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King Charles III Marks Two Years on the Throne

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King Charles III has marked his second anniversary as monarch with a series of public engagements across the UK. Crowds gathered in Windsor, Cardiff, and...

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UK Universities Face Funding Shortfall as Overseas Student Numbers Dip

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Several leading UK universities are warning of a funding gap after a decline in overseas student enrolments, particularly from China and India. With tuition fees...

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Scotland Pushes Ahead with Renewable Energy Expansion

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Scotland has announced the completion of the world’s largest floating wind farm off the coast of Aberdeenshire. The project, capable of powering 300,000 homes, is...

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London to Introduce “Tourist Tax” in 2026

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London has announced plans to introduce a £2.50 per night “tourist tax” on hotel stays from 2026. The levy will be used to fund city...

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UK Economy Shows Modest Growth Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis

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The UK economy has shown modest signs of growth in the second quarter of 2025, with GDP rising by 0.4%. The improvement is largely driven...

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NATO Confirms Rutte’s Participation in Washington Summit on Ukraine

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NATO has confirmed that the treaty organisation's Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will also be in Washington on Monday for a summit on Ukraine. Earlier Sunday,...

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Portugal’s Algarve Named Best Beach Destination Again

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Portugal’s Algarve has been crowned Europe’s best beach destination for the fifth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards. Known for its golden sands, dramatic...

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Tech Start-Ups See Record Venture Capital Funding in Europe

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European tech start-ups attracted record venture capital investment in the first half of 2025, with funding surpassing €50 billion. Sectors such as fintech, health tech,...

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EU and Africa Agree on New Trade Partnershipv

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The EU and the African Union have signed a landmark trade partnership agreement aimed at boosting economic cooperation and reducing dependency on external markets. The...

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Farmers Protest Across Europe Over New Environmental Rules

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Farmers across several EU countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Spain, have staged mass protests against stricter environmental regulations. The new rules, aimed at reducing...

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Middle East

Iran Seeks Improved Relations with Gulf Neighbours

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Iran has signalled its willingness to improve ties with Gulf countries, calling for new trade and security arrangements. At a regional summit in Oman, Iranian...

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Qatar’s Airline Industry Surges Ahead of FIFA Legacy Projects

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Qatar Airways has reported record profits for 2025, boosted by strong post-pandemic travel demand and new routes to Asia, Africa, and South America. The airline’s...

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Israel and Turkey Strengthen Energy Partnership

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Israel and Turkey have signed a new energy cooperation agreement, focusing on natural gas exports and renewable energy projects. The deal will see Israel increase...

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UAE Invests Heavily in Green Hydrogen Technology

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The United Arab Emirates has committed $10 billion towards developing green hydrogen infrastructure, aiming to become a global leader in renewable energy exports. The move...

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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Project Expands with Futuristic Airport

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Saudi Arabia has announced the construction of a state-of-the-art airport to serve NEOM, its $500 billion mega-city. The new hub, set to open in 2027,...

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Asia

Budget Airlines Expand Routes Across Asia

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Low-cost carriers are rapidly expanding their networks across Asia, offering affordable flights to previously underserved destinations. Airlines from Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines have launched...

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Iran Seeks Improved Relations with Gulf Neighbours

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Iran has signalled its willingness to improve ties with Gulf countries, calling for new trade and security arrangements. At a regional summit in Oman, Iranian...

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Israel and Turkey Strengthen Energy Partnership

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Israel and Turkey have signed a new energy cooperation agreement, focusing on natural gas exports and renewable energy projects. The deal will see Israel increase...

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Pakistan’s Start-Up Scene Attracts Record Investment

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Pakistan’s start-up ecosystem has secured record funding in the first half of 2025, with venture capital inflows surpassing $500 million. Fintech and e-commerce companies are...

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South Korea’s K-Pop Industry Faces Regulation Over Artist Welfare

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South Korea’s Ministry of Culture has proposed new regulations aimed at improving the welfare of K-pop artists, following growing criticism of the industry’s treatment of...

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NATO Confirms Rutte’s Participation in Washington Summit on Ukraine

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NATO has confirmed that the treaty organisation's Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will also be in Washington on Monday for a summit on Ukraine. Earlier Sunday,...

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NASA Unveils New Plans for Lunar Base by 2030

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NASA has unveiled detailed plans to establish a permanent lunar base by 2030, marking a new chapter in human space exploration. The Artemis programme aims...

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Wall Street Hits Record High Despite Economic Uncertainty

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have hit record highs, driven by strong performance in the technology sector and optimism over artificial intelligence-driven growth. However, economists...

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Tech Giants Face Fresh Antitrust Scrutiny in Washington

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The US Department of Justice has launched a new investigation into several technology giants over alleged anti-competitive practices. The inquiry is focused on concerns that...

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California Wildfires Spread Amid Record Heatwaves

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Massive wildfires have once again swept across California, fuelled by record-breaking heatwaves and prolonged drought. Thousands of residents have been evacuated from areas north of...

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Business

IMF and Ukraine Reach Deal on New $8.2 Billion Settlement

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached an agreement with Ukraine on a new settlement worth approximately $8.2 billion, equivalent to around €7.1 billion. The...

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Massive Data Breach Exposes Millions of Users Worldwide

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A major global tech company has confirmed a data breach affecting more than 200 million users. Personal information, including emails and passwords, was leaked onto...

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Global Stock Markets Wobble Amid Economic Uncertainty

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Global stock markets have experienced sharp volatility, with European and Asian indices dropping in response to concerns about slowing economic growth in China. Wall Street...

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Budget Airlines Expand Routes Across Asia

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Tech Start-Ups See Record Venture Capital Funding in Europe

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European tech start-ups attracted record venture capital investment in the first half of 2025, with funding surpassing €50 billion. Sectors such as fintech, health tech,...

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TECH

ChatGPT Reportedly Gets Parental Controls After Boy’s Death

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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, wants to give parents more insight into how their teenagers use the AI model. It announced this after a boy...

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Massive Data Breach Exposes Millions of Users Worldwide

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A major global tech company has confirmed a data breach affecting more than 200 million users. Personal information, including emails and passwords, was leaked onto...

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Tech Start-Ups See Record Venture Capital Funding in Europe

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European tech start-ups attracted record venture capital investment in the first half of 2025, with funding surpassing €50 billion. Sectors such as fintech, health tech,...

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Small Businesses Turn to AI for Efficiency Gains

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A growing number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are adopting artificial intelligence tools to streamline operations and cut costs. From automated bookkeeping to chatbots...

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Tech Giants Face Fresh Antitrust Scrutiny in Washington

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The US Department of Justice has launched a new investigation into several technology giants over alleged anti-competitive practices. The inquiry is focused on concerns that...

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Politics

Labour Faces Internal Revolt Over Welfare Bill Vote

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Labour is facing a significant internal rebellion ahead of the vote on the controversial welfare bill, which proposes major reforms to Universal Credit and Personal...

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Threads and Instagram Users are Getting Posts About Politics Again

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Threads and Instagram users may soon again see posts about politics from accounts they don't follow. "Our goal is to introduce political recommendations in a...

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US Presidential Race Heats Up as Campaigns Enter Final Stretch

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The 2024 US presidential race is entering its final stretch, with both leading candidates intensifying their campaigns ahead of the November election. Key battleground states...

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Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Re-elected

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Democratic Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has been re-elected, US media predict. Should Republicans regain the House majority during these midterms,...

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Poll: Most Germans Don’t Want Laschet as Chancellor

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Many Germans do not see in Armin Laschet the new Chancellor of Germany. 71 percent disagree with his claim to the position, according to a...

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