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UEFA warns England could face Euros ban over football regulator plans
UEFA warns England could face Euros ban over football regulator plans
Plans introduced in July propose the creation of a new body to oversee the top five tiers of men's football in England, with the goal of "protecting clubs" and
Read More... Young British tennis star Mika Stojsavljevic wins US Open juniors title
Young British tennis star Mika Stojsavljevic wins US Open juniors title
15-year-old British tennis sensation Mika Stojsavljevic has made history by winning the US Open girls' title, marking the first time in 15 years that a UK player has
Read More... Paris 2024: The Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower, announces Anne Hidalgo
Paris 2024: The Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower, announces Anne Hidalgo
After the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Eiffel Tower will retain its Olympic rings, announced the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, on Saturday, August 31.
Read More... West Ham sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United for £15 million
West Ham sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United for £15 million
West Ham United have secured the signing of defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United in a deal worth £15 million. The 26-year-old has committed to a
Read More... Oxford University's Oriel College celebrates historic Olympic success with double gold medals
Oxford University's Oriel College celebrates historic Olympic success with double gold medals
For the first time in its history, Oxford University's Oriel College saw two of its students win medals at the same Olympic Games—and both were gold.
Read More... Paris Olympics closing ceremony: everything you need to know
Paris Olympics closing ceremony: everything you need to know
As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw to a close after more than two weeks of thrilling sports, the city is gearing up for the grand closing ceremony.
Read More... Woolwich teen becomes UK's youngest chess grandmaster
Woolwich teen becomes UK's youngest chess grandmaster
Shreyas Royal, a 15-year-old chess prodigy from south-east London, has made history by becoming Britain’s youngest chess grandmaster. Achieving this prestigious title at the British Chess
Read More... British women break world record in Olympic team sprint qualifying
British women break world record in Olympic team sprint qualifying
Britain's women shattered the world record during the qualifying rounds of the Olympic track cycling team sprint at the National Velodrome on Monday.
Read More... GB wins first gold at Paris Games in team eventing
GB wins first gold at Paris Games in team eventing
Great Britain secured their first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Games by retaining their Olympic team eventing title, with Laura Collett also claiming individual bronze.
Read More... Paris and London lead the list of most frequent Summer Olympics host cities
Paris and London lead the list of most frequent Summer Olympics host cities
In 2024, the Summer Olympics will return to Paris, offering a beautiful and familiar backdrop for this prestigious event. Paris, one of the most frequent hosts in the
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Starmer confirms Holocaust education will be mandatory in all UK schools
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that all schools across the UK will be required to teach students about the Holocaust, as part of a new nationalRead More... -
Leading universities urged to cap private school admissions at 10% to boost social mobility
Strictly limiting the number of private school students admitted to Oxford, Cambridge, and other top universities to just 10% is a "radical" measure necessaryRead More... -
London primary school enrollment set to drop by 52,000 by 2028
The number of primary school students in London is projected to decline by 52,000 by 2028, which is twice the national average, according to analysis reported by theRead More... -
30 Argentines to study in the UK with Chevening scholarships
The British Ambassador to Argentina, Kirsty Hayes, hosted a reception at her residence to honor 30 young Argentines awarded prestigious Chevening scholarships forRead More... -
Nearly one in four Jewish children experience antisemitism at school, JPR survey reveals
A recent survey by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) has found that 23 percent of Jewish respondents report their children have faced antisemitism either at school,Read More... -
Oxford ranked among the UK's most financially literate cities
Oxford has been recognized as one of the most financially literate cities in the UK, according to a recent study.Read More... -
University renames 'Anglo-Saxon' modules to 'decolonize curriculum'
The University of Nottingham has decided to remove the term "Anglo-Saxon" from several course titles as part of an effort to "decolonize the curriculum."Read More... -
Government-funded childcare offer to launch next week
Starting Monday, September 2nd, hundreds of thousands of eligible working parents with children as young as nine months old will gain access to 15 hours of government-fundedRead More... -
Applications now open for UK government's Chevening Scholarships
Applications for the UK government's prestigious Chevening Scholarships are now open for the 2025/26 academic year, with the submission window running from 6 August to 5 November 2024.Read More... -
Dutch Princess Alexia to study in London after summer break
Princess Alexia, the second daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, will be moving to London after the summer. The 19-year-old princess has decided toRead More...
