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Foreign interference, terrorism, cyberattacks: Paris Olympics under close surveillance
Foreign interference, terrorism, cyberattacks: Paris Olympics under close surveillance
The Olympic Games officially begin on Friday, during a period marked by significant international tensions. An impressive security system has been put in place to
Read More... Charlotte Dujardin withdraws from Paris 2024 over 'error of judgement'
Charlotte Dujardin withdraws from Paris 2024 over 'error of judgement'
Charlotte Dujardin, Britain's joint-most decorated female Olympian, has announced her withdrawal from the Paris 2024 Olympics following the emergence of a video
Read More... Andy Murray announces retirement after Paris Olympics
Andy Murray announces retirement after Paris Olympics
Andy Murray has confirmed he will retire from tennis following the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Read More... Over half a million tickets remain unsold for Paris Olympics amid strike threats and public discontent
Over half a million tickets remain unsold for Paris Olympics amid strike threats and public discontent
More than half a million tickets remain unsold for the Paris Olympics, just days before the opening ceremony. Organizers have confirmed that between 500,000 and
Read More... Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager following Euro 2024 final defeat
Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager following Euro 2024 final defeat
Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager after the Three Lions' 2-1 defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday.
Read More... Gary Lineker names Jurgen Klopp as ideal successor to Gareth Southgate
Gary Lineker names Jurgen Klopp as ideal successor to Gareth Southgate
Gary Lineker believes that England should "go all out" to secure Jurgen Klopp as the next manager, following Gareth Southgate's tenure. Southgate's future is in
Read More... Scottish newspaper sparks outrage with Euro 2024 final headline
Scottish newspaper sparks outrage with Euro 2024 final headline
A Scottish newspaper has ignited controversy with its provocative front page calling on Spain to defeat England in the Euro 2024 final.
Read More... Pubs to stay open late as England aims for European football glory
Pubs to stay open late as England aims for European football glory
Pubs and bars across England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 1am on Sunday, July 14th, as England competes in the final of the UEFA European Football
Read More... Krejcikova triumphs over Paolini to claim Wimbledon title
Krejcikova triumphs over Paolini to claim Wimbledon title
Barbora Krejcikova fended off a determined Jasmine Paolini to capture her second Grand Slam singles title in a thrilling Wimbledon final.
Read More... Turkish hooligans cause chaos in London and Berlin following defeat by the Netherlands
Turkish hooligans cause chaos in London and Berlin following defeat by the Netherlands
Following the Turkish national team's loss to the Netherlands in the European Championship quarter-finals, supporters of the "Grey Wolves" caused disturbances in London and Berlin.
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Government refocuses university watchdog to ensure financial stability and student outcomes
The Office for Students (OfS) will refocus its efforts to prioritize the financial stability of the higher education sector and improve outcomes for students,Read More... -
Families face rising costs and shortages for summer holiday clubs
Families paying for holiday clubs this summer now face a bill of £1,045 for six weeks of care for one child – a rise of 6%, according to a survey by the charityRead More... -
Revitalizing history: plans unveiled for Oxford's Historic Museum building
Plans have been unveiled to revamp one of the world's oldest public museum buildings, the History of Science Museum in Oxford. The proposals aim to enhance accessibility and inclusivityRead More... -
Bristol emerges as UK's second most expensive city for student accommodation
New research from CBRE has unveiled Bristol as the second most expensive city for student accommodation in the UK, closely trailing behind London.Read More... -
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's Oxford reunion: nostalgia, honors, and cultural bonds
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan undertook a nostalgic journey back to their alma mater, the University of Oxford, on June 28th.Read More... -
Oxford University dismantles Gaza protest camp outside Museum
An encampment outside the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, where students were protesting against the war in Gaza, is being dismantled.Read More... -
Pro-Palestinian students end LSE building encampment
Pro-Palestinian student protesters have ended their month-long encampment on the ground floor of a London School of Economics (LSE) building. The group initially set up the encampmentRead More... -
Guatemalan scientist honored in the UK for pioneering research
María Isabel Amorín has been awarded the 2024 Chevening Alumni of the Year for her exceptional contributions to sustainable development projects.Read More... -
Imperial College surpasses Oxford and Cambridge in QS World University Rankings
Imperial College London has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the universities of Oxford and Cambridge in a prominent global ranking system.Read More...
