30 h. ago First look at stunning shortlisted designs for the Queen Elizabeth II national memorial

Ideas for the memorial to Queen Elizabeth II at St James's Park in London include a bronze cast of a Windsor oak tree, a giant canopy of stone lily pads and a statue of her next to Prince Philip.

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31 h. ago First look at stunning designs for the Queen Elizabeth II national memorial

Ideas for the memorial to Queen Elizabeth II at St James's Park in London include a bronze cast of a Windsor oak tree, a giant canopy of stone lily pads and a statue of her next to Prince Philip.

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56 h. ago Campaigners call for work to begin on memorial for South Asian soldiers

Colourful Heritage is raising money to build a tribute in the grounds of Kelvingrove art gallery and museum in Glasgow.

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57 h. ago Desi does dandyism: Met Gala 2025 spotlights two major South Asian designers

Two Indian designers and their muses made a big splash at the 2025 Met Gala, employing generations of Indian craftsmanship and exquisite silks for their take on Black dandyism

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3 d. ago Kate Middleton rewears Emilia Wickstead burgundy coat to pay tribute to veterans at VE Day memorial

The Princess of Wales looked stunning this afternoon as she paid tribute to veterans at the VE Day memorial in London.  

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6 d. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews VE Day 80: We Were There on BBC2: Vivid memories... both heartwarming and hair

Ken's vivid memories threw a shockingly different light onto our usual pictures of how the Allies celebrated the dawn of peace, in VE Day 80: We Were There.

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8 d. ago Keir Starmer backs campaign for  £1.5million memorial to 'Forces Sweetheart' Dame Vera Lynn by the White Cliffs of Dover ahead of VE Day

A campaign is underway for a likeness of the wartime singer to be created and placed near the White Cliffs of Dover, which inspired one of her biggest hits.

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8 d. ago India and Pakistan already sweltering in ‘new normal’ heatwave conditions

Temperatures south Asians dread each year arrive early as experts talk of ever shorter transition to summer-like heatThe summer conditions south Asian countries dread each year have arrived alarmingly early, and it’s only April. Much of India and Pakistan is already sweltering in heatwave conditions, in what scientists say is fast becoming the “new normal”.Temperatures in the region typically climb through May, peaking in June before the monsoon brings relief. But this year, the heat has come early. “As far as Asia and the Indian subcontinent are concerned, there was a quick transition from a short window of spring conditions to summer-like heat,” said GP Sharma, the meteorology president of Skymet, India’s leading private forecaster. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Harry and Meghan unveil memorial in New York 'dedicated to children who have died due to harms of the internet'

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in New York City where they called for more protections for children from the dangers of social media, claiming that 'enough is not being done'.

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2 w. ago The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

While in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country

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2 w. ago Fury as children's park close to memorial for murdered schoolgirl Oliva Pratt Korbel is set ablaze by feral youths

The Olivia's Butterfly Foundation, established by a cousin of her mother, Cheryl, said they had been left heartbroken and 'extremely disappointed' by the blaze on Monday night.

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2 w. ago Sombre Prince Andrew leaves Windsor Castle after attending memorial for his late father the Duke of Edinburgh

Senior members of the Royal Family had gathered at the Berkshire estate on Friday to remember the Duke of Edinburgh, who died aged 99 on 9 April 2021.

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3 w. ago Bangladesh, Pakistan officials resume bilateral talks after 15 years' gap

Foreign ministry officials from Bangladesh’s interim government and Pakistan have resumed talks after a 15-year gap, as the two South Asian Muslim-majority nations attempted to ease strained relations

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3 w. ago Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's bodies laid to rest in private family memorial

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have finally been laid to rest weeks after their shocking deaths.

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3 w. ago Why this French YouTuber is telling foreigners to avoid long

Victor Blaho says a gruelling 46-hour train journey in South Asian country ‘broke me’

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3 w. ago James Middleton's unforgettable birthday: How 'blissful' memories of his 'darling' dog Ella still bring comfort

James Middleton may be turning 38 today, but memories of his 35th birthday - the last one spent with his beloved dog Ella - are surely close to his heart.

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4 w. ago ‘Finally we are being seen as contenders’: delight in India as demand for south Asian art booms

As wealth in India has grown, so has the number of arts patrons championing both India’s 20th century modern masters and the next generationFor over seven decades, the masterpiece had gathered dust as it hung in the corridors of a Norwegian hospital. But last month, the monumental 13-panel 1954 painting Untitled (Gram Yatra) – one of the most significant pieces of modern south Asian art – sold for a record-breaking $13.7m in New York.The auction of the painting sent ripples through the art world. It was not only the highest price ever paid for a painting by Maqbool Fida Husain, one of India’s most celebrated modern artists, but it was the highest ever paid for any piece of modern Indian art at auction – going for four times the estimated price. It also happened to be the most expensive artwork auctioned so far in 2025. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George

Prince William revealed he wanted Prince George to experience 'a big away night in Europe' as the royals attended Aston Villa's Champions League quarter-final against PSG.

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4 w. ago Prince William relishes 'making really important memories' with George at huge Aston Villa game in Paris as he joins pundits live on TV ahead of Champions League quarter

Prince William revealed he wanted Prince George to experience 'a big away night in Europe' as the royals attended Aston Villa's Champions League quarter-final against PSG.

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4 w. ago Asian shares deepen losses after another Wall St retreat as tariffs due to take effect

Asian shares have opened lower as the latest set of U.S. tariffs, including a massive 104% levy on Chinese imports, is due to take effect

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