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EU, UK hit Russia with new sanctions
The European Union and Britain on Friday ramped up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow’s energy sector, shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and military intelligence service with new sanctions. “The message is clear: Europe...

Pakistan ready to diversify exports to match UK industry needs: Jam
The Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, continued his official visit to the United Kingdom with a productive day of engagements in Birmingham, aimed at promoting deeper commercial ties, unlocking new market opportunities, and expanding...

UK’s most powerful supercomputer launches in Bristol
The UK’s most powerful AI supercomputer has launched in Bristol. The £225m new Isambard-AI facility, developed by the University of Bristol in close partnership with HPE and NVIDIA, is able to process in one second what it would take the entire...
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India cautions EU against double standards on oil trade with Russia
New Delhi India on Friday said it does not subscribe to any unilateral sanctions and called for ending double standards in energy trade after the European Union (EU) unveiled new punitive measures targeting the Russian energy sector that included...

Commerce minister advances Pak-UK trade ties during strategic engagements in Birmingham
ISLAMABAD - Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan continued his official visit to the United Kingdom with a productive day of engagements in Birmingham, aimed at promoting deeper commercial ties, unlocking new market opportunities, and...

UK’s most powerful supercomputer goes live
The UK’s most powerful supercomputer, Bristol-based Isambard-AI, is now fully operational and launched. Isambard-AI, run by the University of Bristol, will give researchers in the UK access to much greater levels of computing power, a significant...

Why Northern Ireland is the hottest golf destination in the world right now
As Royal Portrush gears up to host The Open, Northern Ireland is firmly on the radar of global golf fans. With over 90 courses, set against coastlines, mountains, and historic landscapes, the region is a dream destination for golfers and...

Reform opposition to renewable energy could cost North East 30,000 jobs, Labour says
Labour has warned that plans by Reform UK to scrap renewable energy contracts if it came to power could cost the North East more than 30,000 jobs. The warning from the Government - which follows similar concerns from companies in the renewables...

Hinkley Point C’s soaring costs blamed on red tape
The costs of new nuclear plants in Britain should be cut by reducing “red tape and bureaucracy”, according to a pro-growth think tank. Britain Remade said it would recruit experts from Cambridge University for a new project to “identify cases...

UK accelerator reaches 250 million electron volts milestone
18 July 2025 Breakthrough at STFC’s Daresbury Laboratory positions CLARA as a leading hub for accelerator innovation in Europe. The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory has achieved a major scientific milestone....

UK, German leaders hail ‘first-of-its-kind’ treaty since WWII
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new chapter in relations with the signing of the Kensington Treaty, the first major agreement between the two countries since World War II. Speaking at a joint news...

South Wales Community Awards 2025 launch to celebrate unsung heroes
These awards celebrate the remarkable individuals, groups, and communities across South Wales who have made a significant impact. The event is run by Newsquest across our south Wales titles from the South Wales Argus in the east to the Western...

Green Hydrogen Summit: CM Naidu signs two clean energy MoUs worth Rs 51,000 crore
Amaravati: Flagging the beginning of a Green Hydrogen Valley in Andhra Pradesh, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu signed two clean energy MoUs worth Rs 51,000 crore at the Green Hydrogen Summit in Amaravati. He said that AP is the best State for...

EU, UK target Russia oil sector
BRUSSELS: The European Union and Britain on Friday sought to ramp up economic pressure on Russia to halt the war in Ukraine by slashing a price cap meant to choke off revenues from key oil exports. The move from the EU was part of a sweeping new...

Ruth Langsford 'sends final message' to Eamonn Holmes as she 'gets closure'
There's "no turning back" for Ruth Langsford, who was seen without her wedding ring for the first time in over a year following her split from Eamonn Holmes. The Loose Women stalwart announced her surprising separation from her husband of 14 years...

Britain: Inflation Rises to 3.6% – Cost of Living and Criticism Grow
Inflation in the UK has climbed to 3.6%, sparking public concern as prices surge across essentials like food, fuel, and even beer in traditional British pubs. Just yesterday, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her...

Singer Charli XCX confirms marriage to The 1975 drummer George Daniel
Brat singer Charli XCX has confirmed her marriage to fiancé and The 1975 drummer George Daniel. The pair posted a series of TikToks together on the day of their wedding, which took place on July, 19 in London. The 32-year-old, whose real name is...

Thousands of Oasis fans captured in incredible moment on Gallagher Hill
Thousands of Oasis fans enjoy Heaton Park gig on Gallagher Hill In a sea of bucket hats and phone cameras held in the air like lighters, the true meaning of the Gallagher brothers' return was immortalised forever in a special moment captured on...

Scotland's most dangerous road won't be fixed any time soon as SNP fail to fund long-term improvements
The Scottish Government has been blasted for refusing to fund improvements to one of Scotland's most notorious and dangerous roads for the time being. The Rest and Be Thankful is often closed off to traffic due to the threat of landslides when the...

Watch how Ghana's Michelle Agyemang drags England over the line in tough Euros clash
Defending champions England are through to the semifinals of the Women’s European Championship, and they have teenage forward Michelle Agyemang, of Ghanaian descent, to thank for dragging them back from the brink in a dramatic night of football....