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From Ukraine to EU-UK ties: Big summit of European leaders kicks off

European leaders gather during the European Political Community Summit at the iconic Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, with Ukraine and migration as top items on the agenda.

18/07/2024

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WATCH: King Charles opens new UK parliament

Britian’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived Wednesday at Westminster Palace in a horse-drawn carriage to preside over the State Opening of Parliament.

17/07/2024

Tech News

King's Speech: AI overlooked in new UK government's plans

Artificial intelligence was barely mentioned in King Charles III's speech as he outlined the legislative programme for the UK's new Labour government.

17/07/2024

Green News

Why did the UK's King Charles give royal status to a goat?

As he bestowed the honour, the British King petted the small creature and offered a compliment on the shade of its pale blonde coat.

17/07/2024

Europe News

UK Labour Party sets out plan for Britain in King's Speech

In the introduction to the speech, Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged patience, warning against “the snake oil charm of populism.”

17/07/2024

Culture news

V&A beats the Met to scoop 12th-century ivory carving

The sculpture, which depicts Jesus Christ’s body being lifted from the cross by Joseph of Arimathea, is now set to stay in the UK.

17/07/2024

Culture news

A look inside London Natural History Museum's newly revamped gardens

Dippy the diplodocus is back at London's Natural History Museum - only she's now called Fern and she's moved to prime position in the museum's revamped gardens.

17/07/2024

Europe News

EU-UK ties and Russia to dominate big summit of European leaders

As leaders from 45 European nations get together to discuss everything from energy to Russia's war in Ukraine, experts say what seems like a noble idea might be limited in format and outcomes.

17/07/2024

United Kingdom

UK looks to rebuild relations with Europe under new leadership

Eight years after Britain voted to leave the EU, young Europeans living in London are ready for change.

17/07/2024

wellbeing

Cycling on your commute lowers risk of disease and poor mental health

A landmark study undertaken over two decades showed cyclists had about half the risk of dying compared with inactive commuters.

17/07/2024

United Kingdom

King Charles III to preside over opening of UK parliament

Donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of state, King Charles III will lay out the legislative program of the UK's first left-leaning government in 14 years, which will include more than 35 bills.

17/07/2024

Art

Polish artist Goshka Macuga takes over London Roman temple

Macuga digs into the Roman mythology of the Roman temple of Mithras – hidden beneath the City of London – in her cave-like immersive installation.

17/07/2024

Living

Cut unnecessary prescriptions to go greener, UK doctors told

Doctors are uniquely trusted to discuss public health threats like climate change.

16/07/2024

Art

Animal puppet art project aims to inspire action on climate change

The new project, from the team behind the Syrian refugee puppet Little Amal which traversed the globe, aims to raise awareness about climate change.

16/07/2024

United Kingdom

Southgate steps down as England manager after Euro 2024 fiasco

Southgate's resignation as England manager comes after strong criticism over his picks and line-up choices at Euro 2024. Who is more likely to replace him?

16/07/2024

Culture news

Art(istic) theft: Brazilian artist steals coin from British Museum

Hundreds of items have gone missing from the British Museum – but, this time, a historic coin was stolen by an artist.

16/07/2024

Europe Decoded

Did parties field fake candidates in the UK general election?

Rumours have been rampant on social media that a candidate for the right-wing populist party Reform in the recent UK election wasn’t real.

16/07/2024

United Kingdom

Alcaraz beats Djokovic at Wimbledon to take home fourth Grand Slam

The Spaniard won 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in front of a crowd which included a surprise visit from the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton.

14/07/2024

United Kingdom

Euro 2024: 'England out without migration', says new UK campaign

71% of English players fielded in England's semifinal win over the Netherlands were born abroad or have at least one parent or grandparent born outside the UK.

12/07/2024

United Kingdom

Starmer: UK will 'reset' relations with the EU

The UK's new prime minister says the UK has been too "inward looking" on the world stage.

12/07/2024

Art

In pictures: 50 years of everyday Bengali life in East London

Running until 3 August 2024 at the Four Corners gallery in London, 'I Am Who I Am Now' is a celebration of the Bengali East End.

12/07/2024

Business

UK's FCA shakes up listing regulations to attract more companies

The move comes as the London Stock Exchange has been struggling for several months to retain companies looking to leave the UK and list in more welcoming markets such as the US.

11/07/2024

Culture news

London's Buckingham Palace opens iconic balcony room to visitors

Visitors will be able enter the room leading onto its iconic balcony, where royals have made their appearance at special occasions for generations.

11/07/2024

Europe News

Northern Irish politicians rally for UK government to ditch Legacy Act

Bereaved family members and politicians in Northern Ireland are hopeful that the new UK Labour-led government will repeal and replace widely contested legislation that grants immunity to "cooperating individuals" over the decades-long Troubles.

11/07/2024

Economy

UK economy receives surprise boost after month of zero growth

May's output was lifted by an uptick in the services sector as sunshine boosted consumer spending.

11/07/2024

Culture news

Former British MP Jacob Rees-Mogg to star in new reality TV series

One of Britain's freshly jobless Conservative MPs, Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced that he already has a new career lined up: starring in his own reality TV series.

11/07/2024