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Fans return 1,000 tickets as Champions League price hikes spell misery
Fans return 1,000 tickets as Champions League price hikes spell misery
Real Madrid fans have returned 1,000 tickets for Saturday's Champions League final against Liverpool as spiralling accommodation and travel costs deter supporters from travelling to Kiev.
Read More... FA confirm shock offer to buy historic Wembley Stadium
FA confirm shock offer to buy historic Wembley Stadium
The Football Association said Thursday they have received an offer to buy iconic Wembley stadium in a shock move that increases the chances of an NFL team taking up permanent
Read More... Chelsea's Alonso charged with violent conduct by FA
Chelsea's Alonso charged with violent conduct by FA
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after an incident during the Premier League match against relegation-threatened Southampton.
Read More... Chelsea win solidifies Spurs' status as London's leading lights
Chelsea win solidifies Spurs' status as London's leading lights
In the time it took Tottenham Hotspur to register their first league win at Stamford Bridge since 1990, Chelsea had won 22 trophies.
Read More... Tears and sympathy: support grows for Smith over cricket ban
Tears and sympathy: support grows for Smith over cricket ban
A wave of sympathy for disgraced Australia skipper Steve Smith gathered pace on Friday after his heart-wrenching apology and as opposition grew to the severity of bans handed out in a
Read More... Vettel seeks 'ultimate satisfaction' of F1 title with Ferrari
Vettel seeks 'ultimate satisfaction' of F1 title with Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel says he is searching for the "ultimate satisfaction" of winning his fifth Formula One world title driving for Ferrari ahead of this weekend's season opener in Australia.
Read More... First gold goes to Sweden, Koreas in spotlight
First gold goes to Sweden, Koreas in spotlight
Sweden's Charlotte Kalla claimed the first gold of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics but the spotlight on Saturday was expected to fall on the unified Korean hockey team.
Read More... Hodgson praises VAR system after English football debut
Hodgson praises VAR system after English football debut
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson praised the video assistant referee (VAR) system after its debut in English competitive football following initial confusion around Brighton's winning
Read More... West Ham's Lanzini charged over diving
West Ham's Lanzini charged over diving
West Ham's Manuel Lanzini has been charged over diving to win a penalty against Stoke City, the second Premier League player to be targeted under new rules aimed at stamping out cheating.
The 24-year-old...
Read More... Eden Hazard inspires Chelsea comeback against Newcastle
Eden Hazard inspires Chelsea comeback against Newcastle
Eden Hazard gave England followers a glimpse of what to expect at next summerâs World Cup with a glorious display as Chelsea beat Newcastle
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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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Overweight in midlife may speed up Alzheimer's: studyBeing overweight at the age of 50 may speed the onset of Alzheimer's disease in old age, a study in the journal Molecular Psychiatry said Tuesday. A statistical comparison showed that every...Read More...
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Aspirin reduces bowel cancer risk in obese patients: studyBeing overweight more than doubles the risk of bowel cancer in people with a certain gene disorder, but a regular dose of aspirin can reverse the trend, a study found. The international study,...Read More...
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Snooker: Ronnie 'Rocket' O'Sullivan fuels speculation over missing worlds
Mercurial snooker legend Ronnie 'Rocket' O'Sullivan hinted on Saturday (Dec 30) he could eschew the chance of a sixth world title, describing the tournament as his least favourite.Read More... -
UK police probe second Kevin Spacey allegation: report
British police are investigating Hollywood star Kevin Spacey over a second allegation of sexual assault, the Press Association news agency reported on Wednesday.Read More... -
Builders find lost archbishops in London crypt
The remains of five archbishops of Canterbury have been accidentally discovered by builders in a hidden tomb beneath a London church, site developers said yesterday. Some 20 lead coffins were discovered...Read More... -
First gay British art exhibition opens in London
The first major retrospective of gay British art opens this week at the Tate Britain gallery in London, featuring a portrait of Oscar Wilde next to his prison cell door. "Queer British Art 1861-1967"...Read More... -
London Fashion Week brings Brexit worries to the catwalks
The British fashion industry kicked off its seasonal showcase Friday urging the government not to damage a thriving sector by cutting immigration and trade ties with the EU after Brexit. "Fashion...Read More... -
London needs new concert hall: Simon Rattle
British conductor Simon Rattle on Tuesday called for a new concert hall in London to make the city more competitive on the international music scene, as he takes up his baton at the London Symphony...Read More... -
Math explored in new London gallery by Zaha Hadid
London's Science Museum called upon the genius of late architect Zaha Hadid for the “huge challenge” of bringing life to its new gallery dedicated to mathematics, which opens on Thursday.
