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The United Kingdom has reinforced its long-term commitment to Ukraine as both countries marked the first anniversary of their landmark 100-Year Partnership, a framework designed to anchor
US President Donald Trump has escalated his long-running push to bring Greenland under American control, saying he is considering imposing new tariffs on countries that oppose the idea.
Germany plans to provide families with small and medium incomes subsidies of up to €6,000 ($7,000) for purchasing new electric vehicles, according to a report by the newspaper 'Bild' on
Former U.S. President Donald Trump accepted a Nobel Peace Prize medal on Thursday from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado during a meeting at the White House, a
The United Kingdom and Ukraine have moved to deepen their long-term alliance, marking the first anniversary of their historic 100 Year Partnership with new commitments on energy security,
Germany is set to deploy a small contingent of troops to Greenland this week, joining other European nations in a reconnaissance mission aimed at assessing the region’s security needs,
Russia has expelled a British diplomat it accuses of working undercover for the United Kingdom’s intelligence services, sharply escalating tensions between Moscow and London at a time of
The pressure on the Dutch private rental market intensified in the final quarter of 2025, as rents continued to rise and affordable homes became increasingly scarce. New figures from housing
The United Kingdom and Poland have agreed to deepen defence cooperation in a move set to significantly strengthen their ability to counter air and missile threats, as London and Warsaw
As global attention sharpens on the Arctic, Greenland’s leaders are sending a clear message: their future remains tied to Denmark, not the United States.
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Sport
Rybakina pulls out of Wuhan Open as foot injury forces break from tennis
Rybakina pulls out of Wuhan Open as foot injury forces break from tennis
World number one Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the upcoming Wuhan Open in China after aggravating a persistent foot injury, tournament organisers confirmed on Sunday.
Read More... Manchester United turns Old Trafford turf into a piece of club history for fans
Manchester United turns Old Trafford turf into a piece of club history for fans
Manchester United are giving supporters an unusual opportunity to take home a small piece of the club’s iconic stadium, with preserved sections of the Old Trafford pitch being sold as
Read More... Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
Former police chief among officers investigated over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban
A former senior British police chief and three other officers are facing misconduct investigations over the decision to prevent supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv
Read More... Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’
Nick Kyrgios suspended after cocaine test as Australian tennis star admits ‘huge mistake’
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine, bringing fresh turmoil to the career of one of the sport’s most unpredictable and
Read More... Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships
Fraud arrest follows security disruption at Birmingham European Athletics Championships
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of fraud following a security operation that caused significant disruption at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on
Read More... Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble
Asher-Smith matches European medal record as Hunt completes golden treble
Dina Asher-Smith has joined an elite chapter of European athletics history after helping Great Britain to gold in the women’s 4x100 metres relay in Birmingham, taking her European
Read More... 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
Read More... Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election
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.
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Oxford holds global university crown for record 11th consecutive year
The University of Oxford has retained its position as the world’s highest-ranked university for an unprecedented 11th consecutive year, according to the Times Higher Education (THE)Read More... -
Jewish students face rising antisemitism on UK campuses, report finds
Antisemitic incidents at universities across Britain have risen sharply since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel in October 2023, according to a new report from the Community Security TrustRead More... -
UK schools to receive new support to confront misogyny and harmful online influences
Schools across England are set to receive a new package of guidance and resources designed to help teachers tackle misogyny, promote respectful relationships and address harmfulRead More... -
England to recruit 1,000 youth workers in biggest youth services expansion for a generation
The government is to fund the recruitment and training of 1,000 new youth workers across England as part of a major expansion of services aimed at helping young people who are at riskRead More... -
London schools see sharp fall in exclusions as Inclusion Charter strengthens safety and belonging
New evidence suggests that efforts to improve inclusion and prevent violence are contributing to safer and more supportive school environments across London, with suspension andRead More... -
£22.5m programme to expand enrichment opportunities for children in more than 400 schools
Hundreds of thousands of young people in disadvantaged communities across England are set to gain greater access to sport, music, arts, debating, volunteering and outdoor activitiesRead More... -
Jewish studies in Europe at a crossroads: an interview with Oleg Kozerod
Interview with Oleh Kozerod, Researcher at the Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of UkraineRead More... -
England’s education overhaul puts local leaders at the centre of jobs and skills reform
Government brings mayors, employers, schools and colleges together to reshape technical education and connect young people with regional job opportunitiesRead More... -
London’s school run transformed as car journeys fall and active travel soars
A decade of policies introduced under Mayor Sadiq Khan has significantly changed how children travel to school, with new Transport for London figures showing a sharp fall in schoolRead More... -
UK families to save thousands as free school meals and breakfast clubs expand
Millions of children will gain access to free school meals this term as the government rolls out a wider package aimed at cutting the cost of sending children to school.Read More...
UK News
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Healey to urge major economies to rein in debt as global risks mount
British Finance Minister John Healey is set to call on the world’s largest economies to strengthen their public finances and establish credible strategies for reducing governmentRead More... -
London phone theft falls to four-year low after major police crackdown
London’s Metropolitan Police arrested more than 700 people and seized hundreds of suspected stolen mobile phones during a month-long operation targeting organised phone theft networks.Read More... -
Burnham urges Britain to rethink post-Brexit ties with Brussels
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to tell Parliament that the UK should pursue a closer relationship with the European Union, arguing that a revised agreement with the blocRead More... -
Think tank warns Healey faces £36bn budget gap as inflation and defence costs mount
Britain’s Finance Minister John Healey faces a difficult choice between raising taxes, cutting welfare spending or accepting a deterioration in public services as he prepares to deliver hisRead More... -
UK launches Project Safari to speed up testing of advanced defence technologies
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has joined forces with defence technology company QinetiQ to accelerate the development and deployment of new military capabilities by makingRead More...
Culture
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England’s national museums to keep free admission for all visitors
Government rules out charges for international tourists as museums receive further investmentRead More... -
UK museums given three months to keep rare Renaissance bronze in Britain
British museums and galleries have been given a limited window to secure a rare Renaissance sculpture valued at more than £4.6 million, after the Government temporarily halted itsRead More... -
Oasis set to return in 2027 with massive 38-date global tour
Oasis are extending their long-awaited comeback with an ambitious 38-date tour scheduled for 2027, taking the iconic Britpop group across the UK, Ireland, continental Europe and theRead More... -
UK moves to keep Stanley Spencer’s landmark resurrection painting
The British government has stepped in to prevent a major early work by Stanley Spencer from leaving the country, giving museums and galleries a limited window to secure the paintingRead More... -
London’s record summer of live music delivers £3.4bn boost
London has enjoyed a record-breaking summer of live music, with millions of fans attending concerts across the capital as some of the world’s biggest artists took to its stadiums, arenasRead More... -
Government blocks export of rare Anglo-Saxon artefact in bid to keep national treasure in UK
The UK government has imposed a temporary export ban on an exceptionally rare Anglo-Saxon metal mount, giving museums and galleries time to raise funds to keep the historicRead More... -
Jan van Eyck’s portraits to unite in landmark National Gallery exhibition
An unprecedented gathering of works by one of the Northern Renaissance’s greatest masters will bring Jan van Eyck’s portraiture into focus at the National Gallery this winter, with all 10 ofRead More... -
Europol sounds alarm over more violent museum heists across Europe
Museum robberies are taking a more dangerous turn across Europe, with organised criminal groups increasingly using heavy tools, explosives and other forms of force to steal valuableRead More... -
London marks UNESCO day with call for action, memory and justice on the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
City Hall brings together community leaders, artists, young Londoners and historians to honour those affected by the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength of African andRead More... -
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...
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