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French wine and spirits exports hit 25-year volume low amid trade tensions
French wine and spirits exports sank to their lowest volume in at least 25 years last year, battered by rising trade barriers, weakening demand in key markets and the impact of a strong euro,Read More... -
Investigation reveals Credit Suisse held hundreds more Nazi-linked accounts and helped finance escape routes to Argentina
A new independent investigation has found that Credit Suisse maintained far more bank accounts linked to Nazis than the Swiss bank had ever publiclyRead More... -
Canada and France establish Greenland consulates amid growing Arctic geopolitical tensions
Canada and France are opening new diplomatic consulates in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, underscoring their support for Denmark and signaling increased international attention on theRead More... -
Iran detains senior reformist leaders amid widening post-protest crackdown
Iranian authorities have arrested at least four prominent figures linked to the country’s reformist camp, deepening a sweeping security crackdown that hasRead More... -
Advent and FedEx strike $9.2 billion deal to acquire European parcel locker giant InPost
A consortium led by private equity firm Advent International and U.S. delivery giant FedEx has agreed to acquire European parcel locker operator InPost in a deal valuing the company at €7.8Read More...

Culture
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Lost for centuries, Henry VIII’s golden love pendant finds a home at the British Museum
A golden heart pendant once symbolizing the doomed marriage of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has finally been secured for permanent display at the BritishRead More... -
British High Commission hosts Caledonian Ball in Lahore to celebrate growing Scotland–Pakistan partnership
The British High Commission brought a touch of Scotland to Lahore this week as it hosted the Caledonian Ball at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, celebratingRead More... -
300-year-old Rysbrack Marble putti blocked from export as UK scrambles to save national treasure
A three-century-old marble sculpture by renowned eighteenth-century sculptor Michael Rysbrack has been placed under a temporary UK export ban, giving BritishRead More... -
Inside ICG PR: how an international PR agency shapes reputation for luxury, fashion, and cultural brands
Interview: the co-founder of Iris Consulting Group Iryna Kotlyarevska on building global visibility with cultural intelligenceRead More... -
London Zoo’s giraffes take centre stage in New London Underground poster celebrating 200 years of ZSL
London Zoo’s iconic giraffes have stepped into the spotlight with the launch of a striking new London Underground poster, marking the start of ZSL’s 200th anniversaryRead More... -
Rare 18th-century ‘Shock Dog’ sculpture by Anne Damer faces possible export from the UK
A rare 18th-century terracotta sculpture of a dog by pioneering British artist Anne Seymour Damer has been placed under a temporary export bar, amid concerns it could leave the UK unless aRead More... -
Astronomers Take Over: hands-on space gallery and live Planetarium shows launch at the National Maritime Museum
A new space adventure is landing in Greenwich. ‘Astronomers Take Over’, a playful, hands-on gallery led by real astronomers, opens at the National Maritime MuseumRead More... -
UK Prime Minister champions British theatre’s growing success in China during Shanghai visit
The Prime Minister has highlighted the growing global influence of British theatre during a visit to Shanghai, underlining how the UK’s creative industries are driving economic growth andRead More... -
King Charles and Queen Camilla host green carpet premiere at Windsor Castle for new Amazon prime film
King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, opened the doors of the longest-occupied castle in Europe for a sparkling evening at Windsor Castle, marking the premiere of ‘Finding Harmony –Read More... -
Karen Newman appointed to sculpt Queen Elizabeth II for National Memorial in St James’s Park
Renowned British sculptor Karen Newman MRSS has been appointed to create a new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the UK’s national memorial to the late Monarch, the QueenRead More... -
UK government unveils £1.5bn culture investment to save 1,000 local venues and restore national pride
The government has announced a landmark £1.5 billion investment in arts, culture and heritage, pledging to safeguard more than 1,000 local venues across England and reverse years ofRead More... -
Museum of Oxford reveals 2026 programme focused on community stories, talks and events
The Museum of Oxford has unveiled its 2026 programme, setting out a year of talks, tours and hands-on events that place local people and shared histories firmly centre stage. The newRead More...

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In an unprecedented move, Chelsea Football Club has finalized an agreement to acquire Moises Caicedo, the talented midfielder from Brighton, for a staggering British record-breaking fee

The three-month football transfer window in Britain is known to bring a mix of anticipation, frustration, and unrealized hopes among fans. However, the prolonged saga revolving around the

Bayern Munich and Tottenham have reached a preliminary agreement for the transfer of England captain Harry Kane, a deal valued at over 100 million euros (£86.4 million).

Chelsea is on the brink of finalizing a £17 million deal to acquire Santos forward Deivid Washington.

Chelsea Football Club has issued a lifetime ban to a 35-year-old fan, Kerry Hardwell from Bognor, who pleaded guilty to sending offensive communications on social media, including antisemitic

Arsenal secured a remarkable victory over treble winners Manchester City in a thrilling Community Shield match, culminating in a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win after a 1-1 draw at Wembley on

Yorkshire County Cricket Club has been dealt a blow with a 48-point deduction from the 2023 County Championship and a £400,000 fine, of which £300,000 is suspended for two years, due to
Barcelona has been provisionally cleared to participate in the upcoming 2023-24 Champions League despite an ongoing investigation by Uefa into allegations of payments made to a referees'

Sara Khadem, an Iranian chess player who made headlines for competing in an international tournament without wearing a hijab, has been granted Spanish nationality, as announced by

In a highly charged moment at the World Fencing Championships, Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan has been disqualified for declining to shake hands with Russian competitor Anna Smirnova.

