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ON THIS DAY: Act of Union creates Kingdom of Great Britain (1707)

On this Day April 29, 2026 at 16:26

In 1707, the English and Scottish Parliaments approved the Act of Union, a landmark political agreement that united the two kingdoms under a single...

ON THIS DAY: Union of the Crowns reshapes British history (1603)

On this Day March 24, 2026 at 15:33

In 1603, a landmark moment reshaped the political landscape of the British Isles: the Union of the Crowns. With the death of Elizabeth I...

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Cyprus moves closer to Schengen, says European Commission

May 18, 2026 at 16:46

ON THIS DAY: Peter Carl Fabergé is born (1846)

On this Day May 18, 2026 at 16:38

Early life and family background Peter Carl Fabergé was born...

Trump warns Iran as peace talks stall

International May 18, 2026 at 16:33

Trump says “time is of the essence” US President Donald...

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya

International May 18, 2026 at 16:16

Thousands of commuters in Kenya have been left stranded...

At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak

Health May 18, 2026 at 15:58

An Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has raised international...