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Premier Padel makes historic debut in London
Premier Padel makes historic debut in London
Premier Padel is set to make its UK debut, partnering with Saudi Arabian events company Sela to bring the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour to London for the first time.
Read More... Stars shine at West Ham Foundation Gala as new community hub open
Stars shine at West Ham Foundation Gala as new community hub open
The West Ham United Foundation, supported by headline sponsor Paragon and backed by the Premier League, celebrated another milestone as its annual Gala Dinner & Awards returned on
Read More... A Christmas essential: why Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge tour lights up the festive season
A Christmas essential: why Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge tour lights up the festive season
For Chelsea supporters, football devotees, and anyone with a Blue in the family, Stamford Bridge offers one of London’s standout holiday experiences — and December may be the perfect
Read More... Arsenal facing FA sanctions after six bookings in draw with Chelsea
Arsenal facing FA sanctions after six bookings in draw with Chelsea
Arsenal are expected to face disciplinary action from the Football Association after receiving six yellow cards during Sunday’s 1–1 draw with Chelsea.
Read More... British gymnast Max Whitlock ends retirement, sets sights on Los Angeles 2028
British gymnast Max Whitlock ends retirement, sets sights on Los Angeles 2028
Sixteen months after bidding what many believed was a final farewell to competitive gymnastics, Britain’s Max Whitlock has announced he is stepping out of retirement with one more Olympic
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Football hooligan turned £1m lottery winner issues stark warning to EuroMillions players
Football hooligan turned £1m lottery winner issues stark warning to EuroMillions players
A former football hooligan who scooped a £1 million EuroMillions prize has revealed he almost missed out on the life-changing windfall due to a little-known technicality.
Read More... Man City sweep aside Liverpool to cut Arsenal’s lead as Aston Villa surge up the table
Man City sweep aside Liverpool to cut Arsenal’s lead as Aston Villa surge up the table
Manchester City marked Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th match in management with a commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, delivering a performance
Read More... Tories urge ethics probe into Starmer over football watchdog appointment
Tories urge ethics probe into Starmer over football watchdog appointment
The Conservative Party has called for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to face a standards investigation after Labour donor David Kogan was named the government’s preferred candidate to head
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Education
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Sir Mark Caulfield honoured by Kuwaiti Embassy for advancing UK–Kuwait ties
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield has been awarded a medal by the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in recognition of his contributions to UK–Kuwait relations and his leadership in medical science.Read More... -
Cold snaps and heatwaves cost NHS England billions, study finds
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Cold weather and rising heat are placing a significant and year-round strain on NHS England, with temperature-related illness accounting for around 3% of spending across primary and -
Ukraine’s foreign minister calls on Poland to confront xenophobia after Ukrainian schoolgirl bullied in Warsaw
Ukraine’s foreign minister has urged Polish authorities to take firm action against xenophobic behaviour following reports that a Ukrainian schoolgirl was verbally abused by classmates at aRead More... -
Liverpool researchers secure £1.2M to tackle region’s economic inactivity crisis
University of Liverpool researchers have secured £1.2 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to launch an ambitious project designed to improve economic activity in communitiesRead More... -
UK and Italy open applications for 2026 Young Leaders Programme
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of the UK-Italy Young Leaders Programme, an initiative designed to strengthen long-term ties between the two countries by bringing togetherRead More... -
Scientists at London’s Natural History Museum have named 262 new species in 2025, marking a prolific year of discovery and research
Scientists at London’s Natural History Museum have unveiled 262 species new to science this year, capping off a remarkable 12 months in which the institution also published more thanRead More... -
University of London to launch joint BSc in Artificial Intelligence with Brunel
The University of London has announced plans to launch a new BSc in Artificial Intelligence in partnership with Brunel University London, with the first intake of students expected in SeptemberRead More... -
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus+ student exchange scheme in symbolic post-Brexit breakthrough
In a move widely viewed as a significant step towards rebuilding trust after years of post-Brexit tension, Britain and the European Union announced on Wednesday that the UK will rejoin theRead More... -
Nearly 8,000 animal species face heightened extinction risk as heat and land use pressures intensify
Almost 8,000 animal species could be pushed closer to extinction by the end of the century as climate change–driven extreme heat combines with human land-use change to make large partsRead More... -
Climate change set to reshape human disease risk, global review finds
Climate change is likely to alter the spread of infectious diseases in complex and unpredictable ways, according to new research that underscores how little scientists still know about the linksRead More...
