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London-born NBA champion OG Anunoby has thrown his support behind the Mayor of London’s drive to expand basketball across the capital, announcing a personal investment in the
London has formally entered the race to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, putting forward a bid that organisers say could deliver more than £400 million in economic and
Serbia and Sweden have withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, following Wales in breaking ranks with the world football governing
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president, citing concerns over governance and leadership.
The Netherlands have been named the winners of FIFA's Fair Play Award following the 2026 World Cup, after finishing the tournament with the best disciplinary record.
Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title with a four-set victory over Alexander Zverev in a high-quality final, cementing his position as the world's leading men's player and claiming a
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England overcame a spirited Norway 2-1 at Miami Stadium to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth
Dutch rider Olav Kooij celebrated a dream Tour de France debut by winning stage five after a dramatic late crash shattered the peloton and transformed the expected bunch sprint.

Charles Leclerc claimed a dramatic victory at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, capitalising on late-race chaos to secure Ferrari’s landmark 250th Formula One win while championship leader
Manchester City have named Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, confirming the former Chelsea manager will take charge from next season following Pep Guardiola’s departure after a
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Washington’s campaign to curb China’s influence over critical technologies has found an unlikely command centre: the US Federal Communications Commission.Read More... -
Revolut secures French banking licence as London fintech accelerates European expansion
London-based fintech Revolut has secured a French banking licence, strengthening its position in continental Europe and laying the groundwork for a major expansion of its operationsRead More... -
Syria and Russia agree new future for Tartous and Hmeimim bases after 18 months of talks
Syria and Russia have reached an agreement setting out a new framework for the future of Moscow’s military presence at the strategic bases of Tartous and Hmeimim, ending 18 months ofRead More... -
Bus driver’s split-second intervention may have foiled explosive drone attack at German NATO hub
A bus driver may have prevented a potentially serious attack at one of Germany’s most strategically important airports after confronting an explosive-laden drone that was flying at lowRead More... -
Europe’s heatwave deepens as Italy raises health alert and Hungary cuts power
Italy has placed all of its major cities under the highest level of heat-health alert as soaring temperatures continue to put pressure on infrastructure, energy supplies and public servicesRead More...

Culture
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Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
Comcast NBCUniversal has confirmed plans to invest more than £5 billion in building its first-ever European theme park and resort, marking one of the largest entertainment investments in theRead More... -
London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
London is preparing for a landmark summer of live music, reinforcing its status as the world's leading music city with an unparalleled programme of exclusive performances from some of theRead More... -
Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
London’s annual Eid on the Square celebration will return to Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 30 May, as the popular event marks its 20th anniversary in the heart of the capital.Read More... -
Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
The rooftop where The Beatles staged their iconic final live performance is set to become the centerpiece of a new museum celebrating the legendary band’s legacy.Read More... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More...

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