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End ‘megaphone diplomacy’ between UK and Hong Kong, says British diplomat

Consul general calls for ‘constructive engagement’ with territory as Chinese vice-president says he will attend king’s coronation

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

Lewis Capaldi to play 'intimate' performance and 'first ever' album Q&A in Nottingham

The tickets will be available to purchase starting from Friday, May 5 at 10am

Nottingham Post · May 4, 2023

Dutch PM says talks on F-16s for Ukraine progressing

Talks on a potential donation of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine are progressing, Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Thursday during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to The Hague, but no decision has been made.

Reuters · May 4, 2023

Ukraine war: drone 'attack' on Kremlin – logic suggests a false flag to distract Russians ahead of Victory Day on May 9

Whether the alleged drone assassination attempt on the Russian president in the Kremlin was an audacious attack by Ukraine or a clumsy attempt at a false flag operation by Moscow may never be known. But from the Kremlin’s standpoint, at least Russia now has footage of its own, demonstrating its…

The Conversation · May 4, 2023

The ‘diplomat monarch’: will King’s coronation revitalise British soft power?

The coronation is an event of huge significance for Britain’s history and economy, but also raises questions about whether the new monarch will bolster the nation’s soft power on the global stage.

The Week · May 4, 2023

Chinese vice-president at coronation shows how China sees UK, says Lord Patten

Han Zheng’s attendance is a sign that China does not give ‘two hoots’ about the UK, the last British governor of Hong Kong said.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

The UK music chart logo is cleverer than you think

Can you spot the ingenious detail?

Creative Bloq · May 4, 2023

Frost* announce their first ever live Blu-ray

UK prog rockers Frost* will release Island Live in June. Watch a video trailer here...

Louder · May 4, 2023

Best natural energy boosters for a jitter-free day from drinks to supplements

Swap the coffee for these all natural alternatives

Evening Standard · May 4, 2023

Belize likely to become republic, says PM as he criticises Rishi Sunak

Exclusive: Johnny Briceño attacks his UK counterpart’s refusal to apologise for atrocities of slavery

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023