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Design Museum turns old London icon into new global hub
From Walkmans to iPhones and classic cars to robotic arms, London's new Design Museum will offer a journey through the world of contemporary design when it opens its doors to the public next week. The...Read More...
Designer Stella McCartney unveils first menswear collection
Fashion designer Stella McCartney unveiled her first menswear collection on Thursday at London's famous Abbey Road recording studio, where she promised men a more free and fun wardrobe. McCartney...Read More...
A vision of America: Bob Dylan's London art show
Bob Dylan, music legend and Nobel laureate, is also a prolific painter whose works depicting the landscapes and culture of the United States are now the focus of a major London exhibition. Around...Read More...
Bocelli Sings at Launch of Kuwait Culture Center
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performed Monday at the launch of a huge cultural center in Kuwait which includes a 2,000-seat opera house, the first in the oil-rich Gulf state.
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'Virtual orchestra' in London lets music fans experience being on stage
"You are sitting in the front row of the orchestra with the principal conductor Salonen conducting you," Luke Ritchie, the Philharmonia Orchestra's head of digital, told AFP. "We wanted you to hear...Read More...
The magic is back: Harry Potter play hits London stage
Harry Potter fans were buzzing with excitement Saturday as "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child", a stage play that imagines the fictional boy wizard as a grown-up father of three, opened in London. After...Read More...
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Sainsbury’s Nine Elms launches search for new local charity partner for 2018
Sainsbury’s Local Charity of the Year scheme is back for the tenth year and the Sainsbury’s...21 May 2018Read More... -
Protests in London as Erdogan visits
Free speech protestors and Kurdish campaigners rallied outside Downing Street on Tuesday ahead of a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip...15 May 2018Read More... -
British PM picks new interior minister after resignation blow
British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed a new interior minister on Monday charged with clearing up a scandal over moves to deport elderly legal...30 April 2018Read More... -
Prince William and Kate name baby son Louis
Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate have named their baby son Louis, royal officials said Friday, prompting online comments on popular culture...27 April 2018Read More... -
Britain's Prince Charles voices 'great joy' at new royal baby
Prince Charles voiced his joy Tuesday (April 24) at the arrival of his third grandchild, as Britain waited to discover what Prince William and his wife...25 April 2018Read More... -
New son for Britain's Prince William and Kate
Kate, the wife of Prince William, gave birth to a baby boy on Monday, the couple's third child who is fifth in line to the British throne.23 April 2018Read More... -
Keitany aiming for Radcliffe world record in London
Kenya's Mary Keitany will look to achieve a "lifetime goal" when she tries to topple Paula Radcliffe as the quickest woman ever to run a marathon with...19 April 2018Read More... -
'I can't be illegal!': Windrush Britons haunted by deportation threat
Half a century after emigrating to Britain, Anthony Bryan decided it was time to go abroad. But the decision set off a bureaucratic nightmare that saw...18 April 2018Read More... -
British PM apologises to Caribbean leaders over deportation row
Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday personally apologised to Caribbean leaders after her government threatened to deport people who emigrated to...17 April 2018Read More... -
British PM to meet Commonwealth leaders over deportation row
British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet Commonwealth leaders this week following outrage that people who moved to Britain from the Caribbean in...17 April 2018Read More...
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'Burning man' image wins AFP top prize at World Press Photo
Agence France-Presse photographer Ronaldo Schemidt won the prestigious 2018 World Press Photo of the Year Award on Thursday (April 12) with a fiery...13 April 2018Read More... -
Fox 'cooperating' with EU officials after bloc raids London offices
Fox said it was cooperating with EU officials after an unannounced search of the US media company's London offices, one of several raids on media outlets...12 April 2018Read More... -
'Fast life': Anti-gang campaigner battling London crime wave
A former drug dealer working for an anti-gang charity, Abdi has found himself on the frontline of a battle against London knife crime -- with two recent...10 April 2018Read More... -
Want a baggage carousel? Heathrow terminal contents up for auction
From baggage carousels to airline signs and security scanners, the contents of a Heathrow airport terminal undergoing an upgrade will be auctioned...06 April 2018Read More... -
London company revamps pay by letting staff set salaries
Against a backdrop in Britain of gender pay gaps and ongoing disputes over executives' earnings, employees at one London company are helping each other...03 April 2018Read More...
