World News
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Britain’s ‘King of transport’ behind deadly Channel crossings jailed for 11 years
A man once hailed as Britain’s most wanted has been jailed for 11 years after supplying half of the boats used in migrant crossings of the English Channel—some ofRead More... -
Portugal leads EU in forest growth as timber stocks rise in 2023
Portugal recorded the strongest forest growth in the European Union in 2023, underlining the country’s expanding timber resources at a time when sustainable forest management is central toRead More... -
RAF and French jets strike Daesh weapons site near Palmyra
Royal Air Force jets have carried out a successful strike against a Daesh facility in Syria, working alongside French forces in a coordinated operation, the Ministry ofRead More... -
A farewell undertone in Macron’s New Year address
In his penultimate New Year’s Eve address, Emmanuel Macron struck an unusually restrained tone, delivering a speech that, for the first time, openly acknowledged theRead More... -
U.S. forces detain Venezuela’s President as Trump claims major military strike
President Trump said early Saturday that U.S. forces had carried out a “large-scale strike against Venezuela” and had captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,Read More...

Culture
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Cumbrian animated flood film scoops international science award
A short animated film featuring a red squirrel from Cumbria has won an international education award, shining a global spotlight on how trees can help tackle floodingRead More... -
Inside an immersive Guildhall Art Gallery exhibition inspired by the London Tube
The sensory world of the London Tube is brought vividly to life in a new immersive exhibition at Guildhall Art Gallery, uniting painter Jock McFadyen RA with musicianRead More... -
Researchers uncover ‘lost geometric code’ embedded in Oxford and Britain’s historic buildings
Researchers say they have uncovered a long-forgotten geometric code woven into some of Britain’s most famous historic buildings, including landmarks in Oxford.Read More... -
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...

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Sport
It’s been a long time coming — 22 years, to be exact — but rugby league’s most storied rivalry is finally back. This Saturday at Wembley, England will take on Australia in the first of a
Government insiders have slammed the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their team’s Europa League match at Aston Villa, calling the intelligence behind the
Thousands of young people are set to get extra support into jobs and training, thanks to a new partnership between football clubs and the Government.

Gabriel Martinelli struck deep into stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday, cancelling out Erling Haaland’s early opener in a tense
Manchester City made Old Trafford feel like their playground on Sunday, as Erling Haaland bagged a brace and Phil Foden added another in a ruthless 3-0 win over rivals Manchester United.
Tottenham Hotspur’s long-time chairman Daniel Levy has stepped down from his role, bringing an end to a tenure that stretched almost a quarter of a century.
Big news out of Manchester this morning — Ederson is officially leaving City after eight incredible years to join Fenerbahce. The deal’s said to be around £12.1m, and it clears the way for City

Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer has officially reached billionaire status, according to Forbes.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has made it clear: racist abuse will not be tolerated in football. Offenders risk being banned from stadiums—and could even

London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of Spanish defender Jana Fernández from Barcelona.

