World News
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BP announces largest oil and gas discovery in 25 years
Energy giant BP has unveiled its biggest oil and gas discovery in a quarter of a century, marking a significant pivot away from its recent focus on renewable energy and back toward fossil fuels.Read More... -
Wizz Air launches £20 flights to Albania – the 'Maldives of Europe'
British holidaymakers now have a cheaper way to visit one of Europe’s emerging hotspots, as budget airline Wizz Air announces a new route from London Gatwick to Albania’s capital, Tirana.Read More... -
EU and US strike trade deal, agreeing to 15% tariffs on European exports
The United States and the European Union have reached a new trade agreement, ending months of tension between two of the world’s largest economic powers.Read More...
Culture
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Transformational gift to establish world-class concert hall at Oxford
Oxford University's cultural and musical life is set for a remarkable enhancement, thanks to a generous donation from the Sohmen family to the Humanities Division. This significant gift willRead More... -
Princess Kate curates her own art display at London’s V&A Museum
The Princess of Wales has taken a hands-on approach to art curation, selecting pieces for a special exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.Read More... -
London Liverpool Street station unveils free exhibition celebrating 200 years of railway history
If you’re passing through London Liverpool Street station, there’s now more to see than just departure boards and coffee shops. The station has just launched a free exhibition to markRead More... -
Brand Scotland heads to Germany
Scotland’s rising musical talents will take centre stage in Germany this week as part of Scottish Secretary Ian Murray’s ongoing Brand Scotland campaign.Read More... -
Oxford chemists confirm presence of ancient honey in 2,500-year-old Greek shrine
Researchers at the University of Oxford’s Department of Chemistry have solved a longstanding archaeological mystery by confirming that an orange-brown residue found in ancient bronze jarsRead More... -
British Library acquires archive of trailblazing playwright Mustapha Matura
The British Library has acquired the archive of Mustapha Matura (1939–2019), a pioneering Black playwright and one of the first British-based dramatists of colour to have a play performed inRead More... -
National Gallery to present major Renoir exhibition in 2026: Renoir and Love
Exhibition Dates: 3 October 2026 – 31 January 2027Read More... -
Medieval scholars uncover rare original Magna Carta at Harvard
In a fascinating turn of historical detective work, medieval experts have revealed that a document long believed to be a mere copy of the Magna Carta at Harvard Law School is, in fact, anRead More... -
London duo sets world record with giant Scotch egg
What weighs nearly 8kg, has a 79.5cm circumference, and isn’t a watermelon? It’s the world’s largest Scotch egg—crafted by London-based food content creators Oli Paterson and PhoenixRead More... -
First-ever UK coin honouring Princess Anne unveiled
The Royal Mint has unveiled the first UK commemorative coin celebrating Princess Anne, marking her 75th birthday this summer.Read More... -
French town pulls Rock-en-Seine festival funding over Kneecap booking
The municipality of Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris, has withdrawn its €40,000 subsidy for the Rock-en-Seine music festival following the announcement that Irish rap group Kneecap is part ofRead More... -
Man arrested in connection with theft of £150,000 violin
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of a valuable 18th-century violin, worth over £150,000, stolen from a north London pub.Read More... -
Ai-Da robot unveils AI-painted portrait of King Charles III at Geneva reception
The UK Mission to the WTO and United Nations in Geneva hosted a distinctive reception this week, featuring Ai-Da — the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist.Read More...
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Manchester United has officially completed the £50 million transformation of the men’s first-team building at the Carrington Training Complex, delivering a state-of-the-art environment designed
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has appeared in court facing serious allegations of sexual offences.
A groundbreaking partnership with the International Defence Esports Games (IDEG) will enhance the digital and cyber capabilities of UK Armed Forces personnel, with a particular focus on AI,
Al-Nassr have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Joao Felix in a deal worth up to £43.7 million.
England’s triumphant Lionesses will be honoured at a special reception at 10 Downing Street today, following their historic win in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final.
Tadej Pogačar confirmed his place in cycling history on Sunday by claiming his fourth Tour de France title, putting him just one victory away from matching the all-time record.
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