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Dutch, Australia say Russia responsible for downing MH17
The Netherlands and Australia Friday accused Moscow of being behind the 2014 shooting down of flight MH17 over war-torn eastern Ukraine with the loss...25 May 2018Read More...
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'I'm sorry', Facebook boss tells European lawmakers
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg apologised to the European Parliament on Tuesday and said the social media giant is taking steps to prevent a repeat...22 May 2018Read More...
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US will put 'unprecedented financial pressure' on Iran: Pompeo
The United States will increase the financial pressure on Iran with the "strongest sanctions in history," after Washington pulled out of the 2015...21 May 2018Read More... -
New death in DR Congo Ebola outbreak - toll at 26
The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 26 after a person died in the northwest city of Mbandaka, Health...21 May 2018Read More... -
EU moves to shield EU firms from US sanctions against Iran
The EU launched formal steps Friday aimed at sparing European firms fallout from US sanctions on Iran as part of efforts to preserve the nuclear deal...18 May 2018Read More... -
Guatemala opens Israel embassy in Jerusalem after US move
Guatemala inaugurated its Israel embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the first country to follow in the footsteps of the United States' deeply...16 May 2018Read More... -
US officially opens its Jerusalem embassy in ceremony
The United States officially opened its deeply controversial Jerusalem embassy on Monday in a ceremony that included a video address by President Donald...14 May 2018Read More... -
US sanctions hit Iran Revolutionary Guard currency network
\ The US Treasury together with the United Arab Emirates announced action to disrupt an alleged "large scale" currency exchange network run by Iran's...10 May 2018Read More... -
Trump to give verdict on Iran nuclear deal
President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a hammer blow to the Iran nuclear deal Tuesday, removing key sanctions relief for Tehran and casting...08 May 2018Read More... -
German president sees 'substantial change' in trans-Atlantic ties
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier voiced concern Sunday over a "substantial change" in trans-Atlantic ties, amid European tensions with US...06 May 2018Read More... -
Critical US-China trade talks enter second day in Beijing
Senior Chinese and US officials met in Beijing Friday for a second day of high-stakes talks aimed at forestalling the growing momentum towards a trade...04 May 2018Read More... -
Mueller questions for Trump probe possible obstruction
The probe into Russia's election interference and alleged links to Donald Trump's campaign has taken a new turn after the publication of questions...02 May 2018Read More... -
Netanyahu's Iran nuke claims fail to convince deal proponents
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's televised unveiling of an intelligence trove on Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions led to scepticism Tuesday...01 May 2018Read More... -
Confident Pompeo makes Middle East diplomatic debut
Washington's newly appointed secretary of state landed in Riyadh Saturday on a tour of America's key Middle East allies, after vowing to bring some...28 April 2018Read More... -
North and South Korea hold historic summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the South's President Moon Jae-in held a historic summit Friday after shaking hands over the Military Demarcation...27 April 2018Read More...
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USA Gymnastics apologizes in Congress for sex abuse scandal
The new head of USA Gymnastics apologized before Congress on Wednesday for the "despicable" sexual abuse of Olympic gymnasts by disgraced team doctor...23 May 2018Read More...
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EU court upholds curbs on bee-killing pesticide
A top European Union court on Thursday upheld the ban on three insecticides blamed for killing off bee populations, dismissing cases brought by chemicals...17 May 2018Read More... -
Malaysia's scandal-hit PM faces ex-mentor, 92, in election
Malaysians went to the polls Wednesday in one of the country's closest ever elections which pits scandal-hit Prime Minister Najib Razak against...09 May 2018Read More... -
Iran president: we don't intend any aggression in region
President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that Iran "does not intend any aggression" against its neighbours but will continue to produce all the weapons...18 April 2018Read More... -
Asylum seeker faces verdict for rape, murder of German student
An asylum seeker claiming to be from Afghanistan faces his verdict in Germany on Thursday for the rape and murder of a student that fuelled a backlash...22 March 2018Read More... -
Play 'fake news tycoon' to combat misinformation
Trolling, impersonating, demonising: these are just some of the behaviours encouraged in a new online game launching Tuesday in which young players become...20 February 2018Read More... -
Facebook accused of inaction over Russian ads in Brexit vote
A senior British MP on Wednesday accused Facebook of failing to seriously investigate possible Russian influence in the Brexit vote, after it found just...14 December 2017Read More...