World News
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Louvre shuts as staff strike over working conditions
The Louvre Museum closed its doors on Monday, turning away thousands of visitors after staff launched a rolling strike to protest deteriorating working conditions at the Paris landmark, justRead More... -
Hanukkah security tightened worldwide after Bondi Beach attack
Security was heightened in major cities across Europe and the United States on Sunday as Jewish communities marked the start of Hanukkah, following a deadly attack on a holiday gatheringRead More... -
Belarus frees Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski, opposition leaders as US eases sanctions
Belarus has released 123 political prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and prominent opposition figures, in a deal that saw the United States agree to ease sanctionsRead More... -
Aberdeen expands U.S. footprint with $2 billion closed-end fund acquisition
British asset manager Aberdeen said on Friday it will acquire the management of nine U.S.-based closed-end funds with total assets of £1.5 billion ($2 billion), as it steps up efforts to expandRead More... -
UK training helps Pakistan strengthen border defences against human trafficking
Combatting human trafficking and people smuggling was at the centre of UK Development Minister Baroness Jenny Chapman’s three-day visit to Pakistan this week, as both countries deepenedRead More...

Culture
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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... -
OUP India launches 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Uttar Pradesh
Oxford University Press (OUP) India has partnered with the National Book Trust (NBT) to establish 100 libraries for underprivileged children across Anganwadi centres inRead More... -
Children’s author Iryna Kotlyarevska: “Stories born from family evenings”
Iryna Kotlyarevska is a name increasingly found on the shelves of family libraries. A mother of four, a Bachelor of Philosophy, a Master of Political Science, and the creator of the worlds ofRead More... -
Ashmolean Museum passes one million visitors for first time since 2008
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has recorded more than one million visitors in a single year, the first time it has reached the milestone in 16 years, the institutionRead More... -
Writer’s Award 2026 honours Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño
Jacqueline Crooks and Vanessa Londoño have been named the 2026 recipients of the Eccles Institute and Hay Festival Global Writer’s Award. The announcement was made Monday evening atRead More...

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Sport

The London Marathon Foundation, the charity associated with the London Marathon Group (LMG), has pledged £1.19 million to support junior parkrun with the aim of motivating children

After months of negotiations, heavyweight boxing stars Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have inked contracts for a much-anticipated fight set to take place in Saudi Arabia early next year.
The Home Office has released figures indicating that the number of arrests related to football matches in England and Wales has reached a nine-year peak. This data covers the 2022-23

Chelsea Football Club has taken a significant step towards inclusivity by introducing a dedicated group for its Jewish supporters. This move follows Arsenal, another Premier
A notable collection of shirts gathered by an enigmatic former England footballer during the 1990 World Cup is set to go under the hammer. These eight shirts, offered for sale by Hansons
The captain of the Scottish women's football team, Rachel Corsie, has withdrawn her inequality case against the Scottish Football Association (SFA) on the day the hearing

Hampton, a charming suburban area in South West London, offers a plethora of options for sports enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to break a sweat, improve your

Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming only the third rider in history to win the Tour of Britain cycle race for the second time. In the final

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.

