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BAFTA Games Awards: 'God of War' wins big but loses out on Best Game

The indie game 'Vampire Survivors' was the surprise winner of the top award at this year's BAFTA Games Awards.

United Kingdom

UK clinches biggest post-Brexit trade deal

Critics say the gains are insignificant compared to the economic blow caused by leaving the European Union.

United Kingdom

UK public more confident about EU than the government, survey finds

A new report has indicated that the UK public's confidence in the EU has risen, amidst falling trust towards the government and the parliament.

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New stars shine at the Royal Television Society Awards

Kate Winslet took home gongs, alongside some of the most promising upcoming talents of the screen last year.

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Germany

King Charles III: Ukraine war threatens European security

King Charles III: Ukraine war threatens European security. His comments came during an historic address to the German Bundestag

Germany

King Charles attends banquet with German President Steinmeier

King Charles marks first international visit as monarch with banquet in Berlin

Ukraine

'Until final victory': The civilians risking it all to defeat Russia

Dmytro used to work in a bank in Irpin. Now he's training in Spain to defend his homeland against Russian invaders.

Culture news

Are the edits to Agatha Christie's novels historical revisionism?

The British writer's classic work has been rewritten to avoid "offending" contemporary readers, with the adventures of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot to be rewritten and edited by Harper Collins to remove any language that might be seen as offensive.

Travel News

Watch Amsterdam’s dramatic new videos urging tourists to ‘stay away’

Amsterdam locals are fed up with drunken party tourism.

United Kingdom

King Charles arrives in Berlin for first State visit

Charles and Queen Consort Camilla were welcomed to Germany by President Steinmeier at the historic Brandenburg Gate.

Culture news

LGBTQ+ trailblazer and comedian Paul O'Grady dies at 67

The British star and dog lover, known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage - long before the art form became mainstream - has died agead 67

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

In 2013, same-sex marriages were legalised in the UK. That law came into effect on this day in 2014.

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The British Film Institute admits to internal racism

The British Film Institute (BFI), one of the UK’s most powerful and influential movie funding bodies, is finally addressing claims of racism.

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Why are Prince Harry and Elton John in court?

Pop royalty and actual royalty appeared in a London court for a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Ltd.

Food and Drink

EU Investigation uncovers major honey fraud in European markets

Nearly half of the honey imported into the European Union is suspected of being fake, according to an EU probe.

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Coronation souvenirs boost struggling English ceramics industry

Just six weeks before King Charles III is crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May, an historic English pottery is working flat out to meet the demand for fine bone china souvenirs.

France

King Charles III's State visit to France postponed amid civil unrest

President Macron had a phone call with King Charles on Friday morning about the visit, which became untenable as fresh strikes were announced for next week.

Culture news

Daisy May Cooper tipped to be new M in ‘more comedic’ James Bond film

According to British tabloids, British comedy actress Daisy May Cooper is being eyed to take over the role of M in the James Bond films, a role previously played by the likes of Bernard Lee, Judi Dench and more recently, Ralph Fiennes.

Art

Why can't AI-art and artists work together?

"What is it that really gives art value to us?" How generative artist Tyler Hobbs blurs boundaries between machine and hand-made art.

Design

Inaugural Ramadan Pavilion celebrates the lives of Muslims across UK

The Ramadan pavilion will be open throughout the holiest month of the Islamic calendar.

The United Kingdom, known for its historic monarchy and cultural influence, continues to navigate the post-Brexit era, reshaping its political and economic landscape. Follow key developments in government policy, trade relations, and social change as the UK defines its future outside the EU.