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UK defends arms export restrictions to Israel while ensuring defense against Hezbollah, says Trade Secretary
UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has defended the country’s arms export policies, stating that restrictions placed on arms exports to Israel are bothRead More... -
German conservatives select Friedrich Merz as chancellor candidate for 2025 election
Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), have named CDU leader Friedrich Merz as theirRead More... -
Russia targets energy infrastructure in Ukraine's Sumy region, authorities report
Russian forces targeted energy infrastructure in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, disrupting power in several districts and forcing authorities to rely on backup systems, local officialsRead More... -
UK secures landmark declaration to promote sustainable farming and food security
The UK has played a pivotal role in securing an ambitious declaration to support sustainable agriculture and promote food security at the G20 Agriculture Ministers'Read More... -
UK trade ministers head to Gulf for discussions on new trade deal
Britain's new trade ministers embarked on a visit to the Gulf region on Monday for talks on a potential trade deal, marking their first joint visit since the newRead More...
Culture
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Wiener Holocaust Library reopens after major renovations with exhibition on Jewish émigré sculptor Fred Kormis
The world’s oldest Holocaust studies library and research center, the Wiener Holocaust Library, is set to reopen its doors on September 20th following extensiveRead More... -
Van Gogh's 'Les Canots Amarrés' expected to fetch $50 million at Hong Kong auction
A painting by Vincent van Gogh, titled "Les canots amarrés" (The Anchored Boats), is set to be auctioned at Christie's 20th and 21st Century Evening Auction inRead More... -
Silk Roads at the British Museum: a first glimpse at a route of vast historical importance
The upcoming "Silk Roads" exhibition at the British Museum promises to be an expansive exploration of one of history's most significant trade networks.Read More... -
Library closures are a 'decimation,' says former Children's Laureate
Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has strongly condemned the closure of libraries across the UK, describing it as a "decimation." Rosen, who grew up in Harrow,Read More... -
Historic painting once owned by Britain's first Prime Minister faces export risk
A temporary export bar has been placed on Le Rêve de L’Artiste, a painting by the influential 18th-century French artist Jean-Antoine Watteau, to allow time for a UK galleryRead More... -
National Gallery enlists social media influencers to attract Gen Z and shed 'stuffy' image
In an effort to draw in Gen Z visitors and refresh its image, the National Gallery has teamed up with social media influencers to promote its art and engage with aRead More... -
Liverpool library rises from the ashes: community defies UK riots
Amid a wave of community support, a library in Liverpool is rebuilding after being set on fire during a series of racist riots that swept across England last week.Read More... -
Banksy's latest artwork in London stolen just hours after unveiling
Another of Banksy's animal-themed artworks was stolen in London only hours after it was unveiled. The piece, which featured a stencil of a wolf howling towards the sky, was painted on whatRead More... -
UK museums introduce child-friendly hours for summer visitors
Several museums and galleries across London and the UK are introducing designated child-friendly hours this summer to make parents feel more comfortable bringingRead More... -
Cineworld to close six UK cinemas in major restructuring effort
Cineworld has announced its decision to close six cinemas across the UK as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. The closures come as the world'sRead More... -
Unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales, to be auctioned
Previously unseen letters from Diana, Princess of Wales, are set to be auctioned this weekend, offering a rare glimpse into her personal correspondence withRead More... -
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...
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According to recent reports from The Sun, King Charles has reportedly evicted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from Frogmore Cottage, which is their only UK home. The eviction notice was
Corporal Sam Hammond, stationed at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose in Cornwall, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for running a full and half marathon with a fridge on his
Revolut, the fast-growing fintech firm, is reportedly set to secure its UK banking licence within the next few weeks, according to The Mail on Sunday. The digital bank is expected to clear a
Plans to move the City of London wholesale markets to Dagenham may face a challenge due to a law that was enacted 775 years ago. The Royal Charter granted by King Henry III in 1247
Report: 1 in 100 police officers in England and Wales faced criminal charges last year.
Yesterday (February 21), three Ukrainian designers displayed their autumn and winter 2023 collections consecutively at the Old Selfridges Hotel in London for Ukrainian Fashion Week.
European gas prices have dropped to their lowest level in 18 months, but households may not benefit from the cheaper bills until summer. The mild weather and increased storage capacity
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has today announced funding for up to 800 new homes for rough sleepers with complex needs and young people who are homeless or at risk of
More than 650 homeless Londoners have been helped off the streets and into emergency accommodation during the recent spell of freezing weather, following an emergency response
The government has awarded £165 million to 5 companies turning waste into jet fuel.