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Champions League broadcaster BT calls up extra viewers
Champions League broadcaster BT calls up extra viewers
Millions of UK-based football fans will tune in to watch the finals of Europe's elite club competitions this week -- and not only because all four competing teams are English.
Read More... Beckham cheers Salford to Football League promotion
Beckham cheers Salford to Football League promotion
David Beckham cheered Salford into the English Football League as the club he co-owns with Manchester United's famous 'Class of 92' clinched a 3-0 win against AFC Fylde in the National
Read More... Latvian long jumper joins London Olympians snared by doping retests
Latvian long jumper joins London Olympians snared by doping retests
Latvia's Ineta Radevica has become the fourth competitor in the 2012 London Olympics women's long-jump final to be disqualified for doping after the International
Read More... England flanker James Haskell announces retirement
England flanker James Haskell announces retirement
England flanker James Haskell is to retire at the end of the season after struggling to overcome a succession of injuries during his year at Premiership club
Read More... Farah refuses to blame Gebrselassie row for London finish
Farah refuses to blame Gebrselassie row for London finish
Britain's Mo Farah insisted his highly public dispute with distance great Haile Gebrselassie played no part in his disappointing fifth-placed finish in the London Marathon
Read More... Five things we learned from the Premier League
Five things we learned from the Premier League
Liverpool and Manchester City's titanic battle for the Premier League continued as both came through unscathed on a Sunday that
Read More... Cracknell stars for Cambridge to become oldest Boat Race winner
Cracknell stars for Cambridge to become oldest Boat Race winner
Former Olympic champion James Cracknell became the oldest Boat Race winner as Cambridge defeated Oxford by one length on Sunday.
Read More... Tottenham bank on new stadium to deliver bright future
Tottenham bank on new stadium to deliver bright future
Tottenham throw open the doors of their new 62,000-capacity stadium on Wednesday, hoping it will give them the financial firepower to compete with the Premier League and European elite.
Read More... England's young guns lay down Euro 2020 marker
England's young guns lay down Euro 2020 marker
England's 5-1 victory over Montenegro will likely be remembered for the racist abuse aimed at their players but it was another indicator of why Gareth Southgate's side
Read More... Pochettino hails 'dream come true' as Spurs' new stadium stages first match
Pochettino hails 'dream come true' as Spurs' new stadium stages first match
Mauricio Pochettino said everyone connected with Tottenham Hotspur "needed to cry" after the club's new stadium finally staged its first football match.
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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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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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'Britain's Notre-Dame' tells fiery tale of restored glory
A bolt of lightning pierced its tower and flames licked across its thick oak roof. Thirty-five years ago it was York Minster in northern England that went up in flames.Read More... -
Elton John joins call for boycott of Brunei-owned hotels
British pop legend Elton John has joined "friend" George Clooney in calling for a boycott of nine Brunei-owned hotels over the sultanate's new death-penalty laws forRead More... -
Ed Sheeran marries girlfriend in 'tiny wedding': report
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has married his girlfriend Cherry Seaborn in a "tiny winter wedding", The Sun newspaper reported on Thursday.Read More... -
Death-defying free climb lifts Honnold into Oscars contention
Alex Honnold, a big wall climber who has conquered a series of intimidating rock faces on his own and almost without equipment, could on Sunday add the Oscars to his conquests for hisRead More... -
Eiffel Tower strike ends after deal to tackle long waits
The Eiffel Tower plans to test a new access policy for visitors after management reached a deal to end a strike by workers complaining of "monstrous" waits at the Paris landmark.Read More... -
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...
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UK News
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Britain's Brexit Party triumphs in EU vote
Anti-EU populist Nigel Farage's Brexit Party triumphed early Monday in European Parliament elections that Britain was never meant to hold, while the...27 May 2019Read More...
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Britain’s May announces resignation in emotional end
“It is and will always remain a matter of deep regret to me that I have not been able to deliver Brexit,” May, her voice breaking, said outside...24 May 2019Read More...
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M&S logs mixed annual profits amid overhaul
British clothing-to-food retailer Marks & Spencer posted mixed annual profits and sagging sales on Wednesday, weighed down by challenging market...22 May 2019Read More... -
Amazon invests in British food courier Deliveroo
US online titan Amazon has taken a stake in Deliveroo, the British food delivery company said on Friday.17 May 2019Read More... -
Boris Johnson confirms will bid to be British PM
Britain's Boris Johnson, the former foreign minister, ex-mayor of London and leading Brexit campaigner, confirmed Thursday he will run for the premiership...16 May 2019Read More... -
British govt to put forward Brexit bill in June
Prime Minister Theresa May's government will publish draft legislation in the first week of June that would allow Brexit to proceed if approved by parliament,...15 May 2019Read More... -
UK unemployment rate hits 45-year low
British unemployment has fallen to a 45-year low, official data showed Tuesday, with the economy holding up despite prolonged Brexit uncertainty.14 May 2019Read More... -
What are the traditions for a British royal birth?
