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U2 credits Fontaines D.C. for inspiring new album and world tour

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Diwali celebrations shine globally as Pope Francis visits South America

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Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults in London

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Police arrest 139 Palestine Action supporters at US Embassy in London

Entertainment

U2 credits Fontaines D.C. for inspiring new album and world tour

U2's new album, 'Carnaval de Luz,' reflects their 50-year journey and celebrates freedom while addressing authority's pressures. The band emphasizes the influence of younger acts like Fontaines D.C. in keeping...

NME Music · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Entertainment

Diwali celebrations shine globally as Pope Francis visits South America

This week's photos highlight Diwali celebrations worldwide and Pope Francis's visit to South America, emphasizing the cultural significance of both events. Diwali's recognition as a public holiday in the UK...

Religion News Service · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults in London

Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults by a London jury on November 5, involving multiple victims, including a minor. His conviction highlights the growing demand for accountability...

France 24 · 7 days ago · 1 min read

Crime & Justice

Government proposes fines for drunk e-bike riders to improve safety

The government is proposing on-the-spot fines for drunk or dangerous e-bike riders to enhance pedestrian safety amid rising e-bike usage. New regulations will require better fleet management and designated...

BBC Business · 8 days ago · 1 min read

Business

Xyra Group bids £12.5 million to rescue Poundland, saving 12,000 jobs

Xyra Group has made a rescue bid for Poundland, offering to pay £12.5 million of its £30 million loan, amid concerns about the retailer's potential collapse and the risk to 12,000 jobs. This bid follows the...

BBC Business · 9 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

No10 defends flight to Manchester to collect Andy Burnham

Downing Street has defended sending the official UK government plane to Manchester to pick up Andy Burnham, rather than the prime minister travelling to London in advance of the flight. The Airbus A321neo...

BBC Politics · 11 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

King Charles III addresses slavery with unflinching honesty in speech

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Sky News · 13 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Police arrest 139 Palestine Action supporters at US Embassy in London

On Thursday, 139 supporters of Palestine Action were arrested outside the U.S. Embassy in London during a protest against the UK government's ban on the group. The arrests have raised concerns over free speech...

Al Jazeera · 13 days ago · 2 min read

Business

City of London chief tops UK Black Powerlist

Ian Thomas, chief executive of the City of London Corporation, has been named the UK's most influential Black Briton in this year's Black Powerlist awards. The 57-year old is the first Black person to oversee...

BBC Business · 14 days ago · 1 min read