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Former England rugby captain Hartley hangs up his boots
Former England rugby captain Hartley hangs up his boots
Former England captain Dylan Hartley announced his retirement from rugby on Thursday after failing to recover from a long-standing knee injury.
Read More... Nadal confirms London ATP Finals place
Nadal confirms London ATP Finals place
World number one Rafael Nadal, recovering from injury, confirmed Tuesday he will compete at the season-ending ATP Tour Finals in London from
Read More... Pulisic patience pays off as Chelsea fledglings take flight
Pulisic patience pays off as Chelsea fledglings take flight
Christian Pulisic had to be patient in the early months of his Chelsea career, but the United States captain and talisman now has the chance to make his mark on the Champions League
Read More... Liverpool reach League Cup quarters after 10-goal thriller against Arsenal
Liverpool reach League Cup quarters after 10-goal thriller against Arsenal
Liverpool reached the League Cup quarter-finals in thrilling style as their incredible 5-5 draw against Arsenal was followed by a 5-4 penalty shoot-out triumph on Wednesday.
Read More... North London giants struggling to earn their spurs
North London giants struggling to earn their spurs
Tottenham Hotspur's players invited their manager and coaches to a bonding dinner in a fashionable London restaurant last week as a way of helping turn their season round, something their
Read More... VAR confusion reigns in Premier League
VAR confusion reigns in Premier League
Three months into the Premier League's first season using VAR, confusion and anger abounds, from managers, players and fans, at the inconsistent use of the technology.
Read More... Campbell hired as Southend boss
Campbell hired as Southend boss
Former Arsenal and Tottenham star Sol Campbell was hired as manager of third tier strugglers Southend on Tuesday.
Silverwood won't rush Morgan, Anderson into retirement
Silverwood won't rush Morgan, Anderson into retirement
England's new head coach Chris Silverwood says Eoin Morgan and James Anderson have earned the right to decide when to retire from the international stage.
Read More... London man admits trying to rob Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac
London man admits trying to rob Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac
A man admitted in a London court on Thursday to trying to rob Arsenal footballers Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac in the British capital earlier this year.
Read More... Can Solskjaer save Manchester United’s season?
Can Solskjaer save Manchester United’s season?
Manchester United’s demoralising defeat against West Ham was a stark reminder of how far they have fallen as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wrestles with how to turn around his
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Europeans are not born, they are made, President of the Center for European Democracy Studies Peter Davidson says
Q: We met at the European Conference of Iranian Studies in Berlin, a reputable and high-profile event. Please tell us about your Center for European DemocracyRead More... -
EU medicines agency loses Brexit court case on London lease
The European Medicines Agency, which is moving from Britain to Amsterdam because of Brexit, on Wednesday lost a court battle to cancel the lease on its LondonRead More... -
Darwin's 'strangest animal ever' finds a family
Charles Darwin, Mr. Evolution himself, didn't know what to make of the fossils he saw in Patagonia so he sent them to his friend, the renowned paleontologist Richard Owen. Owen was stumped too....Read More... -
Bear bone discovery re-writes human history in Ireland
Analysis of a bear bone found in an Irish cave has provided evidence of human existence in Ireland 2,500 years earlier than previously thought, academics announced Sunday. For decades, the earliest...Read More... -
Game over? Computer beats human champ in strategy challenge
In a milestone for artificial intelligence, a computer has beaten a human champion at a strategy game that requires "intuition" rather than brute processing power to prevail, its makers said Wednesday. Dubbed...Read More... -
Your tablet screen is brought to you with the aid of ... carrots
This Christmas, as consumers around the world hope Santa will give them a smartphone, TV or tablet computer, few people know that the lowly carrot inspired the liquid crystals at the core of such...Read More... -
Plague may have sickened humans far earlier than thought
The plague wiped out millions of people beginning in the sixth century and through medieval times, but a study Thursday suggests the illness may have existed thousands of years earlier. A DNA...Read More... -
After 100 years, Einstein's theory stands test of time
Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity is about to celebrate its 100th anniversary, and his revolutionary hypothesis has withstood the test of time, despite numerous expert attempts to find flaws. "Einstein...Read More... -
New Zealand to create massive marine sanctuary
New Zealand unveiled plans to create a South Pacific marine sanctuary the size of France, saying it would protect one of the world's most pristine ocean environments. Prime Minister John Key on...Read More... -
Climate negotiators 'frustrated' over snail's paceDiplomats tasked with forging a climate rescue pact expressed frustration Wednesday over the lagging progress, with only seven negotiating days left until a Paris conference which must seal the...Read More...
