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What Ukraine needs from its European partners (and the US) in 2024

As 2024 approaches, the top priority of the Ukrainian government is best summed up as ending the war against Russia while regaining as much territory as possible.

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023

Which schools are closing because of Storm Pia? Full list

Storm Pia is set to bring 80mph winds and very wet weather to the UK just in time for Christmas

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023

Why is it so windy in the UK? Met Office issues Christmas travel warning ahead of Storm Pia

It's beginning to look a lot like a stormy Christmas in the country. But could it also snow?

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023

The year in pop: how Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Harry Styles and Elton John conquered 2023

As the year draws to a close, let’s meet and greet the acts and music that set the tone, filled the stadiums and earned the big bucks

MusicRadar · Dec 21, 2023

What are nacreous clouds? Rare phenomenon appears over England and Scotland

People from Scotland, north England, and the West Midlands marvel at the rainbow-like scene they witness

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023

UK SMBs are facing much higher costs to simply exist and survive

SMBs account for most British businesses, but they’re having a really hard time responding to rising costs.

TechRadar · Dec 21, 2023

How to pitch story ideas to The Conversation

While much of The Conversation’s content comes from editors identifying stories to cover and finding relevant experts to write them, we also welcome pitches – ideas for stories as yet unwritten – from academics. You are the experts, so we’re always happy to hear your ideas.

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023

BBC urged to drop UK Eurovision entrant Olly Alexander for accusing Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza

Olly Alexander has sparked a backlash after signing an open letter condemning Israel as an 'apartheid regime'

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023

Jeremy Hunt strikes post-Brexit banking deal with Switzerland

Treasury claims new finance deal only possible because of Brexit

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow confirms ‘comprehensive’ defence cooperation with North Korea – as it happened

Chief of Russian general staff also confirms ‘comprehensive strategic partnership with China and India’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023