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Cancelled train? UK passengers can now use tickets on other services

Cross-operator ticket acceptance after train cancellations has been expanded to include several new lines.

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21 of the world’s 50 Best Hotels for 2026 are in Europe

The top rated property on the continent is Lake Como’s Passalacqua, coming in fifth overall on The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list.

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Robot valet parking at Gatwick Airport promises safer, easier long‑stay car storage

London Gatwick Airport is testing car-parking robots, offering secure, automated long-stay parking for most vehicles at a small extra cost.

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Leaders of three UK nations hold 'self-determination' talks

The main parties from each nation want to break away from the UK but have different positions on how and when this might take place.

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UK armed forces member dies in 'road traffic incident' in Ukraine

Few details are available on the UK's military presence in Ukraine, although Westminster has previously confirmed that British personnel are present in the country.

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Sea of EU flags dominates BBC's Last Night of the Proms

Ten years on from the UK's historic Brexit referendum, the nation's decision to leave the European Union appears as divisive as ever.

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UK police ban face coverings at planned anti-migrant protest

Small-boat crossings remain a highly contentious political issue in the UK, where tens of thousands of migrants arrive across the Channel each year.

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UK Parliament votes down assisted dying bill in England and Wales

Assisted suicide is legal in several countries, including Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, as well as parts of the US, although eligibility rules vary.

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Brit accused of feeding Russian military details of UK drone factories

Prosecutors say the case also involves research into signal-jamming equipment and an offer to carry out the sabotage himself.

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UK police open criminal probe into Reform UK over foreign funding

In a speech to the party's conference on Friday, Farage insisted Reform UK hadn't broken any rules or accepted "dodgy money".

Culture news

Star Trek fans successfully set new Guinness World Record at London museum

The record attempt took place during the London museum’s Star Trek Lates night - part of a series of events marking the 60 year anniversary of the hugely popular sci-fi series. It includes the Star Trek Warp Trail, which closes this weekend.

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Passengers stranded as UK air traffic control outage disrupts flights

Hundreds of UK flights are delayed or cancelled after a national air traffic control system failure, with Heathrow and other major airports heavily disrupted.

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'A scam': Glastonbury fans furious over music festival's historically high ticket prices for 2027

Many music fans are criticising the 2027 festival price hike as “not fair” and "a scam". Would you pay around €480 for Glasto?

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UK rejects Israel's 'damaging' retaliation against West Bank sanctions

The West Bank has been occupied by Israel since 1967 and has seen a surge in violence since the start of the war in Gaza, which broke out following the Hamas militant group's attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023.

Thailand

Thailand investigates after Briton dies after penis enlargement

The case has reignited debate about medical tourism, with Thailand a leading destination for visitors from abroad seeking healthcare, including cosmetic procedures.

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Fact check: Is the UK still 'occupying' Cyprus?

Experts say that it's too emotive to refer to the British Overseas Territories of Akrotiri and Dhekelia in Cyprus as an 'occupation', instead they are colonial remnants that provide mixed benefits to both sides.

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UK airports face more disruption after air traffic control glitch

The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) said late on Tuesday it was still working to resolve disruption following a "system issue."

Israel

11 European nations to sanction Israeli settlements in the West Bank

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused "settler terrorists" of "ethnic cleansing" in areas of the West Bank and said the UK was bringing in an "import ban on goods from illegal settlements." Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem in response.

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UK commits €116m for Ukraine's air defence, including Patriot missiles

Britain has been one of Ukraine's biggest backers in its effort to repel Russia following Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbour in February 2022.

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Argentina sues Israeli oil firm as Ben Gvir urges Netanyahu to back its Falklands claim

Argentina is to file criminal charges against several companies linked to Israeli oil firm Navitas for operating without authorisation in the Falklands, as Milei steps up his offensive against the Sea Lion project with new sanctions and measures to bolster territorial defence.