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UK officials will stop attending most EU meetings from September

UK officials will stop attending most EU meetings from September 1 in order to focus on the future relationship of the UK and EU, the government said in a statement.

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The Brief: European Council says Britain has not offered ‘realistic alternative’ to Irish backstop

The Brief: Britain hasn't offered a "realistic alternative" to the Irish backstop, European Council President Donald Tusk said in a tweet responding to Prime Minister Johnson's letter requesting that Brussels drop the policy.

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Dutch Facebook user invites people to watch Brexit unfold from beach

Dutch Facebook user invites people to watch Brexit unfold from Netherlands beach

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Man, 20, charged with murder of newlywed British PC appears in court

Jed Foster, 20, was charged with the murder of newlywed British PC Andrew Harper, who was killed while investigating a burglary.

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EU being 'a bit negative' but we'll get there on Brexit deal: Johnson

The European Union is being "a bit negative" concerning reaching a Brexit deal but it can be done, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday evening.

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DragWorld celebrates of all things drag in London

DragWorld is a celebration of all things drag. Almost 150 years on, drag as an art form has exploded thanks to the US RuPaul's Drag Race television series. But fewer of us may know about drag kings.

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Watch: Supersonic memorabilia to be displayed at Concorde exhibition

The Concorde airliner flew at 1,350 mph, more than twice the speed of sound

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Corbyn calls for early recall of Parliament over Brexit

Corbyn calls for early recall of Parliament over Brexit

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Northern Ireland deadlock is empowering terrorists, warns police chief

Uncertainty over Stormont and Brexit is hampering the fight against terrorism in Northern Ireland, a police chief said after a bomb in Fermanagh.

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'Operation Yellowhammer': Leaked memo warns of no-deal Brexit chaos

The document about preparations codenamed Operation Yellowhammer warns of a possible three month “meltdown” at Britain’s ports.

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UK cyclist sets motor-paced speed world record

A UK cyclist has set the motor-paced speed world record.

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US makes last-ditch bid to seize Iranian oil tanker Grace 1

The United States has made a last-ditch attempt to stop an Iranian oil tanker from leaving Gibraltar.

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Watch: Woman set for epic trip following migration of imperiled osprey

The woman dubbed a "human swan" after embarking on a mammoth paramotor flight to follow the bird's migration route is taking off again.

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Euroviews. From adventure golf to indoor slides – is faith winning or losing young people? ǀ View

The challenge of involving younger people is a common concern for many churches, mosques, temples and other places of worship.

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Euroviews. The law needs to change to allow anonymity for sexual offences suspects ǀ View

While the protection of lifelong anonymity for complainants in sexual offences, regardless of the outcome of any police investigation, is enshrined in law, no equivalent protection exists for suspects.

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Peterloo Massacre remembered 200 years on

The bicentenary of one of Britain’s bloodiest political rallies will be marked in Manchester with events in memory of the Peterloo Massacre.

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Knife crime campaign on fried chicken boxes branded 'offensive'

A government knife crime campaign on fried chicken boxes has been condemned as 'ignorant' and 'offensive'.

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Watch: Promising signs for the Thames's seal population

In a river that was declared a biologically dead open sewer in the 1950s, an increase in marine life in the estuary is a sign that the river's health is improving.

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Tiny trio of rock hyrax pups born at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo has welcomed the arrival of three rock hyrax pups.

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Euroviews. The Muslim wealth tax Zakat is the best blueprint for making Western societies fairer ǀ View

This week sees 1.8 billion Muslims celebrate the "Festival of Sacrifice," or Eid Al-Adha. But the idea of sacrificing one's hard earned money is a year-round activity for Muslims. Could this be the blueprint for fairer societies in Europe and America?

The United Kingdom, known for its historic monarchy and cultural influence, continues to navigate the post-Brexit era, reshaping its political and economic landscape. Follow key developments in government policy, trade relations, and social change as the UK defines its future outside the EU.