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JSO activists face jail time for soup attack on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'
Two activists from Just Stop Oil (JSO), Phoebe Plummer and Anna Holland, both 22, have been found guilty of criminal damage after throwing tomato soup overRead More... -
Harold Wilson sold papers to fund care amid Alzheimer's battle
Harold Wilson, who served as Prime Minister during the 1960s and 1970s, sold his personal and political papers to fund his care in his later years, as revealed byRead More... -
Kew Gardens adapts to climate change with new tree planting strategy
More than 11,000 native and foreign species currently thrive at the 320-acre Kew Gardens in west London. However, scientists warn that over half of these trees couldRead More... -
King and Queen attend Thistle service in Edinburgh
Members of the Royal Family gathered in Edinburgh for the Thistle service, where Queen Camilla and the Duke of Edinburgh were formally appointed to Scotland'sRead More... -
Queen Camilla celebrates Scottish literature during abbreviated Holyrood week
Queen Camilla has kicked off Holyrood Week in Scotland with a literary focus. The King and Queen arrived for a condensed visit, with Tuesday morning dedicated to aRead More... -
Enfield Chase set to become London's Largest nature haven
A transformative landscape restoration project at Enfield Chase is set to create London's largest nature haven, converting up to 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres)Read More... -
Sir Elton John leads celebrity endorsements for Labour party
Sir Elton John has voiced his support for Sir Keir Starmer in a video message that resonated with hundreds of enthusiastic Labour supporters on Saturday.Read More... -
City of London endorses transformation of Cold War tunnels into tourist attraction
The City of London Corporation has given its backing to a proposal aimed at converting the historic Kingsway Exchange Tunnels into a captivating tourist destinationRead More... -
Taylor Swift enchants fans with electrifying Wembley stadium performance
Taylor Swift dazzled her fans at London's Wembley Stadium during her Eras Tour, creating an unforgettable night for her devoted followers. Dressed in a sparkling goldRead More... -
Historic Barons Court station approved for restoration and color scheme enhancement
Barons Court station, a 120-year-old west London Tube station, is set to undergo extensive repairs and aesthetic enhancements following approval from Hammersmith and Fulham Council for aRead More... -
Stonehenge solstice sunrise draws 15,000 visitors
Approximately 15,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to witness the summer solstice sunrise. Each year, English Heritage opens the historic site near Salisbury inRead More... -
Barclays halts festival sponsorship amid protests
Barclays has decided to suspend its sponsorship of all 2024 music festivals organized by Live Nation, including Download, Latitude, and the Isle of Wight.Read More...
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UK News
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Israeli investigator faces extradition in UK court over alleged hacking scheme
Amit Forlit, an Israeli private investigator wanted by the United States for allegedly conducting a "hacking for hire" campaign, appeared in a London...26 July 2024Read More...
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Borough Market's Market Explorers Garden returns this summer with free workshops for primary school children
London’s iconic Borough Market is bringing back its Market Explorers Garden this summer, giving children of primary school age the opportunity to learn...26 July 2024Read More...
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NatWest acquires Metro Bank's $3 billion mortgage portfolio and upgrades 2024 outlook
NatWest has purchased a £2.4 billion ($3.09 billion) mortgage portfolio from Metro Bank, marking a strategic move to expand its retail banking footprint...26 July 2024Read More... -
Criminals and immigration offenders deported on historic charter flight
Forty-six foreign criminals and immigration offenders have been deported to Vietnam and Timor-Leste on a groundbreaking charter flight.25 July 2024Read More... -
Starmer's first PMQs: child poverty takes center stage
Keir Starmer's debut as the recipient of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) passed without the anticipated onslaught of hostile inquiries on Wednesday....25 July 2024Read More... -
Tom Tugendhat enters Conservative leadership race
Former security minister Tom Tugendhat has declared his candidacy for the Conservative leadership, criticizing the party for "failing to deliver" on...25 July 2024Read More... -
London travel update: Elizabeth Line suspension disrupts rush hour as service resumes
Early Wednesday morning, commuters on the Elizabeth Line faced significant disruptions when the entire Abbey Wood-Paddington section was suspended due...25 July 2024Read More... -
New partnership launched to accelerate UK's clean energy independence
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband have unveiled a groundbreaking partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate,...25 July 2024Read More... -
Surge in UK mortgage rates pushes 320,000 into poverty, new report reveals
Rising mortgage rates in the UK have likely driven around 320,000 people into poverty, nearly 100,000 more than official statistics indicate, according...25 July 2024Read More... -
UK grocery sales surge driven by summer weather, Euro 2024, and promotions
A spell of hot summer weather in late June, England's progression to the final of the Euro 2024 soccer championship, and increased promotions on branded...24 July 2024Read More... -
Mortgage rate hopes as Nationwide offers below 4%
Nationwide is now offering a mortgage with an interest rate below 4%, signaling increased competition among lenders ahead of the Bank of England's next...24 July 2024Read More... -
NHS in England faces unprecedented challenges amidst workforce and demand issues
The National Health Service (NHS) in England is confronting unprecedented challenges due to backlogs, workforce issues, and rising demand, according...24 July 2024Read More... -
James Cleverly announces bid for Conservative leadership
The Braintree MP and current shadow home secretary, James Cleverly, announced his candidacy for the Conservative leadership on Tuesday evening through...23 July 2024Read More... -
Revealed: top 7 cheapest places to rent in Scotland
The most affordable areas to rent in Scotland have been identified in a recent report by BLG Development Finance and Online Marketing Surgery.23 July 2024Read More...
