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Man City score seven in FA Cup stroll, Oldham knock out Fulham
Man City score seven in FA Cup stroll, Oldham knock out Fulham
Premier League champions Manchester City began their FA Cup campaign with a 7-0 thrashing of Rotherham on Sunday but Fulham, battling to avoid relegation from the Premier League,
Read More... Klopp taking nothing for granted despite Liverpool lead
Klopp taking nothing for granted despite Liverpool lead
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said the fact his side top the Premier League table heading into the busy holiday period counts for little.
Read More... Man United face major overhaul after wreckage of Mourinho era
Man United face major overhaul after wreckage of Mourinho era
As Manchester United survey the wreckage of Jose Mourinho's reign, the troubled club's hierarchy would be wise to swallow their pride and copy the
Read More... Tottenham's wait for stadium move drags on
Tottenham's wait for stadium move drags on
Tottenham Hotspurs' game against Manchester United in January will be played at Wembley, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday, as their long wait to move into their new
Read More... Liverpool leapfrog Man City: do we have a real Premier League race?
Liverpool leapfrog Man City: do we have a real Premier League race?
Manchester City - Premier League champions-elect in the eyes of many -- now know they are in a real scrap after Liverpool leapfrogged them to the top of the table on a telling day in the
Read More... Tennis great Boris Becker drops diplomatic immunity claim
Tennis great Boris Becker drops diplomatic immunity claim
Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker on Monday dropped his claim of diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy proceedings because of his role as a sporting ambassador for the
Read More... Mark Hughes sacked as Southampton manager
Mark Hughes sacked as Southampton manager
Mark Hughes has been sacked as manager of Southampton, the struggling Premier League club announced on Monday, despite an improved performance in a 2-2 draw with Manchester
Read More... Five things we learned from the Premier League
Five things we learned from the Premier League
Tottenham ended Chelsea's unbeaten run with a stylish display, while champions Manchester City crushed West Ham to maintain their lead at the top.
Read More... Emery's Arsenal face gruelling week
Emery's Arsenal face gruelling week
Unai Emery admits Arsenal will struggle to cope with a draining schedule that sees them host Leicester at the start of three games in seven days.
Read More... Liverpool, Man City cruise as Man Utd held on Ferguson's return
Liverpool, Man City cruise as Man Utd held on Ferguson's return
Liverpool and Manchester City's shootout for the Premier League title intensified on Saturday with comfortable wins over Southampton and Cardiff, while Manchester United were held 1-1
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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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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...
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...
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Rival campaigners unite for carnivalesque Brexit demo
Deploying flags, floats and even a mock-up of the Titanic dubbed "HMS Brexit", hundreds of noisy pro- and anti-EU activists descended on Westminster...15 January 2019Read More...
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British navy called out to tackle migrant dinghies
A British navy ship was preparing Thursday to patrol the Channel in response to a wave of mostly Iranian asylum seekers risking the crossing from France...03 January 2019Read More...
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Two held over London airport drone chaos as flights resume
Two middle-aged people were being held Saturday over the suspected "criminal use of drones" at London's Gatwick Airport, where flights were returning...23 December 2018Read More... -
Surge in homeless deaths in England and Wales
Nearly 600 homeless people in England and Wales died the last year -- a 24 percent rise over the past five years, according to official estimates released...20 December 2018Read More... -
British PM Theresa May to warn against 'damage' of second Brexit vote
Prime Minister Theresa May will on Monday (Dec 17) warn MPs against supporting a second referendum, saying it would do "irreparable damage" to British...17 December 2018Read More... -
UK PM faces fight for her political life in Brexit deal vote
British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a fight for her political life this week in a parliamentary vote that will decide the fate of her Brexit divorce...10 December 2018Read More... -
Conditions met for Assange to leave Ecuador embassy in London president
Ecuador's president said Thursday that conditions have been met for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to leave the country's embassy in London, which...07 December 2018Read More... -
Japanese pilot, 10 times over alcohol limit, jailed in Britain
A Japan Airlines pilot was jailed for 10 months on Thursday (Nov 29) after he was caught for being 10 times over the alcohol limit shortly before take-off...30 November 2018Read More... -
Europe heads off Gibraltar spat to save Brexit summit
European leaders resolved a last-minute dispute over the rock Gibraltar on Saturday, clearing the way for a summit to approve a deal on Britain's...24 November 2018Read More... -
50 pence coins issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Samuel Johnson's English Dictionary are being sold on eBay for £3,500
It is the right time to check out what is under the sofa at your house! 50 pence coins issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Samuel Johnson's...19 November 2018Read More... -
Pound plunges as UK ministers quit over Brexit deal
The latest market gyrations came as the nation’s business sector gave a lukewarm verdict to the proposed agreement, and amid worries that British Prime...16 November 2018Read More... -
Woman who spent £16m at Harrods faces extradition hearing
The woman targeted by Britain's first Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO), who spent £16 million (S$28 million) in department store Harrods, will appear...08 November 2018Read More... -
Metoo, Brexit, environment inspire new dictionary entries
"Single-use" was named the Collins Dictionary word of the year on Wednesday, following a four-fold increase in usage since 2013 in a reflection of increased...07 November 2018Read More... -
'Half million' rally in London for new Brexit vote
EU flag waving Britons rejecting a future outside Europe packed the heart of London on Saturday for an anti-Brexit protest organisers said drew more...06 November 2018Read More...
