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Former UK chancellor George Osborne is OpenAI’s newest hire

Britain’s former chief financial minister, George Osborne, said he will lead OpenAI’s programme that helps governments expand their AI capacity.

United Kingdom

UK to transfer €2.8bn of Abramovich’s Chelsea cash to Ukraine fund

Since the Russian billionaire sold Chelsea in 2022 under pressure from the British government, the funds from the sale have been frozen. PM Starmer is now allowing him to use it, but only for one cause: to help Ukraine.

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UK to probe foreign meddling in politics after Russia bribery scandal

An independent review has been ordered in response to the conviction of former Reform UK lawmaker Nathan Gill for accepting bribes from Russia.

United Kingdom

Man who drove into Liverpool football parade jailed for over 21 years

Paul Doyle, 54, used his vehicle "as a weapon" after losing his temper with crowds at a Liverpool FC victory parade on 26 May, prosecutors said.

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Lifestyle

Jane Austen's 250th birthday: Having a ball at a Regency-era fantasy

Fans of English novelist Jane Austen are celebrating her birth 250 years ago, on 16 December 1775. Nowadays, she's a pop culture phenomenon and, with 'Austenmania' spreading, French "Janeites" have been gathering for a Regency-themed ball to re-enact dancing scenes from her beloved books.

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MI6 chief says UK faces threat from Russia's desire to export chaos

The speech is the latest in a series of warnings by Western defence and security authorities about the growing hybrid threat from states such as Russia, Iran and China.

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Fact check: How realistic is a bespoke EU-UK customs union?

Brexit is back making headlines in the UK after the Liberal Democrats received support for creating a bespoke customs union. Where does the UK currently stand, and what benefits would such an agreement bring?

Culture news

New study suggests human firestarters lived much earlier than expected

Archaeologists in Britain have uncovered new evidence which suggests humankind's ability to master fire is some 350,000 years older than previously thought.

United Kingdom

More than 600 items stolen from UK museum in 'high value' raid

The Bristol robbery came just three weeks before a daring daylight heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris which saw a gang make off with crown jewels worth an estimated €88 million.

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Hand-raised reindeer Lars prepares for Christmas

A UK reindeer farm has hand raised Lars, a calf born in May, after his mother lacked milk. Now part of the herd, he is preparing for Christmas events.

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Peace prize for Trump triggers complaint to FIFA ethics investigators

FIFA's ethics code calls for a ban from football of up to two years for violating the duty of neutrality, though it is unclear if the case will be taken up.

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UK sanctions Russian entities suspected of spreading disinformation

Officials pointed to fake websites and political ads during Moldova's recent election and fake news sites carrying videos with false claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy designed to undermine support.

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MI5 accused of 'hiding the truth' over agent who killed for the IRA

Official investigation strongly criticised how the UK's intelligence agency MI5 handled the double agent during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Travel News

Eurostar takes ‘next step’ to launch direct trains from Germany to UK

Direct train services linking Germany and the UK were unveiled earlier this year, but what progress has been made since?

United Kingdom

UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines

NATO's senior expert on cyber and hybrid threats said last year that persistent attacks on undersea cables across Europe is "the most active threat" to Western infrastructure.

United Kingdom

Putin 'morally responsible' for UK Novichok death, inquiry finds

Dawn Sturgess died after coming into contact with the Novichok nerve agent which was stored in a perfume bottle in an assassination attempt on double agent Sergei Skripal in Salisbury.

Culture news

Charity seeks £500,000 to repair Shakespeare family home

The house in Stratford-upon-Avon already received a £1 million donation last year but a car crash in October further damaged the historic building.

United Kingdom

China slams UK for delaying decision again on massive London embassy

The proposed structure at Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London, would be the largest embassy in Europe, covering 20,000 square metres.

United Kingdom

UK to scrap some jury trials in an attempt to clear court backlog

The government says there are almost 80,000 cases waiting to be heard in criminal courts in England and Wales, more than double the pre-pandemic figure.

Cinema

The British public has spoken: 'Die Hard' is not a Christmas movie

The annual debate on whether 'Die Hard' is a Christmas movie or not has finally been resolved. A new poll reveals only 38 per cent of UK public think the Bruce Willis actioner is a festive classic...