for sale on eBay, according to research conducted by Dr. Carina Popovici, an expertRead More...
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Pippa Middleton and James Matthews unveil lodge at Bucklebury FarmPippa Middleton and her billionaire husband James Matthews have inaugurated the lodge at Bucklebury Farm Park in Berkshire, offering a venue for parties, events, and Pilates sessions.Read More...
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Five British museums nominated for prestigious arts prizeMuseums across Skipton, Dundee, Manchester, and London are vying for the esteemed title of Museum of the Year 2024.Read More...
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Gustav Klimt portrait sells for £25.7 million at Vienna auctionA long-lost portrait by Gustav Klimt, depicting a young woman, fetched a staggering 30 million euros (£25.7 million) at an auction held in Vienna on Wednesday.Read More...
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Rishi Sunak: remembering those lost in terror attackIn his Passover message to the Jewish community, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges the somber reality that "for too many families, there will be empty seats" at the Seder table thisRead More...
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Co-op Live: Manchester's new arena opens with high capacity and ambitionsA monumental addition to Manchester's entertainment landscape, the new £365m Co-op Live arena is poised to claim the title of the largest indoor arena in the UK. Nestled beside ManchesterRead More...
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Brontë birthplace unveils open day prior to renovationThe birthplace of the renowned Brontë sisters is set to welcome visitors for a special glimpse inside before embarking on a significant refurbishment.Read More...
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' smashes Spotify recordTaylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has shattered Spotify's record for the most-streamed album in a single day, the platform has announced. Not only did Swift'sRead More...
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World News
A new partnership between the UK and German governments has been agreed today (Friday 3 November 2023) to help secure safe, affordable and clean energy for consumers in both nations
According to the Defender of Rights in France, there are 'more than 15,000 children' who lack access to traditional education in the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte. Due to overcrowded
Bitcoin has broken through the $35,000 (£28,700) level after the US Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates unchanged.
In a significant legal development, the Russian state is set to face a trial for its failure to meet a $60 billion (£49 billion) payment obligation to former shareholders of the defunct oil giant
When non-resident citizens seek to purchase homes in Portugal, they primarily focus on securing housing loans in the districts of Lisbon, Faro, and Porto. According to a report for the third
Emmanuel Macron highlighted the importance of enhancing French involvement in Central Asia, acknowledging the competition for influence in the resource-rich region by Europe, Russia,
The £256 million contract, which provides maintenance work, repairs, servicing, and hard facilities management to the MOD’s large estate in Cyprus, was awarded to Mitie Defence Limited
Russia launched an intensified attack on 118 Ukrainian towns and villages within a 24-hour period, marking the highest daily attack count this year, according to Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor
The Ukrainian public is outraged by a case of disrespectful treatment of Ukrainian children by the authorities of the city of Aalst.
Numerous schools and kindergartens in Estonia are now providing exclusively vegetarian meals for students one day a week, with the goal of increasing the share of vegetables in school