World News
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Bill Gates gives ex-wife Melinda $8 billion, five years after divorce amid Epstein controversy
Five years after their high-profile divorce, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has donated $8 billion to his ex-wife Melinda French Gates. The move comes amid lingeringRead More... -
EU tourism booms in Summer 2025 as online platform bookings surge
Tourism demand across the European Union rose sharply in the summer of 2025, driven by strong growth in bookings made through online platforms such as Airbnb,Read More... -
Croatia smashes tourism records in 2025, passing 110 million overnight stays
Croatia’s tourism industry has capped off a historic year, breaking all previous records with more than 110 million overnight stays in 2025, confirming the country’s position as one ofRead More... -
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...

Culture
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Government announces academy trust inspections to strengthen school accountability
New academy trust inspections to boost transparency for parents and strengthen outcomes for childrenRead More... -
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...

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Sport

In a recent interview with TalkTV host Piers Morgan, Oleksandr Zinchenko has called for the banning of Russian and Belarusian athletes from top-level sports. The Arsenal full-back has been

The fixtures for the upcoming Premier League season have been unveiled, setting the stage for an exciting opening weekend. Newly promoted Burnley will host reigning champions Manchester

Romelu Lukaku, the Chelsea striker, has been presented with a tempting offer of £16 million per year to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Lukaku, who is expected to seek a departure from Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur is currently engaged in negotiations to sign goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford. According to reliable sources, discussions regarding personal terms have progressed

In a historic triumph, Manchester City secured the treble by defeating Inter Milan in the Champions League final, with Rodri's goal sealing their first-ever title in the prestigious tournament.

In a bittersweet turn of events, Novak Djokovic secured a spot in the French Open final after Carlos Alcaraz was forced to retire due to injury. The match was poised for an exciting showdown,

In the latest Tottenham news, Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is closing in on becoming the new manager at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. As he prepares to take

Swedish football icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic has officially retired from the sport at the age of 41, bidding farewell to one of the most illustrious careers of the modern era.

Chelsea is intensifying their efforts to secure the services of a £53m star player, with Mauricio Pochettino managing Premier League match, reports journalist Paul

Manchester City maintained their quest for a historic treble as they triumphed over rivals Manchester United in a thrilling FA Cup final. Ilkay Gundogan's stunning brace