World News
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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...
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Asian markets meek after global turbulence
Asian investors moved with caution in Friday trade after days of volatility on global financial markets failed to boost confidence.28 December 2018Read More... -
Nigeria launches $1.1bn lawsuit against Shell, Eni
The Nigerian government is taking oil giants Shell and Eni to court in London, requesting the return of $1.1 billion (969 million euros) as part of...13 December 2018Read More... -
World leaders to descend on France for WWI commemorations
France kicks off a week of World War I commemorations from Sunday, with some 80 leaders from around the globe preparing to fly in for a ceremony...04 November 2018Read More... -
Elderly Japanese pine for return to 'lost' northern islandsYoi Hasegawa still remembers when armed Soviet soldiers burst into her house just days after Japan's World War II surrender and tried to drag away her...02 November 2018Read More...
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South Sudan rebel leader Machar back in Juba after two years
South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar returned to the capital Juba for the first time in more than two years Wednesday, saying he arrived with a message...31 October 2018Read More... -
Saudi crown prince to make first speech since Khashoggi murder
Saudi Arabia's crown prince is scheduled to address an investment forum in Riyadh Wednesday, his first public speech since the murder of critic Jamal...24 October 2018Read More... -
EU rejects Italy's budget in eurozone first
The European Commission on Tuesday rejected Italy's draft 2019 budget, the first time the EU executive has ever sent a member state back to the drawing...23 October 2018Read More... -
Nikki Haley resigns as Trump's UN ambassador
Nikki Haley abruptly resigned Tuesday as the US ambassador to the United Nations, in the latest departure from President Donald Trump's often shifting...09 October 2018Read More... -
Amazon bumps US minimum wage to $15 amid scarce labor
Online retail giant Amazon announced Tuesday it would raise its starting wage for US workers to $15 an hour, amid long-standing criticism of low...02 October 2018Read More... -
EU slams Italy budget as Rome seeks to avoid 'conflict'
The European Union on Friday issued a stern warning to Italy's populist leaders following their defiant pledge for increased spending and a sizeable...28 September 2018Read More... -
Abused Hong Kong maid Erwiana 'rises again'
She was once the face of abused maids in Hong Kong -- imprisoned, starved and beaten so badly she lost control of her bodily functions.28 September 2018Read More... -
US-Canada going to the wire in NAFTA talks
Canada and the United States were set to go down to the wire Friday to reach a deal overhauling the North American Free Trade Agreement.31 August 2018Read More... -
Greece hails new post-bailout chapter but concerns remain
Greece turned a page on eight years of spending cuts and three straight international bailouts on Monday but experts warned that the country's economic...20 August 2018Read More... -
Turkey says will respond if US imposes more sanctions
Turkey on Friday threatened to respond if Washington levied further sanctions over the detention of an American pastor which has sparked a diplomatic...17 August 2018Read More...
Media
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Santander fined over handling of dead customers' cash
Santander's UK banking division has been fined £32.8 million for failing to process accounts and investments of deceased customers, regulators said...19 December 2018Read More... -
Scottish iPhone filmmaker wins Turner Prize
An openly gay Scottish artist who celebrated queer lives in a short film shot on an iPhone won Britain's prestigious Turner Prize Tuesday.05 December 2018Read More... -
Briton jailed by UAE for spying returns to London
“After almost seven months of detention, including six months in solitary confinement, British PhD researcher Matthew Hedges has returned safely back...28 November 2018Read More... -
Angry Trump lashes judges on Thanksgiving
US President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on the judiciary on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, accusing judges of making the country unsafe as he fanned...22 November 2018Read More... -
EU prize awarded to Ukraine's Sentsov in slap to Russia
The European Parliament on Thursday awarded the Sakharov human rights prize to Ukrainian Oleg Sentsov and called for Russia to free the filmmaker,...25 October 2018Read More... -
London, Paris, Berlin demand 'credible' Khashoggi probe
Britain, France and Germany insisted Sunday that "light must be shed" on the whereabouts of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as they called for a credible...15 October 2018Read More...
