United Kingdom | Euronews

English

No Comment

Meet Haggis, an adorable newborn pygmy hippo at Edinburgh's zoo

Haggis was born on 30 October to parents Otto and Gloria.

Health news

UK introduces anti-tobacco bill to 'break the cycle of addiction'

The UK is introducing new anti-tobacco legislation that could make it harder for today's children to legally buy cigarettes.

Art

Photography exhibition shines a light on Black life around the world

A new exhibition puts one of the most comprehensive collections of Black photography on show in London.

Europe News

Germany and the UK sign a new defence pact, but will it help NATO?

Germany and the UK signed a significant defence treaty last week, but will it be enough to salvage NATO as Europe gears for a new change of US president this week?

ADVERTISEMENT

Cinema

Queen Elizabeth II to cameo in upcoming Paddington film

The late Queen Elizabeth II will share the screen with Paddington Bear – and not for the first time. The Queen previously had afternoon tea with the beloved ursine as part of her 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Culture news

Ticketmaster and Oasis go up in smoke at UK Bonfire Night celebrations

What do Liam and Noel Gallagher have to do with a failed royal murder? The Gunpowder Plot may have failed, but the Oasis brothers certainly got “fired up” (in a way, at least) this past weekend.

Culture news

Prosecutors consider charging Russell Brand over sexual assault claims

The allegations, which Brand has denied, date back to 2006-2013, during his time as a radio and television presenter.

Design

Ukrainian architects Livyj Bereh win prestigious Dorfman Prize

For their work restoring the roofs destroyed by Russia's invasion, Livyj Bereh have been awarded one of the world's most prestigious architecture prizes.

Culture news

Radiohead's Thom Yorke walks off stage over Gaza heckler

Radiohead singer Thom Yorke stormed off stage at a concert in Melbourne after a fan shouted criticism of the musician’s position on Gaza.

Travel News

When will the ETA launch? UK’s border system could face delays

Europeans will be required to have an ETA for travelling to the UK from April, with applications opening up in March.

Culture news

The 'Last Night Out' looms as UK clubs shut at alarming rate

Findings from the Night Time Industries Association shows that if UK venues continue to close at the current rate, there will be no more nightclubs in the country by the end of the decade.

Culture news

New artist-curated festival coming to London's Victoria Park in 2025

Jamie xx is the first announced headliner and curator of the new LIDO festival to debut in June 2025.

Culture news

Why are more than 50,000 Oasis tickets going to be cancelled?

More than 50,000 tickets to the upcoming Oasis comeback tour will be cancelled by the band for being sold on secondary platforms.

United Kingdom

English far-right's Tommy Robinson jailed for violating court orders

Robinson was jailed for 18 months after he confessed to 'flagrant' breaches of court orders by making false allegations against a Syrian refugee.

Food and Drink

Cheese Heist: More than €360,000 worth of cheddar is missing in London

Thieves have pulled off a massive cheese heist in the UK and more than £300,000 (€360,000) worth of cheddar is missing.

Food and Drink

Sober sense is tingling: Tom Holland launches non-alcoholic beer brand

'Spider-Man' actor Tom Holland has branched out into the drinks industry through the launch of Bero, a new line of non-alcoholic beers.

United Kingdom

Thousands of Tommy Robinson far-right supporters march in London

Supporters of Tommy Robinson, the founder of the far-right English Defence League, held a protest march in London on Saturday under the motto of ‘Uniting the Kingdom’.

Culture news

Laura Marling's 'Patterns in Repeat': Euronews Culture's Verdict

On ‘Patterns in Repeat’, with a quiet grace, Laura Marling revisits her life’s work of explicating the inner and outer worlds of womanhood, now from the dizzying heights of parenthood.

Earth News

UK and Australia embark on new climate and energy partnership

It comes after Pacific leaders called on both countries to do more to tackle the climate crisis.

Culture news

Kate Bush ‘very keen’ to work on new album

The iconic and elusive British artist has said in a recent interview that she has "lots of ideas" and is "really looking forward to getting back into that creative space."