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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Bibliometric and Bioinformatics Perspective on Comorbidity Research
Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by systemic symmetrical polyarticular swelling, pain, and stiffness.1 Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic rheumatic disorder that manifests as widespread...

Revive Islamic arts, urges Fujairah CP
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, affirmed the importance of reviving Islamic arts and showcasing their aesthetic richness within human heritage, as well as presenting leading artistic and academic...

East Lancs art project handed slice of £8.5m Arts Council funding
Arts Council England has made a £1million investment into Super Slow Way, based on Lord Street West, Blackburn. Super Slow Way, founded in 2015, works with communities from across Lancashire along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. It connects people...

Indonesia to repatriate two British nationals, including a grandmother on death row
British national Lindsay Sandiford, in a holding cell at a court in Denpasar, Indonesia, on January 22, 2013. SONNY TUMBELAKA / AFP Indonesia signed an agreement on Tuesday, October 21, to repatriate two British nationals, including a seriously...

Indonesia to repatriate british grandmother on death row in drug case
British national Lindsay Sandiford, who was later sentenced to death in 2013 on the island of Bali. Photo by Sonny Tumbelaka / AFP Jakarta: Indonesia has signed an agreement on Tuesday to repatriate two british nationals, including a grandmother...

AI presenter debuts on UK TV in current affairs show
Artificial intelligence is taking a center stage as British TV channel, Channel 4, has unveiled the AI presenter for its current affairs series. According to the UK channel's announcement, its long-running current affairs series Dispatchers latest...

Benidorm warning for Brits this month over crime that could cost them thousands
Brits escaping the autumn chill for Benidorm have been warned to stay vigilant against a common crime that could ruin their holiday and cost them thousands.Michelle Baker has lived in the tourist hotspot for over 40 years where she once ran a...

India Diversifies Export Markets Amid US Tariff Hikes, Reports 9% Growth
India Diversifies Export Markets Amid US Tariff Hikes, Reports 9% Growth India has succeeded in diversifying its export market with overseas shipments recording a year-on-year growth in over 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and...

AI musicians that don't exist earning four times the average UK salary, says study
AI music has been topping charts this year(Image: Getty Images) AI-generated music has been sparking many online debates recently, with three quarters of music producers fearing that these artificial 'musicians' could replace them, according to...

Les Misérables Arena Spectacular announces final UK concert dates – how to get tickets
Further dates have been added to the sensational Les Misérables Arena Spectacular tour, and with the pre-sale going live today, here's everything you need to know to secure tickets today. When the Les Misérables Arena Spectacular tour was...

Nita Ambani sparkled in a pure gold zari Kanjeevaram sari with real silver cut work pallu at the British Museum's Pink Ball
Of all the attendees at the first-ever Pink Ball held by the British Museum, Nita Ambani stood out like a glittering star in a stunning pink sari with a pure silver pallu. Co-chaired by her daughter Isha, the inaugural Ball was a celebration...

Classic British film starring Richard Griffiths and a young James Corden just hit the BBC
Fans of British legend Alan Bennett’s award-winning 2004 play 'The History Boys' can rejoice, because its on-screen adaptation is now streaming on BBC iPlayer for free. The 2006 British comedy drama has the same name as the renowned play and stars...

ZDF, Arte, Blue Ant team up for Civil War documentary series from One Tribe TV
A Kingdom in Chaos looks at events including the execution of Charles I UK producer One Tribe TV has been commissioned by ZDF and Canada’s Blue Ant Studios to produce a documentary series examining the British Civil Wars, the execution of King...

Double tribute show brings soul and blues to town theatre
Music fans can look forward to a night of energy, laughter and classic hits at a town theatre. The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience takes over Grantham’s Guildhall Theatre on Saturday, October 25. The live show will celebrate two...

How maintenance partnerships drive digital transformation in UK manufacturing
In a year defined by execution over experimentation, UK manufacturers are re-evaluating how they structure, resource and deliver the maintenance that underpins their operations. The 2025 Manufacturing Momentum Report, produced by The Manufacturer,...

Greece Says British Museum Gala Disrespected Parthenon Marbles
The British Museum’s Pink Ball event near the stolen Parthenon Marbles disdained the priceless artifacts with a glamorous fundraiser, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni complained about the A-list bash. She said that the museum, which refuses to...

Two artists get Société support as new arts section is launched
SOCIÉTÉ Jersiaise will have a new section aimed at painters, photographers, filmmakers and other artists – and as they meet for the first time, the charity has announced two young artists who will receive grants to study arts. Chief executive...

Pretty town 90 minutes from Plymouth with £115k homes named among UK's best places to live
Cornwall's hidden gem, Penryn, has been crowned one of Britain's best places to reside, surpassing numerous more obvious contenders. The Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide spotlighted Penryn as an outstanding selection within the South West...

Lauded British designer Grace Wales Bonner is the new head of menswear at Hermès
On Thursday evening, it was announced that Véronique Nichanian would be stepping down from her role as artistic director of Hermès’ men’s universe after a record-breaking 37-year tenure (the longest of any working creative director at a fashion...

Hermes taps British designer to lead its menswear line
French luxury company Hermes on Tuesday announced that a British designer, Grace Wales Bonner, is taking over its men's pret-a-porter collection from a predecessor who held the position for nearly four decades. Wales Bonner, aged in her mid-30s...