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Why a British owner refuses to return a stolen Renaissance painting

Italian art lovers want the return of a stolen Renaissance painting but its English owner is refusing.

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Can France's nuclear deterrent defend the EU?

Faced with US disengagement from Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron wants to open the debate on extending France's nuclear umbrella to its EU partners.

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Infighting grips Reform UK party over lawmaker's suspension

Rupert Lowe, the now independent MP for Great Yarmouth, denies any wrongdoing, saying he is being targeted because of political differences with party leader Nigel Farage.

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Dozens brought ashore in oil tanker and cargo ship North Sea collision

An oil tanker and cargo ship collided off the UK coast near Hull, causing a fire. A major rescue operation is under way involving lifeboats and helicopters.

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Russia expels two British diplomats over alleged espionage

The move follows a series of expulsions between the UK and Russia, escalating diplomatic tensions amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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Female musicians at high risk of suicide, finds new study

New research from the UK and US has found that the music industry is not a safe profession due to its high risk of suicide and that women in the business are significantly more at risk.

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Protester arrested after climbing onto the UK parliament's tower

Emergency services were outside Palace of Westminster in London on Saturday after a man holding a Palestinian flag climbed onto Big Ben tower, police said.

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UK court convicts three Bulgarians of spying for Russia

Vanya Gaberova, Katrin Ivanova and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev were alleged to have carried out surveillance across Europe between 2020 and 2023.

Economy

UK average house price dips unexpectedly in February as demand slows

Demand for UK houses slowed somewhat last month, especially from first-time buyers, as the stamp duty threshold change - due to come into place from 1 April - looms.

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Royal bops: King Charles III shares personal music playlist

It’s a playlist fit for a king. Literally.

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Read all about it! UK and Ireland celebrate World Book Day

The UK and Ireland are celebrating World Book Day. Held on the first Thursday of March, the event is the British Isles’ localised version of the global UNESCO-organized celebration.

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Glastonbury Festival 2025 line-up announced

After months of speculation, the headliners have been announced for this year's Glastonbury festival, with Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Charli XCX headlining. They will be joined by Rod Stewart, Neil Young and a pretty impressive line-up. Here's the lowdown.

Food and Drink

Protecting the pint: British Lords vote to safeguard cherished measure

Despite Brexit, the UK government has given up on a return to the imperial system of measurement. Now, a new safeguard tabled by the Liberal Democrats and backed by the Labour government will ensure pints shall stay pints.

Business

Tesla UK sales rise despite unease over Musk’s political involvement

Tesla’s global sales have been increasingly affected by rising competition from Chinese rivals such as BYD and Geely.

Art

Blink-182 frontman sells Banksy at auction for €5.2 million

After the death of Jack Vettriano, the painter who inspired the original, Blink-182 frontman Mark Hoppus has sold his Banksy painting for £4.3 million (€5.2 million) at a London auction.

Food and Drink

How absinthe became fashionable again in Europe

As the (over-age adults of the) world celebrate International Absinthe Day, we’re taking a look at the history and present popularity of the emerald-coloured drink.

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UK government launches ad campaign in Iraq to reduce Channel crossings

The move comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attempts to crack down on smuggling gangs.

Europe News

Which countries would take part in a 'coalition of the willing'?

France and the UK have floated the idea to send troops on the ground as a guarantee after a potential peace deal. However, so far, not many countries appear to be on board.

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Meloni says division of the West would be 'fatal for everyone'

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stresses the importance of Western unity after Ukraine talks with European leaders, Canada and Turkey in London.

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Europe agrees steps to peace in Ukraine, but it needs US backing

At a summit meeting in London on Sunday, European leaders, Canada and Turkey pledged to continue military support for Ukraine.