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Museum of Youth Culture: A tribute to Britain's blunder years

A celebration of the magic and messiness of misspent youth, this museum is for every teenager that once scrawled RAWR on their wrist, wore their eyeliner too thick, and refused to accept the world as it was.

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Driver dies and nine in critical condition after trains collide in UK

More than 20 ambulances, six air ambulances and specialist hazardous area response teams attended the scene in southeast England.

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Who is Andy Burnham? The returning MP tipped to succeed Keir Starmer

Burnham has said he was first inspired to enter politics after watching "Boys From The Blackstuff," an acclaimed 1982 TV show about five unemployed men navigating Margaret Thatcher's Britain.

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Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, setting up leadership battle

In his victory speech, Burnham warned the Labour Party that it had a "final chance to change".

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UK police arrest man after toddler 'ended up' in crocodile pen at zoo

Cambridgeshire Constabulary said the toddler had sustained "serious injuries" and was in a "critical but stable" condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.

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Two Chinese-British dual nationals jailed in dissident spying case

The sweeping National Security Law, which severely curtailed freedoms in Hong Kong, contributed to years of strained ties between Beijing and London.

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5,000-year-old 'proto-Stonehenge' discovered near famous monument

The structure consisted of two wooden posts that aligned precisely with the summer sunrise and winter sunset, suggesting ancient Britons were already tracking the Sun before the creation of Stonehenge.

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Voters head to the polls in key UK by-election

Burnham is regarded by many Labour MPs as the party's best chance of recovery following the disastrous May local elections.

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UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash

Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platforms for extremists.

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UK minister ‘very confident’ of triple EU reset deal at July summit

Nick Thomas-Symonds tells Euronews he’s “very confident” London and Brussels will close new pacts on agri-food exports, electricity and youth mobility when they convene for a summit in July, as domestic pressure mounts on his government.

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Social media is now the world’s leading source of news, study says

Fifty-four percent of people said they used social media as a news source at least once a week compared to the 51% using traditional media, like TV, radio or news websites.

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Russia says yacht on 'dangerous approach' in Channel prompted shots

The incident comes two days after armed British forces boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker in the Channel that is suspected of being part of Russia’s shadow fleet.

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London West End Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed to honour Judi Dench

The name change of one of the West End’s most iconic stages celebrates one of the greatest British performers. Dame Judi Dench has been left “truly overwhelmed” by the news.

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Bonnie Tyler out of induced coma but still in critical condition

The 75-year-old Welsh singer has been in intensive care at Faro Hospital since early May following emergency surgery for a perforated bowel.

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US allies propose to lead demining mission of Strait of Hormuz

Trump appeared hesitant to accept the European proposal, stressing that the strategic waterway will become open and safe thanks to his tentative deal to end the war with Iran, but remained open to the idea of some naval presence to ensure water safety for commercial passage.

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Two men convicted of arson plot targeting Keir Starmer's properties

Two men face sentencing Friday after being found guilty of torching properties linked to the prime minister, in a case that has raised questions about foreign interference in British public life.

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Delays to UK Parliament renovation could add £420m to final bill

Plans to restore the Victorian neo-Gothic edifice, which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Westminster Abbey, stretch back more than a decade.

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UK court upholds terrorism ban on pro-Palestinian group

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper had defended the proscription, arguing supporters of the group were unaware of the "full nature" of the organisation.

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UK's Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16-year-olds

Australia, Canada, Brazil and Indonesia have introduced legislation or announced age-based restrictions or requirements for children’s access to social media.

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Ukraine thanks UK for intercepting Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

In a post on social media, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the operation delivered "yet another blow to Russia".

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.