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Teen pleads guilty in fatal stabbings at UK Taylor Swift dance class

A British teenager who stabbed three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift dance event has pleaded guilty to murder.

20/01/2025

Culture news

Teen goes on trial over UK stabbings at Taylor Swift dance class

The trial of Axel Rudakubana, arrested for three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder, is expected to last four weeks.

20/01/2025

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Ancient DNA reveals Celtic women's power in ancient British society

DNA evidence from 2,000 years ago shows that women in Celtic society typically remained in their ancestral communities after marriage, while men were more likely to move away.

18/01/2025

Poland

UK and Poland to sign new security and defence treaty

British prime minister Keir Starmer visited Poland on Friday to discuss border issues and military support for Warsaw.

17/01/2025

Moments

Here are the biggest culture shocks for Brits living abroad

Expanding your horizons may come with some social and culinary surprises in these popular countries.

17/01/2025

Culture news

Tony Award-winning British actress Dame Joan Plowright dies aged 95

One of the UK’s most celebrated stage and screen stars, and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier, has died aged 95.

17/01/2025

Health news

UK nurses say hospital overcrowding puts patients’ lives at risk

The British nursing union demanded transparency from the government on how many patients are being treated in ‘unsafe’ conditions.

17/01/2025

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Zelenskyy and Starmer honour fallen heroes in Kyiv

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Ukraine to strengthen ties and pledge additional military aid to the war-torn country.

16/01/2025

Culture news

Timothée Chalamet fined for red carpet stunt in UK

Timothée Chalamet has revealed on a French TV show that he was given a fine for riding a Lime e-bike on the red carpet for the UK premiere of 'A Complete Unknown.'

16/01/2025

Mauritius

UK delays Chagos Island deal with Mauritius until Trump is consulted

Officials from the UK and Mauritius had reportedly been hurrying to finalise the deal before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office on 20 January.

16/01/2025

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84-year-old pensioner thwarts launderette mugger with pair of jeans

An 84-year-old man in Maltby, England, fended off a would-be mugger using nothing but a pair of jeans in a dramatic confrontation inside a launderette.

15/01/2025

Economy

Rising borrowing costs set to batter UK government - does it matter?

As borrowing costs rise, the government has less money to spend on the country's creaking National Health Service, military, emergency services and schools.

15/01/2025

Culture news

Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations as more accusers speak

The celebrated British author behind "Good Omens" and "The Sandman" has released a statement following further allegations of sexual assault.

15/01/2025

Culture news

UK union demands celebrity book ghostwriters get credited

UK trade union Society of Authors calls for the ghostwriters behind celebrity books to get more recognition.

14/01/2025

Culture news

Actor Michael Sheen to fund new national theatre in Wales

Actor Michael Sheen is funding a new theatre company to replace the National Theatre Wales.

14/01/2025

Poland

Defence ministers from largest EU countries hold talks on Ukraine aid

The meeting of the defence ministers from the EU's largest countries together with the deputy defence minister of Great Britain comes as Poland begins its rotating presidency of the EU and as Europe braces for the unpredictability of a new Donald Trump presidency.

13/01/2025

Lifestyle

No trousers? No problem: London underground users bare their legs

It's not a new tradition and the only goal is whimsy. Here's everything you need to know about the Official No Trousers Tube Ride event.

13/01/2025

Europe News

UK's Rachel Reeves in China in bid to reset economic ties

Officials said Prime Minister Starmer wants a 'pragmatic' approach to working with Beijing on global stability, climate change and the transition to clean energy.

11/01/2025

Culture news

UK government plan 30% price cap on resold tickets

The UK government has announced plans for legislation to cap the price of resale tickets to tackle touts.

10/01/2025

Economy

UK inflation highest among G7 countries as energy costs raise prices

The UK has continued to have one of the highest inflation rates in the G7, mainly driven by rising energy prices and ongoing supply chain issues.

10/01/2025

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