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Bird mess: London Museum’s new pigeon logo proves unpopular

The museum says it asked 500 Londoners and tourists to share their thoughts on the logo in focus groups, workshops and surveys.

United Kingdom

Three children dead and 10 people injured in UK stabbing attack

The children were attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport near Liverpool at the time of the incident.

Business

Revolut bank gets UK go-ahead: A licence to print money?

After more than three years of waiting, global neobank Revolut has finally been given a UK banking licence. However, it will have to limit the total amount of deposits it can accept.

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Mercury Prize 2024: Check out the shortlisted nominees

This year's Mercury Prize shortlist is borderline flawless. From Charli XCX to The Last Dinner Party, via Beth Gibbons and Nia Archives, all are deserving of taking the top prize in September...

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81-year-old conductor sacked following assault allegation

Conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner has had his contract with the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras officially terminated, 11 months after he was suspended for hitting a singer during a performance.

Germany

UK and Germany unite on defence to boost military ties

The deal comes as freshly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to "reset" the UK's security ties with the EU.

Green News

Who are the climate protesters targeting European airports?

Flights have been grounded at airports around Europe this week after protesters glued themselves to runways.

Culture news

British blues pioneer John Mayall dies aged 90

John Mayall, often called the "father of British blues", played with the likes of Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and Patti Smith. He was due to be inducted in the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class in October.

Nature

‘It was a hard day’: Three Europeans reflect on losing a beloved tree

For some, there’s a deep emotional reaction to seeing drastic changes to their familiar natural environment.

Nature

Euroviews. Starmer must put nature at the heart of Labour's economic plans

Starmer now has a window of opportunity to take action to show that the country is fully in the game as a climate and biodiversity leader. Without such leadership, businesses will remain stuck between a rock and a hard place, Lindsay Hooper writes.

Europe News

European leaders meet in UK and reaffirm support for Ukraine

European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met in the UK for the EPC summit to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, migration and the state of democracy.

Europe News

UK 'back on the European stage' with EU relations reset: Minister

Britain's new Labour-led government has vowed to improve ties with the EU, and a possible summit between the two sides is being floated.

Lifestyle

What are the most popular baby names in France & Europe?

With the France’s national statistics bureau having just unveiled the top boys' and girls' names given in 2023, we delve into the country’s ranking of the most popular names. See how they compare to some of Europe’s favourite ones, as well as the current trends.

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WATCH: King Charles opens new UK parliament

Britian’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived Wednesday at Westminster Palace in a horse-drawn carriage to preside over the State Opening of Parliament.

Europe News

UK Labour Party sets out plan for Britain in King's Speech

In the introduction to the speech, Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged patience, warning against “the snake oil charm of populism.”

Art

Polish artist Goshka Macuga takes over London Roman temple

Macuga digs into the Roman mythology of the Roman temple of Mithras – hidden beneath the City of London – in her cave-like immersive installation.

Culture news

Sales of physical music rise for first time in 20 years in UK

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa are among the artists with the most physical sales, as vinyl copies continue to remain popular. Data suggests that the CD could be set for its very own revival...

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Art(istic) theft: Brazilian artist steals coin from British Museum

Hundreds of items have gone missing from the British Museum – but, this time, a historic coin was stolen by an artist.

Europe News

Body found during search for missing British teenager in Tenerife

Spanish police claim to have found human remains on the largest island in the Canaries during their search for the missing 19-year-old, according to local media.

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Royal Mail celebrates the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons

Royal Mail celebrates the 50th anniversary of the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, which is enjoyed by around 64 million fans globally.

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