World News
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Elon Musk becomes world’s first half-trillionaire
Elon Musk just hit another jaw-dropping milestone—he’s now the first person in history to cross the $500 billion net worth mark.Read More... -
UK launches new AI initiatives to support Africa’s development at G20 summit
At the G20 summit in Cape Town, the UK government unveiled a series of new projects aimed at promoting responsible and inclusive use of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa.Read More... -
Princess Anne visits Ukraine to support children affected by war
Princess Anne made a surprise trip to Ukraine this week, shining a light on the deep struggles children face living through the ongoing conflict.Read More... -
Leaders in Middle East and Europe back Trump’s Gaza peace plan
A new US-led proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza has drawn support from leaders across Europe and the Middle East. President Donald Trump, standing alongside Israeli Prime MinisterRead More... -
Vietnam races to evacuate 250,000 ahead of Typhoon Bualoi
Vietnam is rushing to move more than a quarter of a million people out of harm’s way as Typhoon Bualoi barrels toward the country’s central coast.Read More...
Culture
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Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More... -
British Library to celebrate Agatha Christie with landmark 2026 exhibition
The British Library has just announced something pretty exciting: in October 2026, it’s opening a major exhibition dedicated to the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie.Read More... -
America’s secret party palace in London: where presidents crash and celebrities mingle
Tucked away inside Regent’s Park, on a private stretch of land the size of seven football pitches, sits Winfield House — the official residence of the US ambassador to the UK. On paper, it’s...Read More... -
National Gallery receives £375m boost for landmark expansion
The National Gallery in London is preparing for a major transformation after securing a record-breaking £375 million in donations to fund a brand-new wing.Read More... -
Turns out David Bowie still had one more surprise up his sleeve
When he passed away in 2016, the world thought his last artistic statement was Blackstar – that haunting, brilliant final album shaped by his own awareness of mortality. But tucked away,Read More... -
Part of Victorian building collapses in Cleckheaton
A section of a former Victorian church, now used as a wedding venue, has collapsed onto a busy street in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.Read More... -
Black culture festival returns to Trafalgar Square this weekend
Trafalgar Square is set to come alive this weekend with the return of Black On The Square—a free festival celebrating Black culture, creativity, and community. Running from 12pm to 6pm, theRead More...
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A groundbreaking partnership with the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) will enhance the digital and cyber capabilities of UK Armed Forces personnel, with a particular focus on AI,
Al-Nassr have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Joao Felix in a deal worth up to £43.7 million.
England’s triumphant Lionesses will be honoured at a special reception at 10 Downing Street today, following their historic win in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final.
Tadej Pogačar confirmed his place in cycling history on Sunday by claiming his fourth Tour de France title, putting him just one victory away from matching the all-time record.
Just four years ago, Michelle Agyemang was a ball girl at Wembley. Now, the 19-year-old striker has become England’s unexpected star at Euro 2025 — scoring three goals in four games,
The Football Governance Act has officially become law after receiving Royal Assent, marking a historic moment for the future of English football. The legislation establishes a new, Independent
Oleksandr Usyk delivered a dominant performance to stop Daniel Dubois in the fifth round and reclaim the title of undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time. The Ukrainian maestro
The UK Government has officially announced its support for bids to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships and the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships, reaffirming the nation’s
The Prince and Princess of Wales will be in attendance for the Wimbledon men’s singles final this Sunday, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says football clubs should chip in for the £70 million it costs to police matches across the UK each year.