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Britain’s railways were never properly privatised – here’s how they could return to greater public control

Railway travel is a strange thing. There are some journeys that are undertaken for pleasure – particularly on steam trains – but the vast majority happen because people need to get somewhere. The railway is merely a means to an end. Efficient rail transport facilitates economic production and economic growth.

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Self-driving cars on roads ‘as soon as 2026’ as Bill becomes law

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the deployment of the vehicles will be ‘a real boost to both safety and our economy’.

The Independent UK

Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the U.S., a British court has ruled

The U.S. is hoping to extradite the Wikileaks founder and try him for espionage. A court in London says Assange is free to appeal the extradition, the latest twist in years-long legal drama.

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Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520–1920 – stunning in scope but celebrating female artists with exhibitions isn’t enough

Women have worked as professional artists in Europe for hundreds of years. Yet we are often told that, prior to the 20th century, those who did so successfully were rare exceptions – they were the lucky ones who had financial advantages, family connections or unusual bravery to defy social conventions.…

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Frank Ifield obituary

Singer who topped the charts in the 1960s with hits including I Remember You, Lovesick Blues and The Wayward Wind

The Guardian - UK

UK AI Safety Institute to open new US office

Britain expands its AI Safety Institute by opening a new office in the US, as well as committing to Canada collaboration.

TechRadar

Britain’s public parks are a green lifeline – stop fencing them off for the summer

These spaces are crucial for our wellbeing, but cash-strapped councils are being forced to treat them as revenue earners, says poet Rebecca Tamás

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Timeline of the Assange legal saga over extradition to the US on espionage charges

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been fighting for years to avoid extradition to the United States to face charges related to his organization’s publication of a huge trove of classified documents

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer’s ‘first steps’ might get him into Downing Street. But there is danger ahead

This cautious programme is too limited to bring about the changes Britain needs – and which would keep Labour in power, says former shadow chancellor John McDonnell

The Guardian - UK

Economic optimism rises in Britain but Rishi Sunak's Tories not getting credit for it - new poll

Ipsos survey for The Standard shows 33% of adults expect country’s economic conditions to improve in the next year, while 37% think they’ll get worse

Evening Standard

South Korea, Britain Host AI Summit With Safety Top Of Agenda

South Korea and Britain kick off a major international summit on artificial intelligence in Seoul this week, where governments plan to press tech firms on AI safety.

International Business Times

The Guardian view on net zero: a bank-led green transition won’t work for Britain

Editorial: A state industrial strategy is needed to reduce carbon output, produce cleaner growth and redistribute jobs around the UK

The Guardian - UK

Unite divert Labour election funds in protest over oil and gas ban plans

ONE of Britain’s biggest trade unions has demanded Labour commit £6.6 billion to save oil and gas jobs as it revealed it was putting financial…

The National (Scotland)

Sir Paul McCartney is Britain's first musician billionaire

The Beatles icon Sir Paul McCartney's net worth is now more than £1billion

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UK rail faces fight to stay on track as climate crisis erodes routes

Britain’s railways are spending billions on bolstering the tracks against geological movements caused by extreme weather. But technology and new infrastructure will not save every service

The Guardian - UK

Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920 review – revelations and mystifying omissions

A Flemish ‘paintrix’ at the court of Elizabeth I, a magnificent mouth artist and a glamorous suffragette are finally given their due in a show tracing female artists’ rocky road to recognition. But the story too often takes precedence over the art

The Guardian - UK

We’ve got the talent and the tech. So why can’t Britain grow its own world-beaters?

Companies are deserting the FTSE because of a shortage of investment – but there is a solution

The Guardian - UK

German star at Cannes condemns ‘madness’ of protective culture for UK child actors

Cast member of Palme d’Or contender shot in Kent says the high number of chaperones and intimacy coordinators on set was over the top

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Oleksandr Usyk def. Tyson Fury at Ring of Fire: Best photos

Check out these photos from Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, a heavyweight championship boxing bout which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The National (Scotland)

Hidden gem location in Scotland named one of the best canal holidays in Britain

A hidden gem spot in Scotland has been named one of the best places in the UK for a canal holiday.

Cycling Weekly

'It’s going to be hard but I will be a contender': Lizzie Deignan's plans for Paris

Britain’s most successful female road racer of the era, Lizzie Deignan has one medal missing from her cabinet: Olympic gold. Chris Marshall-Bell looks back on her record at the Games and ponders her prospects for Paris

The Hindu

India, U.K. reaffirm FTA commitment at Strategic Dialogue

India and Britain have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude a mutually beneficial free trade agreement (FTA) at the annual U.K.-India Strategic Dialogue

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Photos: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs

Check out these photos from the weigh-ins for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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King Charles III To Attend D-Day Ceremonies In France

King Charles III of Britain to participate in D-Day anniversary ceremonies in France despite ongoing cancer treatment. Prince of Wales and Prince William t...

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How a British military march became the distinctive sound of American graduations

Graduations throughout the United States erupt with some familiar sounds every year: the passionate cheering of friends and families, the lofty grandeur of speeches and, of course, one very recognizable tune.

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