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Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has reportedly withdrawn from the process of acquiring Manchester United, according to sources at BBC Sport.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

Chelsea clinched their second league win of the season by defeating Fulham with goals from Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja. Mudryk, who has had an inconsistent stint at Stamford

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The captain of the Scottish women's football team, Rachel Corsie, has withdrawn her inequality case against the Scottish Football Association (SFA) on the day the hearing
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Rights groups challenge Equatorial Guinea over U.S. deportee transfers
Advocacy organizations representing migrants deported from the United States to Equatorial Guinea have filed a formal complaint with the African Union’s principal human rights body,Read More... -
London deepens economic partnership with Africa through landmark business summit and £30 million investment boost
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today hosted City Hall’s inaugural London-Africa Business Summit, bringing together more than 200 business leaders, investors and policymakers from acrossRead More... -
UK and India deepen strategic partnership as Foreign Secretary visits New Delhi
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will meet India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar this week to review progress under the UK-India Vision 2035 partnership and strengthen cooperationRead More... -
Ukraine targets St Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin’s flagship economic forum
Ukraine launched a drone strike on an oil export terminal in St Petersburg just hours before President Vladimir Putin opened Russia’s annual economic forum, in a move that appeared designedRead More... -
UK seeks to fast-track India trade deal implementation amid global economic turbulence
The UK is moving to accelerate implementation of its Free Trade Agreement with India as Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle travels to New Delhi for high-level talks aimed at advancingRead More...

Culture
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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... -
Rare Declaration of Independence to headline landmark exhibition on America’s founding
A major new exhibition marking 250 years since the birth of the United States is set to open this summer, bringing together some of the most important documents from the AmericanRead More... -
Newly released UK archives shed light on early years of Northern Ireland Troubles
Nearly 1,000 previously hard-to-access government records documenting the early years of the Northern Ireland Troubles have been published online, marking a significant step in openingRead More... -
£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
More than 130 cultural venues across England are set to receive a significant financial boost as part of a £127.8 million government investment aimed at widening public access to arts andRead More... -
Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
London’s theatre scene is buzzing ahead of this year’s Olivier Awards, where a charming Peruvian bear and a classic Stephen Sondheim musical are tied at the top of the nominations list.Read More... -
A century of Marilyn: landmark London exhibition reexamines the woman behind the icon
In 2026, London’s National Portrait Gallery will mark the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe with a major exhibition that promises to go beyond the myth and into the making of one of theRead More... -
£4 million boost brings new life to UK museums and expands public access
A fresh wave of investment is set to transform museums and galleries across the UK, with £4 million allocated to improve access, modernise displays, and better preserve collections for futureRead More... -
Kanye West banned from UK over antisemitism row, Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled
Britain has barred U.S. rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, from entering the country, forcing the cancellation of London’s Wireless Festival where he had been scheduled to headline in July.Read More...

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