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England's Under-21 side pulled off a dramatic extra-time victory over Germany to retain their European Championship crown, sealing back-to-back titles for the first time

Blending the strategic calm of chess with the pulse of dance music and the buzz of social media, Knight Club is redefining how young Londoners connect. Every Tuesday night, this rapidly

More than £32 million is being invested in the North East and Yorkshire to improve road safety and promote cycling—especially for women—as the region hosts Stage 2 of the Lloyds Tour of
Cardiff is expected to host the opening ceremony of the UEFA Euro 2028 football tournament, according to details shared during a Senedd meeting.

Great Britain's men's gymnastics team has claimed gold at the European Championships in Leipzig, Germany — their first team title at the event since 2022.
Trending on X within the last three hours, Chelsea Football Club’s push for a Champions League spot under manager Enzo Maresca has sparked intense discussion. Maresca, facing scrutiny for
The University of Brighton is set to open the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, offering aspiring cricketers the chance to develop their sporting talents alongside academic studies.
Chelsea boosted their Champions League hopes on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over a much-rotated Liverpool side, while Newcastle United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at

The TCS London Marathon has once again shattered records, with an unprecedented 1,133,813 people from the UK and around the world applying for a spot in the public ballot for the 2026

Liverpool fans shook the ground—literally—during the club’s 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on 27 April, which secured their 20th top-flight title. Scientists from the
World News
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Iran warns of retaliation as Washington prepares new sanctions
Iran has sharply condemned Washington’s plans to unveil another package of economic sanctions, warning that the measures could deepen the country’s economic crisis while placingRead More... -
Kazakhstan votes in snap election as new constitution boosts Tokayev’s political power
Kazakh voters went to the polls on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election widely expected to further consolidate President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s influence over the political system ofRead More... -
Norway plans $9.2 billion Ukraine support package for 2027 as Oslo extends long-term commitment
Norway plans to provide Ukraine with another 85 billion Norwegian kroner ($9.2 billion) in financial support in 2027, maintaining the exceptionally high level of assistance committed forRead More... -
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with U.S. government over children’s privacy
TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, have agreed to pay $400 million to settle allegations by the U.S. Department of Justice that the short-video platform failed toRead More... -
France blocks 185 Channel crossings as UK-France migration pact delivers early results
French authorities have stopped 185 attempted small-boat departures towards Britain during the first three months of a strengthened UK-France agreement aimed at disrupting people-Read More...

Culture
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London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
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...

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