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King Charles III Opens London Fashion Week as Royal Family Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Monarch proceeds with high-profile cultural engagement amid reports of his brother’s arrest, underscoring continuity of royal duties
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House Democrat Says Former UK Ambassador Unable to Testify in Congressional Epstein Inquiry
US lawmaker states British diplomat will not appear before committee as investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s network continues
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No Record of Prince Andrew Arrest in UK as Claims Circulate Online
Authorities have issued no confirmation of any detention related to Epstein case despite viral reports
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Former Student Files Civil Claim Against UK Authorities After Rape Charges Against Peers Are Dropped
Legal action alleges investigative failings and mishandling of evidence following decision not to proceed with prosecution
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Archer Aviation Chooses Bristol for New UK Engineering Hub to Drive Electric Air Taxi Expansion
US aerospace group selects south-west England city as base for advanced engineering operations, strengthening Britain’s role in next-generation aviation
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UK Sees Surge in Medical Device Testing as Government Pushes Global Competitiveness
Increase in clinical investigations and regulatory approvals signals drive to position Britain as leading destination for health innovation
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UK Competition Watchdog Flags Concerns Over Proposed Getty Images–Shutterstock Merger
Regulator says tie-up between two of the world’s largest stock image providers could reduce choice and raise prices for customers
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Trump’s Evolving Stance on UK Chagos Islands Deal Draws Renewed Scrutiny
Former president’s shifting comments on proposed UK–Mauritius agreement highlight strategic focus on Diego Garcia base
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UK Has Not Granted US Approval to Launch Iran Strikes from RAF Bases, Government Confirms
British officials clarify no request or authorisation has been made for American military action against Iran from UK soil
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AI Pricing Pressure Mounts as Chinese Models Undercut US Rivals and Margin Risks Grow
Lower-cost Chinese subscriptions and cheaper US model tiers intensify competition, raising questions about long-term profitability and hardware advantage.
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Global Counsel, Advisory Firm Co-Founded by Lord Mandelson, Enters Administration After Client Exodus
Firm blames fallout from revelations about Mandelson’s past association with Jeffrey Epstein as major clients terminate contracts and administrators are appointed
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London High Court dispute over Ricardo Salinas’s $400mn Elektra share-backed bitcoin loan
Salinas alleges Astor-linked entities sold pledged Grupo Elektra shares and recycled proceeds into a $104mn advance.
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UK Intensifies Efforts to Secure Saudi Investment in Next-Generation Fighter Jet Programme
London seeks deeper Riyadh participation in advanced combat aircraft project amid strategic defence realignment
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Trump Reasserts Opposition to UK Chagos Islands Proposal, Urges Stronger Strategic Alignment
Former US president signals renewed resistance to British plan over Indian Ocean territory, emphasising security and sovereignty concerns
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis advocates for a ban on minors using social media.
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Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash Accuses Prime Minister of Lying to Australians
Comments made regarding the ISIS brides situation.
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Meanwhile in Time Square, NYC One of the most famous landmarks
Meanwhile in Time Square, NYC One of the most famous landmarks in one of the most famous cities in the entire World. New York is quickly turning into London
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Jensen Huang just told the story of how Elon Musk became NVIDIA’s very first customer for their powerful AI supercomputer
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A Lunar New Year event in Taiwan briefly came to a halt after a temple official standing beside President Lai Ching‑te suddenly vomited, splashing Lai’s clothing
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Jillian Michaels reveals Bill Gates’ $55 million investment in mRNA vaccines turned into over $1 billion.
She shares details from 2019 before the pandemic began.
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Ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrested
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Former British Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Police detain Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor amid investigation tied to Jeffrey Epstein files and alleged sharing of official information
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Four Chagos Islanders Establish Permanent Settlement on Atoll
The move aims to challenge Britain's plans to transfer the territory to Mauritius.
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Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing showcases future robot deployment during Spring Festival Gala.
Humanoid robots' Kung Fu performance captivates global attention.
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UK Inflation Slows Sharply in January, Strengthening Case for Bank of England Rate Cut
Consumer price inflation in the United Kingdom fell to its lowest level in ten months, intensifying expectations that the Bank of England will reduce interest rates in March.
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Hide the truth, fake the facts, pretend the opposite, Britain is as usual
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France President Macron says Free Speech is Bull Sh!t
"Free speech is a pure bullsh!t if nobody knows how you are guided through this so-called free speech, especially when it is to be guided from one hated speech to another hated speech."
