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James Milner makes Premier League history at 40 as Brighton veteran closes in on appearance record
James Milner makes Premier League history at 40 as Brighton veteran closes in on appearance record
James Milner has added another remarkable chapter to his long Premier League career, becoming just the fifth outfield player to feature in the competition at
Read More... Man City complete Antoine Semenyo signing from Bournemouth on long-term deal
Man City complete Antoine Semenyo signing from Bournemouth on long-term deal
Man City sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth
Read More... Extremist campaign seeks to push Jews out of football, antisemitism adviser warns
Extremist campaign seeks to push Jews out of football, antisemitism adviser warns
Organised extremist groups are attempting to drive Jewish people out of football, according to the Government’s independent adviser on antisemitism, Lord Mann.
Read More... Igor Thiago breaks Premier League record for Brazilian goals in a single season
Igor Thiago breaks Premier League record for Brazilian goals in a single season
Igor Thiago’s remarkable rise in English football continues to gather pace. Just a week into January, the Brentford striker has already written his name into the
Read More... British cycling star Simon Yates announces shock retirement after winning 2025 Giro d’Italia
British cycling star Simon Yates announces shock retirement after winning 2025 Giro d’Italia
British cycling fans were met with a surprise on Wednesday as Simon Yates — one of his generation’s most accomplished Grand Tour riders — announced his retirement
Read More... Gibbs-White’s late penalty sends Forest seven points clear as West Ham slide
Gibbs-White’s late penalty sends Forest seven points clear as West Ham slide
Nottingham Forest gave their Premier League survival hopes a significant boost after coming from behind to beat West Ham United 2-1 at the London Stadium, opening
Read More... Chelsea turn to Liam Rosenior as long-term head coach after Maresca exit
Chelsea turn to Liam Rosenior as long-term head coach after Maresca exit
Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, handing the 41-year-old a long-term contract running until 2032.
Read More... Manchester United part company with Ruben Amorim after 14 months
Manchester United part company with Ruben Amorim after 14 months
Manchester United have announced the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim with immediate effect, bringing an end to the Portuguese coach’s 14-month spell at Old Trafford.
Read More... Declan Rice rises to the moment as Arsenal pass a crucial title test at Bournemouth
Declan Rice rises to the moment as Arsenal pass a crucial title test at Bournemouth
Football writer Dan Edwards assesses the impact of Declan Rice after his two-goal performance in Arsenal’s 3–2 victory over AFC Bournemouth – and why it could prove
Read More... City waste chances as Sunderland stalemate leaves Arsenal four points clear
City waste chances as Sunderland stalemate leaves Arsenal four points clear
Manchester City’s pursuit of a fourth successive Premier League title faltered on Wearside as a profligate display was punished by stubborn Sunderland resistance, a 0-0 draw handing Arsenal a
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Glasgow University Rector rejects antisemitism claims at Medical Tribunal
The Rector of the University of Glasgow has rejected allegations of antisemitism and support for Hamas during a hearing before medical regulators, insisting his wordsRead More... -
Children in substandard housing miss weeks of school, study finds
Children growing up in damp and overcrowded homes miss significantly more school and achieve lower exam results than their peers living in better-quality housing, according to new researchRead More... -
Imperial researchers back drive for cleaner film and TV power
The UK film and television industry has set its sights on using only clean power on location by 2030, after a new industry roadmap was independently reviewed and validated by researchersRead More... -
UK research sees greater impact through Horizon, new analysis finds
Studies involving UK teams under the Horizon programme were more widely cited and more likely to reach completion, as Britain marks two years in Horizon Europe.Read More... -
Switzerland rejoins Horizon Europe with early success, officials say
Switzerland has been swiftly and successfully reintegrated into Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship research and innovation programme, according to theRead More... -
Iryna Kotlyarevska: A unified philosophy - literature as a space of inner freedom
At the heart of all Irina Kotlyarevskaya’s books lies a single philosophy—rarely spelled out, yet unmistakably present in every story: a child is not a “future adult,” but a complete human...Read More... -
Sir Mark Caulfield honoured by Kuwaiti Embassy for advancing UK–Kuwait ties
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield has been awarded a medal by the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in recognition of his contributions to UK–Kuwait relations and his leadership in medical science.Read More... -
Cold snaps and heatwaves cost NHS England billions, study finds
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Cold weather and rising heat are placing a significant and year-round strain on NHS England, with temperature-related illness accounting for around 3% of spending across primary and -
Ukraine’s foreign minister calls on Poland to confront xenophobia after Ukrainian schoolgirl bullied in Warsaw
Ukraine’s foreign minister has urged Polish authorities to take firm action against xenophobic behaviour following reports that a Ukrainian schoolgirl was verbally abused by classmates at aRead More... -
Liverpool researchers secure £1.2M to tackle region’s economic inactivity crisis
University of Liverpool researchers have secured £1.2 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to launch an ambitious project designed to improve economic activity in communitiesRead More...
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Trump orders protection of Venezuelan oil funds in U.S. Treasury to advance American security and regional stability
President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order aimed at protecting Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. Treasury accounts, declaring aRead More... -
UK fast-tracks £200m military funding for Ukraine as air defence and multinational force plans advance
The UK government has accelerated £200 million in defence funding to prepare British troops for potential deployment to Ukraine, signalling a major step forward inRead More... -
Storm Goretti batters France and UK, leaving hundreds of thousands without power across Europe
Storm Goretti tore across France, Britain and parts of northern Europe on Friday, unleashing ferocious winds, towering waves and widespread disruption that leftRead More... -
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...
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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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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted he still "loves" his players after a shock 3-2 defeat at newly-promoted Norwich saw the Premier League champions fall five
Police investigating suspected fraud linked to the transfer of Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic to Newcastle United have made seven raids in
England's Women's Super League (WSL) commences this weekend hoping to ride the wave of interest that accompanied the Lionesses run to the semi-finals of the
England have selected from outside their World Cup squad for Friday's final warm-up match against Italy by naming Joe Marchant at outside centre in a "mix-and-match selection".
Harry Kane has slammed claims he dived in a failed bid to win a late penalty in Tottenham Hotspur's thrilling 2-2 draw at Arsenal on Sunday.
Frank Lampard's first season at Chelsea remains a work in progress but the emergence of Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham means there are already significant positives to be drawn from
France football legend Thierry Henry is keen for another chance to prove he can be a successful manager despite his unhappy brief tenure at Ligue 1 side Monaco.
Two men will appear in court next month charged with a public order offence, police confirmed Sunday, in connection with two Arsenal footballers previously targeted in an attack.
Everton have signed teenage Italy striker Moise Kean from Juventus on a five-year deal. The Italian champions said the fee was an initial 27.5 million euros ($31m, £25m) but could rise by a
England coach Trevor Bayliss accepts the Test side's top order has been their Achilles heel "for the last six or seven years" as he looks to World Cup winner Jason Roy