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Euroviews. This is how the defence sector could start marching to a greener tune

Time is ticking for the defence sector. A net-zero target by 2050 is no easy task, and with a worsening climate crisis, the industry has a mountain to climb, Karem Akoul writes.

United Kingdom

UK launches first permanent postal drone delivery service

The UK launches its first permanent postal drone delivery service on the Orkney islands off the coast of Scotland.

Business

Britain's Rishi Sunak announces major oil and gas expansion plans

Flying in the face of environmental concerns, British is giving the green light to drill hundreds of new oil and gas wells in the North Sea, with PM Rishi Sunak claiming it will help to make the UK more self-sufficient in energy.

Culture news

Study identifies gender of 2,000-year-old warrior in ancient burial

A decades-long mystery regarding the gender of a warrior buried 2,000-years-ago on the Isles of Scilly - an archipelago off the Cornish coast, in southwest England - has finally been solved.

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Mobility

Ford deploys 'hands-free' driving in cars on UK motorways

Driving hands-free on the motorway is now possible in the UK.

United Kingdom

Chief executive of UK's NatWest bank quits in row over Nigel Farage

The boss of one of Britain's biggest banks has resigned after the Brexit-backing politician accused it of closing his account unfairly.

Health news

More than 9m people in England to have major illness by 2040 - report

Nineteen of the 20 health conditions studied are projected to increase in prevalence, the report warned.

Culture news

Berlin's new culture budget more than double England's arts spending

Last week Berlin’s Senator for Culture announced a massive amount of funding for the art institutions in Germany's capital, putting the city’s financial support to culture in stark contrast with the UK.

Health news

Long COVID impacts brain function 2 years after infection - study

A UK study found that the impact of long COVID on people’s cognitive functions was equal to ageing them 10 years.

Health news

UK study reveals majority of cosmetic practitioners are not doctors

Researchers are calling for better regulation of the aesthetics injectables industry.

Culture news

London's Migration Museum aims to 'shine a light' on UK history

From the co-founder of Marks & Spencer, to designer Jimmy Choo, or local neighbourhood restaurateurs, an exhibition at London's Migration Museum highlights migrants crucial role in shaping Britain.

United Kingdom

First look at UK barge set to house up to 500 asylum seekers

Access was granted on Friday to tour a vessel that will house up to 500 asylum-seekers in England after the UK Parliament passed its long-debated bill to curb migration.

World News

Vadym Prystaiko, sacked as Ukrainian ambassador to the UK

The Ukrainian President's decision follows Prystaiko's criticism of Zelenskyy's response to a row over British military aid.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy fires UK ambassador after 'sarcastic' comment

Cracks between the two emerged after the diplomat's public criticism of Ukraine's president days ago.

United Kingdom

UK ruling Conservative Party loses two out of three by-elections

The UK's ruling Conservative Party loses two out of three by-elections as support for the main opposition Labour Party soars ahead of the 2024 general election.

Culture news

Blur: Every album ranked from worst to best

The Colchester band have reunited and are releasing their new album on 21 July. Time for Euronews Culture to look back at their discography and do a cheeky ranking...

Culture news

In pictures: All the reasons to get excited about Doctor Who

The latest series of the legendary British sci-fi show is coming out later this year and it looks more incredible than ever.

United Kingdom

'Karma': UK TV presenter faces probe over alleged bizarre sex plot

Former tabloid journalist-turned-host on right-wing station defends himself and denies criminality.

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak says sorry for 'horrendous' treatment of LGBT military

It was illegal to be gay in the UK military until 2000 and Rishi Sunak has said sorry to those who were sacked or forced out.

Work

AI won't replace human spies, MI6 chief says

In a rare public speech, MI6 chief Richard Moore said that the future of spying lies in human intelligence and intuition despite the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI).

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