There are concerns about the move, as some French art experts have suggested the nearly 1,000-year-old work was in far too a delicate state to be transported – something French officials have denied.
It is understood the Treasury has received an…
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Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry loan to UK for estimated £800m
The Treasury is set to insure the Bayeux Tapestry against damage for an estimated £800m while it is on loan to the British Museum next year.
The 70m-long embroidery depicting the Battle of Hastings in 1066 will travel from France to London as…
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WhatsApp Introduces Contact Info Pages Through Profile Icons in Group Chats
WhatsApp is continuing to improve the way users interact in group chats by expanding the role of profile icons. Earlier, WhatsApp introduced profile icons in group conversations to help users easily identify who is sending messages. This…
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Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 ahead of Ukraine-US talks : NPR
Rescuers work on the scene of a building damaged by a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025.
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Dar hails Pakistan’s success in May conflict with India – Dawn
- Dar hails Pakistan’s success in May conflict with India Dawn
- Pakistan’s FM confirms India’s strikes on Nur Khan Air Base in May, says damaged installations, injured personnel ANI News
- Pakistan punctured India’s claim of being net security…
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Dar hails Pakistan’s success in May conflict with India – Dawn
- Dar hails Pakistan’s success in May conflict with India Dawn
- Pakistan’s diplomatic triumphs in 2025 Daily Times
- Analysis – Pakistan’s 2025: General Munir Rose to Power as the Nation Struggles with Debt and Instability Defence.in
- Pakistan in…
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‘Safe’ painkiller under major scrutiny over serious side effects
The world’s most commonly prescribed opioid for pain has been shown to offer…
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Signalling issues impact South West train services
Trains have been disrupted in the South West due to a “shortage of signalling staff”.
National Rail said services from Exeter to Exmouth, Yeovil Junction and Basingstoke were being impacted by the issue.
Railway lines between Exeter Central and Exmouth, Exeter and Honiton were closed with passengers advised their tickets could be used on other trains and buses, external.
An update from Network Rail said a replacement signaller had been arranged but service disruption was expected to continue until about 13:00 GMT.
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Wakefield Council gives £10,000 to Zarach charity to provide beds for children
A council is to give £10,000 to a charity which provides beds for children who are sleeping on sofas, chairs and even in baths.
Wakefield Council is supporting specialist bed charity Zarach for the second year through the Wakefield Children’s Bed…
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Army chief says Switzerland can’t defend itself from full-scale attack
ZURICH, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Switzerland cannot defend itself against a full-scale attack and must boost military spending given rising risks from Russia, the head of its armed forces said.
The country is prepared for attacks by “non-state actors”…
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