World News
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French court jails DR Congo ex-rebel leader Lumbala for crimes against humanity
A French court on December 15 sentenced former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala to 30 years in prison for complicity in crimes against humanity committed during the Second CongoRead More... -
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...

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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Sheffield United secured promotion to the Premier League with a 2-0 home victory over West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday. The win ensured that they will finish

The Tottenham Hotspur team has pledged to refund the cost of match tickets for their fans who attended the 6-1 loss to Newcastle United on Sunday. The team was

Newcastle United stunned Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League clash, scoring five goals in just 21 minutes during the first half, as the Spurs defence crumbled under

In her first marathon, Sifan Hassan, the Olympic champion in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters, won the women's race at the London Marathon in a dramatic finish.

Following a 15-year absence from the Football League, Wrexham has been congratulated by the Prince of Wales on their promotion. Co-owned by Hollywood actors

The UK and Ireland have confirmed that Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London will host matches in the proposed joint bid to host UEFA

On Tuesday, the UK Anti-Doping agency announced that former light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan has been banned from all sports for two years after he tested positive for the

Leicester City is on the hunt for a new manager for the first time in four years following the dismissal of Brendan Rodgers, as the club seeks to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

On Saturday, Arsenal demonstrated their title credentials with an emphatic 4-1 win over Leeds United, matching Manchester City's result against Liverpool earlier in the day. The Gunners took
Chelsea Football Club has recorded a net loss of £121.3 million for the year, but the club insists that it remains compliant with financial regulations. The loss has been attributed to the

