World News
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More than 70 migrants returned to France under ‘one in, one out’ scheme
The UK’s migrant swap agreement with France has now seen 75 people sent back across the Channel, while 51 vetted asylum seekers have travelled to Britain legally under theRead More... -
Colombian president faces refueling setback after U.S. sanctions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro encountered difficulties refueling his aircraft during a trip to the Middle East, a consequence of recently imposed U.S. sanctions, his governmentRead More... -
UK sends rescue flights to bring Britons home from Hurricane-hit Jamaica
The UK government has chartered emergency flights to help British nationals leave Jamaica after the island was devastated by Hurricane Melissa — one of the most powerful storms to everRead More... -
UK and Vietnam strike deal to speed up returns of illegal migrants
Vietnamese nationals with no legal right to remain in the UK will be sent back to their home country under a new agreement between London and Hanoi.Read More... -
Update on the UK–Switzerland services mobility agreement
The UK and Switzerland have agreed to extend the existing Services Mobility Agreement (SMA) for another four years, ensuring it remains in place until 31 December 2029.Read More...

Culture
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London launches Inclusive Talent Strategy to drive skills revolution and open up new job opportunities
London Councils and the Mayor of London have unveiled a new Inclusive Talent Strategy, backed by a £147.2 million investment aimed at transforming the capital’s skills system and supportingRead More... -
Prince William teams up with Matthew McConaughey, Kylie Minogue, and more for Earthshot Prize in Brazil
In just two weeks, Prince William will be heading to Rio de Janeiro for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards — and he’s bringing a star-studded lineup along for the ride.Read More... -
David Attenborough becomes oldest-ever daytime Emmy winner
Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has made history once again — this time as the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy Award.Read More... -
National Children’s Choir of Great Britain opens London auditions across four dates
Children aged 9-19 who love singing may audition to join the choirs from Easter 2026Read More... -
Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
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...

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Sport

Manchester United's winger, Antony, will not be returning to the club as planned, opting instead to address allegations of assault against him. The 23-year-old was scheduled
The upcoming Rugby World Cup, taking place from September 8 to October 28, has stirred excitement within the tourism industry and is highly anticipated by sports enthusiasts worldwide.

With less than a year remaining until the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who is also eyeing re-election in 2026, faces a host of
Gianni Infantino has finally addressed the controversial incident involving a forced kiss from the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on the world champion,

Dominik Černý of Slovakia made a double mark at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, showcasing not just his athletic prowess but also his love story.

Women’s sport investment is set to be boosted by a new scheme launched by the Department for Business and Trade, the Women’s Sport Investment Accelerator.
Chess will receive a major boost, thanks to a package of measures announced today.

In a significant development, Manchester United's forward Mason Greenwood is set to leave the club through mutual agreement following a comprehensive six-month

Prince William has extended his words of encouragement to the Lionesses following their loss in their debut World Cup final against Spain.

In anticipation of the Women's World Cup final clash against Spain, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak penned a letter to England's Lionesses, affirming that the entire nation stands