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Scottish Government pledges emergency aid for Afghanistan after devastating earthquakes
The Scottish Government has announced new humanitarian funding for Afghanistan in response to two major earthquakes that struck the country earlier this year,Read More... -
Israel recognizes Somaliland as sovereign state, becoming first UN member to do so
Israel has formally recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the first United Nations member country to do so, the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Friday.Read More... -
Ariane 6 delivers Galileo satellites on fourth commercial flight
Ariane 6 has successfully placed two new Galileo navigation satellites into orbit, marking another milestone for Europe’s next-generation launcher and its flagship satelliteRead More... -
Russia says it made proposal to France over jailed researcher Laurent Vinatier
Russia has made a “proposal” to France regarding the case of French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who has been imprisoned in Russia since June 2024 and now faces espionage charges thatRead More... -
Arkansas ticket wins $1.8bn Powerball jackpot in Christmas Eve draw
A Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas has won a $1.817bn (£1.34bn) jackpot in a Christmas Eve drawing, marking the second-largest lottery prize ever claimed.Read More...
Culture
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IWM Duxford to open new Second World War rooms revealing unseen artefacts and daily life of wartime pilots
IWM Duxford is set to open three newly restored Second World War spaces, offering visitors an intimate look at the lives of aircrew stationed at the Cambridgeshire airfield during the conflict.Read More... -
War-torn Trafalgar Union Flag faces possible departure from UK
A rare Union Flag that led the British charge at the Battle of Trafalgar has been placed under an export bar, giving UK institutions the chance to keep the historic relic in the country.Read More... -
Barbican to host Liam Young’s first UK solo exhibition in 2026
The Barbican has announced ‘In Other Worlds’, the first UK solo exhibition by artist, director and BAFTA-nominated producer Liam Young. Opening May 2026, the immersive show will exploreRead More... -
The Manchester Museum displays thousands of African artefacts it knows little about
A museum in northwest England has unveiled a new gallery showcasing thousands of African artefacts, many of which the institution admits it knows very little about. The exhibition aims toRead More... -
Captain John Narbrough’s journal faces export ban amid fears it could leave the UK
A rare 17th-century manuscript journal documenting Captain John Narbrough’s secret expedition to Spanish America and the Pacific has been placed under a temporary export ban, giving UKRead More... -
Earliest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Suffolk
A team led by the British Museum has uncovered what is now the earliest known evidence of humans deliberately making fire—dating back around 400,000 years—at a site in Barnham,Read More... -
Rothschild 15th-century prayer book set to fetch up to $7 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ultra-rare 15th-century mahzor features vivid medieval illustrationsRead More... -
Ray Winstone honoured with Freedom of the City of London
Ray Winstone, one of the UK’s most celebrated ‘hard man’ actors, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his extensive charitable and fundraising work.Read More... -
Golden Globe 2026 nominations announced ahead of January ceremony
The nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards were unveiled on Monday, setting the stage for the first major awards ceremony of the season on January 11.Read More... -
Mayor of London granted right to use historic GLC coat of arms
The Mayor of London has been officially granted permission to use the historic coat of arms once belonging to the former Greater London Council (GLC), following approval from the King.Read More... -
Who will shape the National Gallery’s tomorrow? Architects shortlisted for landmark expansion
The National Gallery has announced a shortlist of six architectural teams competing to design a major new wing as part of its ambitious £750 million Project DomaniRead More... -
National Gallery unveils ambitious exhibition programme for 2026
The National Gallery has announced a landmark line-up of exhibitions for 2026, spanning five centuries of European art and bringing together rare loans, first-ever UK presentations, and iconicRead More...
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During a game in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo displayed his irritation as fans chanted Lionel Messi's name, following Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or win.
Shortly after Borussia Dortmund's 1-0 victory against Newcastle United at St James' Park in a Wednesday Champions League match, the team's bus incurred a £50 parking fine while parked in
Conor McGregor, the UFC fighter, will not face charges in connection with a sexual assault allegation arising from an incident at an NBA finals game in Florida last June. Prosecutors have
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has reportedly withdrawn from the process of acquiring Manchester United, according to sources at BBC Sport.
The 2028 European Championship will be jointly hosted by the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, as confirmed by Uefa.
Arsenal fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief as manager Mikel Arteta provided an injury update on star player Bukayo Saka. The forward, who sustained a muscle injury during Arsenal's