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Licensed to thrill: Bond author's steamy letters go on sale
Sexually-charged letters between James Bond creator Ian Fleming and his wife Ann were put up for auction on Tuesday, part of a collection of correspondence that also charts the successRead More... -
London pupils shine through Steve McQueen's new artwork
Sitting alongside their teachers, their faces full of hope, mischief and occasional boredom, thousands of London schoolchildren have been immortalised in a new work by British artist SteveRead More... -
UK Oscar-winning special effects firm mulls London IPO
British special effects firm DNEG, winner of five Oscars for work on blockbusters including "Blade Runner 2049" and "Inception", said Tuesday that it planned launching on theRead More... -
Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo joint winners of Booker Prize
Judges tore up the rule book on Monday, awarding the prestigious Booker Prize for Fiction jointly to Canadian author Margaret Atwood for "The Testaments" and Anglo-NigerianRead More... -
Real-life politics blurs lines with satire: 'Veep' creator
British satirist Armando Iannucci didn't have to look too far for an example to prove his point about the surreal nature of modern-day politics.Read More... -
Nettles with regal roots hit the London catwalks
Fashion models wearing dresses made from nettles harvested at Prince Charles's country estate in southwest England will feature at London Fashion Week on Tuesday, in oneRead More... -
London Fashion Week opens under Brexit cloud
London Fashion Week gets under way on Friday, launching spring/summer 2020 collections set to come out after Brexit -- a divorce bitterly opposed by the UK fashionRead More... -
London selfie shop lets Instagram generation strike a pose
Posing in a bath of pink balls or throwing up handfuls of multicoloured confetti, teenagers and 20-somethings snap away at a purpose-built London mini-studio for social media selfies.Read More... -
Artificial ‘tongue’ can distinguish between whiskies
Experts at the University of Glasgow have built the miniature taster which can even tell the difference between the same brand aged in different barrels, with more than 99 percent accuracy.Read More... -
Jason Lewi: ‘Our European World Publishing house attempts seeks to speak out globally on cultural achievements of the Europe’.
There is a host of book publishers in Europe. We had an interview with Jason Lewi, CEO at the The European World Publishing house, on how the entity stands outRead More... -
London Latino heartlands struggle for survival
Whenever London's South Americans go looking for a job, a helping hand, the flavours of home or a party with their compatriots, they head to the Latino indoor marketRead More... -
Tutankhamun sculpture’s London auction sparks Egyptian outcry
A 3,000-year-old head sculpture of an eternally-young Tutankhamun — the Egyptian pharaoh known as King Tut — goes under the hammer this week in London despite an outcry from Cairo.Read More... -
Four top British authors in novel anti-Brexit European crusade
Ken Follett, Lee Child, Kate Mosse and Jojo Moyes, four heavyweights of British literature, are launching a "Friendship Tour" of Europe to represent the 48 percent whoRead More...
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UK PM, Labour leader face off in first election debate
Britain's Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn go head-to-head Tuesday in their first TV debate of the election campaign, facing scrutiny...19 November 2019Read More...
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Bats and broccoli: exploring London's 'ghost stations'
From film sets to bat sanctuaries and vegetable gardens, London's disused Underground stations host a subterranean world of surprises. Now a new exhibition...13 November 2019Read More...
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Moody's downgrades Britain debt outlook to negative
Credit ratings agency Moody's on Friday downgraded the outlook for Britain's debt, citing mounting policy challenges amid the Brexit debate.09 November 2019Read More... -
Britain’s Johnson compares rival to Stalin at campaign launch
The splintered country is entering its third general election in four years to try and resolve the crisis launched by voters’ decision in 2016 to break...06 November 2019Read More... -
Singapore-on-Thames? London's City mulls post-Brexit future
With a crucial election, Brexit and potential trade deals looming, the future of the beating heart of Britain's financial sector will be shaped in the...03 November 2019Read More... -
Britain calls halt on fracking following government U-turn
The British government called a halt Saturday to the controversial process of "fracking" due to fears it could trigger earthquakes in a surprise U-turn...02 November 2019Read More... -
London fire service criticised in high-rise tragedy report
The long-awaited assessment into the Grenfell Tower fire is due to be published on Wednesday and indicated fewer people would have died had London Fire...30 October 2019Read More... -
UK parties argue over election as EU mulls Brexit delay
Britain appeared to move a step closer Sunday to holding an early election in December, after two opposition parties backed the idea -- but only if EU...28 October 2019Read More... -
Britain awash with corrupt cash, study shows
Britain is awash with dirty money as the world's most corrupt funnel cash into luxury yachts, jewellery, property, jets and even private school fees,...25 October 2019Read More... -
Britain's Johnson plots another Brexit showdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson brushed aside yet another Brexit setback Monday and sought again to ram through his EU divorce deal in time for...22 October 2019Read More... -
London insists UK leaving EU on Oct 31, despite delay request
A defiant British government doubled down Sunday, insisting it would leave the European Union in 11 days' time despite parliament forcing a reluctant...20 October 2019Read More... -
Brexit in the balance as British MPs hold historic vote
The House of Commons is holding its first Saturday sitting since the 1982 Falklands War to debate the terms of a divorce agreement Johnson struck with...19 October 2019Read More... -
British PM tries to sell Brexit deal to MPs
Johnson pulled off a major coup in agreeing a new divorce deal with the European Union leader, paving the way for him to deliver his promise to leave...18 October 2019Read More... -
Climate protesters try to 'occupy' London city airport
London police dragged away several chanting and singing climate protesters on Thursday who tried to "occupy" an international airport serving the British...11 October 2019Read More... -
London police begin clearing climate protests
A total of 471 people were arrested in the British capital, where the Extinction Rebellion movement was born last year, since structures were erected...09 October 2019Read More...