Prince Harry and Meghan are a modern couple but their first-born child will still be a senior royal. And certain traditions must be respected.06 May 2019Read More... -
Bookie halts bets on British royal baby birth
A major betting company in Britain has stopped taking bets on when Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's baby will be born, believing on Friday that it...03 May 2019Read More... -
UK becomes first parliament to declare climate emergency
Britain's opposition Labour Party on Wednesday called for "real action" after parliament became the first in the world to vote to declare a climate...02 May 2019Read More... -
London stock market lower awaiting Fed decision
London's stock market eased on Wednesday awaiting the Wall Street open and an interest-rate update from the US Federal Reserve, with much of the world's...01 May 2019Read More... -
Pro-EU party launches election campaign as UK MPs return from break
A new anti-Brexit political party launched its campaign Tuesday for next month's European Parliament elections as British lawmakers returned from their...24 April 2019Read More... -
Climate change protesters halt London street blockade
Some of London's busiest streets re-opened Monday for the first time in a week as climate change protesters regrouped and plotted a new course after...23 April 2019Read More... -
Brexit capital Boston still struggling with local-migrant divide
In the 2016 referendum, the market town of Boston in eastern England was the epicentre of the Brexit vote that shocked the world. Fast forward to now...22 April 2019Read More...
World News
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NATO warns Russia of 'full range' of responses to cyberattack
The head of NATO told Russia and other potential foes Thursday that the Western military alliance was ready to use all means at its disposal to respond...23 May 2019Read More...
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Lloyd's raises Gulf insurance risks after ship attack
Lloyd's of London insurance market on Friday widened its list of areas in and around the Gulf posing "enhanced risk for marine insurers" after attacks...19 May 2019Read More... -
Amnesty calls for Sudan's Bashir to be handed to ICC
Ousted Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir should be handed over to the International Criminal Court, Amnesty International said after the army overthrew...12 April 2019Read More... -
Merkel says backs longer Brexit delay than London seeking
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday that she was open to giving Britain more time to arrange its exit from the EU than the June 30 departure...11 April 2019Read More... -
EU Parliament urged to strip ExxonMobil lobbyists of access badges
The European Parliament faced calls Thursday to strip ExxonMobil lobbyists of their access badges after the US oil giant missed the assembly's first...22 March 2019Read More... -
Battle for Ruble
As is well known, in March 1991, a referendum was held on the USSR territory, which was to determine the state’s further fate. And although...20 March 2019Read More... -
EasyJet withdraws from potential Alitalia consortium rescue
British no-frills airline easyJet said Monday it had withdrawn from a possible partnership with Italy's Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) and Delta Air Lines...18 March 2019Read More... -
Five children of French jihadists return home from Syria
The French government said Friday it had repatriated five orphaned children of French jihadists' from camps in northeast Syria, where a five-year offensive...16 March 2019Read More... -
Saudi says British Hezbollah ban 'constructive'
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday welcomed Britain's decision to outlaw the political wing of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, describing it as an "important and...06 March 2019Read More... -
Dublin calling: Ireland cashes in on Brexit jitters
Brexit is turning Dublin into a new financial hub, with the city a top contender for banks, funds and law firms needing a continued presence in the European...27 February 2019Read More... -
EP deputies supported joint Russian and European scientific studies of the released-activity phenomenon
On the 21 february in European Parliament was held an international conference EU-Russia “Released-activity phenomenon: application prospectives in...22 February 2019Read More... -
Global terror deaths lowest since 2009: report
Heavy losses for jihadist and militant groups in Syria and Iraq fuelled a 33-percent drop in global terror attacks in 2018, with fatalities falling to...24 January 2019Read More... -
Britain needs leadership, says US ambassador
Britain is "in need of leadership" as it tries to navigate a painless exit from the EU, the US ambassador to London said on Monday.31 December 2018Read More...
Media
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Beckham handed driving ban for using phone at the wheel
Former England footballer David Beckham was on Thursday disqualified from driving for six months after using his phone while behind the wheel.09 May 2019Read More...
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British PM tells Labour: 'Let's do a deal' on Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday urged main opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to work with her to break the Brexit deadlock, telling...05 May 2019Read More... -
Britons snap up non-EU holidays over Brexit uncertainty: Thomas Cook
Britons are increasingly choosing package holidays outside of the European Union this summer as Brexit uncertainty shakes the pound, tour operator Thomas...29 April 2019Read More... -
Facebook bans UK far-right groups
Social media giant Facebook on Thursday banned various far-right British groups including the English Defence League from its network for promoting hate...18 April 2019Read More... -
Willy Fautré – The hand of FSB in Brussels?
The ‘fighting against so called “persecution” of the Russian language in Latvia’, ‘the violation of human rights’ in Odessa, etc… Who do...09 April 2019Read More... -
London court orders Djibouti to pay $385 mln to DP World
A London-based international court has ordered Djibouti to pay $385 million in compensation to UAE global ports operator DP World over a breach of contract,...05 April 2019Read More...
