Sport

Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming only the third rider in history to win the Tour of Britain cycle race for the second time. In the final

Manchester United's winger, Antony, will not be returning to the club as planned, opting instead to address allegations of assault against him. The 23-year-old was scheduled
The upcoming Rugby World Cup, taking place from September 8 to October 28, has stirred excitement within the tourism industry and is highly anticipated by sports enthusiasts worldwide.

With less than a year remaining until the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who is also eyeing re-election in 2026, faces a host of
Gianni Infantino has finally addressed the controversial incident involving a forced kiss from the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on the world champion,

Dominik Černý of Slovakia made a double mark at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, showcasing not just his athletic prowess but also his love story.

Women’s sport investment is set to be boosted by a new scheme launched by the Department for Business and Trade, the Women’s Sport Investment Accelerator.
Chess will receive a major boost, thanks to a package of measures announced today.

In a significant development, Manchester United's forward Mason Greenwood is set to leave the club through mutual agreement following a comprehensive six-month

Prince William has extended his words of encouragement to the Lionesses following their loss in their debut World Cup final against Spain.
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UK-India trade deal takes effect, cutting tariffs and expanding market access
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UK to expand troop presence in Estonia under new defence pact
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EU says trade preference scheme continues to boost developing economies despite global uncertainty
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Culture
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Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
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Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
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Universal unveils £5 billion UK theme park project, set to open in 2031
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London gears up for biggest-ever summer of live music as global superstars take over the capital
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Eid festival marks 20 years in Trafalgar Square with music, food and family events
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Beatles’ final rooftop performance to be preserved in new London museum
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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
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£127.8 million lifeline for UK arts venues signals renewed push for cultural access
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Paddington and Sondheim lead the pack as Olivier Awards mark 50 years of theatre excellence
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