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Musical hit: ‘Trainspotting’ musical opening in London this summer

30 years on from the film that changed everything comes "the ultimate anti-musical." 'Trainspotting', one of the most iconic British films of all time, is now getting the musical treatment...

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Is the UK demanding decades of rent from the US if it leaves NATO?

The transcript of a fake speech allegedly made by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been posted online, raising questions about whether NATO countries pay rent when stationing military personnel in a fellow member state.

Health news

Meningitis B cases in the UK drop as authorities expand vaccination

The number of confirmed cases in the Kent meningitis B outbreak has fallen to 29 following laboratory reclassification, according to United Kingdom health authorities.

Travel News

Flying from the UK is about to get more expensive

Air Passenger Duty changes will come into play on 1 April, with bigger increases for longer flights and private jets.

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World News

Iran attack on the Diego Garcia base: its location and strategic role

Iranian forces have attempted a missile strike on the UK-US base of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, previously thought to lie beyond the range of Iran's missiles.

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Nowruz in London: Iranian diaspora marks spring amid grief over war in Iran

Members of the Iranian diaspora in north London gathered on 20 March to mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, despite concern over the ongoing war in Iran.

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How UK–Europe Trade Is Driving the Next Generation of Manufacturing

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From electric vehicle batteries to aircraft wings, many of the products shaping Europe’s future are not made in one country alone. They are built across borders – with parts, expertise and technology moving between states – including between mainland Europe and the UK - at every stage.

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Starmer says 'We can't lose focus' on Ukraine during Zelenskyy visit

Zelenskyy's visit comes at a time when the Iran war has revived Russia’s ailing economy through increased oil revenue and scuttled US-brokered talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Art

Has Banksy's identity been revealed by new report?

The end of decades’ worth of speculation and intrigue? Maybe. A new report claims to have finally unmasked Banksy’s true identity.

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Why the UK is Europe’s Technology Partner of Choice

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As the UK and Europe reset their trading relationship, technology is emerging as one of the most dynamic areas of cooperation.

Nature

‘Exciting’ discovery could save Europe’s hedgehogs from car collisions

Road traffic accidents are thought to kill up to a third of hedgehogs in local populations.

Culture news

Authors protest AI at London Book Fair with ‘empty’ book

Thousands of authors feature in a new "empty" book titled “Don’t Steal This Book” - a protest over AI firms using creative professionals’ work without their permission.

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Finnish pair win UK Wife Carrying Race

Competitors run up and down a hill carrying partners during the annual UK Wife Carrying Race in Surrey.

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IWD: Meet the women fighting for the planet through politics

This International Women’s Day, Euronews Green highlights some of the female politicians spearheading the never-ending fight against climate change.

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‘Starting from a strong base’: Ceri Morgan on resetting the UK–Europe business relationship

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Trade between the UK and Europe has been shaped by geography, shared supply chains and decades of economic integration. Through changes of government, the commercial ties between them have remained deep and structurally significant.

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UK: Crufts opens in Birmingham with more than 20,000 dogs

Crufts opens in Birmingham with more than 20,000 dogs and record overseas entries, as handlers compete for the coveted Best in Show title.

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UK says it will send four additional Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar

British PM Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that he will be sending four more fighter jets to Qatar and anti-drone Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus amid the ongoing Iran war.

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Spain, Italy and Netherlands join European naval deployment to Cyprus

Multiple European countries have announced further deployment of naval assets to the eastern Mediterranean after a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus. HMS Dragon is expected next week.

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France: Over 250 migrants cross Channel to England as calm seas return

France saw several small boats leave the beach at Gravelines at dawn, carrying migrants hoping to reach England.

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Drone attacks on Cyprus UK base spark concern but no NATO or EU action

Cyprus is one of four EU countries that are not NATO members – but the UK, which has sovereign bases on the island, is.