The British Museum, a public museum in Bloomsbury, houses eight million works documenting humanity from prehistory to today.
A shooting at a Washington dinner attended by President Donald Trump has prompted a security review of the UK-US royal visit. The trip, celebrating the US 250th anniversary and the royal relationship, will proceed as planned after the security concerns are addressed. King Charles and the royal family are also commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday with events and memorial plans.
Dr Ittai Gradel, who helped uncover thefts from the British Museum, has died aged 61 after a cancer battle. He alerted police to artefacts sold online and helped recover more than 360 items. The case has led to resignations and ongoing investigations.
Protests outside London synagogues and cultural events reflect rising antisemitism in Britain. Police have arrested individuals for violence and public-order offenses as officials, Jewish groups, and cultural leaders pursue ways to protect communities while continuing public engagement.
The British Museum has postponed a lecture on ancient Israel and Judah as part of Jewish Culture Month, citing information that a significant portion of registered attendees planned to disrupt the event. The talk by Dr Paul Collins is rescheduled for a later date and will be livestreamed; the museum emphasizes its commitment to free expression while safeguarding participants.