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Thor and RRR actor Ray Stevenson dies, aged 58

Ray Stevenson, who played the villainous British governor in RRR, an Asgardian warrior in the Thor films, and a member of the 13th Legion in HBO's Rome, has died, aged 58.

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Convicted paedophile Rolf Harris dies

The former entertainer was a mainstay of family programming in the UK and Australia. In 2014, he was jailed for a series of sexual assaults on young girls.

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Madeleine McCann: Police end reservoir search where suspect was seen

Portuguese media said this was the fourth police search for McCann, following the initial one in 2007 in the southern Algarve area and further efforts in 2013 and 2014. Another search was held in Germany in 2020.

United Kingdom

Bregrets? New poll suggests the UK has had a few since leaving the EU

Polling company says the number of people who say the UK was right to leave has fallen to its lowest level

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British government minister in more trouble over speeding scandal

Prime Minister consults ethics advisor after Suella Braverman is accused of seeking preferential treatment to handle her speeding violation.

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Not just Florida: Michelangelo's David is causing a stir in Scotland

An advert for an Italian restaurant in Glasgow was rejected over concerns about nudity.

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UK's BT announces 55,000 job cuts amid plans to ultilise AI

UK telecoms company BT has announced plans to cut 55,000 jobs in a major overhaul and says some tasks will be undertaken by artificial intelligence

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Report on international reading ability scores EU countries highly

The PIRLS report found that England, Finland and Poland achieved particularly high scores in the reading tests, despite international disruption due to Covid.

Europe News

EU, UK agree to boost cooperation to tackle illegal Channel crossings

The deal, which still needs to be negotiated, comes just months after the two sides resolved the main issue dividing them: trade arrangements in Northern Ireland.

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For your reappraisal: James Blunt - 'Back to Bedlam'

In this weekly series, our journalists share their appreciation for an undervalued album that deserves more love. This week: James Blunt’s 'Back to Bedlam'.

United Kingdom

UK pledges 'long-range attack drones' for Ukraine

The Ukrainian president is in Britain after visiting Paris, Berlin and Rome on a whistlestop European tour.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Has the UK forgotten the lessons of the past in its latest trade deal?

The UK must not continue to reject the Single Market in favour of trade agreements such as that with the CPTPP, Dan Sutton and Christos Kourtelis write.

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A cunning plan! Blackadder turns 40 with Royal Mail anniversary stamps

Royal Mail have announced the launch of 12 special stamps marking the 40th anniversary of British sitcom favourite Blackadder.

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Journalism summit celebrates life of investigative reporting hero

An event celebrating the best in investigative journalism is taking place today, in honour of the life of Sir Harry Evans, a journalist famous for uncovering the thalidomide scandal with the Sunday Times.

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Lost script discovered from creator of ‘The Singing Detective’

A new script has been uncovered from one of the greatest TV writers, nearly 30 years after his death.

United Kingdom

Scores arrested at coronation, in 'heavy-handed' police operation

London police confirmed a total of 64 arrests during coronation weekend, sparking concerns over a crackdown on free speech.

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The Coronation Concert in pictures

A panoply of musical stars took to the stage on Sunday to honour King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Windsor. Even Tom Cruise made a cheeky appearance...

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Fit for a Queen: Camilla's style and fashion era begins

Following the coronation of Britain's Queen Camilla, Euronews Culture wonders whether she will set fashion trends or follow them?

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WATCH: Royal Air Force Red Arrows wow crowds with flypast

The Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force’s aerobatics team, wowed the coronation crowds on Saturday as they carried out a flypast over Buckingham Palace, leaving red, white and blue trails in the sky.

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WATCH: UK servicemen and women arrive in London ahead of coronation

Members of the Royal Navy, Army and Commonwealth forces arrived by train at Waterloo Station in London on Saturday, to take part in the coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort, Camilla.