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

Just four years ago, Michelle Agyemang was a ball girl at Wembley. Now, the 19-year-old striker has become England’s unexpected star at Euro 2025 — scoring three goals in four games,

The Football Governance Act has officially become law after receiving Royal Assent, marking a historic moment for the future of English football. The legislation establishes a new, Independent

Oleksandr Usyk delivered a dominant performance to stop Daniel Dubois in the fifth round and reclaim the title of undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time. The Ukrainian maestro
The UK Government has officially announced its support for bids to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships and the 2029 World Para Athletics Championships, reaffirming the nation’s

The Prince and Princess of Wales will be in attendance for the Wimbledon men’s singles final this Sunday, Kensington Palace has confirmed.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says football clubs should chip in for the £70 million it costs to police matches across the UK each year.
England's Under-21 side pulled off a dramatic extra-time victory over Germany to retain their European Championship crown, sealing back-to-back titles for the first time

Blending the strategic calm of chess with the pulse of dance music and the buzz of social media, Knight Club is redefining how young Londoners connect. Every Tuesday night, this rapidly

More than £32 million is being invested in the North East and Yorkshire to improve road safety and promote cycling—especially for women—as the region hosts Stage 2 of the Lloyds Tour of
Cardiff is expected to host the opening ceremony of the UEFA Euro 2028 football tournament, according to details shared during a Senedd meeting.

