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Germany and UK take aim with 'landmark' deal to make artillery guns

The new defence agreement will bring jobs to the UK as the Labour government seeks to build closer ties with European allies.

Culture news

Book on endangered languages wins coveted British culture award

Ross Perlin won the annual award for his book ‘Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues’.

EuroVerify

Is Russia behind recent arson attacks in Europe?

Incidents in Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the UK have led to suspicions that Moscow is trying to sabotage European countries for backing Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

Art

Are you ready for the new David Bowie Centre?

Costumes, handwritten lyrics and instruments among the 90,000+ items that will go on display in V&A’s new East Storehouse venue next year.

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Cinema

Paddington Bear given UK passport by Home Office

Paddington gets his official travel documents... But the bear-y nice gesture from the Home Office is not to everyone's liking.

Culture news

Remarkable coin collection bought by UK trust for over €5 million

A remarkable collection of 2,584 silver pennies dating back to the Norman Conquest has been acquired for £4.3 million (around €5.16 million), setting a record as the most valuable treasure ever discovered in the UK.

Culture news

Original Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno dies aged 66

Iron Maiden released a statement saying that Di'Anno's contributions to their early sound “helped set us on the path we have been travelling as a band for almost five decades."

Cinema

Saoirse Ronan and the offer James Bond producers shouldn’t ignore

The new James Bond film needs a renaissance following Daniel Craig's tenure, and comments made by Saoirse Ronan could signal a bold and much-needed rejuvination - one which could break a tiresome franchise trend.

Lifestyle

King Conker keeps the crown: World conker champion cleared of cheating

An investigation had been launched into whether "King Conker" cheated during the annual World Conker Championships by using a steel chestnut. He’s now been cleared.

Culture news

Pharell Williams 'Piece By Piece' gala disrupted by PETA in London

The incident took place during the closing night gala of the BFI London Film Festival. Protesters rolled out a banner that read: “Pharrell: Stop Supporting Killing Animals For Fashion."

Business

Week ahead: A look forward to what might be moving the markets

This week, several key trends are capturing investors' attention, including eurozone economic activity, central bank rate decisions, and major companies' quarterly earnings.

China

UK FM warns China that arming Russia will damage relations with Europe

Britain's foreign minister has raised concerns about China's support of Russia in its war against Ukraine, whilst on a visit to Beijing.

Culture Series

In pictures: Late UK photographer Paul Lowe's historical shots

With the news of Paul Lowe's sudden passing, we look back at some of the most important shots of his career.

Art

UK’s National Gallery bans liquids after activist attacks on artworks

Starting today, the London museum is enforcing new security measures, including a ban on liquids. "We have now reached a point where we have been forced to act to protect our visitors, staff and collection."

EuroVerify

Fact check: Is the ECHR blocking the UK from deporting migrants?

Threats to leave the European Convention on Human Rights are once again circulating in the UK, as the right-wing Conservative Party elects its new leader. How true are the candidates' claims that the convention hinders efforts to control migration?

Healthcare

New UK law may legalise euthanasia for terminally ill people

Assisted dying might be legalised for people in England and Wales if a new bill passes the UK Parliament.

Lifestyle

Metal nut? Cheating scandal rocks World Conker Championships

An investigation has been launched into whether "King Conker" cheated during the annual World Conker Championships by using a steel chestnut.

World News

Euroviews. Our actions have greater force when the EU and UK speak with one voice

At times, we both can feel powerless to prevent so much of the suffering around the world. But we do have the power to determine how we work together. We are choosing to stand together in partnership, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and EU HRVP Josep Borrell write in a Euronews exclusive.

Culture news

Does Charli XCX’s retooled 'Brat' break the remix album curse?

Two members of the Euronews Culture team share their takes. One isn't a fan of remix albums; the other ascertains whether Charli XCX's new remix album is worth it and not just another cash grab.

Culture news

BFI apologises to filmmaker over racial discrimination complaint

A new report reveals that the BFI, the UK’s most influential movie funding body, had “badly handled” the long-running discrimination complaint made by filmmaker Faisal Qureshi.

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