World News
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UK backs clean energy progress in Honduras
A representative from the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) visited Honduras this week to promote collaboration on clean energy development and support theRead More... -
India-Pakistan ceasefire faces diplomatic strain
The fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered on May 10, is under strain as diplomatic tensions simmer. India expelled a Pakistani diplomat on May 13, accusing Pakistan ofRead More... -
Russia-Ukraine talks set for Istanbul
Russia and Ukraine are holding their first direct talks in years in Istanbul today, a development driven by US President Donald Trump’s insistence on “immediate” peace negotiations.Read More... -
UK to host EU foreign ministers ahead of defence summit
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will host top diplomats from several European countries on Monday to coordinate support for Ukraine and discuss enhanced regional defence cooperationRead More... -
Portugal warns UK tourists: leave your dash cam at home or risk huge fines
British tourists heading to Portugal are being warned not to bring their dash cams with them — even if the device is switched off.Read More...
Culture
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Chris Brown charged in London nightclub incident
Singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a 2023 bottle attack in a Mayfair nightclub, according to Metro News at 01:10 CEST on May 16, 2025. The incident,Read More... -
Peckham Fringe kicks off with community focus
The Peckham Fringe, a vibrant celebration of local art and culture, launched its fourth season this morning, May 15, 2025, drawing crowds to South London’s creative hub. The festival, runningRead More... -
Melbourne council removes vandalised Captain Cook monument
A long-targeted statue of British explorer Captain James Cook will not return to a Melbourne park after the local government decided it’s no longer worth the cost of repeated repairs.Read More... -
Metro’s grassroots music Tube map celebrates London’s cultural scene
Metro unveiled a special Tube map celebrating London’s grassroots music scene, spotlighting iconic venues and artists. Launched five hours ago as part of TfL’s 25th anniversary, the project,Read More... -
Export bar placed on £10.2 million Botticelli painting to keep it in the UK
A temporary export bar has been imposed on a rare painting by Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, currently at risk of leaving the UK. Valued at £10.2 million, the painting,Read More... -
Climbing Churchill statue to become a criminal offence
The UK government is set to make it a criminal offence to climb the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, with offenders facing up to three months in prison and a £1,000 fine.Read More... -
Harrogate’s cherry blossoms rival Japan’s sakura season
While Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season draws millions each year, a town in North Yorkshire is proving you don’t need to fly 6,000 miles to experience the magic.Read More... -
British Library set for £1.1 billion expansion
The British Library, the largest in the UK, is set for a major transformation with a £1.1 billion expansion project now approved.Read More... -
Export bars placed on two 18th century Agostino Brunias paintings
Two paintings by the 18th-century Italian artist Agostino Brunias, both depicting scenes from the Caribbean island of St Vincent, have been placed under temporary export bars to give UKRead More... -
Pope recognizes Antoni Gaudí's "heroic virtues," puts him on path to sainthood
The Vatican has taken a significant step toward making renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí a saint, officially recognizing his "heroic virtues." Often referred to as "God's architect,"Read More... -
Britain’s oldest Indian restaurant faces closure amid Central London lease dispute
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is facing the threat of closure just before reaching its centenary, due to a lease disagreement with the Crown Estate.Read More...
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Sport
Trending on X within the last three hours, Chelsea Football Club’s push for a Champions League spot under manager Enzo Maresca has sparked intense discussion. Maresca, facing scrutiny for
The University of Brighton is set to open the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, offering aspiring cricketers the chance to develop their sporting talents alongside academic studies.
Chelsea boosted their Champions League hopes on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over a much-rotated Liverpool side, while Newcastle United were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at
The TCS London Marathon has once again shattered records, with an unprecedented 1,133,813 people from the UK and around the world applying for a spot in the public ballot for the 2026
Liverpool fans shook the ground—literally—during the club’s 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on 27 April, which secured their 20th top-flight title. Scientists from the
Even before the first race is run at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, discussions have already begun about London potentially hosting the Games once again—this time in 2040.
Mohamed Salah has put an end to speculation about his future by signing a new contract with Liverpool FC, extending his stay at Anfield until 2027.
Every club in the Premier League has now taken part in antisemitism awareness workshops, marking a major milestone in efforts to tackle anti-Jewish racism in football.
The United Kingdom is poised to host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup after emerging as the only "valid" bidder for the tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed.
Communities across the UK are set to benefit from a major £100 million government investment aimed at upgrading local grassroots sports facilities.