World News
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Offshore shadows: does Russian sanctioned capital have support in Cyprus?
The eighth anniversary of the publication of the Paradise Papers is approaching — a database that helped uncover the secrets of capital movements and theRead More... -
Israelis celebrate as final hostages return home after 738 days in Gaza
After 738 long, painful days, Israel erupted in joy on Monday as the last 20 surviving hostages were finally released from Hamas captivity in Gaza.Read More... -
Starmer to attend Egypt summit on Gaza peace plan, No 10 confirms
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will travel to Egypt on Monday to attend an international peace summit where a new Gaza peace plan is expected to be signed, Downing Street has confirmed.Read More... -
British High Commission celebrates Day of the Girl Child with a game of football
To mark the International Day of the Girl Child (11 October), the British High Commission in New Delhi hosted a special football match with young girls from local communities — celebratingRead More... -
María Corina Machado of Venezuela wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, honoring her steadfast fight for democracy in one of the world’s most repressiveRead More...
Culture
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Cheers to change: cutting red tape could bring more food, music and fun to your local
The Government is kicking off a fast-track review to scrap outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars, and community events — and they want to hear directly from theRead More... -
£20 million boost to keep local museums open and thriving
Millions of people across England will continue to enjoy their local museums thanks to a new £20 million government investment.Read More... -
Robbie Williams’ Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns
British pop star Robbie Williams announced that his upcoming concert in Istanbul has been canceled after local authorities decided to call off the show due to safety concerns.Read More... -
Aloha London: British Museum honors the Hawaiian Kingdom’s journey across cceans
Two hundred years after Hawaiian royalty first set foot in London, their story will be brought to life in a new British Museum exhibition titled “Hawai‘i: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans”.Read More... -
Chained Bibles and tiny dictionaries: 600 years of the Guildhall Library
Six centuries ago, Richard “Dick” Whittington – yes, the very one from the folk tale – left money in his will to set up a library in London. Today, that library is celebrating its 600th birthday...Read More... -
World’s First Youth Culture Museum to open in Camden, London
London is set to welcome the world’s first museum dedicated solely to youth culture this December, based in Camden at the St. Pancras Campus on Georgiana Street. The Museum of YouthRead More... -
YouTube creators added £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024
YouTube creators pumped an impressive £2.2bn into the UK economy last year, supporting around 45,000 jobs, according to new research from Oxford Economics.Read More... -
Royal visit celebrates the reopening of Lloyd’s Register’s historic London headquarters
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened the newly refurbished Lloyd’s Register headquarters in central London—a building steeped in maritime history that is now lookingRead More... -
National Library of Brazil and British Library announce new partnership
The National Library of Brazil (FBN) in Rio and the British Library (BL) in London just signed a partnership to team up on research projects, public engagement, and knowledge-sharing aboutRead More... -
Martin Jennings chosen to sculpt national memorial of Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings has been chosen to create the statue of Queen Elizabeth II that will form the centrepiece of the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.Read More... -
British Library to celebrate Agatha Christie with landmark 2026 exhibition
The British Library has just announced something pretty exciting: in October 2026, it’s opening a major exhibition dedicated to the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie.Read More...
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Sport
Today, over 30,000 runners are expected to flood the streets of Manchester for the city's annual marathon.
The London Landmarks Half Marathon has reached a significant milestone, with participants raising more than £50 million for charitable causes since its inception, according to organizers.
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has proven to be a financial boon for the UK, contributing nearly £1.2 billion to the economy, according to a new evaluation released today.
Hull City's manager, Liam Rosenior, has spoken out against racist comments directed at him on social media, emphasizing the need for greater accountability online.
Manchester United's defensive lineup could see the return of Lisandro Martinez for their upcoming Premier League encounter against Brentford, according to manager Erik ten Hag. Martinez,
Today, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer is spearheading a collaborative effort involving industry leaders tasked with implementing the recommendations outlined in the Review of
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport, along with Sports England, has announced a substantial investment of £60.5 million to bolster the long-term financial sustainability
Keir Starmer has stepped into the debate surrounding the latest England football kits, urging for the reversal of the "updated" design of the St. George's Cross.
The introduction of a historic Football Governance Bill in Parliament marks a significant step towards reforming the governance of men's elite football in England and prioritizing the interests of
Dame Laura Kenny, renowned as Britain's most accomplished female Olympian, has declared her retirement from cycling.