World News
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India and UK launch major tech security initiative during British Foreign Minister's visit
India and the United Kingdom have launched a new technology security initiative designed to boost economic growth and deepen collaboration on critical...25 July 2024Read More... -
David Lammy's mission: strengthening UK-India relations and pursuing trade deals
Britain's Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has arrived in India for discussions with ministers and business leaders. This visit aims to reset Britain's...24 July 2024Read More...
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President Biden withdraws from 2024 race, endorses Kamala Harris for Democratic nomination
President Joe Biden announced on social media that he is withdrawing from the presidential race, a historic and unexpected decision that significantly...21 July 2024Read More... -
Majorca residents protest against overwhelming tourism surge
This summer in Majorca, two unstoppable forces converge: the timeless waves of the Balearic Sea and a modern tsunami of tourism. Beaches are packed,...21 July 2024Read More... -
Record-breaking dinosaur skeleton sells for $44.6 million at Sotheby's auction
A significant dinosaur skeleton, discovered by chance by a professional fossil hunter in 2022, has fetched a record $44.6 million (£34 million) at...18 July 2024Read More... -
Two Brits found shot and burned in car in Sweden, authorities fear more violence
Two British citizens were discovered shot dead in a burned-out car in Sweden, in a case that police are now treating as a double murder.16 July 2024Read More... -
King sends private letter to Trump following assassination attempt
The King has written privately to former President Trump after he survived an assassination attempt, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The message was...15 July 2024Read More... -
Trump shooting sparks concerns over security lapses at campaign rally
Former President Donald J. Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally on Saturday, an incident that has highlighted significant security lapses...14 July 2024Read More... -
Trump and Hungary's Orban to meet amid Ukraine concerns
Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban are scheduled to meet on Thursday at the Republican presidential candidate's residence in Florida,...11 July 2024Read More... -
London Lord Mayor seeks to strengthen UK-Netherlands ties
Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli of the City of London emphasized the need to further strengthen ties between the United Kingdom and the Netherlands...11 July 2024Read More... -
Biden endorses Starmer's vision for strengthening EU relations
US President Joe Biden expressed his support for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's intention to foster stronger connections with European partners,...11 July 2024Read More... -
Starmer and Biden to meet for first time on US visit
Sir Keir Starmer is set to have his inaugural face-to-face meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House today. The Prime Minister traveled...10 July 2024Read More... -
Modi's diplomatic balancing act in Moscow amidst Ukraine crisis
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow, his first international trip since beginning his third term in June, is closely watched amid global...10 July 2024Read More... -
Macron asks Attal to remain Prime Minister to "ensure stability of the country"
Following the success of the left, which came out on top in Sunday's legislative elections but without an absolute majority, Prime Minister Gabriel...08 July 2024Read More... -
Russian strikes devastate children's hospital in Kyiv, killing dozens across Ukraine
A children's hospital in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, sustained serious damage from Russian strikes, resulting in the deaths of 31 people across the...08 July 2024Read More...
Media
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Nadhim Zahawi pursues £600 million bid for Telegraph and Spectator
Nadhim Zahawi, who stepped down from Parliament in May, is reportedly seeking billionaire investors to support a £600 million bid for a major newspaper,...23 July 2024Read More... -
Major UK tabloid The Sun endorses Labour Party in upcoming election
On Wednesday, the major UK tabloid The Sun announced its support for the Labour Party in the upcoming election, declaring it "time for Labour" and describing...03 July 2024Read More... -
Survey reveals surge in Labour support among British Jews ahead of general election
A recent survey by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) reveals that more British Jews are planning to vote Labour than Conservative in the...26 June 2024Read More... -
Nigel Farage criticizes Daily Mail group over 'Putin ally' reports
Nigel Farage has launched a sharp criticism against the Daily Mail group, accusing the newspapers of attempting to hinder Reform UK's electoral breakthrough...24 June 2024Read More... -
Robert Winnett withdraws from Washington Post editor role, will remain at Daily Telegraph
British journalist Robert Winnett will not be joining the Washington Post as editor and will continue his role as deputy editor at the Daily Telegraph,...23 June 2024Read More... -
RedBird IMI opens bidding for Telegraph and Spectator amid government intervention
RedBird IMI, backed by Abu Dhabi, announced on Friday the opening of bids for the sale of the Telegraph and Spectator, following a government intervention...22 June 2024Read More... -
Evening Standard shifts from daily to weekly print edition
The Evening Standard is set to transition from a daily print edition to a weekly format, marking a significant shift for the London-based newspaper....29 May 2024Read More...