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Court Upholds Trump Admin's UCLA Funding Cut

A US federal judge has upheld the Trump administration's decision to withdraw funding from UCLA, siding with the government in a pivotal case centred on allegations of antisemitism and free speech violations on campus.

Marie Antoinette's Guillotine Displayed at V&A Museum

A new exhibition at London's V&A Museum unveils the original 1793 guillotine blade that ended Marie Antoinette's life, offering a poignant and visceral insight into the French Revolution's most infamous execution.

Marie Antoinette's Fashion Revolution at London's V&A

The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils a stunning new exhibition, 'Style & Splendour: The Fashion of Marie Antoinette', exploring the enduring influence of the iconic queen's revolutionary wardrobe on modern design.

NHS Job Cuts Crisis: ICBs Axe Hundreds of Posts

Exclusive: NHS England's new Integrated Care Boards are cutting hundreds of jobs despite promises of improved healthcare, triggering union outrage and patient safety concerns as financial pressures mount.

Priceless Gold Collection Stolen in Paris Museum Heist

Thieves have executed a sophisticated raid on France's National Museum of Natural History, making off with an 'inestimable' collection of historic gold samples. The audacious theft has left investigators scrambling and the scientific community reeling.

NHS Rations Cancer Treatments Amid Budget Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals NHS cancer services facing devastating cuts, with pioneering treatments denied to patients due to severe financial constraints. Health bosses warn of a looming crisis in oncology care across Britain.

David Bowie's Personal Favourite Songs List Revealed at V&A

An exclusive glimpse into David Bowie's musical soul has been uncovered. The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils the legendary artist's personal list of 35 favourite songs, a discovery set to redefine our understanding of his eclectic influences and creati

Saudi Arabia Unveils World's Largest Museum Plans

Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.

UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens

Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.

Trump Vows Drastic Foreign Aid Cuts If Re-Elected

Former US President Donald Trump vows to drastically cut foreign aid and overhaul international spending if re-elected, targeting organisations like the WHO and UN and pledging to renegotiate fundamental agreements, a move set to redefine global alliances

Van Gogh Museum Closes Amid Amsterdam Staffing Crisis

Amsterdam's world-renowned Van Gogh Museum is closing its doors temporarily due to a critical shortage of security personnel, highlighting a growing crisis in the Dutch tourism and cultural sector.

1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest

Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.

George Lucas's £1.5bn Museum Lands in Los Angeles

Star Wars creator George Lucas selects Los Angeles as the permanent home for his groundbreaking £1.5 billion narrative art museum, ending a dramatic search that spanned multiple US cities.

Trump Orders 'Patriotic' Overhaul of Smithsonian Museums

The Trump administration has launched a sweeping review of the Smithsonian Institution, targeting exhibits deemed 'anti-American' and 'woke'. Critics decry the move as an unprecedented assault on historical integrity and academic freedom.

Trump Threatens 'Woke' Smithsonian Over Slavery Focus

Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History, vowing to create a 'real' American history museum if re-elected, branding the institution 'out of control' for its emphasis on slavery.

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