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Russia calls talks with US on Ukraine ‘positive’ after four-hour meeting
Russia has described a four-hour discussion with the United States about the war in Ukraine as “positive and constructive,” according to a Kremlin delegate. The meeting took place inRead More... -
UK and EU must increase defence spending, says Lammy
David Lammy has urged the UK and EU nations to allocate more resources to defence, warning that Europe faces an "existential question" even if a peace agreement is reached in Ukraine.Read More... -
Keir Starmer offers UK peacekeeping troops for European security in Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that Britain is prepared to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if necessary, emphasizing the move as crucial to ensuring both British andRead More... -
Trump confirms upcoming meeting with UK Prime Minister Starmer
President Donald Trump has revealed that he will meet with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer "very soon" after Starmer requested a visit to the United States.Read More... -
Russian drone strike damages Chernobyl Nuclear Plant structure
A Russian drone has struck the protective structure at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which shields the radioactive remnants of the 1986 disaster. The attack, captured in footage releasedRead More...
Culture
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Exploring London’s forgotten Cockney-Yiddish culture: a new podcast unveils lost voices and stories
A new podcast, launched today by Queen Mary University historians Professor Nadia Valman and Dr. Vivi Lachs, uncovers the unique and often-overlooked fusion of Cockney and YiddishRead More... -
Blenheim Palace unveils exclusive ‘Family Treasures’ extended tour
Starting 15th February 2025, Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will introduce an exciting new experience for visitors—the Family Treasures extended tour. This exclusive journeyRead More... -
Rare Harry Potter first edition rescued from rubbish sells for £21,000
A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, which was nearly discarded, has fetched over £21,000 at auction.Read More... -
King Charles visits Polish Social and Cultural Centre in London
King Charles paid a visit to the Polish Social and Cultural Centre (POSK) in Hammersmith, London, on Wednesday, where he was warmly welcomed by Polish Ambassador to the UK,Read More... -
The Princess of Wales unveils new childhood programme at National Portrait Gallery
Visitors at the National Portrait Gallery were in for a surprise as the Princess of Wales arrived in an unexpected fashion—stepping off a London minibus alongside a group of enthusiasticRead More... -
McCartney warns copyright law change could harm artists
Sir Paul McCartney has voiced his concerns over proposed changes to UK copyright law, warning they could allow artificial intelligence (AI) to exploit creators' work and threaten the livelihoodsRead More... -
Two Van Gogh paintings to be displayed in London for the first time
Two remarkable paintings by Vincent van Gogh, created shortly after the artist famously mutilated his ear, will be showcased in London for the first time.Read More... -
Bloomsbury renews Amazon UK contract to avoid sales disruption
Bloomsbury Publishing, the renowned publisher of the Harry Potter series, has renewed its supply agreement with Amazon UK, resolving months of stalled negotiations that had threatened aRead More... -
Chinese New Year Gala celebrated in London
The Chinese Students and Scholars Association UK (CSSAUK) hosted a vibrant Chinese New Year Gala in London on January 21, 2025. This festive event brought together performers andRead More... -
Woman arrested after bombarding Joey Essex and His Love Island girlfriend Jessy Potts with over 100,000 messages
A woman in her 40s has been arrested following allegations that she sent more than 100,000 messages, including death threats, to Joey Essex and his Love Island girlfriend, Jessy Potts.Read More... -
UK rules out TikTok ban, says cat videos are not a security threat
Cat and dancing videos don’t appear to pose a national security risk, a senior UK Cabinet minister has said, confirming that there are no current plans to ban TikTok in the UK.Read More...
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Rodrick Ekechi, a TikTok fitness enthusiast and university student, has captured the internet’s attention after completing an extraordinary 25-hour run from London to Birmingham.
One of Britain’s largest anti-racism organisations, Stand Up to Racism, revealed on Wednesday that its Facebook page had been taken down for allegedly violating the platform’s community
The publisher of the Sun newspaper has agreed to pay “substantial damages” and issued an apology to Prince Harry to resolve a protracted legal battle over allegations of unlawful intrusion
Google secures UK injunction to block enforcement of Russian judgments over YouTube account closures
Google achieved a significant legal victory on Wednesday as London’s High Court granted an injunction to prevent the enforcement of Russian judgments against the tech giant over the closure
Prince Harry’s protracted legal battle against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers (NGN) has entered a pivotal stage, with an eight-week trial commencing at the High Court in London.
British Member of Parliament (MP) Mike Amesbury pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault on Thursday, following an incident in which he punched a passerby during a night out.
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Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp (NWSA) has agreed to sell its Foxtel Group to sports streaming platform DAZN Group Ltd. in a transaction valuing the Australian pay-television and streaming
Cyberattacks have inflicted a staggering loss of approximately £44 billion ($55.08 billion) on British businesses over the past five years, according to a report released on Monday by insurance