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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
According to reports, West Ham United’s London Stadium is one of two new grounds that Chelsea Football Club has held talks about sharing while Stamford Bridge undergoes redevelopment.
Oxford rower Felix Drinkall was taken to hospital for check-ups after appearing to collapse following the men's Boat Race. The incident occurred after Cambridge had earned victory in the race.
Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus has expressed his desire to buy Manchester United (MANU.N) and is willing to pay a premium for the English football club, according to a Reuters report
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OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts
OG Anunoby brings NBA champion’s backing to Mayor’s £2m plan to transform London basketball courts
London-born NBA champion OG Anunoby has thrown his support behind the Mayor of London’s drive to expand basketball across the capital, announcing a personal investment in the
Read More... London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital
London launches bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships back to the capital
London has formally entered the race to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, putting forward a bid that organisers say could deliver more than £400 million in economic and
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Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election
Serbia and Sweden have withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, following Wales in breaking ranks with the world football governing
Read More... Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president, citing concerns over governance and leadership.
Read More... Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign
Netherlands win FIFA Fair Play Award after disciplined World Cup campaign
The Netherlands have been named the winners of FIFA's Fair Play Award following the 2026 World Cup, after finishing the tournament with the best disciplinary record.
Read More... Sinner overcomes Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after epic Centre Court battle
Sinner overcomes Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after epic Centre Court battle
Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title with a four-set victory over Alexander Zverev in a high-quality final, cementing his position as the world's leading men's player and claiming a
Read More... England edge Norway after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
England edge Norway after extra time to reach World Cup semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England overcame a spirited Norway 2-1 at Miami Stadium to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth
Read More... Tour de France: Debutant Olav Kooij claims maiden stage win after late crash disrupts sprint
Tour de France: Debutant Olav Kooij claims maiden stage win after late crash disrupts sprint
Dutch rider Olav Kooij celebrated a dream Tour de France debut by winning stage five after a dramatic late crash shattered the peloton and transformed the expected bunch sprint.
Read More... Leclerc triumphs at Silverstone as Antonelli’s title lead shrinks after costly retirement
Leclerc triumphs at Silverstone as Antonelli’s title lead shrinks after costly retirement
Charles Leclerc claimed a dramatic victory at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, capitalising on late-race chaos to secure Ferrari’s landmark 250th Formula One win while championship leader
Read More... Manchester City turn to Enzo Maresca as Guardiola successor in new era at Etihad
Manchester City turn to Enzo Maresca as Guardiola successor in new era at Etihad
Manchester City have named Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, confirming the former Chelsea manager will take charge from next season following Pep Guardiola’s departure after a
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Climate change and ageing: why health systems face a new global risk
Climate change is emerging as a major challenge for ageing societies, with extreme weather, pressure on healthcare systems and economic disruption increasingly interacting to shapeRead More... -
Children to get free bus travel across England during August
Children aged five to 15 will be able to travel for free on most local buses in England throughout August, under a government scheme aimed at helping families reduce the cost of summerRead More... -
Applications open for postgraduate student loans in England and Wales
Applications for postgraduate student finance for the 2026/27 academic year have opened for students in England and Wales.Read More... -
Clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah awarded honorary doctorate
Clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Southampton in recognition of her work to improve air quality following theRead More... -
Free rule of law teaching resources rolled out to schools across England and Wales
Schools across England and Wales now have access to a new collection of free, classroom-ready lesson plans designed to help pupils understand the rule of law, their rights, and the UK'sRead More... -
Government confirms two-year teacher pay deal backed by £2.3 billion investment
Teachers and school leaders will receive a 6.5% pay increase over the next two years as part of a wider package designed to strengthen recruitment, retention and investment acrossRead More... -
Degree choice can mean a £400,000 difference in lifetime earnings, new research finds
Students could see dramatically different financial outcomes depending on the degree subject they choose, with some courses leading to lifetime earnings gains of up to £400,000 whileRead More... -
Natural History GCSE moves closer as government backs skills for green economy
The government has launched a public consultation on a new Natural History GCSE, bringing the qualification a step closer to classrooms and aiming to equip young people with skills forRead More... -
Ofqual hits Cambridge English with £875,000 penalty after global IELTS marking failures affect tens of thousands
Cambridge English has been fined £875,000 by the UK regulator Ofqual after widespread marking errors in international English language tests led to incorrect results being issued to moreRead More... -
£80m investment to create 2,500 defence skills student places across England
Twenty-four universities and colleges across England have secured a share of £80 million in government funding aimed at expanding higher education capacity in defence-related subjectsRead More...
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UK and Australia deepen radar partnership as Pollard pushes defence ties across Indo-Pacific
Britain and Australia are stepping up cooperation on advanced radar technology as the UK’s defence industry minister begins a week-long tour aimed at strengthening military andRead More... -
Putin warns Europe of retaliation if Russian vessels are seized
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow would retaliate if European countries move from sanctioning Russian-linked shipping to seizing merchant vessels, escalatingRead More... -
Latvia uncovers tunnel beneath Belarus border as Riga steps up crackdown on migrant smuggling
Latvia has uncovered a tunnel beneath its border with Belarus, prompting Riga to intensify its efforts against criminal networks accused of organising the illegal movement of migrants intoRead More... -
FCC emerges as an unexpected frontline in Trump’s escalating technology rivalry with China
Washington’s campaign to curb China’s influence over critical technologies has found an unlikely command centre: the US Federal Communications Commission.Read More... -
Revolut secures French banking licence as London fintech accelerates European expansion
London-based fintech Revolut has secured a French banking licence, strengthening its position in continental Europe and laying the groundwork for a major expansion of its operationsRead More...
Culture
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Honiara welcomes a global showcase of wildlife photography
Some of the world’s most striking wildlife photographs have arrived in the Solomon Islands, as the British High Commission and the Solomon Islands National Art Gallery open anRead More... -
Britain’s festival season stages a cautious comeback as fans pay for more
Britain’s battered music festival industry is showing tentative signs of recovery, with several major events selling out faster than expected as organisers reshape their offer aroundRead More... -
British Week in Paraguay marks a decade with nine days of culture, food and music
Asunción is preparing for the 10th edition of British Week, a nine-day programme showcasing British culture and connections across Paraguay.Read More... -
Stefan Zweig’s London refuge marked with blue plaque 90 years after Austrian writer fled Hitler
A London address that once offered refuge to one of Austria’s most celebrated writers has been formally marked in honour of Stefan Zweig, the Jewish novelist and essayist who fled theRead More... -
Bloomsbury keeps profit outlook unchanged as AI partnerships boost early-year trading
Bloomsbury Publishing has maintained its full-year financial outlook after reporting a solid start to the new fiscal year, supported by continued income from artificial intelligence licensingRead More... -
Salman Rushdie warns free speech is under threat as London honours his literary legacy
Author Salman Rushdie has warned that freedom of speech is facing growing threats around the world, saying the right to express dissenting views is under increasing pressure even inRead More... -
More than 400 UK towns compete for inaugural Town of Culture title as shortlist nears
More than 400 towns across the UK have entered the race to become the country's first-ever UK Town of Culture, as ministers prepare to unveil a shortlist in the coming weeks.Read More... -
Historic Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after nearly a millennium for landmark exhibition
The British Museum is preparing for overwhelming public interest as tickets go on sale for a once-in-a-generation exhibition featuring the legendary Bayeux Tapestry. The remarkableRead More... -
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...
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