World News
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China will not sit back if HK demos get 'uncontrollable': envoy
China will not simply sit back and watch if months of protests in Hong Kong develop into an "uncontrollable" situation, Beijing's ambassador to Britain...18 November 2019Read More...
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Trump to attend NATO summit in London, days before UK vote
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seeking to retain power in the December 12 election that has been dominated by Brexit — a hugely divisive plan...16 November 2019Read More...
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UK Brexit accord rules out trade deal with US: Trump
President Donald Trump on Thursday criticised British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit divorce deal, saying it made it impossible to strike a future...01 November 2019Read More... -
World's most expensive bottle of whisky sells for $2.6 million
The "Holy Grail" of whiskies smashed the record for the most expensive bottle ever sold, going for nearly £1.5 million (S$2.62 million) at a London...27 October 2019Read More... -
British experts in Iran to upgrade Arak reactor: embassy
A team of British experts arrived in Iran on Monday to begin work to upgrade the Arak heavy water nuclear reactor, the UK embassy in Tehran said.14 October 2019Read More... -
Hong Kong Stock Exchange drops bid for London rival
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday dropped its multibillion-dollar takeover bid for the prized London Stock Exchange Group, which would have created...10 October 2019Read More... -
Johnson urges US to give up diplomat's wife over fatal crash
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the United States on Monday to reconsider granting immunity to a diplomat's wife suspected of killing a...08 October 2019Read More... -
British PM Johnson warns EU he will not delay Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the European Union on Sunday he will not delay Brexit beyond October 31, underlining that his latest proposals...07 October 2019Read More... -
Mining industry seeks to polish tarnished reputation
The global mining industry is increasingly showing a commitment towards greater respect for human rights and the environment, but is accused of wanting...22 September 2019Read More... -
EU says Britain must pay Brexit divorce bill even if no deal
Britain must pay its Brexit divorce bill even if it crashes out of the bloc without a deal, the EU said Monday, warning that future ties would be threatened...26 August 2019Read More... -
Ryanair planes take to skies despite European strikes
Ryanair flew an almost full service on Thursday, the Irish no-frills airline said despite strikes by pilots and cabin crew based in Britain and Portugal...23 August 2019Read More... -
Iran tanker in limbo off Gibraltar as US issues warrant
A last-minute US warrant to seize an Iranian tanker preparing to leave Gibraltar after weeks of detention cast doubt over its departure...17 August 2019Read More... -
Bolton says US to 'move very quickly' on post-Brexit trade deal
US National Security Advisor John Bolton said Monday that Washington wanted "to move very quickly" on a trade deal with Britain after it leaves the EU,...13 August 2019Read More... -
Gibraltar court extends detention of Iran tanker for 30 days
Gibraltar's Supreme Court ruled Friday that a seized Iranian tanker suspected of breaching sanctions by shipping oil to Syria can be detained for 30...19 July 2019Read More... -
Ryanair closing bases due to Boeing 737 MAX crisis
Ryanair said Tuesday it will close some of its bases because of problems with Boeing's crisis-hit 737 MAX jet, which has been grounded after two fatal...16 July 2019Read More...
Media
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India strips British Modi critic of overseas citizenship
An Indian-origin British journalist critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lost his Indian overseas citizenship, a move campaigners said underlined...08 November 2019Read More... -
Maritime industry seeks solutions to limit pollution
Led by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the industry is considering several options to replace so-called heavy fuel oil that propels over...21 October 2019Read More... -
Dispute over British family who say they strayed into US
US authorities are disputing the account of two British couples who say they were held in dire conditions with their three young children for two weeks...17 October 2019Read More... -
Commonwealth targets climate change with regeneration projects
The Commonwealth on Friday launched an ideas-sharing network to tackle the effects of climate change through replicable regeneration projects.06 October 2019Read More... -
Britain's Prince Andrew denies witnessing Epstein abuse
Britain's Prince Andrew insisted on Saturday that "at no stage" during his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein did he "witness......24 August 2019Read More... -
Britain's Prince Andrew 'appalled' by Epstein abuse claims: report
Britain's Prince Andrew has said he was "appalled" by allegations of sexual abuse surrounding Jeffrey Epstein after a video was released purporting...19 August 2019Read More...
