UK News
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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...
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King Charles and Queen Camilla attend OBE service at St. Paul's CathedralKing Charles and Queen Camilla made a notable appearance at St. Paul's Cathedral on May 15th, 2024, attending a service for the Order of the British Empire.Read More...
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British Airways emergency landing: smoke fills cockpit mid-airA British Airways flight traveling from London to Oslo, Norway, was forced to make an emergency landing in Holland after smoke reportedly filled the cockpit mid-air.Read 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
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced on Monday that Antarctic sea ice levels experienced a significant decline last month, marking a worrying development according to
A migrant boat carrying approximately 200 people from Senegal has gone missing off the coast of the Canary Islands, prompting Spanish rescuers to launch a search operation.
Novo Nordisk's obesity drug, Wegovy, will be launched in Germany this month, marking its third European market. However, only individuals who pay out of pocket or have specific private
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will sign an agreement with Germany to export more than 100 Australian-made Boxer armed carriers to the German
In response to recent violent riots following the police-related death of a teenager, France has decided to ban the sale of fireworks for the upcoming Bastille Day celebrations. The government
In a significant shift of battlefield advantage, Ukraine now reportedly has more tanks than Russia, according to the latest data. Over the past few months, Kyiv has received hundreds of heavy
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has fired a top general who was in charge of the war against Ukraine, as part of his ongoing purge of the military leadership following the attempted coup by the
The Organization of American States (OAS) has expressed its concern over the Guatemalan Constitutional Court's (CSJ) decision to continue reviewing the results of the June 25 elections,
Syria's information ministry announced on Saturday the cancellation of accreditation for two local journalists working for the BBC, citing coverage deemed "false" and "politicized."
Today (Saturday 8 July), the UK Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, is visiting Cape Verde to attend the 2023 African Caucus Meeting as the guest of honour. The Caucus