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Chelsea pushed through a turbulent week to secure a place in the FA Cup final, defeating Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley thanks to an early header from Enzo Fernandez.
Bruno Fernandes is edging ever closer to rewriting the Premier League record books after another influential display for Manchester United. The Portuguese playmaker registered his 17th assist
The Premier League has officially announced when fans can expect the fixture list for the 2026/27 campaign, offering an early glimpse into what promises to be another tightly packed season
Erling Haaland delivered a devastating performance to send Manchester City marching into the FA Cup semi-finals, scoring a hat-trick in a commanding 4-0 victory over Liverpool at the Etihad

Chelsea FC has posted the largest financial loss ever recorded in English football, revealing a pre-tax deficit of £262.4 million ($349.5 million) for the 2024–25 season.

The UK government has unveiled fresh investment in grassroots sport, pledging an additional £10 million to improve community facilities, as the Football Foundation celebrated its 25th

A record number of universities have taken part in this year’s International Olympic Case Study Competition (CSC), with the top student teams now set to face off in the global final in

The upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games is already shaping up to be one of the most widely covered Winter Olympics in history, with a remarkable 13,478 media
Wimbledon’s ambitious expansion project has secured a significant legal victory after London’s High Court dismissed a challenge aimed at halting the development of new tennis facilities.

Football fans attempting to sneak into matches without a valid ticket could now face serious legal consequences, as new legislation targeting stadium “tailgating” comes into force this weekend.
World News
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Kuok Group weighs €5.3 billion investment for hyperscale data center campus near Milan
Singapore-based Kuok Group is evaluating plans to invest up to €5.3 billion in a major hyperscale data center campus in northern Italy, marking one of the country's largest proposed digitalRead More... -
Rubio seeks Gulf support for U.S.-Iran framework during Bahrain visit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Bahrain on Thursday for the final stop of a Middle East tour aimed at securing support from Gulf allies for the Trump administration’sRead More... -
Macron rejects offshore migrant return hubs, questions their effectiveness
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected the idea of establishing migrant return hubs in third countries, arguing that such facilities have not proven effective and may conflict withRead More... -
UK and Malawi strengthen future-focused partnership at King’s Birthday celebration
The United Kingdom and Malawi reaffirmed their strong and evolving partnership during His Majesty The King’s Birthday Party 2026, held in Lilongwe on 18 June.Read More... -
US opens trade probe into Germany over planned pharmaceutical cost cuts
The United States has launched a formal trade investigation into Germany’s proposed reforms aimed at reducing public spending on pharmaceuticals, amid concerns in Washington that theRead More...

Culture
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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... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More...

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