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London's Original Print Fair returns to Somerset House

Contemporary printmakers accompany historical greats at London's longest running art fair.

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The UK's Royal Mint launches new Star Wars range

The Royal Mint has revealed a second series of Star Wars coins.

Art

Banksy's Bankstree: Artist confirms new artwork on London building

The elusive artist has confirmed that he is responsible for the mural, located on Finsbury Park’s Hornsey Road in London.

Business

Criminal fraud trial of UK tech star Mike Lynch to kick off today

The US criminal trial was delayed during a civil proceedings about the alleged fraud in London that culminated in a judge siding with HP.

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United Kingdom

Euroviews. People seeking safety deserve compassion — not this Rwanda Bill

We, side by side with caring people up and down this country, want the government to end this cruel anti-refugee agenda and rebuild an asylum system that is welcoming and compassionate, Sepideh Sahar and Angela McLeary write.

Art

Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth: Winners announced

A 'Lady in Blue' and 'Unknown' have been chosen to decorate London's Fourth Plinth in 2026 and 2028.

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Glastonbury line-up 2024 announced – and it’s historic. Here's why

Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA top the bill at this year’s Glastonbury. It will be the first time ever that two out of the three headline performers will be women. But the announcement of the line-up comes as more than 20 UK festivals are cancelled or scrapped altogether.

Destinations

Europe dominates ranking of the world’s best sustainable beaches

From calm, family-friendly waters to top party destinations, travellers recommended these beaches for their sustainability efforts.

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Why an artist is defending a 'racist' mural at Tate Britain

A controversial mural at Tate Britain is back on display alongside a film by British artist Keith Piper that seeks to challenge and contextualise it.

Israel

‘We will finish the job in Rafah’: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Netanyahu insists on pressing on with his military campaign in Gaza, as British Foreign Secretary David Cameron calls for maritime aid corridor.

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Lost and Found: Explorer Captain Cook's rescued shells go on show

A 'globally important' shell collection rescued from a skip containing gems from Captain Cook’s third voyage will go on show from today in Northumberland, England, after they were believed to have been lost for more than 40 years.

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Nicole Scherzinger's Sunset Boulevard leads Olivier Award nominations

The nominees are in for London's West End theatre's biggest awards.

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Scottish cultural body to review €100k fund for 'hardcore' sex project

The project promises a 45-minute, multi-screen installation with sexually charged visuals, including a "secret cave sex party".

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What is going on with Kate Middleton's peculiar family photo apology?

Is she ill? Divorced? Dead? The internet is flush with rumours about the mysteriously missing Princess of Wales. Given the flimsy photo apology issued, is there anything to the speculation?

United Kingdom

Kate Middleton admits editing photograph after it was retracted

The Princess of Wales posted an apology after the picture she posted on Mother's Day was pulled by agencies.

Ukraine

UK to provide 10k drones to Kyiv, Zaluzhnyi to become ambassador

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

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BRIT Awards 2024: RAYE makes history with record number of wins

Singer-songwriter RAYE made history last night, winning six of the seven prizes she was nominated for. She beats the likes of Blur, Adele and Harry Styles in terms of wins at a single ceremony.

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Tower of London's new ravenmaster takes charge of iconic flock

Legend has it that should the ravens ever depart the tower, catastrophe will befall the kingdom. To prevent this, King Charles II decreed that six ravens must always reside within the tower's walls.

Health news

This headband stimulates your brain to get rid of period pains

A neuroscience company in the UK is proposing a first-of-its-kind device for combatting premenstrual pain.

Culture news

Cultural loss: UK's oldest working cinema closes its doors

"The UK is losing its cultural hubs to gentrification right before our eyes."