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British Library to expand after £1.1bn investment from Mitsui Fudosan
Project will double exhibition gallery space and create new officesFinancial Times - 10h -
'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'
Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year.BBC News - 1d -
Things to know about a potential Trump presidential library in Florida
President Donald Trump's team is looking at locations for a post-administration presidential library, and Florida may take that spotABC News - 6d -
Nebraska lawmakers advance bill allowing parental notification for school library checkouts
Nebraska may soon require public schools to inform parents about the books their children check out from libraries if they want to monitor their reading materials, with a vote expected soon.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump signs order to dismantle seven federal agencies focused on media, libraries, homelessness
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order that aims to eliminate seven federal agencies, including ones that focus on media, libraries, museums and ending homelessness. The president ...The Hill - 4d -
Top Trump advisers get involved as the fight to win his presidential library site heats up
The search for President Donald Trump’s post-administration presidential library site is intensifying in South Florida, with Trump's son Eric and a top Trump administration adviser, Steve Witkoff, ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Prince William to visit British troops in Estonia
He will learn more about how British troops are bolstering Nato's eastern flank, the palace said.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Wardley vacates British title as WBA shot beckons
Unbeaten Fabio Wardley gives up his British heavyweight belt as he looks to step up into world title contention.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Vingegaard withdraws as British duo denied in Paris-Nice
Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard withdraws from Paris-Nice as British duo Josh Tarling and Sam Watson lose out in a sprint finish on stage six.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
British man killed in Kenya after being hit by president's speeding motorcade
A British national has been killed in Kenya after being hit by a government vehicle that was part of the president’s motorcadeABC News - 5d -
Russia expels 2 British diplomats from embassy in Moscow over espionage claims
Russian said it is expelling two British diplomats over allegations of spyingABC News - Mar. 10 -
On the Paris runway, Kenzo’s punk revival puts a British spin on streetwear
At Paris Fashion Week, Kenzo’s latest evolution trades its signature jungle prints for something sharper: punk-infused tailoring, underground energy, and a touch of British irreverenceABC News - Mar. 7 -
Russia orders two people connected to British embassy to leave country
Kremlin accuses individuals of ‘intelligence and subversive activities’ in what appears to be latest in tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions. Two people connected to the British embassy in Moscow have ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
British Council accused of forcing gig economy teachers into ‘feeding frenzy’ for work
With regular teaching hours unavailable, agency tutors must compete for lessons. The British Council has been accused of exploiting hundreds of agency teachers on zero-hour contracts forced to ...The Guardian - 4d -
British and Irish Lions tour 2025: Team news, fixtures and venues
Every four years, a British and Irish Lions tour is still seen by many as the peak of professional rugby, with the finest players from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland joining forces.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Life of British man, 79, imprisoned by Taliban is in serious danger, say family
Peter Reynolds, who runs a business in Afghanistan, was held along with his wife last month and needs heart pills, says his daughter. The life of a 79-year-old British man imprisoned along with his ...The Guardian - 3d -
Farrell looks likely to overlook England coaches for his British Lions staff
Borthwick said backroom team not been approached Coaches set to miss out for second straight Lions tour Andy Farrell looks likely to overlook England’s assistants when selecting his British & ...The Guardian - 3d -
British tourist missing after boat catches fire off Thai island
Alexandra Clarke, 26, was on a diving excursion near Koh Tao when blaze broke out. A British tourist is missing in Thailand after the tour boat she was travelling on caught fire off the island of ...The Guardian - 2d -
British tourist detained in US after visa mix-up returns to UK – reports
Images broadcast of Rebecca Burke’s arrival at Heathrow after her release from immigration detention centre . A British woman detained in the US for three weeks because of a visa mix-up has ...The Guardian - 1d -
Russia expels two more British diplomats
The pair have been accused by Russian security services of "intelligence and subversive activity".BBC News - Mar. 10 -
British tourist missing after Thailand boat fire
Alexandra Clarke, 26, from London, was on a diving boat with 15 other tourists, local officials say.BBC News - 2d -
F1 British driver Bearman off-track again Saturday in practice session for Australian GP
Haas rookie Oliver Bearman halted final practice Saturday for Sunday's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix just four minutes into the session, with the British driver bringing out the red flags after ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Next James Bond should be British, Pierce Brosnan says
The Irish actor says he hopes Amazon "handles the character with dignity and imagination and respect".BBC News - Mar. 9 -
British workforce assesses US backlash against diversity rules
Companies in American-owned groups are most exposed, although UK law will make it difficult to remove all safeguardsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
'I can't believe I had to prove I'm British'
Christina, 27, and her family had to battle for years to stay in the UK.BBC News - 6d -
Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee
Mahmoud Khalil described by former colleague at UK office for Syria as well liked and extensively vetted. A detained Columbia University graduate threatened with deportation after the Trump ...The Guardian - 6d -
David Raven, British Drag Performer Known as Maisie Trollette, Dies at 91
A mainstay of England’s drag circuit, he performed for over five decades and encouraged other drag queens to flourish.The New York Times - 6d -
British man killed by president's convoy in Kenya hit-and-run
The car did not stop after hitting Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, on a road in the capital, Nairobi.BBC News - 5d -
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Tributes to British man killed in Kenya president's motorcade crash
Edgar Riches, 79, was thought to have been struck by a car in a presidential motorcade in NairobiBBC News - 5d -
British daughter of Gaza hostage says burying father 'incredibly meaningful'
Sharone Lifschitz said it was important all families were reunited with their relatives, both dead and aliveBBC News - 2d -
British tennis number one Jack Draper claims biggest title of career
Britain's Jack Draper claims the biggest title of his career with a straight-set win over Denmark's Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final.BBC News - 2d -
Search resumes for British tourist after Thai boat fire
Alexandra Clarke was reported missing on Sunday after a boat she was on burned and sank.BBC News - 1d -
British athletics plead not guilty to manslaughter charges over Paralympian thrower’s death
The governing body for athletics in Britain and a sports official have pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter over the death of a Paralympic athlete in 2017ABC News - 1d -
What bankers and care home workers have in common
Volatile pay is surprisingly prevalent in the British economyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
PlayStation PC Games Are Over 50% Off At Fanatical, Cheaper Than Steam Spring Sale
PlayStation's steadily growing library of PC ports don't receive meaningful discounts all that often, but many games in the publisher's catalog are included in Steam's annual Spring Sale . A bunch ...GameSpot - 5d -
Commentary: 'Looney Tunes' has been removed from Max. This is why it feels like an attack
Max has dropped the original Warner Bros. cartoons from its lineup, which our TV critic says leaves us with the pastiche and is similar to removing books from a library.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Game Pass Core, The Cheaper Option, Is Adding More Games Soon
Microsoft will soon expand the roster of titles in the Game Pass Core library, something it rarely does. The cheapest Game Pass tier ($10/month) will add three more games on March 26.. These ...GameSpot - 1d -
From a run-down British seaside resort, Russian spies launched honeytraps and espionage plots
The Haydee Guesthouse, with its worn-out carpets and tidy, blue-trimmed Victorian façade, is an unlikely headquarters for Russia-backed high-stakes espionage.NBC News - Mar. 8
