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Burberry Closes London Fashion Week with Countryside-Inspired Collection Amidst Challenging Times

This is Beirut, 25/02 15:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

London Fashion Week concluded on Monday with Burberry's Autumn/Winter collection, marking the end of a subdued event amid the rainy atmosphere of the British capital. The British luxury brand, under the creative direction of Daniel Lee, sought to lift the mood with a show inspired by a countryside retreat, taking guests to a warm, classic British ...

British Novelist David Lodge, Passes into His 'Small World'

This is Beirut, 04/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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David Lodge, the celebrated British novelist who earned two Booker Prize nominations, passed away on New Year's Day at the age of 89, his publisher announced on Friday. Known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary, Lodge's works such as Small World (1984) and Nice Work (1988) were both nominated for the prestigious literary award during the ...

Meghan Markle’s Netflix Lifestyle Show Premieres January 15

This is Beirut, 03/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Meghan Markle, the actress wife of Britain's Prince Harry, will debut her new lifestyle and cooking show on Netflix on January 15, she announced Thursday on social media. "I have been so excited to share this with you! I hope you love the show as much as I loved making it," the Duchess of Sussex wrote on Instagram. Netflix unveiled a trailer for ...

'Bird' with Barry Keoghan Redefines Social Drama in Ken Loach’s Style

This is Beirut, 2024-12-27 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Releasing Wednesday, Bird reinvigorates the social drama genre in the spirit of Ken Loach, exploring the fringes of UK society with irresistible rock energy, a touch of fantasy, and a stellar performance from Irish actor Barry Keoghan. Directed by British filmmaker Andrea Arnold (Fish Tank, American Honey), the film competed at Cannes but left ...

The Collector's Gene: Hidden Treasures of Camden Passage

This is Beirut, 2024-12-25 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

London UK Christmas Art Exhibition Culture

In a lively alley in north London, a window captures attention. Papier-mâché masks, antique puppets, old-fashioned trains, and board games from another time create an enchanting scene that intrigues passersby. Yet, none of it is for sale. At number 43 Camden Passage, a blue door adorned with a Christmas wreath remains closed. This is not a shop, ...

UK in ‘Diplomatic Contact’ with Syrian Rebels Says Foreign Secretary

This is Beirut, 2024-12-15 19:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirmed that the British government has had “diplomatic contact” with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Syrian rebel group that played a key role in toppling the Assad regime. While Lammy emphasized that HTS remains a proscribed terrorist organization, he noted that diplomatic contact is still possible. ...

UK Faces Avian Flu Outbreak as H5N5 Strain Spreads

This is Beirut, 2024-11-06 19:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In northern England, Yorkshire is now facing an avian flu outbreak following the detection of the H5N5 strain in poultry, marking the first cases recorded in farming since the beginning of the autumn season, the UK government announced on Tuesday. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) confirmed that all poultry at the farm ...

Anti-Racist Protests Erupt in UK Amidst Far-Right Violence

Lyne Sammouri, 2024-08-08 14:52 - Reading : less than a minute

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Demonstrators in the UK stand against far-right violence, holding signs welcoming refugees and denouncing fascism.

Starmer: Far-Right Rioters Will 'Regret' Their Actions

This Is Beirut, 2024-08-05 14:38 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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United Kingdom leader Keir Starmer will hold an emergency response meeting on Monday after further far-right riots broke out across England over the weekend following the murder of three children last week. The prime minister will chair a Cobra meeting, which will bring together ministers and the police to discuss how to quell the violence that ...

Time Travel: First Mixed Juries in the UK

Chelsea Al Arif, 2024-07-29 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Travel back in time to 1920. What happened in the UK on July 29, 1920? Join us weekly on Time Travel as we explore historical events under a different theme every month. This July, we’re exploring women’s history!

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