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Viktor Orbán getting massive praise for keeping Hungary safe, rich and migrant-free!
"You have been able to keep Hungary, our country, as the only migrant-free country in Europe. You have been able to defy the entire snake-nest in Brussels."
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UK Inflation Falls to Ten-Month Low, Markets Anticipate Interest Rate Cut
Cooling price pressures strengthen expectations that the Bank of England will begin trimming borrowing costs in the coming months.
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UK House Prices Climb 2.4% in December as Market Shows Signs of Stabilisation
Annual growth in British property values strengthens at year-end, suggesting renewed resilience in the housing market despite higher borrowing costs.
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BAE Systems Predicts Sustained Expansion as Defence Orders Reach Record High
UK defence giant signals prolonged growth driven by surging global military spending, with order backlog climbing to an unprecedented level.
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Pro-Palestine Activists Cleared of Burglary Charges Over Break-In at UK Israeli Arms Facility
A British jury acquits campaigners accused of entering a defence manufacturing site linked to Israel, accepting their argument that the action was intended to prevent alleged wrongdoing.
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Former Reform UK Councillors Form New Local Group Amid Party Fragmentation
A cohort of ex-Reform UK councillors has defected to the fledgling Restore Britain party, establishing a new group on several local councils and underscoring fractures within the right-wing political movement.
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Reform UK Pledges to Retain Britain’s Budget Watchdog as It Seeks Broader Economic Credibility
Reform UK signals it will uphold the Office for Budget Responsibility and Bank of England independence, a shift designed to reassure markets ahead of a general election.
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Miliband Defends UK-California Clean Energy Pact After Sharp Criticism by Trump
UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stands by a new climate and clean technology agreement signed with California’s governor, rejecting former President Trump’s attack and underscoring economic and environmental benefits.
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University of Kentucky to Host 2026 Summer Camps Fair Connecting Families with Local Programmes
UK HR Work-Life and Well-Being initiative will bring together summer camp representatives and parents at an in-person fair to support childcare planning and resource access.
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UK Police Forces Assess Claims Jeffrey Epstein Used Stansted Airport Flights in Trafficking Network
British law enforcement units, supported by a national coordination group, are evaluating allegations that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women via private flights into the United Kingdom, including through Stansted Ai...
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UK-Focused Equity ETF FLGB Climbs to Fresh 52-Week Peak on Strong Market Sentiment
The Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF extends gains to reach a new one-year high, reflecting renewed investor confidence in UK equities amid broader market strength.
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Trump Warns UK’s Chagos Islands Agreement Is a “Big Mistake” Amid Strategic Security Debate
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticizes the agreement transferring Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius, stressing the strategic importance of Diego Garcia and urging the United Kingdom to retain control.
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Trump Urges UK to Retain Sovereignty Over Diego Garcia Amid Strategic Concerns
Former US president calls on Britain not to transfer control of key Indian Ocean base, citing security and geopolitical stability
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Italian Police Arrest Man After Alleged Attempt to Abduct Toddler at Bergamo Supermarket, Child Hospitalised With Fractured Femur
Security footage released by police shows a struggle at a shopping centre in northern Italy; authorities say bystanders intervened and the suspect now faces attempted kidnapping and assault charges.
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Rupert Lowe wanted to deport rape gangs and the communities who protected them
Nigel Farage has got rid of Rupert Lowe from Reform because of that, and rightly so
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Reform UK Appoints Former Conservative Minister Robert Jenrick as Finance Chief
Nigel Farage’s party turns to ex-immigration minister to strengthen economic credibility ahead of national elections
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UK Unemployment Rises to Highest in Nearly Five Years as Labour Market Weakens
Jobless rate climbs to 5.2% amid slowing wage growth and softening employment, intensifying calls for interest rate cuts
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Rupert Lowe Advocates for English-Only Use in the UK
Restore Britain leader expresses disinterest in minority languages, insisting residents should speak English.
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US Successfully Transports Small Nuclear Reactor from California to Utah
The demonstration showcases rapid deployment capabilities for military and civilian nuclear power.
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South Korea's traditional sand wrestling sport ssireum faces declining interest at home
Budget cuts and shifting public trends contribute to the challenge.
