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The Princess Royal visits a virus research centre in Uganda

Britain's Princess Anne landed in Uganda accompanied by her Husband Sir Tim Laurence on Tuesday for her four-day private visit to the country.

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UK PM asks Emmanuel Macron for help with Channel migrants

Sunak and Macron held their first telephone call since Sunak became prime minister earlier this week.

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Climate activists target luxury car brands in London

Activists from the climate action group, Just Stop Oil, have sprayed orange paint on the showroom windows of luxury car brands Ferrari, Bugatti and Bentley in London.

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TV star Chris Tarrant explains why he's hosting a Ukrainian family

Chris Tarrant is an icon of British quiz shows. He chats to Euronews about his experience opening his home to a Ukrainian family, among stories of his time in the spotlight.

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Rishi Sunak faces his first Prime Minister’s Question Time

The UK's new prime minister has faced calls for a general election just two days into the job.

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Rishi Sunak is UK's first Indian-origin PM... and the fourth in Europe

A second un-elected prime minister in a row, Rishi Sunak is making history for Brits with Indian heritage.

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Rishi Sunak admits 'mistakes were made' as he becomes UK PM

He was formally asked to form a government by King Charles on Tuesday afternoon, making Sunak the UK's 57th prime minister.

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Who is soon-to-be UK PM Rishi Sunak and what does he stand for?

Sunak was born in the coastal city of Southampton as the son of African immigrant parents of Punjabi-Indian descent.

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The mythical creatures of Europe: The Green Man

For millennia, the Green Man has haunted the edges of English tradition. From its pagan origin to its Arthurian legend, the Green Man is always there.

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Rishi Sunak to become Britain's next prime minister

In his first public address, Sunak vowed to serve with "integrity and humility", saying the UK faces a profound "economic challenge".

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Doctor Who Review: Old faces and convoluted endings

"A convoluted mess of an episode." Jodie Whittaker's final episode of Doctor Who.

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Rishi Sunak favourite to become new UK PM, as vote deadline nears

Challengers to become Britain's third prime minister in just seven weeks must get the support of 100 other Conservative Party MPs by 15:00 CET on Monday.

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Boris Johnson confirms he won't join the race to become UK's next PM

"This is simply not the right time", said former PM Boris Johnson, as he announced that despite supposedly securing enough support among Tory MPs, he will not stand in the leadership contest.

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Review: Peaky Blinders - The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

The official dance theatre show comes to London and brings the drama and shuffle of the Shelby family to a rapturous crowd.

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Lettuce rejoice as salad wins challenge and outlasts UK PM Liz Truss

In a bizarre challenge, a lettuce outlasted UK PM Liz Truss. Euronews spoke to the people behind the stunt.

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Climate change could result in the UK becoming a major wine producer

In England, climate change is modifying the wine landscape. According to a study published in July, over the next 20 years rising temperatures will allow the cultivation of grape varieties that were usually grown in Burgundy or Alsace

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Euroviews. Liz Truss quits: rules for a 'Cultured' resignation speech

Lost for words Liz? Fear not, Euronews Culture is on standby to impart some advice so that the departing UK prime minister can leave the room with a modicum of dignity once her successor has been chosen... After all, when you’re a politician, that farewell moment isn’t one you want to mess up.

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Three countries withdraw from Eurovision 2023

Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bulgaria have withdrawn from next year's competition, saying they can't afford to pay the registration fees.

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Liz Truss quits as UK PM after just 44 days in office

She is the shortest-serving PM in recent UK history.

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LS Lowry's iconic painting remains in public hands after record sale

Going to the Match went for the most money a Lowry painting has ever sold for. It had been feared a private buyer would rob the public of seeing the masterpiece.