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Britain is back in America’s Cup final for the first time in 60 years

A British yacht is back in the America’s Cup finals for the first time since 1964 after INEOS Britannia finished off Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.

Reuters · 4h

How Ben Ainslie ended Britain's 60-year wait to contest the America's Cup

After years of dreaming and 10 years of trying, Britain's Ben Ainslie has achieved his aim of challenging for the America's Cup, billed as the oldest trophy in international sport.

BBC · 5h

Great Britain reaching America's Cup 'a huge moment' - Ainslie

Sir Ben Ainslie tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan that Great Britain will compete for the America's Cup for the first time since 1964 is "a huge moment".

Thousands of Brits still in Lebanon

Yahoo · 1d

Britons fleeing Lebanon arrive back on first flight charted by UK government

More flights have been arranged for this week following Israel’s ground offensive into southern Lebanon against the Iran-backed Hezbollah

U.S. News & World Report · 1h

Britain Charters Flights to Leave Lebanon on Sunday

"There are no more scheduled flights, although we will continue to keep this under review," Britain's foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday, adding that more than 250 British nationals have left Lebanon on flights chartered by the government.

Metro on MSN · 1d

Thousands of Brits still in Lebanon after first flight lands in UK

There are around 4,000 to 6,000 Brits believed to still be in Lebanon, many of whom have been left unable to book flights out of the country due to cancellations and skyrocketing

Britain agrees to hand back Chagos Islands to Mauritius

CNN · 1d

Britain agrees Chagos Island sovereignty deal with Mauritius

Britain said on Thursday it would give up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal that would allow people displaced decades ago to return home while London retains use of the UK-U.S.

BBC · 1d

Britain agrees to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The UK is to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after 50 years but will keep military base on Diego Garcia. Also: Lebanon says two soldiers have been killed by Israel, as Israel continues its Hezbollah offensive.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

UK Hands Sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a Deal to Secure US Base

The U.K. has agreed to hand sovereignty of the long-contested Chagos Islands, an archipelago of more than 60 islands in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius, in a deal to secure the future of a strategically important U.

Britain Backs Plan to Store Carbon Dioxide Under the Sea

Two proposals in Northern England, led by the energy giants BP and Eni, aim to establish an industry in burying emissions ...

11h

Britain promises up to $28.5 bln for carbon capture projects

Britain will provide funding of up to 21.7 billion pounds ($28.5 billion) over 25 years to develop carbon capture and storage ...

Britain's top 20 most beautiful landmarks revealed

Buckingham Palace has been voted Britain's most beautiful building in a new poll. The Royal residence saw off the likes of St ...

13h

Britain's defense sector vies for stretched government funding on path to 2.5%

British defense officials are vying to secure more funding as Finance Minister Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Autumn budget.

Private Sector Dominance Raises Fears for Britain’s Care Homes

Britain’s care homes are increasingly run by profit-making companies, according to a report that questions the quality of ...

Britain proposes new powers for banks in fight against fraudsters

Britain is giving banks enhanced new powers to delay and investigate suspicious payments in a bid to slash the estimated 460 ...

The Economist1d

Ukrainians are settling down in Britain. That creates a problem

P icking-up time at the Ukrainian Saturday school in Welwyn Garden City is much like picking-up time after any weekend ...

Britain's Got Talent names Bruno Tonioli's temporary replacement

Britain's Got Talent has named Bruno Tonioli's temporary replacement for next season. The former Strictly Come Dancing judge ...

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