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King Charles III Opens London Fashion Week as Royal Family Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Trump’s Evolving Stance on UK Chagos Islands Deal Draws Renewed Scrutiny
House Democrat Says Former UK Ambassador Unable to Testify in Congressional Epstein Inquiry
No Record of Prince Andrew Arrest in UK as Claims Circulate Online
UK Has Not Granted US Approval to Launch Iran Strikes from RAF Bases, Government Confirms
AI Pricing Pressure Mounts as Chinese Models Undercut US Rivals and Margin Risks Grow
Global Counsel, Advisory Firm Co-Founded by Lord Mandelson, Enters Administration After Client Exodus
London High Court dispute over Ricardo Salinas’s $400mn Elektra share-backed bitcoin loan
UK Intensifies Efforts to Secure Saudi Investment in Next-Generation Fighter Jet Programme
Former Student Files Civil Claim Against UK Authorities After Rape Charges Against Peers Are Dropped
Archer Aviation Chooses Bristol for New UK Engineering Hub to Drive Electric Air Taxi Expansion
UK Sees Surge in Medical Device Testing as Government Pushes Global Competitiveness
UK Competition Watchdog Flags Concerns Over Proposed Getty Images–Shutterstock Merger
Trump Reasserts Opposition to UK Chagos Islands Proposal, Urges Stronger Strategic Alignment
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis advocates for a ban on minors using social media.
Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash Accuses Prime Minister of Lying to Australians
Meanwhile in Time Square, NYC One of the most famous landmarks
Jensen Huang just told the story of how Elon Musk became NVIDIA’s very first customer for their powerful AI supercomputer
A Lunar New Year event in Taiwan briefly came to a halt after a temple official standing beside President Lai Ching‑te suddenly vomited, splashing Lai’s clothing
Jillian Michaels reveals Bill Gates’ $55 million investment in mRNA vaccines turned into over $1 billion.
Ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrested
Former British Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Four Chagos Islanders Establish Permanent Settlement on Atoll
Unitree Robotics founder Wang Xingxing showcases future robot deployment during Spring Festival Gala.
UK Inflation Slows Sharply in January, Strengthening Case for Bank of England Rate Cut
Hide the truth, fake the facts, pretend the opposite, Britain is as usual
France President Macron says Free Speech is Bull Sh!t
Viktor Orbán getting massive praise for keeping Hungary safe, rich and migrant-free!
UK Inflation Falls to Ten-Month Low, Markets Anticipate Interest Rate Cut
UK House Prices Climb 2.4% in December as Market Shows Signs of Stabilisation
BAE Systems Predicts Sustained Expansion as Defence Orders Reach Record High
Pro-Palestine Activists Cleared of Burglary Charges Over Break-In at UK Israeli Arms Facility
Former Reform UK Councillors Form New Local Group Amid Party Fragmentation
Reform UK Pledges to Retain Britain’s Budget Watchdog as It Seeks Broader Economic Credibility
Miliband Defends UK-California Clean Energy Pact After Sharp Criticism by Trump
University of Kentucky to Host 2026 Summer Camps Fair Connecting Families with Local Programmes
UK Police Forces Assess Claims Jeffrey Epstein Used Stansted Airport Flights in Trafficking Network
UK-Focused Equity ETF FLGB Climbs to Fresh 52-Week Peak on Strong Market Sentiment
Trump Warns UK’s Chagos Islands Agreement Is a “Big Mistake” Amid Strategic Security Debate
Trump Urges UK to Retain Sovereignty Over Diego Garcia Amid Strategic Concerns
Italian Police Arrest Man After Alleged Attempt to Abduct Toddler at Bergamo Supermarket, Child Hospitalised With Fractured Femur
Rupert Lowe wanted to deport rape gangs and the communities who protected them
Reform UK Appoints Former Conservative Minister Robert Jenrick as Finance Chief
UK Unemployment Rises to Highest in Nearly Five Years as Labour Market Weakens
Rupert Lowe Advocates for English-Only Use in the UK
US Successfully Transports Small Nuclear Reactor from California to Utah
South Korea's traditional sand wrestling sport ssireum faces declining interest at home
Japan outlawed Islam
Virginia Giuffre accuses Epstein of trafficking to powerful men for blackmail.
New Mexico lawmakers initiate investigation into Zorro Ranch linked to Jeffrey Epstein
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