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Britain’s prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has pledged to strengthen the country’s armed forces and defence industry, arguing that an increasingly volatile global security environment demands a renewed focus on “hard power” and greater self-reliance in military production.Expected to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister on July 20 after becoming the sole candidate in the Labour…

England eye World Cup semis Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hinted that the UK government could declare an additional bank holiday if England win the FIFA World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel’s side preparing to face Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday.England, currently ranked 4th in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings, will face Norway in the…

The British monarchy traces its roots back to more than 1,150 years, when Alfred the Great became King in 866. Today, it is the 5th richest royal family in the world with King Charles III being the 11th richest royal across the globe. From palaces to estates, the British royal family encompasses massive wealth. But…

Michael Thompson and Kimberley Thompson A UK man has been found guilty of raping and killing his estranged wife after a six-week trial, with jurors returning unanimous verdicts at Nottingham Crown Court, BBC reported.Michael Thompson, 56, was convicted of murdering and raping Kimberley Thompson, 43, who died at the home they still shared on Pinewood…

Heatwave grips UK as 36C forecast and NHS faces rising demand / Image – file Large parts of the United Kingdom are enduring another spell of extreme summer weather, with temperatures expected to climb well above 30°C and potentially reach 35–36°C in parts of England by the end of the week. Weather forecasters say the…

A triple murder investigation is underway in the UK after a woman and her two young daughters were found dead inside their home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, prompting an international manhunt for the woman’s husband, who police believe has fled to Zimbabwe.The victims have been identified as Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, known as Zandile, and…

When Prince Harry and others accused the Daily Mail of using unlawful methods to source stories, the world was left shocked. The Duke of Sussex – along with Doreen Lawrence, the mother of the murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence; the singer Elton John and his husband, David Furnish; the actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost;…

The United Kingdom will lead a new European initiative to develop advanced long-range precision strike weapons, with around a dozen NATO allies expected to invest more than $50 billion (£37 billion) over the next decade to bolster the alliance’s defence and deterrence capabilities.The Deep Precision Strike project, unveiled by Downing Street ahead of the NATO…

10 most exciting new London restaurant openings of 2026 / Image – file London’s dining scene is sizzling with exciting new openings, from elegant seafood spots to smoky barbecue joints and stylish neighbourhood bistros.London never stands still when it comes to food. Every month brings another wave of ambitious chefs, international restaurant brands and creative…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading into this week’s Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey on under rising pressure, with senior US officials signalling dissatisfaction over the UK’s defence spending plans and warning that alliance members falling behind must accelerate their commitments.The summit, scheduled for July 7-8 in Ankara, Turkey, is expected to be one…